Dear Residents,

There are several IMPORTANT items coming up as early as Tuesday, March 1st. You can quickly browse
the topic headings in bold to locate items of interest. Feel free to forward this information along to your
neighbors. With direct and effective communication we can continue to build a stronger sense of
community; assuring Franklin is a friendly and informed place to live.

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS - TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST

The Process: Council agenda items are due to the Clerk’s office by 9AM the Friday before a Tuesday
meeting. Council agendas are posted on the City’s website usually by 5PM that same Friday. With the
exception of public hearings, most items have about 4 days notice or about 2 working days. This is not
much time so it is important if you have a particular item of interest to check the meeting agendas.

Here are a few items on Tuesday’s Council agenda. For the full agenda visit: www.franklinwi.gov.

G1. PUBLIC HEARING - Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP)

Tuesday very likely will be your last opportunity to comment before the adoption of this Plan.
This Park Plan is meant to guide the city on future park facilities needs, improvements, land
purchases, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities in the City of Franklin. This process is
intended to fulfill the provisions of Section 66.0617 "Impact Fees" of the Wisconsin Statutes.
NOTE: See also item G7.

G2. Right of way for installation of the RCI Sewerage system

The Council is expected to vote on a Resolution for acquisition of easements, including approving
the map for the locations, the extension, installation and maintenance for the Ryan Creek
Interceptor Sewer Installation. General location: The SW portion of the City from the Intersection
of S. 60th St. and W. Ryan Rd, generally following Ryan Creek, to the Intersection of W. Ryan
Road and S. 112th St. then west toward W. Ryan Rd to the west City limits.

G5. (RCI related) Authorization for a Phase II Environmental Assessment for one property
where easements are needed for the Ryan Creek Interceptor serving the southwest portion of the
City. A Phase II report consists of collecting soil and/or groundwater samples to determine if
significant amounts and concentrations of contaminants exist at the property. It can be costly but
provides protection from some unknown liability that may be associated with soil or groundwater
contamination.

G3. New Development of a senior housing unit

This is the last building of a planned development previously approved (prior to my term in office)
at Clare Meadows. A Concept Review, which is not required, will be given to the Council. The
developer is taking measures to provide the newest information related to this senior living
apartment building that would be located between the current Clare Meadows assisted living and
the Senior Condos along S. 51st Street (approx. 7712 51st). I have talked to many adjoining
neighbors. With a few exceptions, most residents realized the building was previously approved.
There was one drainage concern that will be addressed. Many stated Clare Meadows are good
neighbors.

G7. TIF District Resolution

TIF District No. 2 is about to terminate. This agenda item requests Council consideration to
appropriate 100% of the Tax Incremental District No. 2 - Tax Revenue toward reducing the tax
levy at the time of termination. ONE suggestion has been to not lock it in a 100% but to
appropriate a portion toward items that still benefit residents, such as the required match of the
collected 1.2M Park Impact Fees. The collected Park Impact Fees have not been able to be
matched and portions are set to expire soon. The Park impact Fee match idea would allow the city
to build a community type center or other fee allowed items. Citizens are on both sides of this.

Simplified points on how a TIF works.

 A city designates a land area as a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) district. The
property value is then SET based on the day the TIF is declared. As properties within
the TIF district are developed, the value of property taxes, which should increase and
that would have been collected by the taxing jurisdictions is retained by the
municipality authorizing the TIF to pay off the costs of putting in infrastructure to
make it ready for development – roads, sewer system, etc. After the public investment
costs are paid off, the municipality releases those incremental taxes to the other taxing
jurisdictions. If all goes according to plan, these incremental taxes will be greater than
the taxes generated from the district’s original base value.

G9. Baptista’s Bakery possible expansion

This is a request from the Community Development Authority for consideration of a preliminary
resolution for Industrial Development Revenue Bond issuance for Baptista's Bakery, Inc. Learn
more about bonds below and item G9 by reading the following Business Journal article posted
Friday: http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/02/25/baptistas-plans-expansion-in-
franklin.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article

Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Program Overview

Industrial development revenue bonds are often used by municipal, county and state
economic development officials as an inducement to attract businesses and industry.
When done properly, it is a potential win-win for both the local government and the
business. The local government gets increased tax revenues and the business gets the
needed financing to invest in major capital projects such as buildings, warehouses and/or
equipment.

The Department of Commerce's Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Program allows all
Wisconsin cities, villages and towns to support industrial development through the sale of
bonds. The proceeds from the bond sale are loaned to businesses to finance capital
investment projects at, primarily, manufacturing facilities. Even though IRBs are
municipal bonds, they are not general obligations of the municipality. The company or
business that will use the facilities provides the interest and principal payments on the
loan. The local government is in partnership with the business, lending its name, but not
its credit, to the bond issue. The facilities and equipment are pledged as collateral for the
loan. A letter of credit or bond insurance is often required.

EMERGENCY/TORNADO SIREN TESTING - MARCH 2

Please be advised that the new sirens will be tested on Wednesday March 2 during the day.

51ST STREET ROAD CONDITIONS

I have received several calls/emails regarding the condition of 51st St. DPW has been doing "cold patch" as
a temporary fix. With ice in the bottom of the hole, the material won't stay put and the ‘hot mix”, which
holds better, can't be used until the frost is out of the ground. Once it warms up they can dig the hole out
making the patch work better but this is only temporary. According to engineering staff, … ‘the 2011-2015
Road Improvement Program shows the reconstruction with a path to occur in 2012. This program will be
reviewed by the Board of Public Works and recommended to the Council for implementation. Deterioration
on S. 51st has recently escalated. Hot mix patching will be required this summer to extend its life for a
year’… The repaving downfall is the 100% taxpayer cost since 51st is a city street versus a county or state
road. Funding for 51st is in the budget for our road program; a program that set funds aside for repairs
based on a rating. 51st is rated a 3 at this time. NOTE: Return to item G7 for additional TIF release usage.

36TH STREET DRAINAGE CONCERNS

Residents, Engineering, Public Works (DPW) and I are aware of the drainage issues along S. 36th Street
between Missouri Avenue and Madison Boulevard. A survey indicating several repair choices has been
prepared and will be sent to residents after snowmelt to allow photo examples to be included. I encourage
36th St residents to return their survey so a decision can be made on the preferred alternative.

TRAILS COMMITTEE/SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL UPDATE

Some of you may have seen me last week at Pleasant View School around dismissal with the principal, city
staff, and a consultant who was taking photos. This was part of the Safe Routes to School initiative to
observe and seek solutions for safer access. A survey coming from the school is part of this effort.
Residents from the Victory Creek area have expressed a strong interest in pedestrian access through the
conservancy lands. A neighborhood meeting is planned at the school for interested residents in the coming
weeks. When the date is finalized, I will do my best to get the word out.

You should also know that previously (with much effort) the Council agreed to take Marquette Ave west to
49th and land negotiations are in process. The master plan for the city includes the extension of Marquette
to 51st but there is no funding for that portion. The Safe Routes to School program is geared more on
pedestrian safety and walking trails versus roads. NOTE: Return to item G7 for additional TIF release
usage.

JOB OPENING –Deadline March 9

The City of Franklin is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant. The successful applicant
will work approximately 15 to 19 hours per week, including day shift, evening shift, and rotating
weekends. Rate of pay: $10.53 to $15.93 per hour, no benefits. More information is online at
www.frankliwi.gov. Applicants who meet the qualifications will be invited to take a Civil Service Clerical
Exam tentatively scheduled for March 16th at 3pm.

Best,
Kristen

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Kristen Wilhelm for Franklin's 3rd District
Web: www.kwilhelm.us
Email: wilhelm4district3@gmail.com.
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Authorized by Kristen Wilhelm, Delene Hanson, Treasurer