CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, MARCH
1, 2010
Meeting
called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at
7:03 p.m. Mayor Knudson led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy
Morrissette, Pam Brokaw, Lori Bernard, Lee Wyland, Scot O’Malley, Alan Burchill. OTHERS PRESENT: Catherine Munkittrick, Devin Willi, Denny
Darnold, Betty Caruso, Tom Zeuli, Marty Jensen, Randy Hanson, Mary Yacoub, Gordon
Conard, Chuck Schwartz, Kevin Hartman, David Robson, and others. Comments and suggestions from citizens present: Mayor
Knudson called for comments and suggestions from citizens present, none were
given. Consent
agenda: MOTION by
Morrissette, second by O’Malley to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Approve the Regular and Closed Session
Meeting minutes of 2/17/10. Claims: Approve the following claims for payment: FUND DESCRIPTION PAYABLES PAYROLL TOTALS 100 General 163,860.46 161,852.44 325,712.90 280 Park
Donations 15.00 0.00 15.00 450 Capital
Projects 106,197.03 0.00 106,197.03 610 Sewer 9,998.02 11,132.48 21,130.50 620 Parking 455.33 1,185.54 1,640.87 630 Ambulance 9,076.56 27,383.04 36,459.60 860 Tax
Agency 11,124,123.51 0.00 11,124,123.51 Totals $11,413,725.91 $201,553.50 $11,615,279.41 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, and COMMISSIONS: Place on file the
quarterly report of the Parks/Public Works Director, and the Community Access
Board minutes of 2/23/10. Roll call vote - all ayes (6) MOTION
CARRIED. Applications for Operator’s Licenses: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to
approve the issuance of Regular operator’s licenses for the period 3/2/10 to 6/30/11 to: Jennifer E. Dashow 308 S. Winter St., Apt. C River
Falls, WI Brittany K. Kohnson 1015 Sibley Mem. Hwy., Apt. 240 Lillydale, MN Blaine M Schwerdtfeger 1083
Bush Avenue St.
Paul, MN Alderperson
Morrissette requested clarification from the City Attorney regarding the need
to recuse himself from voting on operator’s licenses. City Attorney Catherine Munkittrick stated he
only needed to do that if an employee of his was being considered. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED. Changes to language in Employee Handbook
re: sick leave and vacation: MOTION
by Bernard, second by Brokaw to approve corrections to the handbook language including: Section
11: Vacation: (Add language at the
beginning of the section that reads) “Vacation
shall be made available to full-time non- represented
employees as follows:” Section
12: Sick Leave: (Add language at the beginning of the section
that reads) “Sick Leave shall be made
available to full-time non- represented
employees as follows:” Mayor Knudson stated the Finance Committee
recommended approval and the changes were to simply clean up the language. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. Options
for the 2nd and Vine Street Intersection Improvement Project: Mayor
Knudson provided information regarding the Second Street and Vine Street Improvement
Project. He noted the recommendation
that the project be bid with three alternative options, and then Council could decide
how to proceed. Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz presented information about
the storm water, sewer, and sidewalk space, and also addressed the possibility
of lowering the slope of the hill. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to
authorize Bonestroo to (1) proceed with the plans and specifications and
advertise for bids for all three options of the project, (2) to have an agenda
item at the March 10th Public Safety meeting to discuss re-routing of traffic
from Second Street to First Street and Third Street for the six to eight week
length of the project, and (3) to have a
future Council agenda item discussing truck routes in the City. Discussion was held regarding the proposed detour
route and that Mr. Schwartz would attend the Public Safety meeting. Mayor Knudson also pointed out the right turn
lane problems on west-bound Vine Street when turning right (north) to Second
Street, and noted the desire to widen the road to allow for a turn lane. Mr. Schwartz acknowledged the request and
stated it would be taken into consideration.
All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED. Consider
maintenance agreement with Honeywell for the 700 First Street building, and
consider amending the existing agreement for the 911 Fourth Street building: Mayor
Knudson provided information regarding the maintenance agreements with Honeywell for the
911 Fourth Street Building and 700 First Street Building. He recommended reducing the full service
maintenance plan for the Fourth Street Building to an as-needed basis, and to
move the maintenance plan to the First Street Building. Information was shared
regarding estimated costs and contract proposals. Mayor Knudson also noted the Finance Committee
recommended approving a three-year fixed cost agreement. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to
approve the Finance Committee’s recommendation to accept the service agreement proposal
from Honeywell for the building at 700 First Street and to modify the Honeywell
agreement for the 911 Fourth Street Building with service only on an as-needed,
emergency basis. Discussion was held regarding
the need for the City Attorney to review some contract terms. MOTION AMENDED to include clarification of
some contract language with Honeywell and with the City Attorney’s
approval. Police Chief, Marty Jensen
clarified that Honeywell has submitted a bid for the security system at the
First Street Building that could be included with the maintenance agreement,
and may need additional approval at some point.
Additional discussion was held regarding software upgrades, the security
system, and contracts. All ayes (6)
MOTION CARRIED. Consider Deer Control Program and amending
Municipal Code to allow controlled archery-only deer hunts: Mayor Knudson provided background information
about the archery-only deer hunt program that was completed last year in North
Hudson. He recommended that the program
be created and implemented in the City for the fall 2010 deer season, and
referred to the Public Safety Committee for review of the proposed contract and
ordinance change. Additional information
was provided about the hunting locations that may be included. MOTION
by Morrissette, second by Wyland to refer to the Public Safety Committee the
archery-only deer hunt concept and draft contract with RiverValley Deer
Management, LLC. ( Note: If the Public
Safety Committee approves the concept, the issue should be forwarded to the
Park Board for consideration of any Park property to be included in the
program. An ordinance amending the
Municipal Code to allow a controlled archery-only deer hunt would need to be
adopted, prior to implementation.) Discussion was held regarding costs and food
shelf concerns. All ayes (6) MOTION
CARRIED. COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: City
Administrator, Devin Willi announced a Special Council Meeting would be held
March 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. He also encouraged everyone to complete and return their
Census forms. Reconvene in Open Session for possible
action re: sale of public properties at 701 Second Street and 911 Fourth
Street, Hudson, WI: MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Wyland to reconvene into open session. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 8:31 p.m. MOTION
by O’Malley, second by Burchill to direct the City Attorney to add the correct
addenda to the contract offer for the 911 Fourth Street Building, and to add
the additional verbiage to the offer for the 701 Second Street building, and to
authorize City Administrator Devin Willi to quote a price of $349,000 for the
building only (at 701 Second Street), and contingent upon approval from the
Hudson Area Joint Library Board. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by
Morrissette, second by O’Malley to adjourn the meeting. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 8:33 p.m. Nancy J. Korson, City Clerk I hereby certify that the City
Clerk has submitted the foregoing
minutes to me, and I hereby by my signature approve said minutes and all acts
of the Common Council as set forth therein. Dean R. Knudson, Mayor
COMMUNICATIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Knudson read the proclamations for Arts
in Healthcare Month and 2010 Valley Reads Weeks.
CLOSED
SESSION pursuant to §19.85 (1)(e), Wis. Stats. to deliberate regarding negotiating
strategy for possible sale of public properties at 701 Second Street and 911
Fourth Street, Hudson, WI: MOTION by
Bernard, second by Wyland to convene into Closed Session pursuant to 19.85 (1)
(e), Wis. Stats. To deliberate regarding negotiating strategy for the possible
sale of public properties at 701 Second Street and 911 Fourth Street, Hudson,
WI. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (6)
MOTION CARRIED.