CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008

Meeting called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Breault led those present in the pledge of allegiance.

PRESENT: Mayor Breault and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Lee Wyland, Scot O’Malley and Alan Burchill.

OTHERS PRESENT: Cathy Munkittrick, Betty Caruso, Denny Darnold, Tom Zeuli, Randy Lau, Lori Bernard, Randy Hanson, James Londo, John Klingelhutz, and others.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Mayor Breault called for comments three times; none were given.

CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION by Morrissette, second by Radermacher, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

MINUTES: Approve the regular Meeting minutes and Closed Session minutes of 3/3/08, and the Special Meeting minutes and Closed Session minutes of 3/11/08.

Certified Survey Map creating one residential lot and one outlot, 429 Stageline Road (Town of Hudson Extraterritorial Subdivision Review): Approve the proposed one lot/one outlot Certified Survey Map as proposed by Einar and Rita Horne at 429 Stageline Road.

Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:

FUND	DESCRIPTION	PAYABLES	PAYROLL	TOTALS
100	General	281,752.26	116,259.55	398,011.81
410	Tax Increment Financing	1,311.50	0.00	1,311.50
450	Capital Projects	12,126.16	0.00	12,126.16
610	Sewer	23,570.79	10,632.88	34,203.67
620	Parking	5,532.17	1,022.63	6,554.80
630	Ambulance	8,659.22	7,625.38	16,284.60
	TOTALS	$332,952.10	$135,540.44	$468,492.54

Update job description for Parking Meter Attendant position: Approve the 3/14/08 draft of the Parking Meter Attendant position,

as submitted.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS: Place on file the quarterly reports of the Wastewater Director, Street Dept., and St. Croix E.M.S. Chief, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 3/11/08 and Joint Library Board minutes of 1/14/08.

Roll call vote, all ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

Request to amend the Conditional Use Permit for Red Cedar Canyon planned residential development to increase the number of units from 55 to 63 for the Residential Care Apartment Complex at 3001 Hanley Road – Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living LLC/Klingelhutz Companies: Denny Darnold provided information concerning the request from Klingelhutz Companies to increase the number of units from 55 to 63 units at their residential care apartment complex. He noted that in August of 2007, Council originally approved the size of the development. He stated that the Plan Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with the same conditions approved in 2007, except to increase the number of dwelling units. Mr. Darnold also noted that there would not be any exterior changes.

MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to approve amending the Conditional Use Permit to the Red Cedar Canyon planned residential development to increase the number of dwelling units from 55 to 63 for the Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living residential care complex, as approved by the Common Council on 8/20/07, with the previous conditions to remain, and the following:

· The facility be licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Chapter HFS 89

· The landscape plan to be submitted for the northern part of the site where the second building was proposed

· Klingelhutz Companies to address the concerns of participation in the Red Cedar Canyon homeowners association(s).

John Klingelhutz spoke regarding their willingness to get together with the homeowners association to arrive at an agreement. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Final plat for seven industrial lots and one outlot in St. Croix Business Park, east of STH 35 and north of Tower Road – St. Croix Business Park Corporation: denny Darnold reported that the Plan Commission recommended approval. MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley to approve the final plat of St. Croix Business Park East creating seven lots and one outlot east of STH 35 and north of Tower Road, as proposed by St. Croix Business Park Corporation. O’Malley requested that the MOTION be AMENDED to include (approval of the outlot) that the new street be named “Jack Breault Drive.” He noted the Mayor’s commitment to the success of the St. Croix Business Park, and his 25 years of service. Radermacher agreed to the amended MOTION. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

APPLICATIONS FOR OPERATORS LICENSES: Morrissette recused himself. MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Connell to approve the issuance of a regular Operator’s License for the period 3/18/08 through 6/30/09 to:

Brian K. Hoyt 1118 Mont Croix Dr. #3 Hudson, WI

And the issuance of Temporary Operators licenses to be used April 5, 2008 at the St. Patrick’s School Gala event to the following:

Lisa A. Dornfeld 1151 Helen Street North Hudson, WI

Allen J. Omernik 1708 Grey Fox Lane Hudson, WI

Lyla L. Omernik 1708 Grey Fox Lane Hudson, WI

All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Application of St. Patrick’s Home & School Association for Temporary Class “B”/”class B” Retailer’s License to sell beer and wine April 5, 2008 at the annual St. Patrick’s School Gala event, 403 St. Croix Street: motion by Radermacher, second by O’Connell to approve issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”class B” Retailer’s License to St. Patrick’s Home & School Association to sell beer and wine April 5, 2008 at the annual St. Patrick’s School Gala event at 403 St. Croix Street. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Application of C & L Pizza LLC for Class B Beer and Class C wine license d/b/a Dough Boy’s Pizza, 1615 Maxwell Drive, #1, Hudson, WI: mayor Breault stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve issuance of a Class B Beer and Class C Wine License to C & L Pizza d/b/a Dough Boy’s Pizza at 1615 Maxwell Drive #1, Hudson, WI. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Approve Engagement Letter with Ehlers & Associates, Inc. for 5-year Financial Management Plan: motion by Radermacher, second by O’Malley to approve the proposal of Ehlers & Associates to work with the City and develop a five-year Financial Management Plan. Finance Officer Betty Caruso stated that the funding has been set aside in the 2008 Budget. All ayes, (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Issues re: proposed Senate Bill 403 and possible tax exempt status for subsidized housing units: Mayor Breault shared information that the passage of Senate Bill 403 would mean the exemption of more than 400 living units, and the City would face the loss of over $21 million in assessed property values $300,000 in property taxes currently received. Wyland shared information received from Rep. Kitty Rhoades that the bill would probably not be passed this year. He questioned if the City would have to absorb the loss, and it was noted that they would. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to direct the City Administrator to draft a letter to be reviewed by the City Attorney, and to be sent to the Governor, local legislative representatives, and to the authors of the bill, to let them know of the bill’s consequences to the City. Mayor Breault requested that the entire Council sign the letter, as well as the Mayor. MOTION AMENDED by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to include that the letter be signed by the Mayor and Alderpersons. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Review bids submitted for purchase of aerial lift truck: o’malley reviewed the bids received from Utility Sales and Service. He noted that one bid was according to the specifications, and they also submitted an alternate bid that included four additional supports. He explained that both bids were below the amount of $130,000 included in the budget. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to accept the alternate bid from Utility Sales and Service in the amount of $115,900 to purchase the aerial lift truck, with the additional support system. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Request of Hudson Boosters to lease property at 6 St. Croix Street: o’malley stated that the Public Works Committee recommended approval of a lease agreement with the Hudson Boosters for the property at 6 St. Croix Street. He reported that the agreement would be the same rate paid by the Hudson Rowing Club, at $50 a month or $600 a year, for three years. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve a Lease Agreement with the Hudson Boosters for the building at 6 St. Croix Street at $600 per year, for a three-year term. Discussion was held regarding a request from the Rowing Club to lease additional space, and their willingness to pay $600 a year for the St. Croix Street property. O’Malley reported that he spoke with the Boosters about moving their sports equipment from St. Croix Street to the leased ballfields off Krattley Drive. Radermacher voiced concern for charging the Boosters because of their service to the community. Attorney Munkittrick noted that comparisons of the organizations could be taken into account when determining the lease amounts. Mayor Breault offered to help the Boosters raise the money.

Hudson Booster Club President Jim Londo shared information about the club’s desire to continue to use the St. Croix Street building. He stated that the organization helps 1,500 children in the community, and they are willing to pay rent for use of the facility, if required. Burchill recused himself. Ayes (3); Morrissette and Radermacher voted No. MOTION CARRIED.

Request of Hudson Boosters to extend the lease at former landfill site: O’Malley stated that the Public Works Committee recommended extending the Lease Agreement with the Boosters on the former landfill site in the Village of North Hudson. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to approve extension of the Lease Agreement between the City of Hudson and the Hudson Boosters Club, Inc. for another ten years, from October 1, 2010 to October 1, 2020. Attorney Munkittrick advised increasing the insurance coverage to $1 million. O’Malley AMENDED the MOTION, second by O’Connell, to include increasing the insurance requirement to $1 million. Mr. Londo indicated that the club already carries a $1 million policy. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Storm Drain Stenciling – Hudson High School Ecology Class Project: o’malley reported that the Public Works Committee reviewed the proposal from the Hudson High School Ecology students for storm drain stenciling. He noted the desire for Public Works supervision of the project and to provide lights for safety. It was noted that the areas to be stenciled would be cleaned first, and that the paint should last for approximately two years. Door hangers with project information would be distributed to homes. It was requested that the Ecology Class information be included on the door hangers. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve the Storm Drain Stenciling Project of the Hudson High School Ecology class, with the provisions noted during discussion. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Traffic safety issue on westbound Crest View Drive at Heggen Street: Radermacher shared information regarding the Public Safety Committee’s recommendation to replace the yield sign with a stop sign at the Crest View Drive/Heggen Street Intersection. Information was shared about the possibility of extending the signal light timing and reviewing the change in 60 days. MOTION by Radermacher, second by Wyland, to replace the yield sign with a stop sign on Crest View Drive at Heggen Street, and to extend the traffic signal green light by 5 seconds for eastbound traffic, and to erect appropriate traffic signal change signage, and review the matter in 60 days. Ayes (5); Burchill voted No. MOTION CARRIED.

Consider no parking on the east side of 14^th Street between Ward Avenue and Coulee Road: MOTION by Radermacher, second by Wyland, to approve no parking on the east side of 14^th Street between Ward Avenue and Coulee Road. Radermacher noted that the Public Safety Committee recommended no parking in that location. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of Special Event Permit for Hudson Booster Days event: motion by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to approve issuance of a Special Event Permit to the Hudson Booster Club for the annual Booster Days event in Lakefront Park, June 28^th to July 7^th, (including setup and takedown dates). Discussion was held regarding the options for service recommended by the St. Croix E.M.S. and the concerns of the Plan Commission regarding the provision of disability parking spaces. O’Malley requested that the Boosters meet with the E.M.S. Department to determine which option they will choose for providing EMS coverage. Booster President Jim Londo requested a reduction in the insurance requirement from $3 million to a $1 million umbrella, as was done in the past. MOTION AMENDED by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to reduce the insurance requirement to $1 million umbrella policy. The Plan Commission recommended off-street disability parking stalls be provided at the Lakefront Park Bathhouse parking lot, with signage on First Street to direct people to those spaces, and that the Boosters work with City staff, as needed. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

Request of Burt Nordstrand & Associates for reciprocal lease of City property for BNA dumpsters in exchange for two public parking spaces on BNA property: mayor Breault explained the request from Burt Nordstrand & Associates to lease city property to maintain three of their dumpsters at their present location. It was noted that they would be willing to lease two northerly parking spaces for metered public parking, but not for use with City parking permits. It was noted that no financial consideration would be exchanged and the lease would continue indefinitely and could be terminated by either party upon 90 days notice.

discussion included information that the lease would not be required to be recorded. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve the proposal from Burt Nordstrand & Associates for a reciprocal lease of
City property for BNA dumpsters in exchange for two public parking spaces on BNA property. Morrissette recused himself; Radermacher abstained. Ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.

Closure of Tax Incremental District #4 – Resolution No. 3-08: motion by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 3-08. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to adopt the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 3-08

TERMINATING TIF DISTRICT NO. 4 AND

AUTHORIZING CITY TREASURER TO DISTRIBUTE EXCESS

INCREMENT TO OVERLYING TAXING DISTRICTS

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Breault requested street cleaning be done on Second Street.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Wyland requested information regarding repaving of 11^th Street, north of the Interstate. It was noted that repaving is scheduled for 11^th Street from Wisconsin Street to Coulee Road in 2008. O’Malley requested review of the parking spaces downtown that were designated for 10-minutes for businesses that are no longer there. O’Malley thanked O’Connell for his service as Alderman in District 2. Burchill thanked Eric Atkinson for his service as Interim Police Chief and requested the City Administrator to put that in writing for Eric’s file.

MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to adjourn. All ayes (6). MOTION CARRIED at 7:40 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 sent forth therein.

Jack D. Breault, Mayor