CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:06 p.m. Mayor Knudson led those present in the Pledge
of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy
Morrissette, Mary Yacoub, Lee Wyland, Scot O’Malley, Alan Burchill. Absent: Lori Bernard. OTHERS
PRESENT: Devin Willi, Catherine
Munkittrick, Denny Darnold, Betty Caruso, Randy Hanson, Chuck Schwartz, Henry
Chan, David Robson, Tim Caruso, Gordon Conard, Kim Heinemann, Andrea Jorgenson,
Ray Knapp, and others. Comments and suggestions from citizens
present:
Hudson Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau President Kim Heinemann
shared information about the upcoming historic Yellowstone Trail Days events and
thanked the City for their help obtaining and installing the Yellowstone Trail signage. She also thanked the Hudson Star Observer
Newspaper for their coverage of the events.
Andrea Jorgenson, the Director Of Communications & Programs at the Chamber provided
additional information about activities that will be available during the event
from May 14-16, 2010 and that there will be a signage dedication ceremony on
May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Consent
agenda: Motion by
Morrissette, second by O’Malley to approve the following consent agenda items: MINUTES: To approve the
Public Hearing and regular meeting minutes of 4/19/10, and the Organizational
Meeting minutes of 4/20/10. Request to extinguish utility easements
between 25 Coach Light Drive and
21 Coach Light Drive – Frederick B. Ibey:
Approve extinguishing the drainage
and utility easements between lot 5, the Lighthouse at Hudson Pier and lot 91, The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier Second
Addition, except for 10 feet abutting the
front property lines (Coach Light Drive)
and 20 feet abutting the rear property line of lot 91, and 10 feet abutting the rear property line of lot
5, with the following conditions: ·
The owner provides to the Community Development Director a
grading plan for the two lots. ·
The owner gets approval from the private utility companies to
extinguish the easements. Claims: Approve the following claims for payment: FUND DESCRIPTION PAYABLES PAYROLL TOTALS 100 General 89,408.29 164,768.53 254,176.82 310 Debt
Service 700.00 0.00 700.00 330 2001
"B" Bonds 355.82 0.00 355.82 350 Special
Assessments 2.83 0.00 2.83 450 Capital
Projects 36,707.17 0.00 36,707.17 610 Sewer 6,562.76 11,947.61 18,510.37 620 Parking 1,112.72 1,119.64 2,232.36 630 Ambulance 5,615.17 28,366.24 33,981.41 Totals 140,464.76 206,202.02 346,666.78 Application of Hudson Boosters for
Special Event Permit: Approve the issuance of
a Special Event Permit to the Hudson Boosters for the annual Booster Days Event
at Lakefront Park, with reduction in the required insurance amount from $3
million to $1 million, and with approval as a Community Event. Application
of Vanda J. Mcgee for Amusement Device License and Permits: Approve the Amusement Device License for
Vanda J. McGee and Amusement Device permits for 12 machines located at Dibbo’s,
517 Second Street. Application of Shanghai Bistro to amend
their liquor license to include serving on an outside patio area: Approve amending the current liquor license
for Shanghai Bistro to include serving on an outside patio area, through
6/30/10. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, and COMMISSIONS: Place on file the
quarterly report of the Library Director, the semi-annual report of the
Community Development Director, and the unapproved Community Access Board
minutes of 4/27/10. Roll call vote taken.
All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Consider
amendment to city of Hudson Comprehensive Plan and maps on pages 25, 31 and 43
– Ordinance No. 7-10: Community
Development Director Denny Darnold stated that prior to consideration of
rezoning the properties, the land use designations need to be amended in the
City of Hudson Comprehensive Plan to provide consistency between the
Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code. He listed four properties that were
withdrawn from the initial rezoning consideration of parcels, to allow
re-review of the city’s initial land use designations. MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley
to suspend the rules towards adoption of Ordinance 7-10. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION
by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to adopt the following: Ordinance No. 7-10 Amendment to City of Hudson
Comprehensive Plan and Maps (Copy on file in the Clerk’s office) Mr.
Darnold shared information about the desire for consistency in the zoning of
parcels in the Bieneman Farm area. In
response to Mr. Knapp’s comments during the public hearing, he stated that the
Town of Troy had an opportunity to create a diamond intersection to help
alleviate traffic situations in the Hanley Road area, and they chose not to. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Consider
rezoning property at 911 Fourth Street – Ordinance No. 8-10: Denny Darnold stated the Plan Commission recommended
approval of the rezoning of the property at 911 Fourth Street from R-1,
One-Family Residential District to OFC, Office District. MOTION by
O’Malley second by Yacoub to suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance 8-10. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Wyland to adopt the following: Ordinance No. 8-10 rezoning property at 911
fourth street (Copy on file in Clerk’s office) Alderperson
O’Malley stated the change would reflect the use the building has had for the
past three decades. Mayor Knudson also
noted there have not been any negative comments about the change, after
numerous opportunities have been made available. All
ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Consider amending Ch. 255-14 K regarding OFC Office
District and 255-24, Permitted Uses – Ordinance No. 9-10:
Denny Darnold stated the Plan Commission
recommended approval of the recommendations from the City Attorney and the
Community Development Director to amend the zoning code Section 255-14K, Office
District and 25-24, Permitted Uses and Attached Use Charts to allow café and
restaurants and retail shopping for up to 15% of the total floor space of a
building (to be approved through a conditional use permit), with no
drive-through facilities allowed. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to suspend the rules
toward adoption of Ordinance 9-10. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to adopt the following: Ordinance No. 9-10 Amending Chapters 255-14 K and
255-24, Permitted Uses. Discussion
was held regarding properties that would be affected by the ordinance. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Consider amending Ch. 255
to rezone properties – Ordinance No. 10-10: Denny Darnold stated the Plan Commission recommended approval of
rezoning of the two properties located on Coulee Road east of Second Street,
owned by Gaffer Properties and Tim and Betty Caruso. He stated he recommended the zoning be
changed to B-3, Central Business District on the two properties. MOTION by O’Malley second by Yacoub to
suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance 10-10. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Wyland to adopt the following: Ordinance No. 10-10 Amend Chapter 255 to rezone properties
on coulee road (Copy on file in Clerk’s office) All
ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Applications for Fireworks Paraphernalia Sales Permits: MOTION by
O’Malley, second by Wyland to approve applications for Fireworks Paraphernalia
Sales Permits to
the following, with the permit to E & J Enterprises at 1800 Crest View
Drive contingent on review by David Gray and Denny Darnold that safe public
access is available at the site: Fleet Farm 1101 Industrial Street E & J Enterprises 1800
Crest View Drive Target Store 2401
Coulee Road Charles Walker/TNT Fireworks Wal-mart,
2222 Crest View Dr. Menards #3089 1400
Gateway Boulevard Freedom Valu Centers 219 Second Street and 1917
Coulee Road All ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. Disallowance
of Claim of Nate Livermore – Resolution No. 8-10: MOTION by Burchill, second by O’Malley to suspend the
rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 8-10, the disallowance of claim of Nate
Livermore. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Burchill, second by O’Malley to adopt the following, and to include adding the words “the
investigation shows” to the third reason in the third paragraph of the
resolution. Resolution No. 8-10 Disallowance of Claim of Nate
Livermore (Copy on file in the Clerk’s office) All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Consider allocations for 2010
budget for Capital Outlay, discuss funding sources, and preliminary discussions
re: 2011 Capital Budget: Mayor Knudson provided an explanation about the
Finance Committee recommendation and noted the City has two buildings for sale:
one in the contingency period where the sale is pending, and the other would be
a topic during the Closed Session portion of the meeting. He explained the financing for the purchase
of the 700 First Street building.
Additional information was shared regarding street and park
improvements, the long term Capital Projects budget, off setting revenues, and borrowing. He noted bids will be coming in for the
Second Street and Vine Street Intersection Reconstruction Project. Various
options were presented regarding borrowing for 2010 and 2011 and the possible sale
of notes. Mayor Knudson reviewed the list of items that the Finance Committee
recommended for approval; an updated handout was provided (attached). Discussion was held regarding the departmental
budget requests. MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley,
to approve the final budget list of capital projects for the Parks Department: $
5,000 for park tables, benches and other park equipment $
3,200 for park equipment zone edging at Williams Park $14,700
for playground updates of mulch and safety zone material At Williams and Prospect Parks $
4,000 for park water fountains $
7,000 for bleachers at Burton field $15,000
for Prospect Park ($10,000 for trail improvements and $5,000 for sewer line) All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Additional discussion was held regarding
project requests from various department committees and the need for Council
consideration. Wisconsin
Street reconstruction – WisDOT STP-Urban program funding:
Mayor Knudson stated the Finance Committee recommended proceeding with
the Feasibility Report for the Wisconsin Street Reconstruction Project, and to
fund it with $6,000 from the $101,229 remaining in the 2009 Capital Projects
fund. Additional information was shared
regarding the Urban Surface Transportation Program application, and that the
Wisconsin Street Reconstruction Project would become a 2012 project instead of
a 2011 project. Bonestroo Engineer
Chuck Schwartz presented information regarding the Wisconsin Street Project
area, the possibility of a round-about, and the STP-Urban Program and
application. Additional discussion was
held regarding the special assessments. MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Wyland to proceed with the Feasibility Report for the Wisconsin
Street Reconstruction Project, and to fund it with $6,000 from the $101,229
remaining in the 2009 Capital Projects fund.
All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED. Update on Coulee Road Mill and Overlay
Project: Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz provided
information regarding the schedule for the Coulee Road Mill and Overlay
Project; he stated it was scheduled to begin the third week in May and that Monarch
Paving is the contractor. Alderperson
Morrissette requested information about the correction needed for the manhole
covers on 11th Street. Mr. Schwartz
stated they would be repaired by Monarch Paving when they are in the area for
the Coulee Road Project. Consider amendments to zoning
code sections 255-48 and 235-36 to establish a payment in lieu of required
off-street parking in B-3, Central Business District – Ordinance 6-10: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill to adopt Ordinance
6-10, concerning establishment of a payment in lieu of required off-street
parking in the B-3, Central Business District.
Mayor Knudson stated that after further review by staff and legal
counsel, additional changes were
recommended since the first reading of the ordinance held on April 19, 2010. Denny Darnold pointed out information about
two changes including alternative language to insert one fee amount of $11,250
and to adjust related sections. He
stated he recommended approval of one fee amount, instead of the two amounts
that had previously been presented. MOTION AMENDED by O’Malley, second by
Burchill to adopt the following, and to strike subparagraphs a and b under paragraph
D, and with the fee schedule in paragraph E to reflect only $11,250. (Alternate
- One Fee Per Stall) Ordinance No. 6-10 Amendments to zoning code
section 255-48 and 235-36 to establish a payment in
lieu of required off-street parking in the B-3 Central Business
District (Copy on file in Clerk’s office) Clarification and information was provided
regarding the creation of parking lots in the city. All ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. Vacation of a portion of
Pearson Drive – Resolution No. 9-10: Denny
Darnold provided background information regarding the vacation of a portion of
Pearson Drive, Resolution No. 9-10. He
stated the item was introduced in November of 2008 and that the vacation of a
part of Pearson Drive results in the realignment of part of the street in front
(west) of the Hudson Chrysler dealership.
Council held the first reading of Resolution No. 22-08 on November 10,
2008 to start the process and also had a public hearing on December 15,
2008. Discussion was held regarding the
numbering of the resolution and the need to hold first reading again. MOTION by
O’Malley, second by Yacoub to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution 9-10. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Burchill to adopt Resolution 9-10. Resolution No. 9-10 Vacation of a portion of
Pearson Drive (Copy on file in Clerk’s office) All ayes (5)
MOTION CARRIED. Discuss
alternatives for disposition or utilization of 701 Second Street: this
item was removed from the agenda. Mayor
Knudson stated he appointed Tom Redner, as a citizen member to serve on the Ad
Hoc Deer Committee and to act as Chairperson.
He stated the Committee will be able to meet over the next few
months. It
was announced that the Police Department has moved to the 700 First Street
Building. COMMUNICATIONS
AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Alderperson
O’Malley announced that the current library at 911 Fourth Street will close on
May 29, 2010 to prepare for their move to the 700 First Street building, and a
book sale will be held by the Friends of the Library starting May 19th at 11:00
am through May 22nd. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Yacoub to
adjourn the meeting. All ayes (5) MOTION
CARRIED at 8:24 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
(Copy on file in Clerk’s office) COMMUNICATIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Knudson read the proclamation
regarding the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive to be held May 8, 2010.
CLOSED SESSION pursuant to
§19.85 (1)(e), Wis. Stats. to deliberate regarding negotiations for possible
lease proposals or sale of public property at 701 Second Street, Hudson, WI: Mayor Knudson announced Closed Session was
being held pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1)(E) to deliberate regarding
negotiations for possible lease proposals or sale of public property at 701
Second Street, Hudson, WI. MOTION by
Wyland, second by O’Malley to convene into Closed Session as announced by Mayor
Knudson. Roll call vote taken, all ayes
(5) MOTION CARRIED at 8:13 p.m.
Reconvene in Open Session for possible action re:
lease or sale of Public property at 701 Second Street: MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Wyland to reconvene into open session. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED at 8:24 p.m.