CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010

Meeting called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 a.m.

Present: Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Mary Yacoub, Lori Bernard, Scot O’Malley, and Alan Burchill.

Absent: Alderperson Lee Wyland.

OTHERS PRESENT: Devin Willi, Jim O’Connor, and Linda Donaldson.

review plans and approve exterior signage contract for the 700 first street building: Mayor Knudson asked Jim O’Connor to present information regarding the proposed exterior signage at the 700 First Street building.

Mr. O’Connor shared information about the placement of exterior signs on the entrance doors, on the building, and at the driveways. He stated they were planning on having three foot high letters spelling “LIBRARY” on the southwest and east sides of the building. The letters on the east side would be white with lighting.

Discussion was held regarding lighted signs, placement, and the need for the sign plan to be approved by Council. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to accept the entire sign plan as proposed, minus the lighted library sign or any sign saying Library, on the east side of the building.

Mr. O’Connor stated he thought there was a consensus about what the signage would be. He noted the letters were in production but that the lighting was optional. Additional discussion was held regarding the lettering, lighting, and cost. Alderperson O’Malley amended his motion to include accepting the letters on the east side of the building, if they are not lighted. Alderperson Bernard stated she would second the amended motion if the lettering was also moved to just above the second floor windows, below the “soldier bricks.” Alderperson O’Malley agreed to accept that placement as part of the amended motion. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.

aDJOURN: MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley to adjourn the meeting. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED at 7:16 a.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