CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009
Meeting
called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at
7:07 p.m. Mayor Knudson led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy
Morrissette, Pam Brokaw, Lori Bernard, Scot O’Malley and Alan Burchill.
ABSENT: Alderperson Lee Wyland was excused.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Cathy Munkittrick, Kim
Heinemann, Randy Hanson, Betty Caruso, Jason Muenich, Chuck Schwartz, Sean
Lentz, Gordon Conard, Tom Zeuli, and others.
COMMENTS
AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:
Kim Heinemann, President of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Bureau, noted that the first quarter payment from Room Tax was received; she
would provide additional information at a future Council meeting.
Ms.
Heinemann reported that Hudson was recently featured in many different
publications. She noted that tourism ads
have been placed in regional, statewide, and out-of-state markets. She also explained that printing is on-going
at the Chamber and hundreds of brochures are distributed. Ms. Heinemann called attention to the group
tour marketing efforts that are under way.
She stated they attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and would
be creating some short videos about tourism options in the Hudson area, available
from a link on the Chamber’s website.
CONSENT
AGENDA: MOTION by Morrissette,
second by Brokaw to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
MINUTES: Approve the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
minutes of 5/18/09.
CLAIMS: Approve the following claims for payment:
|
FUND |
DESCRIPTION |
PAYABLES |
PAYROLL |
TOTALS |
|
100 |
General |
53,814.05 |
161,695.44 |
215,509.49 |
|
290 |
Police
Donations |
250.00 |
0.00 |
250.00 |
|
450 |
Capital
Projects |
46,035.39 |
0.00 |
46,035.39 |
|
610 |
Sewer |
4,340.77 |
10,006.56 |
14,347.33 |
|
620 |
Parking |
3,270.77 |
1,085.92 |
4,356.69 |
|
630 |
Ambulance |
4,483.39 |
25,373.94 |
29,857.33 |
|
|
TOTALS |
112,194.37 |
198,161.86 |
310,356.23 |
Application
of F.D.S. Enterprises Inc. for Taxicab Service License d/b/a A Taxi/Hudson Taxi, and eight Taxicab
Driver’s Licenses: Approve
the issuance of a Taxicab Service License to F.D.S. Enterprises Inc. d/b/a A
Taxi/Hudson Taxi, and issuance of Taxicab Driver’s Licenses to Douglas J. Luchsinger, Brian Lee Lovejoy,
Timothy S. Witzel, Nathan S. Gramley, Jeffrey W. Barneson, Robert J. Francis,
Martin A. Withuski, and Ronald A. Nelson.
Request
to trade 1984 Ford dump truck and 1982 Chevy step van to purchase equipment for
snow removal: Approve the
trade of the 1984 Ford dump truck and 1982 Chevy step van in the amount of
$2,400 to Crysteel Truck to supplement costs for installing underbody snow
scrapers (purchased from Crysteel Truck).
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS,
BOARDS, & COMMISSIONS: Place on file the quarterly reports of the
Parks & Public Works Director and Wastewater Director, the Community Access
Board minutes of 5/26/09, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 4/20,
4/21, 5/7 and 5/12/09.
Roll call vote: Ayes (5).
MOTION CARRIED.
Applications for Operator’s
Licenses: Morrissette recused himself. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Brokaw, to
approve issuance of Regular Operator’s
Licenses for the period 6/02/09 to
6/30/10 to:
Mykel
M. Eickstadt 408 11th
Street Hudson, WI
Jaime
Lynne Fay Huston 1571 Highway 65 #28 New Richmond, WI
Kerissa
Ellan Nelson 26087 County Road F Grantsburg,
WI
Carly
Corinne Syfko 312 W. Grove Road Hudson, WI
And
issuance of Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 6/2/09 to 6/30/11 to:
Megan
Kim Dugan 702 8th Street North Hudson,
WI
Jeremy
Scott Jones 808 St. Croix Street Hudson,
WI
Brittany
J. Schultz 2213 White Pine Circle Hudson, WI
Cynthia
Louise Smith 1221 60th Street Hudson, WI
Lori
Jean Stayberg 1373 129th
Street New Richmond, WI
And
issuance of a Temporary Operator’s License to be used on 8/1/09 at the Hudson
Hockey Association’s 3-on-3 Tournament to:
Susan
Kay Stoskopf 2227 Donegal Court Hudson, WI
All ayes (4), MOTION
CARRIED.
Application
of Hudson Hockey Association for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s
License to sell beer on 8/1/09 at 1820 Hanley Road in the concession area of
the new rink during the HHA 3-on-3 Alumni Tournament: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to approve
the issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to the
Hudson Hockey Association to sell beer on 8/1/09 in the concession area of the
new rink at 1820 Hanley Road during the HHA 3-on-3 Alumni Tournament. It was noted that the licensed event would
occur in the new licensing year that begins July 1, 2009. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
Consider annual renewal of
alcoholic beverage licenses: morrissette recused himself. Mayor Knudson announced that the Finance
Committee recommended renewal of the licenses listed on issue sheet number VI.B.4.,
and to include Pizza Hut. MOTION by
O’Malley, second by Bernard, to approve renewal and issuance of alcoholic
beverage licenses for the period 7/1/09 to 6/30/10 to the following:
"CLASS B" LIQUOR & "B" BEER (Full liquor licenses)
DOUBLE
DIAMOND VENTURES, INC. HUDSON
SPIRITS, LLC
DBA: PIER 500 DBA:
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
AGENT: ANDREW J. KRON AGENT: MICHAEL
CHRISTENSON
500
FIRST STREET 913
PEARSON DRIVE
DICK'S
BAR OF HUDSON, INC. HAG, INC.
DBA: DICK'S BAR DBA:
PUDGES BAR AND LIQUOR STORE
AGENT:
PAUL E. KREMER AGENT: CANDICE J. MURPHY
111
WALNUT STREET 302 &
304 SECOND STREET
D
& J' S OF HUDSON, INC. FIESTA LLC
DBA: HUDSON BOWLING CENTER DBA: LA FIESTA
MEXICANA
AGENT:
DAN KLATT AGENT: TRANQUILINO FUENTES
1801
WARD AVE. - PLAZA 94 1801 WARD AVE., PLAZA 94 #240
APPLEBEE’S
RESTAURANTS NORTH LLC
DBA: APPLEBEE'S
NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
AGENT: THOMAS SCHENZ
2201
COULEE ROAD
"CLASS
A" LIQUOR & "A" BEER (Off-sale liquor stores)
SSG
CORPORATION
DBA: NORTHLAND LIQUORS
AGENT:
RANDY MORRISSETTE JR.
1801
WARD AVE
CLASS "B"
BEER (Beer only)
CHIPOTLE
MEXICAN GRILL INC. NORTHFIELD
RESTAURANT CORP
DBA: CHIPOTLE
MEXICAN GRILL DBA: PIZZA HUT
AGENT: SAHUL FLORES, JR. AGENT: JAMES GERLACH
1021
PEARSON DRIVE 1550
CREST VIEW DRIVE
“CLASS
C” WINE & "B" BEER (Beer and wine; food must be more than 50% of
sales for wine)
DRAGON
PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT, INC. COOP
DOUCE ENTERPRISES LLC
DBA: DRAGON PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT DBA:
COOP’S PIZZA
AGENT: WAI-SUM KWOK AGENT: CRAIG N. COOPER
431
SECOND STREET 816 CARMICHAEL ROAD
Discussion
included information that the remaining license applications had one or more
issues that needed to be completed regarding building inspections or
outstanding debt owed to the City. The
applications were held over for consideration at the June 15th
meeting. Ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
Consider
authorizing Ehlers & Associates to solicit bids for 2009 GO Promissory
Notes – Resolution No. 6-09: Mayor Knudson announced that the topic would be on
the June 15th meeting agenda.
He also inquired about the availability of Council members if a special
Council meeting is needed on June 29th. He also explained the timing for obtaining
bids for the notes. The consensus was that there would be a quorum if a special
meeting was needed on June 29th.
Consider
2009 street maintenance projects and authorize Bonestroo to prepare the plans and
specs and advertise for bids: MOTION by
Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to approve the 2009 street maintenance
projects and authorize Bonestroo to prepare the plans and specs and advertise
for bids, as recommended by staff and Bonestroo. Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz provided
information regarding the proposed street improvements which included
approximately $42,000 for slurry sealing, $30,000 for crack sealing, $213,000
for flex patching, crack sealing and seal coating, and $34,000 for micro
surfacing. He provided a map indicating
the street areas and listed a timeline for the projects. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
Consider
authorizing Bonestroo to prepare a report and plans and specs for the 11th
Street Road Project, from Coulee Road to Wisconsin Street: engineer Chuck Schwartz explained the original plan
for mill and overlay and curb and gutter replacement on 11th Street
from Wisconsin Street south to Coulee Road.
He shared information on the possibility of the Water Department
replacing the water main in that area, and the need for sanitary sewer to be
replaced at the same time. He noted that
additional work on hydrants and water valves north of Summer Street might be
needed. Mr. Schwartz requested authorization
to prepare the plans and specs and an engineering report that would itemize the
project by the various Departments and provide cost estimates. He stated that special assessments might be
needed for some portions of the curb and gutter replacement.
MOTION by Morrissette,
second by O’Malley to authorize Bonestroo to prepare the plans and specs and an
engineering report for the 11th Street Road Project. The need for a public hearing (for special
assessment purposes) was noted, as well as the possibility of postponing the
project until next year. It was recommended
that the road be repaired this year. All
ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
Update
on City-wide Tree Planting Program: Public Works and Parks Director Tom Zeuli
shared information on the City’s current policy for removal and planting of
trees. He explained that the Dutch Elm
Program has been in place since the 1970’s and that more information was needed
regarding the status of the Emerald Ash Borer in the area. He recommended that a tree inventory be taken
as soon as possible. Information was
shared on the City’s policy for tree removal and plantings on boulevards, and
the Tree Removal Contract in place for removal of diseased trees at a reduced
rate. Discussion was held concerning the
number of Ash trees in the city and the need for a policy to determine
treatment or removal, as well as replanting.
Mr. Zeuli stated that the Public Works Committee will continue to work
on the topic; he noted that the Committee recommends a program to treat the
Emerald Ash Borer and to provide the public with literature, broadcast information
on local cable TV and newspapers, and to budget for replacing the trees.
Consider
amending Municipal Code, Ch. 187-19, Sex Offender Residency – Ordinance No.
6-09: Mayor Knudson stated that the
ordinance was sent to the Public Safety Committee and would be a topic at the
June 15th Council meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR - Reappointment
of Mike Hipsher to Hudson Area Joint Library Board:
Mayor Knudson requested confirmation
of his reappointment of Mike Hipsher to the Hudson Area Joint Library
Board. MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Bernard to confirm Mayor Knudson’s reappointment of Mike Hipsher to a
three-year term on the Hudson Area Joint Library Board through May of
2012. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: morrissette
requested a review of Robert’s Rules of Order.
Mayor Knudson spoke about past procedures regarding motions, and
clarified the process to be used in the future.
Attorney Munkittrick advised that the City’s Municipal Code, Chapter 23
applied to the Council, and if there were additional questions, they could be
on the agenda at a future meeting.
Bernard offered congratulations to Todd
Ludvik and the police dog Brisco upon graduation from the Police Canine
Program. Brokaw announced that National
Night Out would take place on August 4th and suggested that people
begin to make plans, including contacting the Police Department.
MOTION by
O’Malley, second by Bernard, to adjourn.
All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED at 7:55 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 Knudson, Mayor