CITY
OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING
MINUTES OF MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
Meeting
called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at
7:05 p.m. Mayor Knudson led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy
Morrissette, Mary Yacoub, Lori Bernard, Scot O’Malley, Alan Burchill.
Absent: Alderperson
Lee Wyland was excused.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Catherine Munkittrick, Denny
Darnold, Tom Zeuli, Chuck Schwartz, Lieutenant Paul Larson, Todd Barnhardt,
Joseph David McGowan, Patrick Richter, David Gray, Todd Scanlan, Andrea
Jorgensen, Jordan Willi, 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:
minutes: Approve the regular
meeting minutes and Closed Session minutes of 7/6/10, as amended with the
correction of an attorney’s name.
Conditional
Use Permit review of outside storage at 1500 Crest View Drive – Valley Pools and Spas
of Hudson: Renew the Conditional Use Permit to Valley
Pools and Spas, 1500 Crest View Drive, for three years to 2013, with the
conditions of the initial approval to only display pools and spas, and that the
display area is enclosed by a five foot high fence that can be secured.
Claims: Approve the following claims for payment
(Note: payments totaling $800.00 for Knoke’s
Chocolates Inc. and Kris Tjornehoj/Community Band, were removed):
|
DESCRPITON |
PAYABLES |
PAYROLL |
TOTALS |
|
|
100 |
General |
71,681.93 |
137,813.84 |
209,495.77 |
|
280 |
Park
Donations |
3,450.00 |
0.00 |
3,450.00 |
|
290 |
Police
Donations |
45.00 |
0.00 |
45.00 |
|
450 |
Capital
Projects |
22,156.09 |
0.00 |
22,156.09 |
|
610 |
Sewer |
106,389.43 |
13,036.20 |
119,425.63 |
|
620 |
Parking |
822.34 |
1,197.93 |
2,020.27 |
|
630 |
Ambulance |
6,486.45 |
9,180.31 |
15,666.76 |
|
|
Totals |
211,031.24 |
161,228.28 |
372,259.52 |
Applications for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 07/20/10 to 6/30/12 to:
Ted
J. Bauermeister 1148 208th
Avenue New Richmond, WI
James
D. Mulhollam 680 a Circle Pine
Drive New
Richmond,
Bernadette
Murphy 805 Sixth Street Hudson, WI
And
issuance of Temporary Operator’s Licenses to be used during the Spirit of St.
Croix Art Festival 7/25 to 7/26/10 to:
Andrea
A. Jorgenson 775 Starlight
Avenue Hudson, WI
Kimber
L. Heinemann 558 Perch Lake
Road Hudson, WI
Application
of Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau for Special Event
Permit for the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival in Lakefront Park September
24-27, 2010, and designation as a Community Event: Approve issuance of a Special Event Permit to
the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau for the Spirit of the
St. Croix Art Festival in Lakefront Park September 24-27, 2010, with the
requirement of signage near the entrance notifying the public that parking
space is available for persons with disabilities, and that all signage be
picked up at the completion of the event, and to designate the event as a
Community Event, and to allow a reduction in the amount of required insurance
coverage, as submitted.
Application
of Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau for Temporary Class
“B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to sell beer and wine September 24-27, 2010 at
the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival in Lakefront Park: Approve the issuance of a Temporary Class
“B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism Bureau to sell beer and wine September 24-27, 2010 at the Spirit of the
St. Croix Art Festival in Lakefront Park.
Application
of St. Patrick’s Church for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to
sell beer and wine Oct. 1-3, 2010 at the annual Fall Festival, 1500 Vine Street,
Hudson: Approve the issuance of
a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to St. Patrick’s Church to
sell beer and wine Oct. 1-3, 2010 at the annual Fall Festival, 1500 Vine
Street, Hudson.
Consider
proceeding to fill vacancy in part-time Deputy Municipal Court Clerk position: Authorize the City Administrator to proceed
with filling the part-time Deputy Court Clerk position.
Review specifications to obtain quotes for
replacing garage doors on Public Safety Building: Approve advertising for quotes for new doors
with remote openers to be installed on the Fire Department’s side of the Public
Safety Building.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS,
BOARDS, and COMMISSIONS: Place
on file the Quarterly report of the Fire Department and Building Inspector, the
EMS Commission minutes of 7/8/10, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of
7/13/10.
Roll call vote taken.
All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Conditional
Use Permit to erect a 24’ x 76’ temporary classroom at 1232 fifth Street (north
of the Trinity Academy parking lot) – Good Shepherd Christian Academy: Denny Darnold provided information regarding
the request from Good Shepherd Christian Academy. He stated the Plan Commission recommended
approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a classroom structure for two years
and noted the conditions of the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector must be
complied with prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. Alderperson Morrissette asked about any
removal of trees. Darnold stated he had
visited with Trinity Lutheran Church, and they plan to remove the trees.
MOTION by Burchill, second by Bernard to
approve a Conditional Use Permit to Good Shepherd Christian Academy at 1232
Fifth Street for a temporary classroom structure for two years, with the
condition that the recommendations of the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector
are complied with prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
applications for Operator’s Licenses: Mayor Knudson
stated that new information was shared during the Finance meeting that caused Lieutenant
Larson to change his recommendation from denial to approval. Mayor Knudson reviewed past practices and
noted the informal policy that offences that occur within the past five years,
or less, carry more weight regarding the recommendation for denial. It was noted the application from Joseph
David McGowan was reviewed very closely, and the Finance Committee recommended
approval. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette to approve issuance of a
regular operator’s license for the period 7/20/10 to 6/30/12 to Joseph David
McGowan, 158 Bridgewater Trail, Hudson.
All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Consider adoption of odd/even parking ordinance and funding – Ordinance
No. 12-10: Mayor Knudson stated an Ad Hoc sub-committee
and the Safety Committee spent substantial time on the possibility of creating
an odd/even parking ordinance. He noted
the Public Works Committee did not have a chance to consider the matter, but
they were willing to have the topic come before Council directly. The proposed Ordinance was reviewed. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard for a first
reading of Ordinance 12-10. Discussion
was held regarding the difficulties it would present for residents and
enforcement.
Alderperson Yacoub called attention to her
concerns in the Red Cedar Canyon area where 179 homes have either only even
house numbers or only odd house numbers on both sides of the street. She stated she would prefer a snow emergency
system instead.
The position of the Public Works Department
was shared. It was noted that they would
prefer something predictable for the residents and the Department to
follow. Tom Zeuli also shared
information about signage. Lengthy
discussion was held regarding ticketing and towing of vehicles, the possibility
of a snow emergency system, off-street parking availability, and the house
numbering situation.
MOTION RECINDED by O’Malley. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to send
the proposed odd/even parking ordinance back to the Public Works Department for
additional work by the Public Works staff and the Committee. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Recommendation
from Revolving Loan Fund Committee re: request of Tom scanlan, Indue Sales and
Services, Inc. for St. Croix Business Park loan funds for equipment and parking
lot improvements: The Finance Committee and the Revolving Loan
Fund Committee recommended approval of the request from Tom Scanlan/Indue Sales
and Services, Inc. for a $64,000 loan to purchase an industrial flooring
grinder for $34,000, and to use the balance to make parking lot
improvements.
Denny Darnold provided information on the
loan agreement, such as the interest rate of 4.25%, a seven year term, seven
year amortization, and first lien position.
He stated it would also create at least two full time jobs and six part
time jobs in the City of Hudson within the next two years. Mr. Scanlan was present to answer any
questions. Mr. Darnold also reported
that Mr. Scanlan had a previous loan and was on time with the loan payments.
MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to
approve the request by Indue Sales and Services, Inc. for $64,000 of St. Croix
Business Park revolving loan funds, as recommended by the Finance Committee and
the Revolving Loan Fund Committee. All
ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Update on Projects: Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz presented
information about the status of the 2009 Street Improvement project. He stated a meeting was held July 14th and
another meeting, with the pavement specialist, was scheduled for July 20,
2010. He noted Scott Construction
indicated that they would not walk away from the project and that they were not
proud of the work.
The Tire
Proz parking lot has been paved, minor items remain. The Heritage Cottages bituminous surface
course on Ivy, Patron, and Inspiration has been completed. Alderperson Morrissette requested information
about the road repairs at the Goodwill location.
Review
and consider modifying the conditions of approval for the Certificate of
Compliance for child day care, Little Minds Learning Center, 2400 Foxglove Way
– Todd Barnhardt: Denny Darnold presented information regarding
the request from Todd Barnhardt to amend the certificate of compliance for the
Little Minds Learning Center day care regarding the hours of use and the number
of children allowed in the outdoor play area.
The Plan Commission also recommended approval of the amendment to remove
the conditions.
MOTION by Morrissette, second by Burchill
to amend the Certificate of Compliance (for Little Minds Learning Center, 2400
Foxglove Way) to remove the conditions on limiting the number of children that
may be in the outdoor play area (15) and the hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Darnold stated he had not been able to
speak to the neighbors. Additional
information was shared regarding concerns by the Wisconsin Department of Health
and Family Services, that the City of Hudson placed conditions on the
Certificate of Compliance when similar conditions were not applied to other day
care facilities in the City, and particularly day cares located in close
proximity to residential areas.
Mayor Knudson felt the City should defend
their prerogative, as a City, to impose conditions under the Certificate of Compliance
criteria, or remove it from the Municipal Code.
It was requested that the minutes reflect that the vote was only
regarding this specific circumstance, not signaling a change in policy. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Consider
amending Library’s Lease Agreement for 700 First Street building: Mayor Knudson
provided information about the purchase agreement dated 12/16/09 between the
City of Hudson and the Hudson Area Joint Library. He noted the Library has an option to
purchase property known as 700 First Street and 701 Second Street. They conditionally approved a Purchase Agreement
for the sale of 701 Second Street by the City, with one of the conditions being
a reduction on the purchase price of the remaining property. Details about the property purchase price,
selling price, and an additional sum per year were shared.
City Attorney Catherine Munkittrick
explained the revised addendum she presented at the meeting. She noted the purchase price for 700 First
Street shall be Two Million, Two Hundred Forty Thousand dollars plus, beginning
January 1, 2011, an additional sum per year of One Hundred Twelve Thousand dollars. The option price on January 1, 2011, shall be
$2,352,000, and increasing each January 1 thereafter by $112,000.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to
approve the revised Addendum to the Lease and Option to Purchase Agreement
between the City of Hudson and the Hudson Area Joint Library, as presented. All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.
Consider
elevator maintenance contract for 700 First Street: City Attorney
Catherine Munkittrick provided information about the options offered for
elevator maintenance contract for the older elevator at 700 First Street. Mayor Knudson recommended approving the
Bronze Level contract and the contract negotiations. Ms. Munkittrick recommended having the
contract include release of the 911 Fourth Street elevator contract.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill to
approve the Bronze Level maintenance contract for the older elevator at 700
First Street, conditional on release of the previous contract (for the elevator
at 911 Fourth Street). All ayes (5)
MOTION CARRIED.
CLOSED SESSION pursuant to §19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats. to
confer with legal counsel who is giving oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation
in which the City is involved involving Sharon
Horne Ellstrom LLC v. City of Hudson: Mayor Knudson announced Closed Session was
being held pursuant to §19.85 (1)(g) Wis. Stats. to confer with legal counsel
who is giving oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which the City is involved regarding
Sharon Horne Ellstrom LLC v. City of Hudson.
MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to convene into Closed Session
as announced by Mayor Knudson. All ayes
(5) MOTION CARRIED at 8:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill to adjourn. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED at 8:28 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