CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEEETING

MINUTES OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009

 

Meeting called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.  Mayor Knudson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Pam Brokaw, Lori Bernard, Lee Wyland, Scot O’Malley and Alan Burchill.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Betty Caruso, Tom Zeuli, Marty Jensen, Jim Frye, David Gray, Linda Donaldson, Randy Hanson, S.A.D.D. representatives and others.

 

Proclamation re: Red Ribbon Week: Mayor Knudson presented the Red Ribbon Week Proclamation and invited the S.A.D.D. representatives from Hudson High School to accept the proclamation, introduce themselves, and have a photograph taken. 

 

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:  Mayor Knudson called for comments and suggestions from citizens present three times, none were given.

 

CONSENT AGENDA:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

 

MINUTES:  Approve the Public Hearing, Regular meeting, and Closed Session minutes of 10/05/09.

 

    Claims:  Approve the following claims for payment:

 

FUND

DESCRIPTION

PAYABLES

PAYROLL

TOTALS

100

General

99,292.18

120,886.85

220,179.03

450

Capital Projects

3,095.25

0.00

3,095.25

490

Biosolids

0.00

0.00

0.00

610

Sewer

111,865.92

11,413.32

123,279.24

620

Parking

1,021.85

1,135.80

2,157.65

630

Ambulance

9,659.88

7,714.01

17,373.89

 

              TOTALS

224,935.08

141,149.98

366,085.06

 

Application for Secondhand Article Dealer’s License:  Approve the issuance of a Secondhand Article Dealer’s License to Cindy L. Sieradski, 118 Bridgewater Trail, Hudson, d/b/a Harlen’s Haven at 1810 Crest View Drive, #6B, Hudson, WI.

 

Request to move no parking signs to the mailbox side of Founders Green:  Approve the request to move the “no parking” signs on Founders Green to the mailbox side of the street, contingent on Fire Department approval.

 

request to extend the yellow no parking curb area near the crosswalk on Thirteenth Street and Morrison Street:  Approve extending the no parking yellow curb area by one car length on each side of the street near the crosswalk on Thirteenth Street at Morrison Street.

 

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, and COMMISSIONS:  Place on file the Quarterly Reports of the Fire Chief and Building Inspector, and the unapproved Public Utility Commission minutes of 10/13/09.

 

Roll call vote:  Ayes (6).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Applications for Operator’s Licenses:  Morrissette recused himself.  MOTION by Wyland, second by Bernard, to approve the issuance of Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 10/20/09 to 6/30/11 to:

 

Matthew C. Ellsworth       2689 Sixth Ave. E.         North St. Paul, MN

Andrew R. Jensen                281 Glenmeadow St.         River Falls, WI

Philip. J. Koppy                606 4th St. N. #13         Hudson, WI

Lana J. Kopecky            215 Helen Street N.        Hudson, WI

Hannah J. Noser            421½ Elm Street            Hudson, WI

Alisha M. Olson            116 Depot Street                Somerset, WI

Aimee L. Preston                823 Vine Street            Hudson, WI

 

All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     MOTION by Bernard, second by Wyland to DENY the application for a regular Operator’s License submitted by Karis M. Steenberg, 359 Baer Drive, Hudson, WI, due to alcohol related offenses, as recommended by the Chief of Police.  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Finance Officer’s monthly report:  The report was placed on file.

 

Consider designating several streets no parking for snowplowing Nov. 1 to March 15: Bernard explained that the Public Safety Committee recommended six streets be designated “no parking” on one side of the street for this year’s snowplowing season. She noted the streets chosen were the most difficult to plow, and the number was reduced from twenty-one.  MOTION by Bernard, second by O’Malley to install signage of  “no parking from November 15th to March 15th” on Commercial Street, Elm Street, Sixth Street, Vine Street, Tenth Street, and Namekagon Street, as recommended by the Public Works Director and Public Safety Committee.  Discussion was held regarding the previous odd/even method for plowing, the problems with enforcement, and the confusion it caused.  Ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

 

Update on Projects: Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz was excused from the meeting.  Public Works and Parks Director, Tom Zeuli, provided the following project updates: 

 

11th Street Project - paving was completed October 19th; utility markings, striping, and markings are needed. 

 

Coulee Road Project - curb and gutter removal and replacement work was scheduled to begin October 20th.  Patching, milling, and paving will follow, weather permitting.

 

2009 Road Improvement Projects - Crack repairs and flex patch work are completed.  Sidewalk replacement project work continues. 

 

     Resolution No. 18-09 in support of cable television PEG remedial legislation, Wisconsin LRB 0945/7:  O’Malley explained the need to support the legislation in order to correct some issues with Act 42, The Video Competition Bill, which was enacted into law in January of 2007.  He noted the issues involved partial reinstatement of Public Education and Government (PEG) fees, and would reinstate some consumer protections that were taken away.  Additional information was shared regarding funding and budgeting.   

 

     MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 18-09.  Discussion was held regarding reviewing the 25 page bill document, the option of having a first reading, and the original intent of the legislature for “more competition and lower rates.”  It was also noted that many municipalities are considering similar resolutions.  Roll call vote taken.  Ayes (5), Noes (1) Bernard.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Brokaw to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 18-09

SUPPORT FOR CABLE TELEVISION PEG REMEDIAL LEGISLATION

 WISCONSIN LRB 0945/7

 

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

Discussion included concern about the complexity of the topic, rushing adoption of the resolution, long-range planning/budgeting for 2011, and changes to the local public access channel in Hudson.  Additional information was shared regarding the amounts currently charged to cable television customers, and the need to find a different source of funding if PEG fee payments are eliminated.  Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     Consider Local Road Improvement Grant Program: Bonestroo Engineer, Chuck Schwartz and Public Works and Parks Director, Tom Zeuli requested approval to submit two applications to the Local Road Improvement Grant Program to receive funding through St. Croix County for improvements to the 2nd Street/Vine Street intersection and Heggen Street.  Mayor Knudson recommended applying for the grant money and funding through Capital Outlay  next year, if needed.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill to approve submitting two applications to the Local Road Improvement Grant Program.  Discussion included information that the program was not funded by Federal Stimulus money.  Ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

 

      COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: None.        

 

CLOSED SESSION pursuant to §19.85 (1)(e), Wis. Stats. to deliberate regarding      negotiating strategy for the purchase of public property located at 700 First Street and 701 Second Street, Hudson, WI:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to convene into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85 (1)(e), Wis. Stats. to deliberate regarding negotiating strategy for the purchase of public property located at 700 First Street and 701 Second Street, Hudson, WI.  Roll call vote taken; Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED at 7:37 p.m.

       

 

 

Reconvene in open for possible action regarding the purchase of property located at 700 First Street and 701 Second Street, Hudson, WI:   MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill to reconvene into Open Session.  Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED at 8:50 p.m.

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to authorize Mayor Dean Knudson, of the City of Hudson, to accept the purchase agreement (for the property located at 700 First Street and 701 Second Street) under the terms that will be available for public inspection when it becomes a public document.  Ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

    

  

ADJOURN:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Brokaw to adjourn.   All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED at 8:51 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