The City of Hudson is currently assessing the seal coat project that occurred in the Bieneman Farms addition. We are working with engineers, project inspectors, and the contractors for the seal coat project to remedy the situation of loose gravel on the roads and boulevards. The contractor is scheduled to inspect the project this week; then a plan will be determined to resolve the situation as soon as possible. Street cleanup will be the first priority, but the boulevard work might need to be scheduled when the grassy areas have dried out. Streets included in this project include the following: Bieneman Street, Albert Street, Lupine Drive, Shasta Drive, Lillian Drive, Cattail Way, Trillium way, Thistle Way, and Foxglove Way. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

The City of Hudson is accepting applications for a part-time IT support person. Average of 20 hours per week; occasional night and weekend hours. See the ad and job description, below. The City of Hudson application form is required, also below. Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010.

The City of Hudson has amended the Municipal Code, Chapter 145-20 C.(1)(a) regarding the number of liquor licenses in the City. See the public notice, below. For more information, contact City Clerk Nancy Korson at 386-4765.

The City of Hudson will be accepting proposals for a three-year contract to provide portable restrooms to various locations throughout the City. See the documents, below. Proposals are due March 24, 2010.

The City of Hudson will be accepting proposals for the 2010 spring and fall Leaf Collection Program. See the documents, below. Proposals are due March 24, 2010.

Signage issues within the City are being reviewed. A public forum to hear comments regarding signs was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at City Hall. Mayor Knudson's February 9th presentation on proposed sign regulations can be viewed below. Also see Mayor Knudson's memo of November 13th and Ordinance No. 14-09 concerning a temporary moratorium on electronic message signs, listed below.

The City of Hudson has entered into another 5-year contract with Veolia Waste Services for garbage collection and recycling services. The new recycling containers have been delivered to each home; a notice and flyer about recycling dates has also been mailed out. The City of Hudson is considered "B Week" on the recycling calendar. See the calendar, below. Do not place the recycling containers out during the weeks that appear in green on the calendar; the green weeks are considered "A Week." The city of Hudson is "B Week."

Residents may keep the smaller, 18-gallon green containers previously used for recycling. If the containers are not wanted, they may be returned to the City -- please drop them off in the City Hall parking lot, 505 Third Street. A sign will be posted next to the dumpsters. More information about recycling and pickup dates has been mailed out. Please do not place any garbage cans or recycling containers in the streets. Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Hudson snowplowing policy can be viewed below. Portions of six streets have been designated NO PARKING from NOVEMBER 15th to MARCH 15th, as follows:

Commercial Street, from Second Street to the Public Safety building parking lot

Elm Street, the south side from First Street to Third Street

Sixth Street, the west side from St. Croix Street to Myrtle Street

Vine Street, the north side between First Street and Second Street

Tenth Street, from Vine Street to Cole Street

Namekagon Street, approximately two blocks from O'Keefe Road to the corner.

Please call the Public Works Department at 386-4767 if you have any questions.

Information on the Emerald Ash Borer can be found on the Wisconsin webpage at www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov

A sample of "look alike" insects is listed below. Also view www.entomology.wisc.edu/emeraldashborer. The EBA hotline is 1-800-462-2803, or contact Public Works & Parks Director Tom Zeuli at 386-4767 if you have any questions.

The City of Hudson is now using new utility bills to replace the postcards formerly used. The quarterly water/sewer statements are printed on a full-size 8½ by 11 inch sheet of paper, with information on both sides. A regular number 10 envelope is used, with bright blue lettering indicating "UTILITY BILL ENCLOSED." The new format provides more security and confidentiality, plus space for more information.

Please contact Krissy at 386-4765 if you have any questions, or if you fail to receive your statement. The next quarterly bills will be mailed out early in February.

If you wish to have your payment automatically deducted from your checking account, please print the form, below, and submit it to the City with the required information.

City of Hudson Parking Permits are available for use in certain sections of public parking lots. The parking spaces in the center portions of the City parking lots and other specific areas are designated for vehicles with City Parking Permits from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Please be aware of the signage in the lots and at the meters; a $10.00 fine will be imposed for violations. Please contact the Clerk's office at 386-4765 for more information on purchasing a Parking Permit for $10 per month, or $100 per year.

All direct sellers, transient merchants, or solicitors must register with the City Clerk prior to selling items within the City of Hudson. No sales or solicitations are allowed on public streets or in public parking lots. For complete information, please review Chapter 124 of Hudson Municipal Code for more details including definitions, exemptions, and registration procedures. Return to the main page; "Municipal Code" is the first item in the center column under "City Directory & Services." The registration application form is below. Please contact the City Clerk at 386-4765 or cityclerk@ci.hudson.wi.us if you have any questions.

All animals are prohibited from running at large within the City. Licensing of DOGS and CATS is required. Licenses are available at City Hall in the Clerk/Treasurer's office. See the application form, below, or call 386-4765 for more information. To report animals at large, call 386-4771.

          The City of Hudson has contracted with St. Croix County to collect 2009 REAL ESTATE TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES, and PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES for the City of Hudson due on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Second half payments are due by Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the County Treasurer's office.   Several payment options are available, as follows:

 US Mail – Addressed to the St. Croix County Treasurer at 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016.  Envelopes must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2010.  Second half payments must be postmarked by Saturday, July 31, 2010. Checks should be made payable to "St. Croix County Treasurer."   Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

In Person -  Pay by check or cash Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the County Treasurer's office, 1101 Carmichael Road, or deposit in the night deposit box on the outside of the building. 

E-check (ACH Debit) – Internet at www.co.saint-croix.wi.us   Click on “Pay Taxes Online”.  There will be a $3.00 charge per parcel.

Credit Card - Internet at www.co.saint-croix.wi.us   Click on “Pay Taxes Online”.   There will be a service charge of 2.35%.

DOG AND CAT LICENSES need to be paid directly to the City of Hudson at City Hall, 505 Third Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Questions or concerns regarding real estate taxes, personal property taxes, or dog and cat licenses should be made to the City of Hudson at 386-4765.

No person shall park a vehicle for a longer period than 24 consecutive hours on any public street of the city. The Public Works Department or the Police Department may remove any vehicle which may interfere with the operation of any snow removal equipment or any emergency venicle. The cost of removing such vehicle will be charged to the owner or the operator thereof. The vehicle may be removed by City employees or may be contracted or farmed out. The removed vehicle shall be stored at a place to be determined by the City and the owner shall pay the usual storage charge and towing charge before the vehicle is released.
 For more information on Parking Regulations in the City of Hudson, look up Chapter 235 in the Municipal Code or call the City of Hudson Police Department at (715) 386-4771.