city of hudson common council meeting

minutes of monday, jauary 16, 2006

Meeting called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Breault and Alderpersons Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Roger Riedel, and Scot O’Malley. (Vacancy of Alderperson for District 1).

ABSENT: Alderperson Carah Koch.

OTHERS PRESENT: Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Dennis Darnold, Jim Frye, Randy Morrissette II, Jim Eulberg, Gordon Conard, Randy Hanson, Angela Popenhagen, Glen Wiese, Betty Caruso, and others.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Mayor Breault called for comments three times; none were given.

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

MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes and the Closed Session minutes of 1/3/06.

Certified Survey Map for three residential lots south of Gilbert Road and west of White Oak Drive, SW¼, SW¼, Section 34, Town of Hudson (Extraterritorial Subdivision Review) – David Halstrom: Approve a certified survey map for three residential lots south of Gilbert Road and west of White Oak Drive in the town of Hudson, as proposed by David Hallstrom.

Final plat for Cedar Woods, 17 one-family residential lots and two outlots north of Coulee Trail in the Town of Troy – G & L Development Inc./Glen Wiese: Approve the final plat for Cedar Woods, 17 one-family lots and two outlots north of Coulee Trail in the Town of Troy, as proposed by G & L Development, Inc./Glen Wiese.

Certified Survey Map for three industrial lots and one outlot (stormwater area) east of Willis Miller Drive and north of Tower Road – St. Croix Business Park Corporation: Approve the certified survey map for three industrial lots and one outlot north of Tower Road and east of Willis Miller Drive in St. Croix Business Park.

Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:

Fund	Description	payables	payroll	Totals
100	General	420,512.77	117,444.57	537,957.34
350	Special Assessments	52,373.92	0.00	52,373.92
410	Tax Increment Financing	182,675.96	0.00	182,675.96
610	Sewer	27,812.26	9,630.51	37,442.77
620	Parking Utility	1,198.59	826.07	2,024.66
630	Ambulance	10,613.53	7,003.55	17,617.08
860	Tax Agency	627,094.77	0.00	627,094.77
	TOTALS	$1,322,281.80	$134,904.70	$1,457,186.50

Applications for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of Operator’s Licenses for the period 1/17/06 to 6/30/07 to the following:

Tranquilino G. Fuentes 745 Hallstrom Drive Red Wing, MN

Rebecca Morgan Kulstad 1077 E. Cascade Ave, #8 River Falls, WI

Ross Richard Freeman 315 Third Street Hudson, WI

Request to increase times at parking meters: Deny the request to increase the parking meter times to three hours.

Request for stop sign at River Ridge Road and Mont Croix Drive: Deny the request for a stop sign at the corner of River Ridge Road and Mont Croix Drive.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Place on file the quarterly report of the Fire Chief and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 1/10/06.

Roll call vote, all ayes (4) – MOTION CARRIED.

Review bids and award contract for Exhaust Capture Removal System for Public Safety Building: Mayor Breault stated that the Finance Committee reviewed the issue and recommended awarding the contract to CPS Distributors, as recommended by Fire Chief Jim Frye. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to accept the bid of CPS Distributors, Inc., Watertown, MN in the amount of $88,897.00 for a MagneGrip exhaust capture removal system to be installed in the Public Safety Building, contingent on no change in the price. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

2006 Service Charge Rates: mayor Breault noted that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the service charge rates for 2006. Administrator Willi confirmed that the rate changes, on average, were 5% higher than those in 2005. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the 2006 Service Charge Rates, as submitted. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Uniform service contract with Aramark Uniform Services: Mayor Breault explained that the Finance Committee agreed with the Staff recommendation to advertise for bids for uniform services for a three year term. Public Works Director Jim Eulberg stated that several competitors have requested that the City consider rebidding this contract. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to advertise for bids for uniform services for a three-year term. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Request for Hot Air Affair event Feb. 3, 4 and 5, including parade and fireworks display: motion by Radermacher, second by O’Connell, to approve the Hot Air Affair event on February 3, 4 and 5, including the parade and fireworks display. In discussion, Mayor Breault reported on his discussion with a member of the Hot Air Affair Committee, and noted that attendance has been between 700 and 900 persons at any given time. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

UPDATE ON PROJECTS: Engineer Angela Popenhagen reported that the Coulee Road Storm Sewer Project would begin on January 18^th and last two days. She also stated that information about the other storm sewer projects would be analyzed and a report would be provided at the first or second Council meeting in February.

Riedel suggested that the timing of traffic signals on Carmichael Road be rechecked; he stated he did not feel that they were correct. O’Malley expressed his desire for drivers to stop at the stop signs. Administrator Willi added that they should also stop for persons in the crosswalks. O’Connell reported that a stop sign was down on Industrial Street. Jim Eulberg reported that he was aware an accident had occurred there.

2005 Dutch Elm Report: It was noted that 291 diseased Elm trees were removed in 2005. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to accept and place on file the 2005 Dutch Elm Report, as submitted. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Consider possible changes to Ch. 150 of Municipal Code re: Large Assemblies – Ordinance No. 2-06: MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to conduct a first reading on Ordinance No. 2-06, concerning possible changes to Chapter 150 of Municipal Code regarding Large Assemblies. In discussion, Mayor Breault shared information about the number of persons who have attended the Hudson Booster events, the River Rock event, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Music and Arts Festival. O’Malley provided copies of a proposed revision to the ordinance. He stated that he believed the timeline for the approval process was too short. Attorney Munkittrick cautioned that this could be a constitutional issue and she would check into it. Additional discussion was held regarding ticket sales, the park being open to the public, and not restricting access. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Hudson Comprehensive Plan resident and business survey – UW River Falls Survey Research Center/David Trechter: Community Development Director Dennis Darnold explained that he has been working with the UW-River Falls Survey Research Center to develop a survey for residents and business as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the Plan Commission recommended sending the survey to all the households in the City of Hudson. He also noted that there would be three separate business surveys: one for the downtown area, one for the “hill” area, and one for the industrial areas. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the 8-page Comprehensive Plan survey to be sent to all residences and businesses in the city, as proposed by UW-River Falls – Survey Research Center at a cost of $19,500.00. Mayor Breault agreed with the Plan Commission that it would be best to give all residents a chance to respond. Riedel questioned the process for follow-up letters. It was noted that the labels for the mailing would come from the Utility billing system. Mr. Darnold stated that April 18^th was the target date to report back to the Council. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Darnold also reported that the Downtown Parking Survey information should be completed and ready for presentation at the February 6^th Council meeting.

Appointment to Hudson Area Joint Library Board: Mayor Breault announced his intent to change a member of the Joint Library Board from Alderperson O’Connell to Alderperson O’Malley. O’Connell stated he was unable to attend some meetings due to a conflict with his work schedule, and he hoped to be appointed to a different committee instead. MOTION by Radermacher, second by Riedel, to confirm Mayor Breault’s appointment of Scot O’Malley to the Hudson Area Joint Library Board. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR: mayor Breault provided an update regarding the Deer Herd Population Reduction Plan. He reported on his discussions with the DNR, and noted that $10,000 has been set-aside in the City Budget. He explained that the DNR would issue a permit, and we would proceed soon after the agreement was signed. Mayor Breault stated he hoped to present more information at one of the February meetings.

communications and items for future agendas: Radermacher requested that an update on the Strategy1 Consulting report be placed on the next agenda.

Administrator Willi noted that applications for the part-time IT Administrator must be submitted by the January 27^th deadline.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Riedel to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

Nancy Norvold, 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 sent forth therein.

Jack D. Breault, Mayor