CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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, Scot O’Malley and Carah Koch. (Vacancy of Alderperson for District 1).

OTHERS PRESENT: Devin Willi, Dennis Darnold, Randy Morrissette II, Pete Foster, William Thorie, Gordon Conard, Angela Popenhagen, Kim Heinemann, Randy Hanson, Brian Zeller, Matt Frisbie and others.

Approve 2006 Engineering rates for Bonestroo & Associates: Engineer Angela Popenhagen addressed the engineering rates for Bonestroo & Associates for 2006. She reported that one issue being considered was invoice charges for consulting services. She reported that Bonestroo is able to give daily background information in their monthly billing process that could be supplied to developers for documentation. She stated they would be willing to work with other changes or suggestions to their billing structure.

Mayor Breault added that, per the City Attorney, it is possible to charge Bonestroo for research time spent by City Staff. Discussion included the possibility of getting a reduction in the overall percentage increase of the rates, due to the constraints imposed on the City by State regulations. Ms. Popenhagen stated that she would check into the use of less-experienced personnel, when possible, for review of City projects, and the City’s request for reconsideration of the 2006 rate increase.

Final development plans for Keller Williams Center, office/retail facility at 2424 Monetary Boulevard, Lot 1 in Hanley Office Park – Monetary Investments/Sandy Gehrke: Dennis Darnold reviewed the final development plans for the proposed facility in Hanley Office Park. He stated that the Plan Commission recommended approval and complimented the building and landscape plans. He noted that the City Engineers brought forth some minor issues to be resolved. A detailed plan for the rain garden needs to be submitted, as well as a Letter of Credit in the amount of $7,200 for restoration of street and boulevard. MOTION by Koch, second by Radermacher, to approve the final development plans for the Keller Williams Center at 2424 Monetary Boulevard, Lot 1 in Hanley Office Park, with the conditions set forth by the City Engineers. In discussion, Architect Matt Frisbie explained the drainage system. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Final development plans for US Bank office/retail facility, 1101 Pearson Drive, Lot 4 in Ban Tara (commercial) – Roth Development/Tom Vittitow: Dennis Darnold reviewed the plans for the proposed bank office and retail facility. He stated that there would be only one access to the site from the frontage road. He also noted that SBC had a hub on the south side of the property and they requested the area be gravel. The Plan Commission recommended the use of trap rock instead of gravel, to be reviewed in one year. A Letter of Credit in the amount of $4,550 would be needed to cover costs associated with demolition and restoration within the Pearson Drive right-of-way, and city engineer inspections. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to approve the final development plans for US Bank office/retail facility at 1101 Pearson Drive, Lot 4 in Ban Tara, with the conditions outlined by the Plan Commission. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion/roundtable format interview of applicants for appointment as Alderperson for District One: Mayor Breault reviewed the City Attorney’s memo regarding the format for the interview of the applicants for Alderperson in District 1. The three candidates, Randy Morrissette II, Pete T. Foster, and William Thorie answered questions posed to them by Council members. The questions were from the established list of possible questions that was approved and sent in advance to the candidates. The candidates were asked the same 12 questions on a rotating basis of which candidate answered first.

Recommendation and appointment of Alderperson for District One, to complete the remainder of the term ending in April of 2007. Paper ballots were issued to each Council member, with the name of the Alderperson and a list of the applicants on each ballot. The ballots were turned in to Clerk Norvold, who tallied the votes, with verification by the City Administrator. The results were Randy Morrissette II, three votes, and Pete Foster, two votes. William Thorie – zero.

Clerk Norvold administered the Oath of Office to Randy Morrissette II, 233 7^th Street S., as Alderperson for District 1 for the remainder of the term through April of 2007. Mayor Breault invited Mr. Morrissette to join the Council members at the Council table.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Connell to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 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

Date approved

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