CITY
OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING
MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 Randy
Morrissette, Roger Riedel, Paul Radermacher, and Scot O’Malley.
ABSENT: Alderpersons Dennis O’Connell and Carah
Koch.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Devin
Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Jim Frye, Angela Popenhagen, Jim Eulberg, Betty
Caruso, Randy Hanson, Dick Trende, Lee Wyland, Kim Heinemann, Pat Shirley,
Elliot Anderson, and others.
COMMENTS
AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Fire Chief Jim
Frye invited the community to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at
the Public Safety Building, 222 Walnut Street, on Sunday, April 23 from 7:30
a.m. until Noon. He stated that in the
past they have had excellent attendance.
Kim Heinemann, President of the
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, extended an invitation for
the public to attend a presentation called “Maximum Impact – 360 degrees, the
Measurement of a Leader.” She stated that
presentation would be held at the Faith Community Church on Carmichael Road on
May 5, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and that it would be simulcast live
to 80,000 locations. She stated that
for more information, or to register, call the Chamber office at 386-8411.
Ms. Heinemann stated that the second
annual May Fair event would be held in downtown Hudson on Saturday, May 20th
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She
explained that the urban garden festival was a fun family event with cooking
demonstrations, garden tours, and in-store events. Trolley rides would be available to take people to various
locations.
Ms. Heinemann also reported that
Hudson was selected as the site for the National Walleye Tournament. She stated that the fishing championship
event would be held the week of May 10th. Nineteen teams from five states, approximately 40 people, are
expected to attend. She noted that the
team members would be staying in Hudson, and launching and fishing on the St.
Croix River.
CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION by Radermacher, second by
Morrissette, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of
3/20/06.
Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:
|
Fund |
Description |
PAYABLES |
PAYROLL |
Totals |
|
100 |
General |
318,589.84 |
139,297.57 |
457,887.41 |
|
280 |
Park Donations |
6,179.00 |
0.00 |
6,179.00 |
|
290 |
Police Donations |
5.56 |
0.00 |
5.56 |
|
410 |
Tax Increment Financing |
391.00 |
0.00 |
391.00 |
|
450 |
Capital Projects |
57,343.87 |
0.00 |
57,343.87 |
|
610 |
Sewer |
5,065.92 |
10,080.32 |
15,146.24 |
|
620 |
Parking Utility |
227.68 |
704.11 |
931.79 |
|
630 |
Ambulance |
8,792.50 |
19,538.78 |
28,331.28 |
|
880 |
Investment |
18,108.00 |
0.00 |
18,108.00 |
|
|
TOTALS |
$414,703.37 |
$169,620.78 |
$584,324.15 |
Applications for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of a
Temporary Operator’s License for the period June 29 to July 4, 2006 to:
John Martin Herink 1207
Bass Lake Road Hudson, WI
and a Temporary Operator’s License for the period
April 8-9, 2006 to:
Andrea Jane Laymen 215 Starr Wood Hudson, WI
REPORTS
OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Place on file the 2005 Annual Report of the
Fire Department.
Roll call vote, all ayes (4) – MOTION CARRIED.
Final
development plans, relocation and expansion of Hudson Community Daycare Center from 816 4th
Street to 824 4th Street – Catholic Charities Bureau: Architect Elliot Anderson
addressed the Council concerning the final development plans for the expansion
of the daycare center, as proposed by the Catholic Charities Bureau. He stated that the residence at 824 Fourth
Street would be expanded with a similar residential appearance and converted to
a daycare facility with five classrooms for a total of over 5,000 square
feet. The existing facility at 816
Fourth Street would be razed and used as a fenced playground area. Additional details included information that
the primary access and child drop-off/pickup area would be east of the building
on Orange Street, and the parking lot has spaces for 18 to 22 vehicles.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Radermacher, to approve the final development plans for the expansion and
relocation of the Hudson Community Daycare Center from 816 Fourth Street to 824
Fourth Street, as presented. MOTION
AMENDED by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to include the requirement that a
Letter of Credit be provided to the City in the amount of $3,650 to assure the
removal of specified driveway and sidewalks within the City right-of-way and
restoration of the street, curb and gutter and boulevard areas, plus associated
inspections. Discussion included the
playground area and the improved safety of the parking lot. All ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
Review
bids and consider awarding contract for Furnaces and Air Conditioners for the
Public Safety Building: fire Chief Jim Frye
presented information on the bids received for the HVAC Project at the Public
Safety Building. He recommended
accepting the bid from Freier Electric and Heating, Ellsworth, WI in the amount
of $9,250, plus the option for a variable speed fan at $1,525.00. Mr. Frye stated that the bid from Freier’s
has met all the required specifications, and that the energy efficient
equipment would save on utility bills.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Riedel, to approve the bid of Freier
Electric and Heating, Ellsworth, WI in the total amount of $10,775 for the HVAC
Project in the Public Safety Building.
In discussion, it was noted that the other bids were reviewed and
funding was included in the budget. All
ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
Consider establishing
procedures and service fees for conducting Special Assessment searches: finance
Officer Betty Caruso explained the need to establish procedures and service
fees for conducting Special Assessment searches. She complimented employee Krissy Shilts for recommending and
researching the concept, and noted that this was standard procedure for most
municipalities. Ms. Caruso recommended
accepting written requests and charging $25.00 per parcel for Special
Assessment searches. MOTION by Riedel,
second by O’Malley, to approve the use of written requests and a $25.00 fee for
conducting Special Assessment searches, as recommended by the Finance
Officer. All ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
Request of St. Patrick’s School for June 2nd Block
Party: radermacher explained the request of St. Patrick’s School
to block a City street for a family/school block party in June. MOTION by Riedel, second by Radermacher, to
approve the request of St. Patrick’s School to barricade Fourth Street between St.
Croix Street and River Street for a block party on Saturday, May 13, 2006 from
4:00 to 10:00 p.m. In discussion, it
was noted that this was similar to events held in the past. All ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
2006 St. Croix Music and Art Festival event: mayor
Breault noted that the sponsors had submitted the Special Event Permit
application form; he recommended approval contingent on payment of the $100 fee
and proper completion of the form.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette, to conditionally approve the
St. Croix Music and Art Festival event in Lakefront Park on July 14-16, 2006,
contingent on receipt of the $100 application fee, and completion of the
Special Event Permit form. It was noted
that the Public Safety Committee recommended that two Casual Call patrol
officers should be on duty. All ayes
(4), MOTION CARRIED.
Request for pedestrian crossing signs on
Bittersweet Drive at Stageline Road: radermacher
reported that the Public Safety Committee reviewed the request for pedestrian
crossing signs, noting increased traffic in the area. He stated that the Committee recommended approval. MOTION by Radermacher, second by Riedel, to
approve pedestrian crossing signs at Bittersweet Drive and Stageline Road. All ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.
Permit parking proposal, costs
and funding sources: radermacher reviewed the proposed changes to the Municipal
Parking System ordinance. He called
attention to the projected revenue that it could create and the cost of the
project. It was noted that it would
cost between $30,000 and $40,000 to replace all the meters, and approximately
$50,000 for the hand-held devices to be used by the Meter Monitors and Police
Officers. Finance Officer Betty Caruso
explained that $215,000 in excess bond proceeds could be used to cover the
costs of the project. She stated that
the Parking Utility could repay the amount over a seven-year period. In discussion, Council reviewed the areas where
Permit Parking would be allowed and which areas would be metered.
MOTION by Radermacher, second by
O’Malley, to proceed with the advertisement for bids for parking meters and
five hand-held meter-reading devices.
Discussion included whether hardware was in place to work with the
software product. It was noted that a
server would be needed for the system.
O’Malley recommended waiting to proceed until the part-time IT person
was hired. Discussion also included
that the Parking Permit fee would be $100 a year or $10 a month, whichever was
less. The permit year would run from June
1st to May 31st.
The change would not be effective until June 1, 2006. Vote taken: All ayes (4) – MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinances re: recreated Article II of Chapter 235 of
Hudson Municipal Code, Municipal Parking System – summary Ordinance No. 5-06
and Ordinance 6-06: Attorney Munkittrick recommended a
first reading on Ordinances 5-06 and 6-06 in order to save on publication
costs. MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Radermacher, to approve a first reading on Summary Ordinance No. 5-06 and
Ordinance 6-06. Discussion included
information that if a meter was not in place, then a Parking Permit would be
necessary for that parking space. The
permit period would be from June 1st through May 31st. The complete ordinances are on file in the
Clerk’s office. All ayes, (4) MOTION
CARRIED.
Disallowance of claim of Mary Frazier – Resolution
No. 3-06: attorney Munkittrick recommended
adoption of the resolution. MOTION by
O’Malley, second by Riedel, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution
No. 3-06. MOTION by Radermacher, second
by O’Malley, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3-06
DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIM OF MARY FRAZIER
(Copy on file in Clerk’s office and
attached)
All ayes, (4) MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE
AGENDAS: Mayor Breault
stated that the annual Organizational Meeting to announce committee assignments
would be held on April 18th at 7:00 p.m. He also suggested that staff and Finance Committee members begin
looking at the revenues and expenditures for the Municipal Building.
Radermacher inquired about the status
of the hiring of the IT person. Devin
Willi stated that the Finance Committee would be meeting soon to review the
applications received, and to schedule interviews, which should be completed by
early May.
Mr. Willi shared a spreadsheet with results
of the April 4th Spring Election.
He praised the Election Inspectors for a job well done.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Riedel,
to adjourn the meeting. All ayes
(4). MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 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
by Council: