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 Mike Laatsch, Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Roger Riedel, Scot O’Malley, and Carah Koch.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  David Robson, Betty Caruso, Catherine Munkittrick, Dennis Darnold, John Garden, Linda Donaldson, Steve Apfelbacher, Gordy Knudson, Randy Hanson, John Erickson, Steve Peterson, Tom Aitchison, and others.

 

     COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:     Mayor Breault congratulated the three incumbent Alderpersons that were re-elected at the April 5th Spring Election.

 

CONSENT AGENDA:   MOTION by Radermacher, second by Laatsch, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

 

MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 3/21/05.

 

Claims:   Approve the following claims for payment:

 

Fund

Description

Payables

Totals

Totals

100

General

124,109.32

149,557.30

273,666.62

450

Capital Projects

717.00

0.00

717.00

490

Biosolids

68,475.02

0.00

68,475.02

610

Sewer

2,060.04

8,250.40

10,310.44

620

Parking Utility

11,828.37

879.55

12,707.92

630

Ambulance

89,870.00

15,176.73

105,046.73

 

         Totals

$297,059.75

$173,863.98

$470,923.73

 

Applications for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of Regular

   Operator's Licenses for the period 4/7/05 to 6/30/06 to:

  

     Bethany Teresa Greer P.O. Box 115         Star Prairie, WI  54026

 

     Thuan Quang Diep           202 Sargent Road     Willernie, MN  55090

    

     And a Regular Operator’s License for the period 7/1/05 to 6/30/07 to:

    

     John Martin Herink         1207 Bass Lake Road      Hudson, WI

 

Application of Hudson Booster Club for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B”                 Retailer’s License to sell beer in Lakefront Park from July 1 to July 3,2005 for the annual Booster Days event:  Approve the issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to the Hudson Booster Club to allow the sale of beer in Lakefront Park from July 1 to July 3, 2005 for the annual Booster Days event.

Consider renewal of the six-month Class B beer license for Hudson Softball Association, Inc. to serve beer from May 1 to October 31, 2005 in the Grandview Park concession building, 1100 Carmichael Road:  Approve the renewal of a six-month Class B Beer License for the Hudson Softball Association, Inc. to serve beer from May 1 to October 31, 2005 in the Grandview Park Concession Building, 1100 Carmichael Road.

 

 Request of Ban Tara LLC to rezone from R-1, One-family Residential to B-2, General Business District:  Refer to the Plan Commission and schedule a public hearing for April 18, 2005 regarding the request of Ban Tara LLC to rezone property from R-1, One-family Residential District to B-2, General Business District.

 

 Encroachment issues re: Glen Olson property, 631 Front Street:  Forward to the appropriate City Departments/Committees the encroachment issues regarding the Glen Olson property at 631 Front Street.

 

Request of George Hoel to rezone property at Stageline Road and Bittersweet Drive from R-1, One-family Residential to B-2, General Business District:  Refer to the Plan Commission and schedule a public hearing date regarding the request of George Hoel to rezone property at Stageline Road and Bittersweet Drive from R-1, One-family Residential District to B-2, General Business District.

 

     REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  To place on file

the quarterly reports of the Parks Superintendent.

 

     Roll call vote, all ayes (6) – MOTION CARRIED.

 

Resolution No. 4-05 authorizing Ehlers & Associates, Inc. to solicit bids for $2,515,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2005 of the City of Hudson, Wisconsin:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 4-05.  All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 4-05

AUTHORIZING EHLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR

$2,515,000 g.o. promissory Notes, Series 2005

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

     Resolution No. 5-05 authorizing the redemption of General Obligation Promissory Notes Series 1997A, G.O. Refunding Bonds Series 1997B, G.O. Promissory Notes Series 1998, and the partial redemption of G.O. Promissory Notes Series 2001A:  motion by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 5-05.  All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 5-05

AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION of G.O. Promissory Notes Series 1997A,

 G.O. Refunding Bonds Series 1997B, G.O. Promissory Notes Series 1998,

 and the partial redemption of G.O. Promissory Notes Series 2001A

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

     All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

 

     Presentation/review of proposal to convert warehouse area of River City Center to office/retail, storage – John Erickson/River City Center:    Dennis Darnold explained the proposal to convert the warehouse area to retail and OFFICE development.  He stated that the Plan Commission was supportive of the concept, with consideration given to addressing additional off-street parking and the zoning due the property’s location in the floodplain and the National Scenic Riverway.  He noted that an agreement with the City would need to be reached regarding reuse of the easement west of the building for additional parking.  Steve Peterson of Frisbie Architects, Inc. spoke about the design concept, noting that the plan addresses the floodplain zone.  Koch questioned the input from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Lower St. Croix Scenic Riverway District, and Mr. Darnold responded that the DNR would be involved in the review process to make sure that all regulations are followed.  Mayor Breault recommended that Mr. Erickson return to the Council as needed during the process.

 

Application of Diep Ha Inc. for Class B Beer and Class C Wine license d/b/a Happy China Garden Restaurant, 1801 Ward Avenue, Suite 240 in Plaza 94:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve issuance of the license, pending receipt of answers from the Police Chief to questions posed by the Finance Committee members.  Attorney Munkittrick stated that specific conditions should be stated.  It was decided that the matter would be held over, and O’Malley retracted his motion.

 

Petition for annexation of eight (8) acres north of Vine Street and west of Grandview Drive – First Presbyterian Church – Ordinance No. 11-05:  Dennis Darnold stated that he and the City Attorney had further reviewed the Annexation and Development Agreement, and the payments to the City needed to be addressed.  He reported that if the Ordinance was adopted, the payments should be made on the publication date of the Ordinance, which should be April 14, 2005.  Tom Aitchison indicated that would not be a problem.   Attorney Munkittrick clarified that in order for the Ordinance to be submitted to the newspaper for publication, the payments should be made to the City on Monday, April 11, 2005.  MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Connell, to adopt the following:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 11-05

ANNEXING TO THE CITY EIGHT ACRES NORTH OF VINE STREET

 AND WEST OF GRANDVIEW DRIVE (FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

     Issues re:  Management of Miss Hudson Pageant:  mayor Breault explained that in discussions with Chamber of Commerce President Kim Heinemann, he learned she was still searching for pageant sponsors.   This item was held over to a future agenda.

    

     Carmichael Road and Center Drive right turn lane improvements:  It was noted that Public Works Supt./Engineer Jim Eulberg was still checking into other options for pavement lane markings.  This item was held over to a future agenda.

 

Discussion and any necessary action on "Disclosure of Interest in Legislation" and any necessary action or direction on possible procurement of a firm to conduct management and technology studies for the City:  Mayor Breault explained that in order to proceed with a management and technology study of the City, he wanted the Council members to be aware of the disclosure of interest information.  Discussion was held regarding the possibility of seeking bids from other companies.  MOTION by Riedel, second by Radermacher to obtain a bid from the consulting firm (not named in the 3/30/05 memo from Mayor Breault) to perform an analysis of the processes at City Hall by City Staff.  Discussion continued regarding the desire to have a bidding process by similar consulting firms.  MOTION AMENDED by Riedel, second by Radermacher, to include seeking bids from other consulting firms, as well.  All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

 

     COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR:  Mayor Breault reported on his receipt of calls from persons who wish to volunteer to serve on various City Committees.  He stated he would take them into consideration.

 

     COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  O’Malley thanked the voters in the Fifth Aldermanic District, as well as the persons who helped with repairs to the Walnut Street Bridge on Sunday, April 3rd.  He stated that a public safety hazard that needed immediate attention had occurred on the bridge.

 

     Administrator Devin Willi thanked all the election inspectors for their excellent job working at the April 5, 2005 Spring Election.  

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 

    

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

John D. Breault, Mayor