city of hudson common council meeting

minutes of monday, june 6, 2005

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, Paul Radermacher, Roger Riedel, Scot O’Malley and Carah Koch.

ABSENT: Alderperson Dennis O’Connell.

OTHERS PRESENT: Catherine Munkittrick, Bill Wanner, Devin Willi, Jim Steel, Angela Popenhagen, Jim Eulberg, Lisa Shortridge, Jay Shortridge, Melissa Dahl, Kevin Blinsmon, Randy Hanson, John Potter, Kim Heinemann, Dick Trende, Tom Madigan, John Halvorson, Howard Bleier, Michel Tigan, Shannon McIntyre, Dolores Taavola, Laura Foster, Jay Kolls, and others.

Mayor Breault presented community subsidy checks from the first quarter of 2005 Room Tax revenues to worthy local organizations that included the VFW Post 2115, Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Action, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson Hockey Association, Willow River Cemetery, and the St. Croix County Historical Society. Representatives from each organization were in attendance to receive the checks.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Dennis Darnold spoke on behalf of a citizen who was unable to attend the meeting. He stated he has a concern about Conditional Use Permits for home occupations and signage, and for garage sales that occur on almost a weekly basis. Mr. Darnold reported that the true intent was to allow home-based businesses that are not intrusive to the neighborhood. He reported that the citizen requested Council give attention to these two issues. He stated that they would continue to try to solve issues regarding this potential concern.

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

MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 5/16/05.

Final Plat for Cottage Meadows, 15 one-family residential lots south of Tower Road and both sides of STH 35 in the Town of Troy, (Extraterritorial Subdivision Review) – Todd Bjerstedt: Approve the final plat for Cottage Meadows, 15 one-family residential lots located in the Town of Troy, as proposed by Todd Bjerstedt, with the recommendation that a berm be developed in the rear yards of Lots 8 to 11 to mitigate the highway traffic noise.

Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:

Fund	Description	payables	payroll	Totals
100	General	300,953.06	236,854.76	537,807.82
225	Impact Collection	224.71	0.00	224.71
230	Wisc DVL/RVL	1,911.50	0.00	1,911.50
231	SCBP-RVL Loan	1,093.00	0.00	1,093.00
260	Cable	65.07	0.00	65.07
450	Capital Projects	1,664.00	0.00	1,664.00
610	Sewer	20,409.69	19,874.15	40,283.84
620	Parking Utility	1,119.73	1,893.31	3,013.04
630	Ambulance	8,452.40	19,826.54	28,278.94
860	Tax Agency	10,339.24	0.00	10,339.24
870	SCBP	804.62	0.00	804.62
	TOTALS	$347,037.02	$278,448.76	$625,485.78

Application for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of Temporary Operator's Licenses, to be used July 15,16 and 17, 2005 at the St. Croix Music and Art Festival in Lakefront Park, to:

Kimber Lee Heinemann 558 Perch Lake Road Hudson, WI

Samantha Leanne Bluhm 1910 A Pika Trail River Falls, WI

Dean Allen Homme 658 Hillary Farm Road Hudson, WI

And a Temporary Operator’s License to be used June 17 and 18, 2005 at the River Rock Music Festival in Lakefront Park, to:

Anne Lori Carlson 771 Aldro Road Hudson, WI

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

Stefani Denise Urbik 842 Harborview Road Hudson, WI

Randolph Lee Morissette II 233 7^th Street Hudson, WI

And a Regular Operator’s License for the period 6/7/05 to 6/30/06 to:

Diana Rae Rogers 1063 E. Cascade, #12 River Falls, WI

Application for Amusement Device Operator’s License: Approve the issuance of an Amusement Device Operator’s License to Theisen Vending II, 2335 Nevada Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, for the six amusement device/machines located in Hudson.

Application of F.D.S. Enterprises Inc. (A Taxi/Hudson Taxi) for Taxicab Service License and Taxicab Driver’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of a Taxicab License to F.D.S. Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a A Taxi/Hudson Taxi, P.O. Box 794, Hudson, WI, with a fleet of six vehicles, and to approve the issuance of Taxicab Driver’s Licenses to the following:

Douglas Joseph Luchsinger 1013 River Crest Road N. Lakeland, MN

Ronald Allan Nelson 1617 S. Greeley Street Stillwater, MN

Brian L. Lovejoy 30 Broadway St. E. Amery, WI

Martin A. Withuski 14843 60^th St. N. #16 Stillwater, MN

Robert J. Francis 421 192^nd Avenue Somerset, WI

Ronald William Borowiak 112 MyrtleWood Court Stillwater, MN

Application of Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s license to sell beer and wine at the St. Croix Music and Art Festival to be held July 15-17, 2005 in Lakefront Park: Approve the issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s license to the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau to sell beer and wine at the St. Croix Music and Art Festival to be held July 15-17, 2005 in Lakefront Park.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: To place on file the quarterly report of the Public Works Superintendent/Engineer and the Community Access Board minutes of 5/24/05.

Roll call vote, all ayes (5) – MOTION CARRIED.

Final development plans for Hudson Ice Center, Hanley Road and Industrial Street – Hudson Hockey Association: Dennis Darnold stated that the Hockey Association proposed to add a second building and sheet of ice. Jay Kolls was in attendance representing the Hockey Association. Mr. Darnold reported that the Plan Commission recommended approval with minor revisions. He noted that a letter of credit would be required and some easements needed to be extinguished. He reported that the City Attorney would draft a Quit Claim Deed for signature by the Hockey Association.

Jay Kolls gave a presentation and displayed a picture of the proposed building. He thanked the City Staff and Council members involved with the project to this point. He noted that they expect to break ground in two or three weeks; completion was anticipated by November or December. Riedel commented that it would be beneficial if other area communities would contribute funds. He stated that youth from all the communities participate and receive the benefits.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve the final development plans for the addition to the Hudson Ice Center, contingent on Community Development Director review of the landscaping plans for conformance with landscape regulations, the plans be amended per the City Engineer’s recommendations, and a Letter of Credit of $10,125 is provided to assure the restoration of street, curb and gutter, and boulevard improvements, and for City inspections. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Final development plans for 28,000 square foot office/warehouse facility at 2001 O’Neil Road (Lot 1 in St. Croix Business Park) – John Wold: dennis Darnold reported that the Plan Commission recommended approval of the plan with revisions according to the City Engineer’s recommendations, and the requirement for a Letter of Credit. He noted that the building would be split into 12 bays to be sold as condo units. He stated that the parking lot and green areas would be common space.

MOTION by Koch, second by Radermacher to approve the final development plans for a 28,000 square foot office/warehouse facility at 2001 O’Neil Road, Lot 1 in St. Croix Business Park, contingent upon plan revisions according to the City Engineer’s recommendations and a Letter of Credit of $7,750 is provided to assure the restoration of street, curb and gutter, and boulevard improvements, and for City inspections. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Final development plans for bank and office facility at 2417 Monetary Boulevard (Lot 7 in Hanley Office Park), Hanley Road and Monetary Boulevard – Jim Zeller/Greystone Development: mr. Darnold explained that the Plan Commission recommended approval with revisions according to the City Engineer’s comments. He stated that the plans have been revised, and a Letter of Credit would also be required. MOTION by Riedel, second by Radermacher, to approve the final development plans for the 4,000 square foot M & I Bank facility at 2417 Monetary Boulevard, contingent upon plan revisions according to the City Engineer’s recommendations and a Letter of Credit of $7,460 is provided to assure the restoration of street, curb and gutter, and boulevard improvements, and for City inspections. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Final development plans for 4,570 square foot office facility at 2401 Monetary Boulevard, Lot 5 in Hanley Office Park (northeast quadrant of Foxglove Road and Monetary Boulevard) – James Fletcher: Mr. Darnold stated that the Plan Commission reviewed the development plans last fall and was awaiting plans for the placement of a dumpster and the need for screening. He noted that the plans were submitted and the Plan Commission recommended approval. MOTION by Radermacher, second by Riedel, to approve the final development plans for a 4,570 square foot office building at 2401 Monetary Boulevard, contingent on the provision of a Letter of Credit of $6,600 to assure the restoration of street, curb and gutter, and boulevard improvements, and for City inspections within the Monetary Boulevard right-of-way for driveway access and stormwater connections. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Annual renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses for 7/1/05 through 6/30/06:

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve renewal and issuance of the alcoholic beverage license for the period 7/1/05 to 6/30/06, as indicated, with issuance following successful completion of their inspections by the Police Department, Fire Inspector and Building Inspector:

"CLASS B" LIQUOR & "B" BEER (Full liquor licenses)

HUDSON WISCONSIN COUNTRY CLUB INC. BARKER'S LANDING, INC.

DBA HUDSON GOLF CLUB DBA: BARKER'S BAR & GRILL

AGENT: REBECCA J. KOEPKE AGENT: PETER T. FOSTER

201 CARMICHAEL ROAD 413 SECOND STREET

RIVERSIDES OF HUDSON, INC. CUISINE ENTERPRISE, INC.

DBA: RIVERSIDES DBA: WINZER STUBE

AGENT: MARK R.HANSON GENT: MARIE SCHMIDT

500 FIRST STREET 516 SECOND STREET

DICK'S BAR OF HUDSON, INC. HAG, INC.

DBA: DICK'S BAR DBA: PUDGES BAR AND LIQUOR STORE

AGENT: PAUL E. KREMER GENT: CANDICE J. MURPHY

111 WALNUT STREET 302 & 304 SECOND STREET

D & J' S OF HUDSON, INC. PEDRO ENTERPRISES, INC.

DBA: HUDSON BOWLING CENTER BA: SAN PEDRO CAFE

AGENT: DAN KLATT AGENT: ROBERT B. WASMUND

1801 WARD AVE. - PLAZA 94 426 SECOND STREET

RETSUB INC. SPORTS CLUB INC.

DBA: BEST WESTERN HUDSON HOUSE INN DBA: SPORTS CLUB

AGENT: STUART H. SCHULTZ AGENT: DANA R. SMITH

1616 CREST VIEW DRIVE 601 SECOND STREET

WESTIN INC. OLD WORLD BAKE SHOP INC.

DBA: HOTEL DIBBO DBA: OLD WORLD BAKE SHOP/PICASSO’S

AGENT: CHARLES A. MCGEE AGENT: JEFFREY GORMAN

517 SECOND STREET 417 SECOND STREET

GOURMET SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA, INC. NORTHSTAR HOSPITALITY LLC.

DBA: APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR DBA: GREEN MILL RESTAURANT AND BAR

AGENT: CEDRIC ELLINGSON AGENT: ERICA HENTON

2201 COULEE ROAD 2410 GATEWAY BOULEVARD

(Reserve License)

E & E ADVENTURES LLC

DBA: TWISTED GRILLE

AGENT: JEFFREY T. JOHNSON

501 SECOND STREET

(Reserve License)

"CLASS A" LIQUOR & "A" BEER (Off-sale liquor stores)

CANDICE J. MURPHY SPIRIT SELLER, LTD.

DBA: HUDSON WAREHOUSE LIQUOR DBA: SPIRIT SELLER LTD.

1810 WEBSTER STREET AGENT: RICHARD FEY

HUDSON WI 54016 203 SECOND STREET

VAN’S LIQUOR STORE LLC CHICONE'S LIQUOR, INC.

DBA: NORTHLAND LIQUORS DBA: CHICONE'S LIQUOR MART

AGENT: RANDY MORRISSETTE II AGENT: RICHARD CHICONE

1801 WARD WARD AVE SUITE 260 2312 A CREST VIEW DRIVE

HISTORIC CASANOVA LIQUORS LLC

DBA: HISTORIC CASANOVA LIQUORS

AGENT: JOHN GAFFER

236 COULEE ROAD

("CLASS A" LIQUOR, "A" BEER, & WHOLESALE BEER)

“CLASS C” WINE & "B" BEER (Beer and wine)

DRAGON PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT, INC. THE NOVA OF HUDSON LLC

DBA: DRAGON PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT DBA: THE NOVA

AGENT: JOHN KWOK WAI-SUM AGENT: JOHN GAFFER

431 SECOND STREET 236 COULEE ROAD SUITE 2

ST CROIX HOSPITALITY INC.

DBA: Café LA POST

AGENT: DONALD MAYSACK

225 LOCUST STREET

CLASS "B" BEER (Beer only)

WARD MANAGEMENT OF HUDSON, LTD CHRISTOFFERSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

DBA: PIZZA HUT DBA: ALL SEASONS GOLF LINKS

AGENT: KEVIN R. OLSON AGENT: MARK CHRISTOFFERSON

1550 CREST VIEW DRIVE 2110 WEBSTER STREET

MEI S. XIAO

DBA: KINGDOM BUFFET

2312 CREST VIEW DR

All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

River Rock Music Festival in Lakefront Park: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the River Rock Music Festival in Lakefront Park on June 17 and 18, 2005. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Application of Hudson Area Jaycees for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s license to sell beer and wine at the River Rock event to be held June 17 and 18, 2005 in Lakefront Park: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve the issuance of a Temporary class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to the Hudson Jaycees to sell beer and wine at the River Rock event to be held June 17 and 18, 2005 in Lakefront Park. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

ordinance No. 15-05 re: proposed amendment to City of Hudson Zoning Code, Section 255-48, Off-street Parking Requirements: dennis Darnold explained that the proposed amendment resulted from recent considerations for waivers to the existing downtown parking requirements. He stated that he and Mike Wallace had the historical interpretation that off-street parking was only required in the downtown area if the building was being expanded. During recent reviews by the City Attorney, it was felt that if the land use for a building would change to create a more intensive land use that would require additional off-street parking, the City should also be administering that situation. It was determined that the current zoning code needed to be reviewed, with changes to the requirements addressing when additional off-street parking would be required. He stated that they hoped to address the areas of definition and the interpretation of building enlargement, including the physical expansion of a building that would result in increased usage that would create additional demand for parking. Mr. Darnold explained that the amendment also provided a definition for “Increase in Customer Capacity and Intensity of Use” which was the reuse, change in use, or remodeling of a building which would create additional demand for parking.

Mr. Darnold reported that he has heard concerns expressed that there is a lack of compassion for the downtown businesses and their success. He emphasized that nothing was further from the truth, and the Plan Commission and Staff only wished to clarify when off-street parking should or should not be required. He stated that any project or change of use creating the need for not more than six additional parking spaces would be an automatic exemption. In addition, any expansion due to meeting ADA requirements would not be subject to the additional parking space requirements. Mr. Darnold recommended a first reading of the ordinance and stated he would be happy to meet with anyone to address their questions or concerns. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve a first reading on Ordinance No. 15-05. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Lengthy discussion between Council members and persons in the audience continued. Representatives from the downtown community expressed concerns for possible restrictions to future remodeling, renovation or expansions to meet the proposed parking requirements. Mayor Breault stated that the ordinance was needed in order to clearly define the terms and provide answers to questions that have arisen; he believed this was the best way to approach the issue. Chamber of Commerce President Kim Heinemann suggested that a meeting be scheduled with Mayor Breault and the Chamber’s downtown parking group in order to continue the discussion.

Update on projects: Angela Popenhagen, engineer with B.R.A., called attention to the Update Report. She noted that the site grading at the Ban Tara development was almost completed, and work on the Golf View Centre and the First Presbyterian Church has begun. Mayor Breault requested the traffic engineers to synchronize the traffic lights on Second Street before the Stillwater Bridge closes on August 1^st. Superintendent/Engineer Jim Eulberg noted that work is already in progress. Riedel requested that the traffic lights on Crest View Drive also be rechecked.

Update and possible action on City joint sponsorship of Miss Hudson pageant:

Mayor Breault clarified that the amount contributed by the City would be $2,500. He noted that money was available in the Room Tax Fund. It was noted that the City Attorney had been in touch with the City’s insurance carrier regarding coverage. MOTION by Riedel, second by Radermacher, to approve the joint sponsorship of the Miss Hudson Pageant in the amount of $2,500, with the recommendations outlined in the 6/3/05 memo from Attorney Munkittrick (attached). All ayes, MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Munkittrick noted that the float would need to be owned by the City in order to be covered under its insurance policy.

Request of RiverCity Collision Centre for St. Croix Business Loan Program funds – Revolving Loan Fund Committee: Dennis Darnold stated that Dennis Keneally and the River City Collision Centre have requested funds in the amount of $75,000 from the St. Croix Business Park Revolving Loan Funds. He explained that the Keneallys would create four full-time and two part-time positions with the expansion. The loan would be interest only for the first three months and would convert to full P & I after that. The interest rate would be 4% for seven years amortized for a ten-year period. Collateral would be a first lien on specific equipment. He noted that Attorney Munkittrick is continuing to get the agreements in place. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve the request for a $75,000 loan from the Revolving Loan Fund at 4% interest to River City Collision Centre, LLC, when all the collateral is in place. Ayes (4), Radermacher did not vote - MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion of Council availability for the first Council meeting in July (Tuesday, July 5^th): mayor Breault inquired if the Council members would be available for the first Council meeting in July, which would be on Tuesday, July 5^th. It was noted that all would be present, with the exception of Attorney Munkittrick, and she would attempt to find a replacement. No action was necessary.

Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals: Mayor Breault announced his appointment of Peter Post to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Mayor Breault reported that Governor Doyle would be in Hudson at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7^th to sign Senate Bill 78.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 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.

Jack D. Breault, Mayor

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