CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009

 

     Meeting called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:02 p.m.  Mayor Knudson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

     PRESENT:  Mayor Knudson and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Pam Brokaw, Lori Bernard, Lee Wyland, and Alan Burchill.

 

ABSENT:  Alderperson Scot O’Malley.

 

     OTHERS PRESENT:  Cathy Munkittrick, Devin Willi, Betty Caruso, Tim Caruso, Jim Schreiber, David Gray, Marty Jensen, Mike Wallace, Jim Frye, Sean Lentz, Randy Hanson, Gordon Conard, Mary Yacoub, Chuck Schwartz, Pat Sherley, Courtney Coulter, Brittany Russell, Shelby Lokken, Emily Klanderman, and others.

 

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:  Miss Hudson and her court thanked the Council for its financial support, which gave them the opportunity to represent Hudson at local community events and at parades and festivals throughout the area.  They noted that the 2009 Miss Hudson pageant will be held on July 2nd at Hudson High School.

 

     Mayor Knudson called for other comments or suggestions. None were given.

 

     CONSENT AGENDA:  MOTION by Morrissette, second by Wyland to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

 

MINUTES:  Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 6/01/09.

 

Request to have Brighton Path become a public street within The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier planned residential development – Lighthouse Carriage Homes Homeowners Association:  Deny the request of Lighthouse Carriage Homes Homeowners Association to have Brighton Path become a public street within the Lighthouse at Hudson Pier planned residential development.

 

CLAIMS:  Approve the following claims for payment:

 

fund

description

PAYABLES

PAYROLL

TOTALS

100

General

160,641.41

132,562.05

293,203.46

290

Police Donations

2,553.87

0.00

2,553.87

310

Debt Service

350.00

0.00

350.00

450

Capital Projects

14,445.07

0.00

14,445.07

490

Biosolids

0.00

0.00

0.00

610

Sewer

43,097.05

9,684.17

52,781.22

620

Parking

2,399.80

1,026.96

3,426.76

630

Ambulance

10,458.54

17,328.80

27,787.34

 

Totals

233,945.74

160,601.98

394,547.72

 

APPLICATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR      SPIRIT OF THE ST. CROIX DAYS EVENT IN SEPTEMBER:  Approve issuance of a Special Event Permit to the Chamber of Commerce for the Spirit of St. Croix Days event September 26-27, 2009, and to accept their liability insurance coverage of $1 million each occurrence and $3 million general aggregate, as presented.

 

APPLICATION OF ELIJAH OMWENO AND ROBERT MABEYA FOR TAXICAB SERVICE LICENSE D/B/A KILIMANJARO TAXI, AND TWO TAXICAB DRIVER’S LICENSES:  Approve issuance of a Taxicab Service license and Taxicab Driver’s licenses to Elijah Omweno and Robert Mabeya d/b/a Kilimanjaro Taxi.

 

ALLOCATION OF PROSPECT PARK GRANT FUNDS:  Approve receipting the $53,597.54 of DNR grant funds and to reimburse the tax increment funds for the portion paid to be used in the future as designated by the Council.            

APPLICATION OF GARY D. ANDERSON FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICE OPERATOR’S LICENSE D/B/A TWIN STATES MUSIC, INC. AND AMUSEMENT PERMITS FOR 87 DEVICES/MACHINES:  Approve issuance of an Amusement Device Operator’s License to Gary Anderson, 1811 O’Keefe Road, Hudson, d/b/a Twin States Music, Inc., and amusement permits for the 87 devices or machines, as presented.

  

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY CLASS “B”/”CLASS B”  RETAILER’S LICENSE TO SELL BEER AND WINE SEPTEMBER 26 AND 27, 2009:  Approve the issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B”  Retailer’s License to the Hudson Chamber of Commerce to sell beer and wine September 26-27, 2009 during the Spirit of the St. Croix Days event.

   

PARKING CONCERN ON FILLMORE STREET:  Approve the parking restriction of no parking during school hours on the south side of Fillmore Street between Eleventh and Twelfth Street.

 

REQUEST TO INSTALL CROSSWALK ON LIVINGSTONE ROAD NEAR INDUSTRIAL                   STREET:  Approve the placement of two “Yield for Pedestrian” signs near the area of 1515 Livingstone Road, with the costs of one sign to be paid by the Progress Rail Services company.

 

APPROVAL OF JULY 3RD FIREWORKS DISPLAY DURING BOOSTER DAYS: Approve the July 3, 2009 fireworks display on the St. Croix River during Booster Days.

 

CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMPS IN PROSPECT PARK:  Approve the installation of a permanent speed bump one-third from the top of the hill in Prospect Park, to be funded from the Parks Road Sign budget.

 

REQUEST OF FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH TO USE LAKEFRONT PARK BANDSHELL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009 FOR A COMMUNITY PICNIC:  Approve the request of Faith Community Church to hold a community picnic in Lakefront Park on Sunday, August 23, 2009.

 

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS COMMISSIONS:  Place on file the monthly report of the Finance Officer, the Advisory Joint Fire board minutes of 5/11/09, the Zoning and Building Board of Appeals minutes of 4/13/09, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 6/9/09.

 

Roll call vote:  Ayes (5).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

ENGINEERING REPORT AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 11TH STREET. Engineer Chuck Schwartz presented the plans and specifications for the proposed 11th Street Improvement Project from Coulee Road to Wisconsin Street.  He detailed the traffic volume, discussed the base project and two alternate bids that could be considered.  He recommended approval of the plans, and requested authorization to proceed with advertisement for bids.  Traffic issues were discussed, as the timeline would require construction after the commencement of school in the fall. Schwartz noted that 13th Street would be the likely detour route during times that 11th Street would not be usable.  The alternate plans for curb and gutter were reviewed.  Project costs under each option were noted.  The base cost would be approximately $172,000.  Administrator Willi noted that the Council had designated $178,500 for the project in the Capital Outlay Budget.  Schwartz then reviewed the potential water and wastewater work that could be done in conjunction with the project.  The Water Utility was still considering whether to proceed.  Wastewater Director Schreiber indicated that the sewer infrastructure was sound, but changes could be made if the Water Utility chose to do reconstruction.  Mayor Knudson felt the Council should proceed with the project and if the utilities chose to include work as part of the project, this could be done as part of the bid process.

 

MOTION by Burchill, second by Wyland, to approve the plans and specifications for the 11th Street Improvement Project, and to authorize Bonestroo to proceed with the advertisement for bids for said project, at an estimated total project cost of $172,100.  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Wyland, to set a Special Assessment Public Hearing for the 11th Street Improvement Project at 6:45 p.m. on 7/20/09.  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED

 

UPDATE ON PROJECTS  Schwartz provided an update on current projects.  The Carmichael Road project was on schedule.  Milling will take place after the 4th of July to keep the overpass open during the holiday weekend.  Pipe laying is ongoing in the St. Croix Business Park.  Community Development Director Denny Darnold asked if other alternates could be considered for detours on the 11th Street project. Schwartz stated that they will work with staff on this issue.

 

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $3,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2009 - Resolution No. 6-09.   Mr. Sean Lentz, the City’s financial advisor from Ehlers and Associates, was present and discussed the proposed note issuance.  He reviewed the documentation included in the presale report.  He noted that the issuance would include funds for the 2009 projects, as well as a refinancing of the 2001 and 2002 promissory notes.  He also mentioned that the Parking Fund would be utilizing available funds to retire the fund’s portion of the 2001 note.  He reviewed debt service requirements for future taxroll requirements.  He stated that a teleconference would be held with Moody’s Investors Service, the bond rating service, on June 23rd.  The bids will be solicited on Monday, June 29th, with a mid-July closing date.  Lentz indicated that the rates noted were conservative, and given the City’s high bond rating, rates would likely be lower.

 

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Wyland, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 6-09.  Roll call vote, Ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED. 

 

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Brokaw, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 6-09

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $3,260,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2009

DATED JUNE 15, 2009

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office and attached)

 

All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mayor Knudson suggested that the special meeting to approve the issuance of the bonds be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009, to accommodate other community activities that evening.

 

     APPLICATION BY COACHLIGHT TRAIL HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE AT HUDSON PIER PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO BE REDUCED FROM 35 FEET TO 25 FEET FOR THE ONE-FAMILY RESIDNTIAL LOTS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE AT HUDSON PIER SUBDIVISIONS.   Denny Darnold indicated that the Plan Commission recommended approval with the condition noted on the documentation provided.  MOTION by Burchill, second by Brokaw to approve the request to amend the conditional use permit for The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier planned residential development to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 25 feet with the condition that the reduced setback will apply only to open decks and to the following lots in the Lighthouse at Hudson Pier:  1-11 and 13-16, The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier; 17-27, The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier First Addition; 28-48 and 56-91, The Lighthouse at Hudson Pier Second Addition; and Lots 1 and 2, Certified Survey Map, V19, P4991.  A brief discussion about setback rules in other subdivisions took place.  Darnold reviewed the proposal to assure that there would not be any issues.  The Mayor asked for public input and none was received.  All ayes (5).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

     APPLICATIONS FOR OPERATOR’S LICENSES: Mayor Knudson noted there was a lengthy list of applicants and he reviewed the various categories of licenses.  Morrissette recused himself.  MOTION by Wyland, second by Brokaw to approve the issuance of:

 

Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 6/16/09 to 6/30/10 to:

 

 

Leigh I. Bartholomew       P.O. Box 874                    Lake Elmo, MN

Kyle P. Hughes             1715 Fairway Drive              Hudson, WI

Michael L. Kinney          503 Monroe Street N.            Hudson, WI

David A. Slungaard         611 Twelve Oaks Lane            Hudson, WI

Bradley D. Weiss                1397 100th Street                     New Richmond, WI

Mark A. Whipple            115 S. 6th Street                     River Falls, WI

 

And issuance of Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 6/16/09 to 6/30/11 to:

 

Cynthia K. Bechel          W1055 Cardinal Drive           Spring Valley, WI

Maren L. Bertramsen-Reichel     2225 W. Orleans Street         Stillwater, MN

Haley E. Cameron                982 Drover Trail                     Hudson, WI

Katie K. Cook              1801 Industrial St. #5          Hudson, WI

Michael R. Cook            1668 Rolling Hills Lane         River Falls, WI

Gregory A. Ellstrom        824 Larsen Lane                 Hudson, WI

Leah A. Fideldy            113½ N. Main St.                     River Falls

Ashley R. Fisher                407 Dakota Avenue               Roberts, WI

Joy R. Flynn               10928 62nd St. North             Stillwater, MN

James M. Hanscom                581 132nd Street                 Somerset, WI

Jessica M. Johnson         708 Second Street               Hudson, WI

David A. Klatt             629 Lemon Street N.             Hudson, WI

Joel R. Kromer             485 Fox Circle                  Hudson, WI

John F. Kromer             485 Fox Circle                  Hudson, WI

Lori I. McKeever                627 13th St. Apt. 3              Hudson, WI

John P. Moran              1110 Second Street              Hudson, WI

Joseph H. Rivet            W12252 870th Avenue              River Falls, WI

Christopher J. Solomon     1605 E. Cliff Rd. Apt. 222      Burnsville, MN

Jennifer L. Thompson       2120 Reaney Ave                 St. Paul, MN

Philip J. Thompson         2120 Reaney Ave                 St. Paul, MN

Antonio R. Urbano          1416 Hallewood Blvd.            New Richmond, WI

 

And issuance of Temporary Operator’s Licenses to be used on 7/2/09 to 7/5/09 at the Hudson Booster Days event to:

 

Joel W. Eby                940 Ridge Pass                  Hudson, WI

Tracey J. Jenkinson        914 St. Croix St. North         Hudson, WI

James A. Londo             505 CTH UU                      Hudson, WI

Gregory A. Mahr            1249 80th Street                 Hudson, WI

Helen M. McCombie          1551 Heggen St. #109            Hudson, WI

Jerry L. McKenzie          1262 27th Street                 Hudson, WI

Scot A. Newell             858 McDiarmid Drive             Hudson, WI

Ryan E. Schwechler         628 Hillary Farm Road           Hudson, WI

 

And issuance of Temporary Operator’s Licenses to be used on 9/26 to 9/27 at the Spirit of the St. Croix Days event to:

 

Patricia J. Sherley        1310 Eighth Street              Hudson, WI

Kimber L. Heinemann        558 Perch Lake Road             Hudson, WI

 

And issuance of a Temporary Operator’s License to be used on 8/1/09 at the Hudson Hockey Association’s 3-on-3 Tournament to:

 

Michael F. Stoskopf        2227 Donegal Court              Hudson, WI

 

All ayes (3), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     The Finance Committee also recommended the denial of a Provisional and Regular Operator’s License for Janelle Vasques.  MOTION by Bernard, second by Burchill, to deny a Provisional and Regular Operator’s License for Janelle Vasquez due to the number of alcohol related convictions documented within past few years, including one in the last few months.  Morrisette recused himself.  Ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     CONSIDER ANNUAL RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES: MOTION by Wyland, second by Bernard, to approve renewal liquor license applications, including the additional outdoor seating area for Dough Boys Pizza, as follows:

 

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

 

SHARON HORNE-ELLSTROM LLC                       THE NOVA OF HUDSON LLC

DBA:  ELLIE’S ON MAIN                                DBA:  THE NOVA 

AGENT: SHARON HORNE-ELLSTROM                    AGENT:  JOHN GAFFER

417 SECOND STREET                              236 COULEE ROAD SUITE B

                                                                            

WISMIN HOSPITALITY LLC                               BARKER'S LANDING, INC.

DBA:  SAN PEDRO CAFÉ                           DBA:  BARKER'S BAR & GRILL

AGENT:  PETE FOSTER                             AGENT:  PETER T. FOSTER

426 SECOND STREET                               413 SECOND STREET                                 

CUISINE ENTERPRISE, INC.                        SPORTS CLUB INC.

DBA:  WINZER STUBE                              DBA:  SPORTS CLUB

AGENT:  MARIE SCHMIDT                           AGENT: DANA SMITH

516 SECOND STREET                               601 SECOND STREET

 

WESTIN INC.                                          BADGER HOSPITALITY, INC

DBA:   HOTEL DIBBO                              DBA:  GREEN MILL - HUDSON

AGENT: CHARLES A. MCGEE                         AGENT: DARWIN MICHAEL ADAMS

517 SECOND ST                                   2410 GATEWAY BOULEVARD

 

HUDSON WI COUNTRY CLUB INC

DBA: HUDSON GOLF CLUB

AGENT:  REBECCA J. KOEPKE

201 CARMICHAEL ROAD

 

“CLASS A: LIQUOR & CLASS “A” BEER:

SPIRIT SELLER, LTD.                        HISTORIC CASANOVA LIQUORS, LLC

DBA: SPIRIT SELLER LTD.                    DBA:HISTORIC CASANOVA LIQUORS

AGENT:  RICHARD FEY                        AGENT:  JOHN GAFFER

203 SECOND STREET                         236 COULEE RD  

 

MOBU LLC                                   CHICONE’S LIQUOR INC

DBA:  HUDSON  LIQUOR                      DBA:  CHICONE’S LIQUOR MART

AGENT:  ERIC BUTLER                        AGENT:  RICHARD CHICONE

131 CARMICHAEL ROAD                        2312A CREST VIEW DRIVE

 

CLASS "B" BEER  (Beer only)

MEI S. XIAO                                     BARLEY’S PIZZA & PASTA    

DBA: KINGDOM BUFFET                        DBA:  BARLEY’S PIZZA & PASTA

AGENT:  MEI XIAO                                AGENT:  APRIL MARIE UTECH 

2312 CREST VIEW DR                         1830 WEBSTER ST SUITE 150 

 

“CLASS C” WINE  (Wine only)

STONEWOOD FURNITURE INC

DBA:  DOLCE

AGENT: JEANETTE KUNZ

106 BUCKEYE STREET

 

“CLASS C” WINE & "B" BEER (Beer and wine; food must be more than 50% of sales for wine)

JW KALADI’S LLC                            C & L PIZZA, LLC

DBA: JW KALADI’S GOURMET ESCAPE            DBA: DOUGH BOYS PIZZA

AGENT:  WESTON JOACHIM                          AGENT:  CHAD E. HOYT

3250 HEISER ST                             1615 MAXWELL DR #1

 

RAGMA INC.

DBA:  KEY’S CAFÉ

AGENT:  SAMUEL VERDEJA

840 CARMICHAEL RD

 

Burchill recused himself.  Ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.

 

MOTION by Wyland, second by Brokaw, to approve the issuance of a “Class B” Liquor and “B” Beer to the following, contingent upon successful completion of the building inspection:

 

RETSUB INC

BEST WESTERN HUDSON HOUSE INN

AGENT:  STUART H. SCHULTZ

1616 CREST VIEW DRIVE

 

All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

     RETIREMENT OF ASSESSOR/BUILDING INSPECTOR MIKE WALLACE:  Mayor Knudson acknowledged the letter of retirement from Assessor/Building Inspector Mike Wallace, effective July 31, 2009.  Council expressed thanks to Mr. Wallace for 35 years of service to the City.

 

     CONSIDER PURCHASE OF DECORATIVE ART PLANTERS FOR DIKE ROAD ENTRANCE ON WALNUT STREET. This item was referred back to the Park Board by the Finance Committee.

 

     FINANCIAL POLICY: This item would be taken up at a future date.

 

     CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT ORDINANCE 9-09 AMENDING CH. 145-2-B.2.b. RE:  BEER LICENSE QUOTA  Mayor Knudson explained that the City has a quota for “B” Beer licenses, but the State does not regulate the number of these licenses.  Currently, the quota is 1 per 1,250 residents which allows 10 licenses in the City, all of which are issued. The next license would be available when the City’s population reaches 12,501.  Under the proposal, the quota would be changed to 1 per 1,000 residents, which would provide for 12 licenses, plus an additional license becoming available when the City’s population reaches 12,001.

 

     Discussion ensued about the reasoning for the quota and whether the City should eliminate the limit.  The Finance Committee recommended the approval of the proposal, as it felt it would be better to gradually reduce the quota rather than open it up completely, as it would be difficult to reduce the number at a later date if problems arose.  Mayor Knudson noted that there had been available beer licenses until recently.  MOTION BY Wyland, second by Bernard, to have the first reading of Ordinance 9-09 Amending Ch. 145-2-B.2.b  re:  Beer License Quota.  Ayes: (4), Noes: (1 – Morrissette), MOTION CARRIED.

 

CONSIDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE, CH. 187-19, SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY – ORDINANCE NO. 6-09:  Public Safety Chairperson Bernard noted that the Committee had conducted a working session to review the 200 foot and 250 foot distances in relation to the residency restriction sections of the proposed ordinance.  Darnold reviewed the maps of said restriction areas with the Council.  It was noted that there were a substantial number of rental units outside of the proposed restriction areas.  Bernard noted that the Committee recommended on a 2-1 vote the 200 foot distance, and on a 2-1 vote to approve a combined ordinance, rather than splitting the residency and safety zones into two separate ordinances.  MOTION by Morrissette, second by Bernard, to adopt the following:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 6-09

AN AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CH.187-19 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESTRICTED ZONES AND RESIDENCE RESTRICTIONS FOR SEX OFFENDERS

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office and attached)

 

Wyland noted that he had asked for separate ordinance from a maintenance perspective. Burchill expressed support for the ordinance and Brokaw noted her preference for two separate ordinances.  Knudson discussed his support of the ordinance and felt that it would be used as a model statewide.  He felt it met the objective of protecting citizens without potentially driving offenders underground.  Wyland noted that the objective was to eliminate easy access to victims. 

 

Gordon Conard, resident at 36 Eagle’s Nest Circle in Hudson, expressed his support for the ordinance, but noted his concern that the Department of Corrections did not support residency restrictions.  He felt that the City and the D.O.C. should be on the same page to make the ordinance effective.  Wyland stated that in recent conversations with the D.O.C. they generally were accepting of the ordinance. Mayor Knudson noted that the Public Safety Committee and Council had worked diligently to develop an ordinance that would achieve the goal of protecting the citizens, while being workable.  He again stated that he felt that the City’s ordinance could be a model for the state. The vote was taken on the motion to adopt the ordinance.  Ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

CONSIDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE, CH. 132, FIREWORKS – ORDINANCE NO. 8-09  Bernard explained that the City Attorney had recommended that the ordinance be amended to allow it to be enforceable and workable, and to provide for penalties to retailers who violate the ordinance.  Bernard noted that the Public Safety Committee approved the recommendation on a 2-1 vote.  MOTION by Morrissette, second by Burchill, to table the ordinance.  Ayes (2 – Morrissette, Burchill), Noes (3 – Brokaw, Bernard, Wyland).  MOTION FAILED.

 

Burchill expressed concern about the immediate revocation provision in the ordinance and the limited availability for an appeal process.  He felt the ordinance was anti-business.  Morrissette felt that the police should be focused on real criminal activity.  Mayor Knudson also noted his concern about the intent of the ordinance.  Bernard noted that she’d be willing to consider a compromise by eliminating the automatic revocation clause.  Discussion ensued concerning the number of citations issued and the Municipal Judge’s input on the matter. Wyland noted that we should enforce the ordinance if it is in the Code.  Burchill noted that other municipalities sell fireworks, so access would be available elsewhere for citizens.  City Attorney Munkittrick noted that there was currently no incentive to follow the Code, because of the low bond amount, and that Chapter 132 is unworkable as it currently stands.  Her input from the Judge was that those selling illegal fireworks should face stiffer penalties than those utilizing them.  She noted that all retailers attend a meeting outlining the standards.  Further discussion related to enforcement and fine amounts ensued.

 

MOTION by Bernard, second by Brokaw, to conduct a first reading of Ordinance 8-09, and to amend Section 132-4-J by removing the words “shall result in immediate revocation of the Fireworks Paraphernalia permit” and adding the words that “A second violation in same permit term shall result in immediate and automatic revocation of the Fireworks Paraphernalia permit for the remainder of that permit term”.  Ayes (4), Noes (1 – Morrissette).  MOTION CARRIED.

 

RESOLUTION 7-09:  PARTICIPATION IN THE MERCURY GREEN TIER CHARTER   Wastewater Director Jim Schreiber provided the Council with background information on the Wisconsin DNR’s new mercury standards, the issues related to mercury in the St. Croix River and other bodies of water, potential variances to the state standards, which are currently unattainable, and the implementation of a mercury minimization plan.  The proposed participation in the Mercury Green Tier Charter would provide collaboration with state and local officials and experts in the field, and would demonstrate the City’s efforts in controlling mercury.  Possible sources of mercury were discussed as were the potential benefits of inclusion in this group.

 

MOTION by Burchill, second by Bernard, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 7-09.  Roll call vote, Ayes (4), Noes: (1- Wyland) MOTION CARRIED. 

 

MOTION by Burchill, second by Brokaw, to adopt the following:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 7-09

APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN AND SIGNING OF

THE MERCURY GREEN TIER CHARTER

DATED JUNE 15, 2009

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office and attached)

 

Discussion of the resolution and mercury standards for water took place.  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

resolution promoting community awareness of alcohol and drug abuse - Resolution No. 8-09.  Mayor Knudson read the tenets of the resolution.  The Common Council felt that the issue could be handled as a proclamation by the Mayor rather than a resolution, so no action was taken on the resolution.

 

CLOSED SESSION:  Mayor Knudson stated that the Council would not be going into closed session.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR:  Mayor Knudson introduced new Water Utility Director Tim Caruso.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  Burchill noted that the Hudson Library’s Summer Reading Program was featured in an article in the June 15th issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.  City Administrator Willi noted that worked continued on the budget for 2010.

 

     ADJOURN:  MOTION by Wyland, second by Bernard to adjourn at 9:08 p.m.  All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 Devin J. Willi, City Administrator

 

     I hereby certify that the City Administrator has submitted the foregoing minutes to me, and I hereby by my signature approve said minutes and all acts of the Common Council as set forth therein.

  

 

 

 

 

 

                           Dean Knudson, Mayor

 

                                                                                                                

                                                     Date approved by Council