CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004
Meeting called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Breault, Alderpersons Paul
Radermacher, Roger Riedel, Scot O’Malley, and Carah Koch.
ABSENT:
Alderpersons Mike Laatsch and Dennis O’Connell.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Jim Eulberg,
Dennis Darnold, Dick Trende, Betty Caruso, Randy Hanson, Nate Skoog, Gordon
Conard, Dennis Postler, and others.
COMMENTS
AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Since two Council members were absent, Mayor
Breault requested Council to remove from the agenda item “C” under Unfinished
Business, the petition for annexation of 12.3 acres north of Stageline Road and
Old Highway 35 intersection. Council
agreed that it would be wise to present the petition for annexation and
Ordinance No. 8-04 to the full Council.
CONSENT
AGENDA: MOTION by
Radermacher, second by Riedel, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
MINUTES: Approve the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes of 6/21/04, the Special
Meeting minutes of 6/23/04, and the Closed Session minutes of 6/23/04.
CLAIMS: Approve the following claims for payment:
|
FUND |
DESCRIPTION |
PAYABLES |
PAYROLL |
TOTALS |
|
100 |
General |
105,984.05 |
131,895.67 |
237,879.72 |
|
410 |
Tax Increment Financing |
5,575.93 |
0.00 |
5,575.93 |
|
450 |
Capital Projects |
18,152.73 |
0.00 |
18,152.73 |
|
610 |
Sewer |
201,759.89 |
9,133.66 |
210,893.55 |
|
620 |
Parking Utility |
1,005.25 |
871.79 |
1,877.04 |
|
630 |
Ambulance |
4,574.86 |
9,483.91 |
14,058.77 |
|
|
Total |
337,052.71 |
151,385.03 |
488,437.74 |
Applications for Operator’s
Licenses: Approve the issuance of Regular Operator's
Licenses for the period for the period 7/7/04 through 6/30/06 to:
Felicia Joyce Colbeth 311 Pleasant Street Roberts,
WI
And
Regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 7/1/04 to 6/30/06 to:
Joshua James Loy 852 Marjorie Street Hammond,
WI
Qiong Yan Zhang 1816 Lillian Drive Hudson,
WI
Nicole Marie Denison 1616 Pinewood Lane, #6 Hudson,
WI
Sara Lynn McPhetres 1517 Second Street Hudson,
WI
John Charles Gernes 415 South Fork Circle Hudson,
WI
Allan James Ballard 996 W. 8th St, #207 New Richmond, WI
David Allen Weiss 574 Wyngate Drive River
Falls, WI
Helen Yin Mai Kwok 712 Woodcrest Drive N. Hudson,
WI
Danyiel Christin Bird 1008 192nd Avenue New
Richmond, WI
Angela Kaye Larson 2061/2 Locust St., Apt A Hudson,
WI
Joanne Louise Minke 621 Oak Street Hudson,
WI
Paul B. Brozek 756-L Sandhill Pt. N. Hudson,
WI
John Albert Trieb 423 Lost Rock Lane Hudson,
WI
Rose Marie Minke 632 Lemon Street N. Hudson,
WI
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: To
place on file the Community Access
Board minutes of 6/22/04.
Roll call vote, Ayes 4 to 0, MOTION
CARRIED.
UPDATE ON PROJECTS: Dennis Postler
referenced his Update Report dated 7-2-04.
ENGINEER’S
UPDATE ON CREST VIEW DRIVE TRIPLE LEFT-TURN LANES AT CARMICHAEL ROAD: Mr. Postler
reported that two preliminary cost estimates and sketches of the intersection
were provided. He noted that roughly
one-half of the cost would be involved with replacing the large overhead signs,
and stated that they hope to salvage the poles in order to reuse them. Detailed discussion followed regarding semi truck
traffic and the use of the middle turn lane.
A suggestion was made to include in the signage the banning of semi
trucks on the northbound Carmichael Road lane.
Mr. Postler stated that the signage would be placed at the points where
the lanes begin and the trucks could conceivably use the first or third
lanes. Other suggestions included
signage that would indicate “west-bound I-94” only on Carmichael. Mr. Postler also reported that retiming of
the traffic lights would also be a part of the changes made. MOTION by Riedel, second by O’Malley, to
direct BRA to advertise for bids for the Triple Left Turn Lane Project using
the specification of higher quality Preformed Plastic for pavement markings,
and signage as amended by Council. MOTION CARRIED.
Request
for rezoning 86 Coulee Road from R-1, One-family Residential to OFC, Office
District – Richard Voth; Ordinance No. 7-04: Dennis
Darnold reviewed the rezoning request, noting that the property is located on
the southwest side of Coulee Road approximately one block west of the 11th
Street Bridge. He stated that they have
been working with the DNR to clear the way to rezone, and following a series of
correspondence and recommendations by the City that the property be exempted
from the riverway regulations, the City’s latest correspondence has not
received a response from the DNR. Mr.
Darnold stated that he assumed the lack of comment from the DNR indicated they
had no objection to the proposal.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to adopt the following:
Ordinance No. 7-04
Rezoning 86 Coulee Road
from R-1 to OFC
(Copy on file in
Clerk’s office and attached)
Roll call vote, Ayes 4 to 0,
MOTION CARRIED.
UPDATE
ON 2004 CUPOLA REPAIR PROJECT ON CITY HALL BUILDING: City
Administrator Devin Willi reported that the original plan was to remove and
repair the cupola. However, following
an initial inspection, it was determined that there could be a potential for
further damage to the roof if the cupola was removed, therefore, the repairs
would be completed on site. In
addition, the old fire hall bell from 1874 was removed from the cupola and
placed in storage. Mr. Willi stated
that plans have been prepared to display the 540-pound bell on the southeast
corner of the City Hall lawn, the former site of the old fire hall. Mayor Breault noted that the bell would be
cleaned and placed on display. Mr.
Willi explained that due to reduced costs for the cupola repairs, the
construction of the display would fall within the original quote from
Metalclad, Inc., so there would be no additional cost to the City. A preliminary sketch of the display
structure was presented for review. Council members agreed to proceed with the
project.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON
RECOMMENDATION OF MAYOR RE: HUMAN
RESOURCES COORDINATOR POSITION: Mayor Breault reported that in order to
provide more efficiency and savings on salaries, City Administrator Willi had
assumed the City’s personnel functions, which are included in the City
Administrator’s position description.
He recommended not filling the Human Resources Coordinator position at
this time. MOTION by O’Malley, second
by Riedel, to not fill the vacancy in the Human Resources Coordinator position,
and direct that the Administrator continue to perform the personnel functions within
his duties. MOTION CARRIED.
Refer to Plan Commission and discuss establishing Public
Hearing date of 8/16/04 at 6:55 p.m.
re: applications of Eric Rolland to rezone PROPERTY AT 76 Coulee Road and of
Dr. K. Brisson to rezone property at 821 COULEE ROAD from R-1, One-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL to OFC, Office District: Dennis Darnold noted that these properties are neighbors
to the Richard Voth property at 86 Coulee Road, that was rezoned earlier in the
meeting. He reminded that the City must
contact the DNR and use the same procedures involved with rezoning the Voth
property. He also reported that he
expects a third request to be filed for rezoning and a hearing, as well. MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley,
to schedule Public Hearings for 6:55 p.m. on August 16, 2004 regarding the
request of Eric Rolland to rezone property at 76 Coulee Road from R-1,
One-family Residential to OFC, Office District, and the request of Ken and
Marilyn Brisson to rezone property at 821 Coulee Road from R-1, One-family
Residential to OFC, Office District, to be scheduled as separate hearings
sequentially, and to add a third rezoning application, if received. MOTION CARRIED.
Schedule public hearing date for 6:50 p.m. on 8/16/04
re: proposed sale/disposition of
dedicated open space (Park land),
Cudd’s Golf View Outlots 5, 6 and 9: motion by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to schedule a public
hearing date for 6:50 p.m. on August 16, 2004 regarding the proposed
sale/disposition of dedicated open space (Park Land) in Cudd’s Golf View,
Outlots 5, 6 and 9. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Breault commended Assessor Mike
Wallace on his recent appointment to the Wisconsin Dwelling Code Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: O’Malley congratulated the Police
Department for their handling of the traffic during the July 4th
Booster Days events. He also noted the
fine work of the St. Croix EMS and the Fire Department.
Riedel reported on a citizen’s
comment he received regarding the City’s role in youth and adult sports. Mayor Breault recommended that Mr. Riedel
should speak with Dan Roeglin and the Park Board concerning the suggestions
that were made. In discussion, it was
noted that when the Hudson Booster Club took on the role of fundraising for
youth sports, it allowed the City to remove those dollars from the tax roll.
Clerk Dotseth called attention to a
display of books at the rear of the Council Chambers that was placed by the
Hudson Area Joint Library. The display
was the result of a $600 Focus on Energy Grant that the Library received.
Mayor Breault and Administrator Willi
introduced Jim Eulberg, Public Works Superintendent/Engineer, and welcomed him
as a new staff member.
CLOSED
SESSION pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(e),
Wis. Stats. to discuss union negotiations with Hudson Police
Sergeants Association; and
pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. to discuss compensation issues related to Interim Public
Works Superintendent, Finance Officer, AND City Administrator:
motion by O’Malley, second by Riedel, to convene into Closed
Session pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats. to discuss union negotiations
with Hudson Police Sergeants Association; and pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(c),
Wis. Stats. to discuss compensation issues related to Interim Public Works
Superintendent, Finance Officer, and City Administrator. MOTION CARRIED – 7:33 p.m.
OPEN SESSION for possible action re: union negotiations with Hudson Police Sergeants Association, and
compensation issues related to Interim Public Works Superintendent, Finance
Officer and City Administrator:
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Koch,
to reconvene into Open Session for possible action re: union negotiations with Hudson Police
Sergeants Association, and compensation issues related to Interim Public Works
Superintendent, Finance Officer and City Administrator.
MOTION CARRIED – 7:55 p.m Clerk Dotseth left the meeting during the discussion on salary compensation for the Interim Public Works Superintendent, Finance Officer, and Human Resources position involving Administrator Devin Willi. Mr. Willi provided minutes for that portion of the meeting; then Clerk Dotseth returned to the meeting..
MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Radermacher, to approve the 2004-2005 collective bargaining agreement
with the Hudson Police Sergeants Association, retroactive to 1/1/04. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Radermacher,
second by Riedel, to direct that a one-time payment of $1,200 be paid to Dan
Roeglin as compensation for additional duties as Interim Public Works Superintendent
from March 15 until June 28, 2004.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Radermacher, to direct that the salary of Finance Officer Betty
Caruso be adjusted from $52,377 to $57,600 effective July 12, 2004. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Riedel, second by O’Malley, to increase the salary of City Administrator Devin Willi from $80,300 to $89,900 annually as additional compensation for assuming the Human Resource responsibilities. The increase would be effective July 12, 2004. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Radermacher, to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
Patricia A. Dotseth,
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: