CITY OF HUDSON COMMON
COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES OF
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
UNAPPROVED
Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:07 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: Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Dick Trende,
David Robson, Angela Popenhagen, Gordon Conard, Teresa Jackson, Brian Zeller,
Dennis Darnold, Jim Seal, Regan Dewey, Marie Schmidt, and others.
COMMENTS
AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Mr. Jim Seal, 145
Deerwood Court, addressed the Council regarding his concerns about the
Developer’s Agreement for his neighborhood.
He stated that he did not believe the developers had complied with the
Agreement and he requested that the City check into it. Dennis Darnold agreed to get back to Mr.
Seal with more information.
Teresa Jackson, 915 Third Street,
announced that she hoped the City of Hudson and landlords in the area who have
open property would work together to relocate victims of Hurricane Katrina to
this area. Mayor Breault shared
information about organizations that are accepting donations to help with the
rescue effort. O’Malley also had
information about adopting families in need. Website addresses would be posted in the “Information and
Announcements” portion on the City of Hudson website to assist those interested
in participating in the effort.
CONSENT
AGENDA: MOTION by
Radermacher, second by Riedel, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes and
Closed Session minutes of 8/15/05.
Claims: Approve
the following claims for payment:
|
Fund |
Description |
PAYABLES |
PAYROLL |
Totals |
|
100 |
General |
426,570.32 |
147,458.67 |
574,028.99 |
|
410 |
Tax Increment Financing |
3,572.88 |
0.00 |
3,572.88 |
|
450 |
Capital Projects |
31,632.75 |
0.00 |
31,632.75 |
|
610 |
Sewer |
15,394.22 |
10,180.07 |
25,574.29 |
|
620 |
Parking Utility |
759.27 |
868.11 |
1,627.38 |
|
630 |
Ambulance |
4,036.28 |
16,141.91 |
20,178.19 |
|
|
TOTALS |
$481,965.72 |
$174,648.76 |
$656,614.48 |
Applications for Operators Licenses: Approve the issuance of Regular Operator’s
Licenses for the period 9/7/05 to 6/30/07 to:
Tracey
Lynn Ziegler 312 W. Pine
Street Roberts, WI
Robert
Eric Kumm 2065 18th
Avenue Baldwin, WI
Jodi
Lee Skoog 667 Deerwood
Drive Hudson, WI
And the
issuance of Temporary licenses to be used September 16-18, 2005 at St.
Patrick’s Fall Festival to:
Application of St. Patrick’s Church for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to sell beer and wine September 17 and 18, 2005 at the annual Fall Festival at the church, 1500 Vine Street: Approve the issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to St. Patrick’s Church to sell beer and wine September 17 and 18, 2005 at their annual Fall Festival at the church, 1500 Vine Street.
St.
Croix E.M.S. write-offs: Approve the St.
Croix E.M.S. write-offs in the amount of $16,293.38, as recommended by
LifeQuest following Phase III of their collection procedures.
Request
for hayride on City streets from Bethel Church to wedding reception at Hudson
House Inn: Approve the request of Jessica Green and Allan Hanson for a
hayride for their wedding party on Saturday, September 17th,
following the 3:00 p.m. ceremony at Bethel Lutheran Church on Third Street, to
the Hudson House Inn on Crest View Drive.
Deny
request for reserved parking spaces in Harbor lot on Second Street: Deny the request of tenants from 412½ Second
Street for four reserved parking spaces in the Harbor parking lot on Second
Street.
REPORTS OF CITY
OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: To place on file the Quarterly Report of the Police Chief, and
the Community Access Board minutes of 8/23/05 and St. Croix E.M.S. Commission
minutes of 8/29/05.
Roll
call vote, all ayes (5) – MOTION CARRIED.
Request
of Marie Schmidt (Winzer Stube German Restaurant) to use City Hall parking lot
for Oktoberfest event September 30, October 1 and 2: Mayor
Breault explained that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of the
use of the City Hall parking lot for the event. Chief Trende also gave his approval. Mayor Breault added that there was a concern that the music
should end at midnight, and if there were complaints about the noise, they
would be addressed immediately. MOTION
by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve the request of Marie Schmidt to use
the City Hall parking lot on Third Street for an Oktoberfest event from
September 30th to October 2nd, 2005. During discussion, Mayor Breault requested
that a fee scale be established for use of City parking lots. The money would be placed into the Parking
Utility fund, since the lots and meters would be shut down during the special
use events. Riedel questioned whether a
damage deposit would be required. Marie
Schmidt of the Winzer Stube German Restaurant stated that she expected
approximately 120 persons to attend the event.
All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.
Request of Humane Society of Pierce-St. Croix. Inc. for financial assistance: mayor Breault reported that the Finance Committee heard a request from Theresa Jonas, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Pierce-St. Croix, Inc. He noted that Ms. Jonas would be requesting financial assistance from both Pierce and St. Croix Counties and from the City of Hudson in order to allow the shelter to stay open. Koch commented that some type of contingency plan should be in place in case the shelter closes at the end of the year. No action was taken.
Application of Buddy Boyz
Enterprises, Ltd. for Class B Beer and Class C Wine License d/b/a Patrizio’s Pizzeria, 816
Carmichael Road, Hudson,
WI: Mayor Breault stated
that the Finance Committee had voted two to one to approve the issuance of the
beer and wine licenses. Chief Trende
reported that following the background check, he could see no reason for denial
of the license. MOTION by O’Malley,
second by Laatsch to approve the issuance of a Class
B beer and Class C wine license to Buddy Boyz Enterprises, Ltd., d/b/a
Patrizio’s Pizzeria at 816 Carmichael Road, through June of 2006, (upon
successful completion of the inspections by the City Building Inspector and
Fire Inspector). Ayes (4); Radermacher abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
Consider increasing towing fees: City
Attorney Catherine Munkittrick advised that the Towing Policy should be
reviewed annually and the City’s Procurement Policy should be followed in
establishing new towing rates. Chief
Trende noted that some special considerations would be required. Attorney Munkittrick advised that the same
procedures used the last time should be followed, including the advertising for
bids, and filling out the proper bid forms.
She advised that Council could then proceed to awarding the contract and
establishing the towing fee rates.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to direct that a Request for
Proposals for towing services be prepared for review by the Public Safety
Committee and final consideration by the Common Council. Discussion included an explanation of how
the towing charges were paid and reimbursed.
All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.
Update on projects:
Engineer
Angela Popenhagen gave an update on current projects that included information
that the gravel base on the Carmichael Road walkway would be paved by the end
of the week. Mayor Breault noted that
the City and the School District were sharing the costs of the walkway
project.
Ms. Popenhagen noted that the
utilities in the Ban Tara development were complete and the curb and gutter was
90% complete. She stated that the
signal modification concept plans were also completed. She indicated that the Center Drive traffic
signal would be changed from a three-way to a four-way signal.
Ms. Popenhagen stated that construction
of the First Presbyterian Church was moving along well, and their left-turn
lane on Vine Street was in place. It
was noted that the walking path would be re-routed. Mayor Breault commented that the Public Works Department had
installed new lane markings on Carmichael Road and Crest View Drive to make
them more visible.
Request of Wells Fargo Bank to use the west portion
of the North Parking Lot for their annual Green Bay Packer cookout event on
Friday, September 9, 2005: Mayor Breault noted the request of the
Wells Fargo Bank to hold their annual Green Bay Packer cook-out event. A canopy would be erected for serving
picnic-type food. Their required
certificate of insurance was supplied.
MOTION by Radermacher, second by Koch, to approve the request of Wells
Fargo Bank to use the west portion of the North Parking Lot for their annual
Green Bay Packer cookout event on Friday, September 9, 2005. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED. Radermacher noted
that the use of City parking lots would be placed on the next Public Safety
Committee agenda.
Discussion only re: deer herd
management: mayor Breault announced that the he
was working with the Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory Council regarding
the issue of deer herd management. He
stated that this matter was for discussion only at this time. Information was presented by Village
President Larry Larsen that included support from the Wisconsin DNR for
municipalities that wished to reduce the size of the deer herds within their
boundaries, as well as other options to be considered. Mayor Breault stated that costs could be $90
to $95 per deer killed, plus $55 to $65 per deer for processing. No formal deer population survey would be
required. He also noted that a special
permit from the DNR would be required for the local shooters, Police Department
officers, or sharpshooters hired to reduce the deer herd. Mayor Breault explained that each
municipality would decide on the course of action they wish to follow. He noted that this would be an item for the
2006 City Budget and could cost from $5,000 to $8,000.
Discussion included
concerns for the method of the hunt, the boundaries, and compassion for the
animals. Mayor Breault stated that no
action would be taken at this meeting; a formal resolution could be adopted at
a later date.
Approve and establish date for Annual Appreciation
Dinner for volunteer MEMBERS OF City boards, committees and commissions: Mayor Breault expressed his desire to show appreciation to
the members of the City boards, committees and commissions, as has been done in
the past. Clerk Norvold shared
information that Riversides Restaurant has welcomed the opportunity to hold the
event at their location. In discussion
it was noted that funds were available, per Finance Officer Betty Caruso. Possible dates for the event were
considered. MOTION by Radermacher,
second by O’Malley, to approve the annual Appreciation Dinner for members of
City boards, committees, and commissions, at a cost of up to $1,200, to be held
at Riversides Restaurant on Thursday, September 29, 2005. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution No. 15-05 seeking WI Waterway
Commission Grant Funds: attorney Munkittrick reported that the
resolution was necessary in order to apply for grant funds for the shelter
facility, and the deadline for submitting grants was approaching. She called attention to several changes that
she had made to the original resolution draft, noting that it now referred to
positions and not individuals who would sign documents and manage the grant, once
it was obtained. She also stated that
if expenditures were not provided for in the budget, those documents would be
subject to Council approval. The
resolution also indicated that all actions must be consistent with federal and
state law and local ordinances.
Radermacher provided information that
the picnic shelter and restroom facility to be built on the end of the dike
road was a $200,000 project, with the City contributing $50,000, the Hudson
Rotary Clubs $50,000, and a grant application for the remaining $100,000.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by
Radermacher, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 15-05. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley to
adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-05
SUPPORTING HUDSON TOLLGATE SHELTER
FACILITY
AND SEEKING WI WATERWAYS COMMISSION
GRANT FUNDS
(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)
All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.
communications and recommendations of the mayor: Mayor Breault announced that he would be making appointments
to the Public Utility Commission, Police and Fire Commission, and Board of
Zoning Appeals at the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Radermacher reported that the Public Safety Committee would
like to have the issue of a new Public Safety facility placed on a future
Council agenda for discussion. He also
asked whether the discussion could include the possible location of such a
facility on the County-owned land at Carmichael Road/Vine Street.
Council members received a memo
regarding the training opportunities available for them regarding the National
Incident Management System.
Administrator Willi reported that 2006 budget preparation documents had
been furnished to the Department Heads.
He noted that it would be a challenge to keep within the budget due to
the State imposed levy limits. Mayor
Breault noted that the members of the Intergovernmental Advisory Council were
concerned as well, and noted that some members were considering dropping out of
the Joint Library system due to the property tax restrictions, unless changes
to the current funding formula occur.
O’Malley commented that a year’s notice would be required to leave the
Joint Library system. Mr. Willi noted
that the public hearing to adopt the Budget would be scheduled for the second
Council meeting in November, as usual.
MOTION by Radermacher, second by
O’Malley, to adjourn the meeting. All
ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 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