CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006

Meeting called to order by Mayor Jack Breault in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Breault led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT: Mayor Breault and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Lee Wyland, and Scot O’Malley.

ABSENT: Alderperson Carah Koch.

OTHERS PRESENT: Devin Willi, Catherine Munkittrick, Dennis Darnold, Paul Larson, Betty Caruso, Angela Popenhagen, Jim Frye, Gordon Conard, Jerry Bauer, Randy Hanson, Jim Eulberg, Tony Bauer, Deidre Coulson, Sam Otten, Amanda Huseby, Kyle O’Connell, Carlton Schullo, and others.

PROCLAMATION RE: RED RIBBON WEEK, OCTOBER 21 TO 28, 2006: Mayor Breault announced that Red Ribbon Week would be celebrated October 21st to 28^th. Ms. Deidre Coulson read the proclamation about Red Ribbon Week, which intends to discourage students from using tobacco, drugs and alcohol. The Red Ribbon Week events are supported by Hudson High School, Community Action, and the local chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Jerry Bauer, 223 Iverson Circle, spoke concerning the need for a paved shoulder for bicycle traffic on Carmichael Road. He requested that approximately 360 feet northbound near the Tower Road intersection be paved. Mayor Breault referred his request to the Public Safety and Public Works Committees.

Tony Bauer, 502 Sixth Street, addressed the Council regarding the poor quality of the water at his residence. He noted that his property is at the intersection of Sixth and Walnut Streets at the bottom of the hill. He also explained that the Water Department had flushed the main many times, but it was not enough to solve the problem, and he requested that it be fixed. Mayor Breault stated he would speak with the Water Utility Department.

John Anderson of GCI Builders presented two different approaches to the proposed project for the current River City Center property. He stated that neither proposal required any City-owned property. Mayor Breault noted that the proposals would be forwarded to the Plan Commission for consideration.

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

MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes and Closed Session minutes of 10/2/06.

Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:

Fund	Description	PAYABLES	payroll	Totals
100	General	189,540.83	117,689.00	307,229.83
225	Impact Collection	3,900.40	0.00	3,900.40
280	Park Donations	9,685.70	0.00	9,685.70
410	Tax Increment Financing	2,017.17	0.00	2,017.17
450	Capital Projects	63,088.23	0.00	63,088.23
610	Sewer	21,158.19	10,270.16	31,428.35
620	Parking Utility	256.04	860.60	1,116.64
630	Ambulance	7,618.91	7,827.61	15,446.52
	TOTALS	$297,265.47	$136,647.37	$433,912.84

Applications for Operator’s Licenses: Approve the issuance of regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 10/17/06 through 6/30/08 to:

Jonathan E. Oberg 12 E. 67^th Street Richfield, MN

Nicholas S. Mueller 1801 Shasta Drive Hudson, WI

Request for “Children at Play” signs in Oakridge Development: Approve the installation of two “Children at Play” signs at each entrance to Burl Oak Curve, off Carmichael Road.

Chamber of Commerce request for Light Up Night parade on Second Street between Walnut and Locusts Streets from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2006: Approve blocking off Second Street between Walnut and Locust Streets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2006 for the Light Up Night Parade.

Request for additional yellow striping/taping at Locust and 4^th Street intersection: Approve additional yellow striping or taping at the corner of Locust Street and Fourth Street, six feet back from the intersection on both streets.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Place on file the Quarterly Reports of the Parks Director, Fire Chief and Assessor/Building Inspector, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 10/10/06 and Hudson Area Advisory Joint Fire Board minutes of 9/25/06.

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

Final Development Plans for 25,400 sq.ft. bank facility in the southwest quadrant of Stageline Road and Center Drive – Citizens State Bank: Denny Darnold reported that the Plan Commission recommended approval of the final plans for the bank facility. It was noted that access would be via Center Drive and Pearson Drive. He also reported that a letter of credit would be necessary. Pat Giadonni presented artwork of the proposed building. Discussion was held about parking and traffic movement.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the final development plans as proposed by Citizens State Bank for a 25,400 square foot bank facility at the southwest quadrant of Stageline Road and Center Drive, with the City Engineer to determine the appropriate amount for a Letter of Credit to assure restoration of curb and gutter, street and boulevard restoration. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Discontinuance of part of Myrtle Street right-of-way, west of First Street between 925 First Street and 1001 First Street; introduce Resolution No. 14-06 and schedule Public Hearing for 11/20/06 at 6:55 p.m.: motion by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to conduct a first reading on Resolution No. 14-06. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Darnold stated that the Public Hearing needed to be changed from November 20^th to 6:55 p.m. on December 4, 2006 in order to meet the 40-day waiting period. It was noted that the City would use the retained 30 feet to extend the storm sewer utility and pathway improvements.

Review bids received for Grandview Park Irrigation System Project: parks Director Jim Eulberg announced that at the bid opening held October 12^th, only one bid was received from RainMaster Lawn Systems. He noted that the bid for Alternate 1 included completion of the irrigation system for Field 1 at a cost of $24,670. He stated that City Staff and the Finance Committee recommended awarding the project to RainMaster, with funding from the Grandview Park Improvement account and the remaining portion of $1,800 from the Donations Account.

MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to accept the bid from RainMaster Lawn Systems in the amount of $24,670 for Alternate 1 of the Grandview Park Irrigation System Project, as recommended by the Finance Committee. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Review bids received for Lakefront Park Irrigation System Project: mr. Eulberg explained that bids were opened on October 12^th, and only one bid was received from RainMaster Lawn Systems in the amount of $32,270. He stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval, and the Park Board had given pre-approval, if within the budget. He also explained that water from the St. Croix River would be used for the irrigation.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley to approve the bid from RainMaster Lawn Systems in the amount of $32,270 for the Lakefront Park Irrigation System Project, with funding from the Park Donations account. Discussion included information that attempts would be made to finish both irrigation projects this year. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Review bids received for Riverwalk Sewer, Water, and Lighting Project: mayor Breault announced that the approval for the Riverwalk Lighting Project would be held over until funding for the project has been secured.

Consider increasing annexation application fees; amend Municipal Code, Ch. 9-7, Ordinance No. 15-06: MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance No. 15-06. All ayes, (5), MOTION CARRIED. In discussion, it was noted that it would be necessary to increase the fees in order to cover the costs for publication and other administrative costs involved in processing the applications. It was noted that during the last annexation request, all the costs involved were not covered.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to adopt the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 15-06

AMEND CH. 9-7 RE: ANNEXATION APPLICATION FEE AND DEPOSIT

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

All ayes, (5) MOTION CARRIED.

Discuss possibility of shared use of salt storage facility with the Village of North Hudson: o’malley provided information concerning the request from the Village of North Hudson to share use of the City’s salt storage facility. He explained that an analysis was performed to determine a fair and appropriate amount to charge. It was noted that the Village would require use of the facility, manpower and equipment, as part of the Agreement. The Village would purchase an estimated 200 tons of salt. O’malley reported that it was anticipated $1,250 per year would be billed to the Village, as used, plus an additional charge of $12.50 for the billing.

MOTION by O’malley, second by O’Connell, to enter into an Agreement with the Village of North Hudson for the shared use of the City of Hudson Salt Storage Facility. Discussion included information that the Village would be billed according to the usage. All ayes, (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Update on Projects: BRA engineer Angela Popenhagen explained that the Bathhouse Residing Project would be advertised for bids to be opened November 2^nd, with review by the Park Board on November 7^th, and Council consideration at their November 8^th meeting. She also provided an update on the Ban Tara North development, noting that the paving for the Pearson Drive extension was near completion.

Radermacher requested an update on the traffic study for the Vine Street Corridor. Ms. Popenhagen stated that analysis of the data continues and the information would be presented at the second Council meeting in November. Discussion included opinions about how the current traffic flow was working.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: Morrissette complimented the cleanup efforts by the Gaffers and O’Keefes at the Nova business on Coulee Road.

Radermacher stated that City received a DNR announcement of the award of a $100,000 grant for the Riverwalk Park Shelter Project. He requested the project be on the next Council agenda. Mayor Breault stated that when the costs for the entire project are ready for presentation, it would be an agenda item.

Administrator Devin Willi presented an update on the 2007 Budget process.

CLOSED SESSION pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. to consider employment and compensation issues for personnel, as follows: 1) 2007 budget requests including increase in hours for Fire Dept. secretary, increase in call rate for Firefighters, creation of Police Dept. Patrol Lieutenant and additional Patrol Sergeant positions, and possible increase in hours for IT-Systems Administrator position; and 2) 2007 wage adjustments for non-represented personnel: MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to convene into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. to consider employment and compensation issues for personnel. Roll call vote, All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED at 7:43 p.m.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION RE: employment and compensation issues: motion by O’Malley, second by Morrissette, to reconvene into Open Session for possible action regarding employment and compensation issues. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED at 7:59 p.m.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette to increase the work hours for Fire Department Secretary Miranda Kustrich from 20 to 24 hours per week. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to approve the increase in the rate for Volunteer Fire Firefighters to an additional 50¢ per run, as requested. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Radermacher, second by Morrissette, to hold over the request for creating another Police Lieutenant until after a new Police Chief is in place. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

It was noted that additional information was requested from IT Systems Administrator Mike Krueger regarding the time necessary for implementation of the new computer system, and an update on options and cost estimates.

MOTION by O’Connell, second by O’Malley, to approve a 2½% wage increase for non-represented City employees for 2007. All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Breault announced that a Special Council meeting for consideration of the 2007 Budget might be needed.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell, to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. All ayes (5). MOTION CARRIED.

Nancy Korson, 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