CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 Mike Laatsch, Dennis O’Connell, Paul Radermacher, Scot O’Malley, and Carah Koch.

ABSENT: Alderperson Roger Riedel.

OTHERS PRESENT: Catherine Munkittrick, Devin Willi, Dennis Darnold, Kim Heinemann, Eric Christensen, Jim Frye, Randy Hanson, and others.

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Kim Heinemann, President of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, reviewed a number of events coming soon in the Hudson community. She noted that the Hudson High School Music Department would be presenting performances of the musical “Sound of Music” on November 20^th and 21^st. The annual Tour of Homes and holiday craft sale would also take place November 20^th and 21^st. Ms. Heinemann also reported that an Adoption Month Celebration – Meet the Parents - would be held Saturday, November 20^th at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Room 212 on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 911 Fourth Street. She also reminded Council members of the Chamber’s December Business Spotlight to be held Wednesday, December 1^st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Hudson House Inn. She reported that “Celebrate the Holidays in Hudson” would begin with a visit from Santa and his live reindeer at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4^th in Lakefront Park, noting that hayrides, musical group performances, and other activities for children would be included. On Sunday, December 5^th, the Phipps Oratorio Society and Orchestra will perform Handel’s Messiah at 2:00 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 1500 Vine Street. Ms. Heinemann also announced that the monthly Girls Night Out event would be held Thursday, December 9^th from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. – with the theme “Gifting is a Verb.” She also noted that the Phipps Festival Chorus had scheduled a Christmas Concert at the Phipps Center for the Arts, on Saturday, Dec. 11^th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 12^th at 2:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

MINUTES: Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 11/3/04.

Certified Survey Map for four residential lots in Section 22, Town of Hudson, east of STH 12/north of Badlands Road (Extraterritorial Subdivision Review) – Mike Germain, Grand Properties, LLC: Approve the four-lot Certified Survey Map located in Section 22 in the Town of Hudson, as proposed by Mike Germain, Grand Properties, LLC.

Certified Survey Map to subdivide existing Outlot 7 into two lots, Townhomes of Bieneman Farm, west of Carmichael Road – Bieneman Farm, LLC: Approve the two-lot Certified Survey Map as proposed by Bieneman Farm, LLC to create two lots from the existing Outlot 7 of Townhomes of Bieneman Farm Second Addition.

Revised Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 253 of Hudson Municipal Code – City of Hudson. Schedule a Public Hearing for 6:55 p.m. on January 17, 2005 regarding proposed revisions to Hudson Municipal Code, Chapter 253 – Floodplain Zoning.

Claims: Approve the following claims for payment:

Fund	Description	payables	payroll	Totals
100	General	$104,961.29	$151,755.40	$256,716.69
230	Wisc DVL/RVL	0.16	0.00	0.16
410	Tax Increment Financing	103.14	0.00	103.14
450	Capital Projects	37,443.31	0.00	37,443.31
610	Sewer	20,871.38	8,624.50	29,495.88
620	Parking Utility	13,532.74	784.96	14,317.70
630	Ambulance	2,856.30	1,888.38	4,744.68
	totals	$179,768.32	$163,053.24	$342,821.56

Handicapped Parking Spaces in downtown area: Approve the installation of additional handicapped parking spaces (1) at the parking space nearest the loading space in the Harbor Lot; (2) on the west side of Second Street at Commercial Street; and (3) at the northeast corner of Walnut Street at Second Street.

Request of Mark M. Erickson to rezone Lot 2 on CSM 4/1175 from R-1, One- family Residential District to OFC, Office District. Refer to the Plan Commission and schedule a Public Hearing for 6:50 p.m. on 1/17/05 regarding the rezoning request of Mark Erickson to rezone Lot 2 on CSM 4/1175 from R-1, One-family Residential District to OFC, Office District.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS: To place on file the quarterly reports of the Water Utility Director and Police Chief, the semi-annual report of the Community Development Director, and the Public Utility Commission minutes of 11/9/04.

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

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF 11/3/04: It was noted that the date needed to be changed to reflect 11/03/04 and the name of Alderperson Laatsch should be shown as absent instead of present. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to approve the Closed Session minutes of 11/3/04, as amended. MOTION CARRIED.

Final Development Plans for 7,095 square foot food service and retail facility east of Carmichael Road and north of Hanley Road – Carley Ponds Properties, LLC/Greystone Commercial Group: dennis Darnold provided additional details regarding the facility to be located next to the Eagle Valley Bank on the north side of Hanley Road and east of Carmichael Road. He noted that the developers had initially proposed sharing an access with Eagle Valley Bank, and the Plan Commission had recommended changing the one-way drive just south of the bank from one-way to two-way to allow traffic to flow from two directions to the drive-up window. Mr. Darnold explained that following consultations with Traffic Engineer Shelly Johnson of BRA, it was recommended that the one-way drive be retained with no change. He also noted that the Fire Department advised expanding the one-way driveway to 20 feet in width. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Koch, to approve the Final Development Plans for a 7,095 square foot food/retail facility at 2521 Hanley Road, as proposed by Carley Ponds Properties, with retention of a one-way drive 20 feet in width, pursuant to the recommendation of the Fire Chief.

Wage scale for fulltime Paramedic positions: EMS chief Erick Christensen stated that, based on the skill and experience of the Paramedics that were selected, he was recommending a starting salary of $14.60 per hour, that would equate to an annual salary of $32,422. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the starting wages for fulltime EMT-Paramedics at $14.60 per hour. Radermacher attested to the dedication, integrity, competence, and excellent service provided by the EMT-Paramedics. He reported that the Commission had agreed to hold a fourth Paramedic position open until one employee returns from Iraq. In the interim period, four part-time employees will cover the fulltime position. MOTION CARRIED.

Job descriptions for Fire Department Lieutenant and Captain positions: Fire Chief Jim Frye reported that the Department currently did not have job descriptions for the Lieutenant and Captain positions, and copies were provided to the Council for review. He noted that the Lieutenant was an entry-level supervisory position responsible for 3 or 4 firefighters, while the Captain would be responsible for other groups of supervisors or divisions from other engine companies. MOTION by O’Connell, second by Radermacher, to approve the November 2004 drafts of the Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain positions, as presented. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

Parking spaces near Willow River Elementary School: Committee Chairman O’Connell provided a brief report regarding concerns and facts brought forth at the Public Safety Committee meeting. He noted that approximately ten years ago, no parking signage during school hours was approved for the 500 block of Oak Street, adjacent to the south end of the Cinder Lot. According to Police Chief Trende, the area does not have heavy traffic and parking could be made available there. O’Connell reported that the Committee was recommending the drop off or pick up of students on Oak Street, however the vehicles must be attended. They also agreed to retain the parking restrictions on Fifth Street and to allow parking on the south side of the Cinder Lot. MOTION by O’Connell, second by Radermacher, to remove the “No Parking” signs on the south side of Oak Street between Fifth and Sixth (adjacent to the Cinder Lot) to add additional parking in the area, and to allow the drop off and pick up of students on the north side of Oak Street only if parents do not leave their vehicles. MOTION CARRIED.

Request for Dead-end Street Sign on Cattail Way: o’connell explained that many trucks are using Cattail Way as a short cut and traffic problems and complaints have ensued. MOTION by O’Connell, second by Radermacher, to approve the installation of “Dead End” signage on Cattail Way. MOTION CARRIED.

UPDATE ON PROJECTS: Engineer Dennis Postler reviewed his update report. Questions were posed regarding the traffic signals at Carmichael Road and I-94. Administrator Willi agreed to check with Jim Eulberg to determine the progress of answers they are awaiting from the Department of Transportation.

2005 Budget for municipal operations – Ordinance No. 14-04: motion by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance No. 14-04. Ayes: Laatsch, O’Connell, Radermacher, and O’Malley; No: (1) – Koch. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by O’Connell to adopt the following, including personnel changes noted in the budget documents:

ORDINANCE NO. 14-04

2005 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

It was noted in discussion that the City’s portion of the entire mill rate would only cause an increase of $.98 on a home assessed at $300,000.00. Roll call vote, all ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Mayor Breault announced his appointment of Rob Knefelkamp, 117 Liberty Street, to fill the remainder of Joan Christensen’s term on the Board. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Radermacher, to approve the appointment of Rob Knefelkamp to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the remainder of the term through April of 2006. MOTION CARRIED.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: None.

CLOSED SESSION pursuant to §19.85(1) (c), Wis. Stats. to discuss candidates for City Clerk position: MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to convene into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. to discuss candidates for City Clerk position. All ayes, 5 to 0, MOTION CARRIED – 8:31 p.m.

Convene in Open Session for possible action re: candidates for City Clerk position: motion by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to reconvene into Open Session. MOTION CARRIED – 8:50 p.m.

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Laatsch, to offer the City Clerk position to Nancy Norvold at a starting salary of $36,000, and the usual 6-month evaluation. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED.

It was noted that the next Council meeting would be Monday, December 6^th, but Council did not anticipate a second meeting in December, unless necessary.

MOTION by Radermacher, second by O’Malley, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 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