REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
AUGUST 4, 2008
Meeting called to order by Mayor Dean Knudson in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 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, Scot O’Malley and Alan Burchill.
CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
The Regular Meeting minutes of 7/21/08.
The one-lot Certified Survey Map to create one one-family residential lot in the Town of Troy, as proposed by Phil and Julia Cernohous.
Claims for payment of $305,719.40 for payables and $205,439.85 for payroll for a total of $511,159.25.
Approve the hiring of two Election Inspectors to assist with voting-related activities for the Presidential Election, and authorize a budget amendment to transfer the funding from the Clerk/Treasurer’s budget to the Election budget.
The request of Tamara Bartlett to construct a fence within an easement area at 70 Meadowlark Drive, upon execution of the Easement Agreement.
The request of Greg and Renee Rafaeli to construct a fence within an easement area at 7 Nicholas Way, upon execution of the Easement Agreement.
Place on file the Public Utility Commission minutes of 7/22/08, the Zoning & Building Board of Appeals minutes of 9/4/07, and the quarterly reports of the Fire Chief, Library Director and Building Inspector.
Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to approve the one-lot Certified Survey Map to create one multiple-family lot (3.01 acres) on Heritage Boulevard, as proposed by Bieneman Farm, LLC for the development of the Heritage Cottages senior housing project, with the following conditions:
a. The revised plans for the Heritage Boulevard street and utilities project, as agreed to by the City Engineer and Water Utility Director, be submitted the week of 8/4/08.
b. A Development Agreement be prepared by the City Attorney and executed by Bieneman Farm LLC and the City of Hudson prior to the filing of the CSM. A letter of credit be provided as surety for the required street and utilities improvements, including street, curb and gutter, boulevard plantings including trees, sidewalks, street lights and sanitary sewer, water and storm water utilities, in the amount of 125% of the estimated costs of the improvements, with cost estimate to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer for inclusion in the Development Agreement.
O’Malley requested a notation in the minutes that Council be notified of the exact acreage of all future CSMs to assure that they conform to the exact acreage as approved and verified by Denny Darnold in the development plan adopted at the July 21st Council meeting. Vote taken: All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Burchill, second by O’Malley, to approve the three-lot Certified Survey Map proposed by Bieneman Farm, LLC, with the following conditions, and that the building square footage area for Lots 1 and 2 be the same as agreed to for parcels P12 and P11, as previously reviewed by the Common Council:
a. The revised plans for the Heritage Green Boulevard street and utilities project, as agreed to by the City Engineer and Water Utility Director, be submitted the week of 8/4/08.
b. A Development Agreement be prepared by the City Attorney and executed by Bieneman Farm LLC and the City of Hudson prior to the filing of the CSM. A letter of credit be provided as surety for the required street and utilities improvements, including street, curb and gutter, boulevard plantings including trees, sidewalks, street lights and sanitary sewer, water and storm water utilities, in the amount of 125% of the estimated costs of the improvements, with cost estimate to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer for inclusion in the Development Agreement.
c. A development plan for the Harmony Green area be submitted for approval with a cost estimate before or within 30 days of filing the CSM; and upon approval of the Harmony Green development plan, Bieneman Farm LLC shall provide a letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the estimated construction costs. The Harmony Green development plan approval, and the provision of a surety may be incorporated into the street and utilities plans for Heritage Boulevard street and utilities project, if Bieneman Farm LLC desires to do it that way.
d. A development plan to be submitted for approval of the Market Green commercial square, and cost estimate for the proposed improvements to be provided within 90 days of filing of the CSM; and upon approval of the plan, Bieneman Farm LLC will provide a surety of 125% of the estimated construction costs. Construction of the Market Green commercial square shall be completed on or before July 1, 2009, or the City may draw on the surety to complete the project.
All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill, to approve the final development plans by Gerrard Corporation for the Heritage Cottages 24-unit senior housing development on Heritage Boulevard, with the following conditions:
a. Revised engineering plans to be approved by the City Engineer and Water Utility Director.
b. Prior to occupancy, approval of roadway access to the site from Fire Dept, EMS, and the Building Inspector.
c. Utility easements to be provided to the City within 60 days of the filing of the CSM for water and storm water utilities.
All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
Morrissette recused himself. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve the issuance of regular Operator’s Licenses for the period 8/5/08 to 6/30/10 to:
Mary A. Bee, 988 166th Street, Hammond, WI
Larry R. Joachim, 1141 173rd Avenue, New Richmond, WI
Amber J. Swanson, 2442 Davis Place, Unit H, River Falls, WI
Ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to deny the issuance of an Operator’s License to Catherine M. Williams, W12358 694th Avenue, Prescott, WI, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Wyland, second by O’Malley, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 11-08. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Morrissette, second by O’Malley, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 11-08, PROVIDING FOR THE PARTIAL DEFEASANCE AND/OR REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, WISCONSIN, RELATING TO TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 4 (Copy on file in Clerk’s office) Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Burchill, second by Wyland, to approve the job description for the Administrative Assistant position and reclassifying the employee from Records Clerk III to Administrative Assistant, as recommended by the Police Chief and Finance Committee. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Wyland, second by O’Malley, that based on the option chosen, revisions to the Lakefront Park retaining wall project should be funded from excess Lakefront Park project money, and up to $5,000 from the Prospect Park Project excess funds. MOTION AMENDED by Wyland, second by O’Malley to state that funding beyond the $20,000 (from Lakefront Park project funds) would come from excess Prospect Park project funds. Vote on amended motion: All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to refer to the Public Works and Park Board the request of River Valley Trails to place donated bicycle racks in downtown Hudson. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Bernard, second by O’Malley, to move the September 15, 2008 Council meeting to September 22, 2008. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 12-08. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 12-08, AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF CITY MONIES (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 13-08. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 13-08, BORROWING RESOLUTION WITH ASSOCIATED BANK (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). MOTION AMENDED by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to include that the wording on line five be changed to “any two (2)” of the signatures needed from the named officers. Vote taken on MOTION, AS AMENDED, ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard, to confirm Mayor Knudson’s appointment of Mary Senkus, 139 Stratford Way, to fill the remainder of Regina Herron’s three-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals, through April of 2009; and Mary Yacoub, 154 Dunberry Pass, as Second Alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals through April of 2010; and confirm the reappointment of Jim Steel, 1032 Fourth Street, to another five-year term on the Housing Authority through July of 2013. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Wyland, to approve the recommendation of Bonestroo Engineer Chuck Schwartz to proceed with Option 2 for revisions to the Lakefront Park retaining wall project. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Morrissette to suspend or terminate any contractual agreements with Bonestroo and to issue RFPs for a new engineering service. Attorney Munkittrick advised that the subject matter was not an agenda item but could be placed on a future agenda.
MOTION by O’Malley, second by Morrissette to adjourn. All ayes (6). MOTION CARRIED at 8:06 p.m.
Nancy J. Korson, City Clerk
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