CITY OF HUDSON: 7/23/12 Council Meeting Minutes

(Pub. August 23, 2012)

CITY OF HUDSON

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

JULY 23, 2012 - MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Mayor Alan Burchill in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Burchill led those present in the pledge of allegiance.

PRESENT: Mayor Burchill, and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Mary Yacoub, Lori Bernard, Kurt TeWinkel, John Hoggatt and Rich Vanselow.

Police Chief Marty Jensen presented a Hudson Police Department Lifesaving Award to Tracy Hartwick for her quick response to save a child who had fallen into the St. Croix River on July 1, 2012.

MOTION by Bernard, second by Hoggatt to approve the following consent agenda items:

The Regular Meeting minutes and Closed Session minutes of 7/09/12.

Claims for payment of $213,152.61 for payables and $157,798.98 for payroll, for a total of $370,951.59.

Issuance of regular Operator Licenses for the period 7/24/12 to 6/30/14 to: Grant A. Gorsegner, 334 Edgewood Dr., Hudson, WI; Jaime L.F. Huston, 207 Fourth St., Star Prairie, WI; Nicholas K. Johnson, W12516 580th Ave., Prescott, WI; Holly Larson, 606 Fourth St. N., Unit 20, Hudson; Justin N. Sillmon, 215 13th Street S., Hudson; Kelly J. Smolinski, 313 Locust St., Hudson; and Sheila M. Utech, 787 Holden Lane, Hudson, WI.

Issuance of a Temporary Operator’s License to be used August 16, 2012 at the Seriously Fun Art Auction at the Phipps Center for the Arts, to David P. Mataya, 210 7th Street N., Hudson, WI.

Effective August 1, 2012, approve an increase of $1.50 per hour in wages to election workers, as follows: Election Inspector $10.00 per hour, Assistant Chief Inspector $10.50 per hour, and Chief Election Inspector $11.00 per hour, and discontinue providing meals to the Election Inspectors during elections.

The placement of signage at the end of the Dike road warning the danger of swimming in the swift current.

Place on file the quarterly reports of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector, the monthly Finance Officer report, and minutes of the Public Utility Commission from 7/10/12 and St. Croix EMS Commission of 7/10/12. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to approve the application of Lisa Townsend and Jane Nicol (to change) a non-conforming use for an art creation studio and retail store at 527 Vine Street. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to approve the final development plans for the 11,776 sq ft retail center by Ban Tara, LLC contingent on approval from the DNR regarding the stormwater issue, and that a letter of credit in the amount of $6,000 be provided. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Bernard, second by TeWinkel to reject the bid received for the 2012 Keyless Entry Project. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard to approve the purchase of the GameTime play structures and surfacing from MN/WI playground for a total cost of $52,558.59. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Hoggatt to approve hiring a collection service to collect outstanding parking tickets. MOTION AMENDED to include use of the tax intercept program for Wisconsin vehicles. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to approve the request to change the title of the Police Lieutenant position to Police Captain with a salary range from $80,000 to $83,000. MOTION AMENDED to change the salary range to $79,000 to $83,000. Ayes (4); Noes (2)- Bernard and Yacoub; MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to deny the request for a sign change (at Seventh Street and Mallalieu Drive) and leave it as is. Ayes (5); Noes (1) -Hoggatt) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Hoggatt to remove the stop signs on Vine Street at Fourth Street. Ayes (3); Noes (3). Mayor Burchill broke the tie by voting yes, to remove the stop signs. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 8-12, ANNEXATION OF 20 ACRES (423 & 429 STAGELINE ROAD) - Copy on file in Clerk’s office. Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub to continue with the release of land to make the title proper and to explore legal options regarding sale or lease of the land (west of First Street between Orange and St. Croix Streets). Mayor Burchill called for a second to the motion, none were given. MOTION FAILED for lack of a second.

MOTION by Vanselow, second by Bernard that the docks are removed by October 1, 2012 and that docks are not permitted along that property (west of First Street between Orange and St. Croix Streets). Vote taken, Ayes (2) - Vanselow and Bernard) Noes: (2) Yacoub and TeWinkel). Mayor Burchill declined to vote. MOTION FAILED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by TeWinkel to explore the possibility of selling the affected land on First Street. MOTION AMENDED by adding “to the adjacent property owners”. Vote taken; Ayes (2): Yacoub and TeWinkel; Noes (2): Bernard and Vanselow. Mayor Burchill broke the tie by voting yes. MOTION CARRIED. The topic will be an agenda item at the August 20, 2012 meeting.

MOTION by Bernard, second by Morrissette to address the dinghy storage situation (on the Dike Road) after the dock issue (along First Street) is settled. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 11-12. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub, to adopt PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 11-12 RE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, 2012 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 12-12. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub, to adopt PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION NO. 12-12 RE: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - 2012 SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Vanselow to suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance No. 9-12. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 9-12 TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 255 – ZONING, TO ALLOW INDOOR GUN RANGES IN B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND I-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT THROUGH APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Hoggatt, second by Yacoub to approve the appointment of Sally Gaeu to the Hudson Housing Authority (for a five year term through July of 2017). All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard to convene into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats. to consider appointment and compensation for the St. Croix E.M.S. Chief position and Emergency Government Coordinator. Roll call vote taken, all ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 9:33 p.m.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard to reconvene in open session for possible action on the above. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 9:43 p.m.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard to approve the offer of employment to Kim Eby as St. Croix EMS Chief and Emergency Government Coordinator. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by TeWinkel to adjourn the meeting. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 9:45 p.m.

Nancy J. Korson, City Clerk

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