CITY OF HUDSON: 12/17/12 Council Meeting Minutes

(Pub. January 24, 2013)

CITY OF HUDSON

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

DECEMBER 17, 2012 - MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Mayor Alan Burchill in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.; he 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.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: MOTION by Bernard, second by Yacoub to approve the following consent agenda items:

The Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes of 12/03/12.

Payment of the following claims: $216,024.66 for payables and $136,190.24 for a total of $352,214.90.

Issuance of regular Operator Licenses for the period for the period 12/18/12 to 6/30/14 to: Sarah L. Edwards, 467 W. Omaha Rd., Hudson; Derek H. Evenson, 1029 Crescent Circle, Hudson; Misty L. Grammas, 214 Galahad Place N., Hudson; Christopher M. Johnson, 78 Spring Hill Bay, Hudson; Patricia K. Masters, 1502 Graham Ct. SE, Rochester, MN; and Erica L. Schletty, 1029 Crescent Circle, Hudson.

Renewal and issuance of Secondhand Jewelry Licenses to Roy G. Leek d/b/a J.R. Haubrich Jewelers at 210 Locust Street, and to David Inlow d/b/a Inlow Jewelers at 523 Second Street.

Renewal and issuance of Secondhand Article Dealer and Secondhand Jewelry Dealer licenses to Nathan A. Turnquist d/b/a North County Gold & Silver at 1920 Crest View Drive.

Place on file the Quarterly reports of the Wastewater Director and EMS Chief, monthly report of the Finance Officer, Public Utility Commission minutes of 12/11/12 and the Community Access Board minutes of 12/4/12.

Roll call vote: Ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub to suspend the rules toward adoption of Ordinance No. 11-12. Roll call vote, all ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Morrissette, second by Yacoub, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 13-12, AN ORDINANCE REZONING TERRITORY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, WISCONSIN (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by TeWinkel, to approval the proposed certified survey map (CSM) as proposed by Hudson Center, LLC to create (3) development lots and one (1) outlot (storm water pond) with the following conditions:

- The development plans and specifications are amended per the City Engineer’s memorandum of November 5, 2012 (revised plans received 12-11-12 and are being reviewed).

- The Certified Survey Map (CSM) cannot be recorded for filing with the St. Croix Register of Deeds until a Development Agreement is executed by the City of Hudson and Hudson Center, LLC and sureties are provided to address the estimated cost of construction of public utility and street improvements, including the traffic signalization system (Crest View Drive access) and the possible installation of the raised curb median in Gateway Boulevard north of Crest View Drive.

- Plans and specifications for the traffic signalization system and raised curb median (to be reviewed for consideration) are approved by the City Engineer. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt, to approve the engagement letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for audit of 2012 City financial statements. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Morrissette, to approve the proposal of Bowmar Appraisals for assessment services for 2013, 2014 and a possible optional year of 2015, subject to review of the contract by the City Attorney. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Morrissette, to postpone action on the proposed revised agreement (for automatic aid with Roberts- Warren Fire Department) until clarification could be obtained by the Fire Chief related to the actual impact of ISO ratings from the agreement and the types of fires that would be included and required for a response. MOTION CARRIED All ayes (6).

MOTION by Morrissette to not send any application to the Army Corps of Engineers or Wisconsin DNR at this time. After additional discussion about the docks, Morrissette withdrew his motion.

MOTION by Yacoub, seconded by Hoggatt to have staff postpone submission of the plans for Courtesy Docks along the Dike Road until Tom Zeuli has had the opportunity to discuss with Mr. Jarvis whether he wishes to continue with his original plan without the dinghy storage area, and to clarify that Mr. Jarvis would be responsible for costs related to the application, and installation of any plan approved by the Common Council, and that the City would have final say on the plans and the project. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by TeWinkel to adjourn the meeting. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 8:22 p.m.

Devin J. Willi, City Administrator

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