CITY OF HUDSON: 2/25/13 Council Meeting Minutes

(Pub. March 21, 2013)

CITY OF HUDSON

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

February 25, 2013 - MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Council President Rich Vanselow in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.; he led those present in the pledge of allegiance; he also noted he would be retaining his right to vote as District 6 Alderperson.

PRESENT: Council President Vanselow and Alderpersons Randy Morrissette, Mary Yacoub, Lori Bernard, Kurt TeWinkel, and John Hoggatt.

ABSENT: Mayor Alan Burchill was excused.

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

The Regular Meeting minutes of 2/11/13.

Payment of the following claims: $12,151,704.80 for payables and $145,542.77 for payroll for a total of $12,297,247.57.

Issuance of a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License to the Hudson Hockey Association to sell beer and wine at the Hudson Hockey Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Gornick Arena, 1820 Hanley Road.

Issuance of a Taxicab Driver’s License to Lorilee K. Ziemer, 9130 Jamaca Ct. No., Lake Elmo, MN, through 6/30/13.

Issuance of a Special Event Permit to Mark Bongers for the annual Gopher to Badger Race event from 4:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 10, 2013 in Lakefront Park.

Appointment of Brian J. Bushaw, 25 North 6th Street, Madison, WI as the agent for Chipotle Mexican Grill #888 at 1021 Pearson Drive, and issuance of a revised liquor license contingent on surrender of the current license held by that establishment.

The Celebrate the Difference 5K Run/Walk to be held April 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. beginning and ending at Willow River Elementary School.

Place on file the quarterly report of the Water Utility Director, the monthly report of the Finance Officer, the 2/12/13 minutes of the Public Utility Commission, the 2/6/13 minutes of the Advisory Joint Fire Board, and 2/20/13 minutes of the St. Croix EMS Commission.

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

MOTION by Bernard, second by TeWinkel to approve issuance of regular operator’s licenses for the period 2/26/13 to 6/30/14 to Jordynn E. Caster and Sarah E. Hartstein. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Bernard, second by Yacoub to approve the issuance of a Temporary Operator’s License to be used on March 8, 2013 at the Knights of Columbus fish fry event at St. Patrick’s Church to Charles W. Silver. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Yacoub, second by TeWinkel to approve issuance of an Operator’s License to Ashley McGee (for the period 2/26/13 to 6/30/14). Ayes (4); Noes (2) Bernard and Vanselow, MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to approve the application from The Noodle Shop Co. - Wisconsin, Inc. for a Class “B” and a “Class C” wine license, with issuance contingent on successful completion of the building and fire inspections, and receipt of a copy of the restaurant license. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Hoggatt, second by Yacoub to approve the issuance of a retail Class “A” fermented malt beverage and “Class A” liquor license to Randy Morrissette II (d/b/a Setters Liquor) at 1801 Ward Avenue, Suite 260 in Plaza 94, (upon surrender of the license currently held by SSG Corporation). All ayes (5) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard, to suspend the rules toward adoption of Resolution No. 3-13. Roll call vote taken. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Bernard, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 3-13, APPROVING PROJECT AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, WISCONSIN (Copy on file in Clerk’s office). All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by TeWinkel to approve the amendment to the alcohol premises description for Historic Casanova Liquor, LLC (to include the walk in cooler, office, and one room liquor store). All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Hoggatt, second by Morrissette to approve the request to amend the promises description for The Nova of Hudson, LLC (to include 15 feet by 45 feet area near the cave entrance and to include the 130 feet by 30 feet and 20 feet by 20 feet fenced areas of the parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 27, 2013), contingent on complying with the recommendations of the Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, and upon surrender of the current license. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Bernard to approve beginning the recruitment process to fill the part-time Records/Account Clerk I position in the Fire Department. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Bernard, second by Morrissette, to recommend beginning the process to fill the full-time Paramedic position with St. Croix E.M.S. All ayes (6), MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Yacoub, second by Hoggatt to approve the request of Halos of Hudson to hold a 5K Fun Walk/Run on August 3, 2013, as proposed. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by TeWinkel to approve the Grandview Park user fees at the 2012 rate, with no increase for 2013, as recommended by the Park Board. Ayes (4); Noes (2) Bernard and Yacoub, MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Morrissette, second by Hoggatt to adjourn the meeting. All ayes (6) MOTION CARRIED at 7:47 p.m.

Nancy J. Korson, City Clerk

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