Regular Common Council 1/4/2021

Agenda Regular Council Meeting Monday, January 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CLERKS ROLL CALL 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Thank Your Mentor Proclamation Thank Your Mentor Proclamation 3 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT Comments are limited to five (5) minutes; must address items not listed on the agenda; are limited to issues that have an impact of the City of Hudson, and that the Common Council may address at a future meeting and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. An exception to the five (5) minute limits may be made at the discretion of the Mayor. As presiding officer, the Mayor, may allow public comment on agenda items during discussion by the Comm on Council following a motion and a second being made on said agenda item. The Mayor may place time limits on individual comments as he or she deems necessary. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items listed under the consent agenda will be approved as one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by the council members or by the public, the item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. a. Approve the claims in the amount of $977,102.45 1-4-2020 Council Claims report 4 b. Approve Operator's Licenses as listed on the list sheet Operator License applications 2021 0104 5 c. Approve a Secondhand Article Dealer's Licenses for EcoATM, LLC at 2222 Crestview Drive Secondhand Jewelry Dealer 2021 0104 6 d. Approve Library Occupancy Agreement as presented Library Occupancy Agreement 1.4.21 7 - 31 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Review draft of information and provide further direction on how to implement the Safer Hudson Initiative. Safer Hudson Initiative 1.4.21 32 - 37 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a Home Occupation License for 725 8th Street to operate a Hair Salon -- Lorie Shutte 725 8th Street Home Occupation License 38 - 48 Page 1 of 51 b. Discussion and possible action of reinstating Ordinance 19-20 declaring public safety state of emergency and implementing restrictions Emergency Order Review 1.4.21 49 - 51 9. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS a. City Attorney and/or City Staff 11. ADJOURNMENT Rich O’Connor, Mayor Posted in City Hall lobbies, Hudson Area Public Library lobby and emailed to Hudson Star Observer Some agenda items may be taken up earlier in the meeting, or in a different order than listed. Upon reasonable notice, an interpreter or other auxiliary aids will be provided at the meeting to accommodate the needs of the public. Please contact the City Clerk at 715-386-4765, ext. 140. Page 2 of 51 Proclamation WHEREAS, Every Child Deserves to Achieve Their Full Potential in Life; and WHEREAS, One-to-one Mentoring Relationships Through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin ignites the power and promise of youth; and WHEREAS, Children with a Mentor Set Higher Goals for Themselves; and WHEREAS, Children with a Mentor are Less Likely to Use Drugs and Alcohol and WHEREAS, Children with a Mentor are More Likely to Reach Higher Levels of Education; and WHEREAS, Each Year, Hundreds of Caring Adults Volunteer Their Time to Better the Lives of Children in our Community as Mentors; and WHEREAS, 2021 Marks the 20TH Year Celebrating January as National Mentoring Month; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rich O’Connor, Mayor of the City of Hudson, do hereby proclaim January 29th, 2021 as Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Thank Your Mentor’ Day and urge everyone in Hudson to thank their mentors and those who made a positive impact on them while growing up. _______________________________ Rich O’Connor, Mayor Hudson, Wisconsin Dated, xxxxxx Report Attachment #a. Page 3 of 51 A/P Amounts P/R Amounts Totals 100 General 631,591.12 269,224.71 900,815.83 310 Debt Services 1,115.10 1,115.10 415 Tid 1-5 2,000.00 2,000.00 416 Tid 1-6 5,073.83 5,073.83 450 Capital Projects 25,503.06 25,503.06 451 2017 & 2018 Cap Projects 28,666.97 28,666.97 452 2019 & 2020 Cap Projects 1,205.50 1,205.50 620 Parking 5,018.16 4,018.42 9,036.58 630 Ambulance 828.96 828.96 640 Storm Sewer 806.79 2,049.83 2,856.62 Totals $701,809.49 275,292.96$ 977,102.45$ Fund COUNCIL CLAIMS - January 4, 2021 Report Attachment #a. Page 4 of 51 SUBMITTED TO: Finance/Common Council DATE: January 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Duchow, Deputy Clerk REGARDING: Application(s) for Operator Licenses ISSUE: Applications for Operator Licenses are on file in the City Clerk’s office and are available for inspection upon request. If approved by Council, the licenses will be issued contingent upon successful completion of a background check and payment of any outstanding debt owed to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the issuance for 6 Regular Operator Licenses for the period of January 5, 2021 to June 30, 2022 to: Samuel Humphrey Mariana Nord Douglas Isackson John Maillette Daniel Smythe Adam Valentine Report Attachment #b. Page 5 of 51 SUBMITTED TO: Finance/Common Council DATE: January 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Duchow, Deputy Clerk REGARDING: Application for Secondhand Article Dealer ISSUE: Applications for Secondhand Article Dealers are on file at the City Clerk’s office and are available for inspection upon request. If approved by Council, the license will be issued contingent upon successful completion of a background check and payment of any outstanding debt owed to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the issuance of a Secondhand Article Dealer for EcoATM, LLC at 2222 Crestview Dr (inside Walmart 1365) for the period of January 5, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Report Attachment #c. Page 6 of 51 SUBMITTED TO: Mayor and Common Council DATE: January 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Aaron S. Reeves, City Administrator REGARDING: Library Occupancy Agreement Extension BACKGROUND: The current Occupancy Agreement with the Library expired at the end of 2020. Staff has been discussing the details of an extension for a number of months with the Library and it was ultimately determined that to provide for further review and discussion and possible input by a new Library Director a one-year extension made the most sense at this time. Attached is the proposed new Occupancy Agreement with a one-year term. The Library Board has approved the agreement. I have also attached our current Agreement and Amendments as FYI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the Library Occupancy Agreement as presented. Report Attachment #d. Page 7 of 51 1 OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT Occupancy Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), commencing January 1, 2021 , between the CITY OF HUDSON, hereinafter referred to as “CITY”, a Wisconsin municipal corporation and the HUDSON AREA JOINT LIBRARY, establ ished pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, including Sec. 43.52, 43.43, 43.54, 43.64 and Sec. 66.0301, hereinafter referred to as “LIBRARY” or “HAJL”. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: RECITALS WHEREAS the Hudson Area Joint Library occupies space in the City’s building located at 700 First Street for the purpose of operating a Joint Library; WHEREAS this Agreement is intended to allow the LIBRARY to continue occupying this space in the City’s building under the terms provided for herein; NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES The CITY allows the LIBRARY to operat e the HAJL under the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, occupying approximately 20,000 square feet o f the building located at 700 First Street, in the City of Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, as follows: A. The lobby area, with the understanding that the Hudson Police Department will have its public access point on the north erly end of the lobby area and that the LIBRARY and police department will have a common public access. B. The southeast wing of the first floor C. The entire second floor D. The adjoining parking lot is intended to be used primarily by the LIBRARY and Police Department, and only secondarily as general public parking. Report Attachment #d. Page 8 of 51 2 2. TERM OF OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1 ) year, commencing January 1, 20 21. The Agreement may be renewable for a to be determined term starting January 1, 2022. 3. ANNUAL OCCUPANCY RATE a. The annual occupancy rate shall be based on the Library ’s proportionate share of operating costs attributable to the space it occupies for the HAJL. The annual occupancy rate for 2021 shall be $143 ,000 paid to the CITY on a monthly basis. For successive years after the first year, the occupancy rate shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index increase published in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers - Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, All Items (hereinafter "CPI") as published in August for the closest preceding six month period using a minimum of one percent (1%) increase and a maximum of five percent (5%) increase. c. The City Finance Director shall be authorized to annually encumber LIBRARY funds in an amount equal to the annual occupanc y payment required under this Agreement. The City Finance Director shall also be authorized to transfer the monthly occupancy payment from the LIBRARY accounts to the C ITY accounts on or about the first day of each month. 4. USE OF PREMISES The premises are to be used by the LIBRARY only for the operation of the Hudson Area Joint Library pursuant to the Amended and Restated H udson Area Joint Library Agreement dated September 4, 2008, and including any amendments thereto, and such activities that are related to or support the operation of the Hudson Area Joint Library. The premises shall be not be used for any other purpose wi thout the written consent of the CITY. Report Attachment #d. Page 9 of 51 3 5. RESTRICTIONS ON USE The LIBRARY shall not use the premises in any manner that will materially increase risk covered by the insurance on the premises and result in an increase in the rate of insurance or the cancellat ion of any insurance policy. The LIBRARY shall comply with all present and future laws, statutes, restrictions, ordinances, orders, regulations, directions, rules, and requirements of all governmental authorities (collectively “applicable laws”), pertaining to the use and/or occupancy of the Premises. The Library understands that the C ommon Council has the statutory authority to adopt lawful ordinances which the Library is obligated to comply with. The LIBRARY shall not commit any waste or any public or private nuisance or any other act or thing which might or would disturb the quiet enjoyment of any other entity occupying 700 First Street , or any occupant of nearby property. LIBRARY shall not place or permit to be placed any loads upon the floors, walls, or ceilings in e xcess of the maximum designed load or which might damage the Premises or the Building, or place or permit to be placed any harmful liquids in the drainage systems, and LIBRARY sh all not dump or store, or permit to be dumped or stored, any inventory, waste materials, refuse or other materials or allow any such materials to remain outside the Building except in designated enclosed trash areas. The CITY shall not place or permit to be placed any harmful liquids in the drainage systems. The CITY shall not perform any major mechanical work on police departm ent vehicles on the premises. Work on police vehicles on the premises shall be limited to adding fluids when needed to operate t he vehicle, work on police equipment installed in the v ehicle, and other simil ar type of work that does not create noise or nui sance conditions that would unreasonably disturb the LIBRARY’S use of its portion of the building for library purposes. The adjoining parking lot shall have six (6) spaces designated for police use only. Report Attachment #d. Page 10 of 51 4 6. ENVIRONMENTAL The parties hereby covenant and agree to indemnify and hold harmless each other and their successors, legal representatives and assigns from and against all claim s, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, settlements and costs (including, wi thout limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements) in connection with environmental conditions arising out of or resulting from (a) the use or occupancy of the premises by the parties under this Agreement, or any portion thereof, during the Term of this Agreement; and (b) violations of the parties during the term of this Agreement of local, state and/or federal laws and regulations, including all applicable environm ental laws and regulations as well as any liabilities res ulting from the practices of the pa rties at the premises during the term of the lease. 7. UTILITIES AND JANITORIAL SERVICES The CITY shall provide the premises occupied by the LIBRARY with electricity, heat and air conditioning, and municipal water and wastewater services. Janitorial services for the facility shall be provided by the CITY on a schedule mutually agreed by the parties , and sufficient to maintain LIBRARY spaces in a clean and attractive c ondition for public and employee use. The CITY shall provide trash receptacles for ordinary solid waste consistent with servic e currently provided. In the event the LIBRARY needs extraordinary solid waste removal services, the LIBRARY shall be responsibl e for the cost and implementation of such services. 8. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Except as provided herein, at its sole expense, the LIBRARY shall maintain and keep the interior of the premises in good repair, free of refuse and rubbish, and shall return the s ame at the expiration or termination of this Agreement in the same condition as received by the LIBRARY, excepting ordinary wear and tear, damage or destruction by fire, flood, storm or other unavoidable cause. The LIBRARY will promptly replace and repair all breakage, defacements and damages caused by it, or by acts and negligence of its agents, employees, or customers. The LIB RARY shall pay the cost of any Report Attachment #d. Page 11 of 51 5 addition or modifications to the electrical, telephone phone, HVAC, or computer systems to service the LIBRARY’s intended use of the premises. 9. ALTERATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS The CITY will cooperate with the LIBRARY in relation to proposed structural building alterations and/or installation of structures and/or equipment that may be installed by the LIBRARY. The LIBRARY will be responsible for the installation of an elevator and restrooms, as required by City and State building codes. The LIBRARY shall also be responsible for any renovations related to structural support and weight bearing requirements for the placement of library racks, books, and other materials as required by City and State building codes. Subject to the approval by the CITY, LIBRARY, at its sole cost and expense, shall be permitted to alter the building as described above and as otherwise necessary for library purposes, provided that such alterations do not interfere with the Hudson Police Department’s use of the building. All designs, plans, specifications, and contracts for alterations, improvements, installations, and renovations a re subject to approval by the City which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed before commencement of any work on the building. The City shall make best efforts to respond to the LIBRARY within 15 business days of the CITY’s receipt of proposed plans or contracts. 10. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR The CITY agrees to make all necessary repairs and maintenance to exterior walls, roof, skylights, doors, windows, foundations, gutters, downspouts, landscaping, parking lot, sidewalks, HVAC, and plumbing systems to keep the building in a safe, clean condition for public use. 11. INSURANCE a. The LIBRARY, at the LIBRARY’s sole cost and expense, shall maintain and keep in effect the following insurance coverages throughout the term: 1. Commercial general public liability insurance against loss for personal injury, death, and property damage, in or about the premises on an occurrence basis Report Attachment #d. Page 12 of 51 6 and with limits not less than T hree Million Dollars ($ 3,000,000.00) per occurrence; 2. Workers’ compensation insurance, in at least the statutory required amount and employer’s liability (with umbrella liability, if necessary) but, in all events , with limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) each accident/disease – policy limit/disease – each employee; and 3. Property insurance upon the LIBRARY’s personal property, fixtures and other improvements made by the LIBRARY at one hundred percent (100%) of full insurable value, written on full replacement cost basis. In no event shall such insurance be less than those listed above. The CITY reserves the right to demand of the LIBRARY that the amounts of coverages set forth above be increased at a frequency of not less than every five years during the term of this lease to amounts determined in accordance with the recommendation of the CITY’s insurer. b. General Requirements – All ins urance coverage hereunder shall be provided by reputable and solvent insurance companies, duly licensed to conduct business in the State of Wisconsin. All required coverage shall be obtained and paid for by the LIBRARY. The LIBRARY shall furnish the CITY with certificates, which indicate it is covered by the required insurance showing the insured, type, amount, class of operations and/or property covered, effective dates, additional insureds, and date of expiration of policies. Failure to demand certificates evidencing insurance coverage required hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of either party’s obligations to maintain the i nsurance required hereunder. Each policy (except worker’s compensation) shall name the CITY as an additional insured or loss payee as its interests may appear, on a primary and non- contributory basis. If the LIBRARY fails to obtain the insurance cover age or fails to provide certificates as required by this Agreement, the CITY may, at its option and f ollowing thirty (30) days written notice to the LIBRARY regarding such failure, obtain such insurance. Report Attachment #d. Page 13 of 51 7 In such event, the LIBRARY shall pay the CITY the r easonable cost thereof together with a 10% surcharge. 12. ACCESS BY CITY Upon reasonable notice, except in emergencies where no such notice shall be required, CITY’s representatives shall have the right to enter the Premis es to inspect the same, and to perform su ch work as may be permitted or required hereunder, to make repairs or alterations, to deal with emergencies, to post such notices as may be permitted or required by law to prevent the perfection of liens against CIT Y’s interest in the Premises. 13. INDEMNIFICATION The LIBRARY shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, but subject to all limitations of liability and defenses available to the LIBRARY, defend and protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, and each of the CITY’s agents (including a ll elected officials and public servants) and permitted successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, injuries, liabilities, claims, demands, penalties, interest and causes of action, including reasonable attorneys’, cons ultants’ and experts’ fees and court costs (collectively, the “Damages”), directly or indirectly aris ing out of, resulting from or related to claims of whatever kind for injury to persons or property, resulting from, or in connection with, the LIBRARY’s operations at the Premises. The CITY shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, but subject to all defenses and limitations of liability available to the CITY protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the LIBRARY , and each of the LIBRARY’s agents, and permitted successors and assigns against Damages, directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from or related to claims of whatever kind for injury to persons or property, resulting from, or in connection with, its ownership or operation of the pr emises prior to the commencement date and after any termination Date. 14. DISCHARGE OF LIENS Report Attachment #d. Page 14 of 51 8 The LIBRARY shall promptly pay all its contractors and materialmen providing materials or labor to the Premises. Should any lien be filed against the Premises or CI TY as a result of LIBRARY’s act or forbearance, LIBRARY shall promptly furnish CITY financial security in an amount sufficient to protect CITY from loss or make provisions for discharge of the lien within thirty (30) days after written request by CITY. 15. DEFAULT RIGHTS AND REMEDIES If the LIBRARY fails to make its occupa ncy payments as required herein, or payment s for any installations, alterations, or renovations within thirty (30) days after such obligation was due; or if the LIBRARY fail s to perform any of the other covenants, conditions and agreements contained in this Agreement , and such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is given by the CITY to the LIBRARY, or if such failure is incapable of being cured within such thi rty (30) day period, then for such additional time as may reasonably be necessary; then the CITY shall have the right to: a) terminate this Agreement; b) re quire the LIBRARY to vacate the Premises ; and c) retake possession of the premises . Notwithstanding any such ev iction, the LIBRARY shall continue to be liable for any occupancy or other payments owed for the remainder of the t erm, including the payment of operational costs, costs of any installations, alterations, or renovations owing to the appropriate party or parties. 16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefits of, CITY and LIBR ARY, and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the LIBRARY. The LIBRARY shall n ot allow any other entity to occupy the premises at any time during the term of the lease. 17. NOTICES Any notice or other communication provided for in this Agr eement shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, as follows: CITY: City Administrator, City of Hudson, 505 Third Street, Hudson, WI 54016 Report Attachment #d. Page 15 of 51 9 LIBRARY: Library Director, Hudson Area Joint Library, 700 First Street, Hudson WI 54016. 18. PARTIAL INVALIDITY The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. 19. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the successors in interest and assigns of the parties hereto. 20. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement or any provision hereof shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin. 21. CONDITION. This Agreement is binding upon the parties as of the date of signature. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this lease to be executed on the effective date. CITY OF HUDSON HUDSON AREA JOINT LIBRARY ________________________________ ________________________________ Rich O’Connor, Mayor Date Paul Berning, Board President Date ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ________________________________ Becky Eggen, Clerk D ate Date Report Attachment #d. Page 16 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 17 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 18 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 19 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 20 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 21 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 22 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 23 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 24 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 25 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 26 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 27 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 28 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 29 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 30 of 51 Report Attachment #d. Page 31 of 51 SUBMITTED TO: Mayor and Common Council DATE: January 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Aaron S. Reeves, City Administrator REGARDING: Safer Hudson Initiative Details BACKGROUND: The Council approved the Safer Hudson Initiative at the October 19th Council meeting but did not provide much direction to staff on its implementation. Attached is a draft letter, survey, and poster for review by the Council before the City sends out to our businesses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review the draft information and provide further direction on how to implement the Safer Hudson Initiative. Report Attachment #a. Page 32 of 51 January 4, 2021 Dear Hudson Business Owners, The past year has been hard for us all. The COVID-19 pandemic has especially impacted our business community. You represent a vital part of the fabric of Hudson. Many of you have worked diligently to keep your business, employees and customers safe during this time. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by us all. At times it has been hard, at times all your work seems unappreciated, and at times it seems like your efforts are overtaken by events outside your control. We, the Mayor and Hudson Common Council, recognize your work and sacrifice. We hope to continue to support each other over the months to come. The Common Council invites you to become a partner with us in the “Safer Hudson” initiative. This initiative allows you to clearly communicate to your customers, staff, and community the practices you are using to keep us safe. We are enclosing a poster to help your business display its safety practices to the public. In addition, we invite you to return the enclosed survey on your safety practices at your convenience and we will share your information on our city website. It is our hope that this initiative helps unify our city during a challenging time and helps stimulate commerce by providing accurate information to residents and potential customers. At present the COVID spread is very high in St. Croix County with 6,406 total cases since March 2020 and 16 residents currently hospitalized. Now is a critical time for us to all pull together to limit its spread to support our businesses, economy, schools and our vulnerable citizens, especially as we move into winter and wait for vaccine. Local, State and National public health experts agree the following efforts significantly decrease the spread of this virus. First the 3 W’s: • Wash your hands • Watch your distance, 6 feet at least and if loud talking or yelling is involved even further • Wear a mask. They work, its simple and effective. o Basic information at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting- sick/about-face-coverings.html o Good readable summary of the science. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres- science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent Second the 3 V’s related to creating a safer indoor environment • Ventilation, air exchange and recirculation • Venue, indoor or outdoor, room for customers and staff to distance appropriately • Vocalization, softer vs louder talking Finally, policies and procedures that screen staff for illness and encourage them to stay home and be assessed for a COVID infection if they are ill. Report Attachment #a. Page 33 of 51 If you have further medical questions about COVID-19 or need any help with developing safety procedures at your business please contact Kelli Engen with St Croix County Public Health at Kelli.Engen@sccwi.gov Thanks for working together as a community partner to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Hudson. We are all in this together. Signed…by Mayor and Council Report Attachment #a. Page 34 of 51 Survey of Your Business Safety Practices Please check all that apply to your business: ___ Regularly sanitizes surfaces ___ Provides sneeze/cough (Plexiglass) shields for staff and customers ___ Requires masks for staff and employees when not eating or drinking ___ Requires and enforces masks for customers while not eating or drinking ___ Has capacity limits ___ Able to meet social distancing guidelines of 6 feet between groups of guests ___ Screens staff for illness prior to beginning of their shift ___ Provides contactless transactions ___ Has inspected ventilation systems and made modifications if deemed necessary to increase airflow or filter air Alternatives for your customers: Dining: ___Provides outdoor dining options ___Provides takeout ___Provides curbside Retail: ___ Provides curbside, ___ Provides home delivery, ___ Provides online orders ___ Provides virtual resources ___ Provides in person ___ Provides by appointment Other businesses: ___ Encourages virtual meetings ___ Has in-person meetings only with scheduled appointments ___ Has in-person meeting on a drop in basis Please list or describe any additional safety practices you use relating to COVID-19 that you would like posted on our city website: Report Attachment #a. Page 35 of 51 Thanks you for working a community partner to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Please return this survey to: Becky Eggen, City Clerk, 505 3rd Street, Hudson WI 54016. Report Attachment #a. Page 36 of 51 This business is participating in the Safer Hudson Initiative. To learn about the safety precautions we have taken to protect our customers and employees from Covid-19, go to www.hudsonwi.gov. Here are some of the precautions we have taken: Report Attachment #a. Page 37 of 51 505 Third Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 ph: (715)-386-4765 fx: (715)386-3385 www.hudsonwi.gov TO: Common Council FROM: Plan Commission DATE: 4 January 2021 SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action on a Home Occupation License for 725 8th Street to operate a har salon – Lorie Schutte BACKGROUND: The applicant has submitted a home occupation license application to operate a one-chair hair salon out of her home at 725 8th Street. Home occupation permits allow for an occupant of the property to conduct limited business activities in their home such as a professional office, studio, teaching space, etc. The applicant’s proposed business operation will include hours between 10am-9pm, she will be the only employee on site, and only one (1) client will be seen at a time but there may be two (2) clients parking at a given time if there are appointments scheduled back-to-back (a scenario in which one customer is leaving and the other is just arriving). Some internal work will need to be done to hook up a hair salon sink to the house’s existing plumbing infrastructure. Additionally, some carpet removal is anticipated and potentially some vinyl floor installation as well. Guests are anticipated to park on Elm Street, however, the potential installation of a parking pad on the property was discussed over a phone call with staff as well. Letters of notice were sent to all adjacent properties of 725 8th Street, requesting signatures of the neighbors on whether they approved or denied the home occupation use at the proposed property. Letters received by city staff included both “no concerns” from neighbors as well as concerns associated with potential traffic generation, 8 th Street parking issues, property value changes, and a potential change in the neighborhood’s character from residential to commercial. Community Development records include eight approved home occupation permits for beauty salon/massage uses and one denied application from 1994 to present. At its meeting on December 8 th, the Plan Commission voted to approve the home occupation license, 4 (yea) and 2 (nay). PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approve the home occupation license with the following condition(s): 1. That the applicant applies for applicable building permits as necessary. 2. That the home occupation license be reviewed 6-months after the hair salon begins operations. Report Attachment #a. Page 38 of 51 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the home occupation license for Lorie Schutte to operate a hair salon out of her home at 725 8th Street with conditions. ATTACHMENTS: Home Occupation License Application Written Letters of Concern from Neighbors Prepared by: Tiffany Weiss, Associate City Planner Through: Mike Johnson, AICP, Community Development Director Report Attachment #a. Page 39 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 40 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 41 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 42 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 43 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 44 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 45 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 46 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 47 of 51 Report Attachment #a. Page 48 of 51 SUBMITTED TO: Mayor and Common Council DATE: January 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Aaron S. Reeves, City Administrator REGARDING: Public Safety State of Emergency BACKGROUND: The City enacted Ordinance 19-20 declaring a public safety state of emergency and implementing restrictions on December 8, 2020 effective through January 3, 2021. When adopted the Council said they would review at the January 4, 2021 meeting to determine if the emergency declaration needed to be reinstated for another set period of time. At the meeting staff will provide an update on the public safety crime statistics during the emergency order. The Minnesota Bar/Restaurant inside dining closures remain in effect until January 11, 2021 with the possibility of being extended by the Governor. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review the crime statistics during the time of the emergency order and discuss if reinstating the order is necessary. Report Attachment #b. Page 49 of 51 ORDINANCE NO. 19-20 Emergency Declaration and Order WHEREAS, The City Of Hudson has experienced a significant increase in the number of people coming across the Minnesota/Wisconsin border into the City of Hudson as a result of the restrictions on bars and restaurants in the State of Minnesota which restrictions are expected to be in place through January 4, 2021; WHEREAS, this influx of people from Minnesota has caused a significant increase in traffic and crime in the City of Hudson, especially on the week-ends ; WHEREAS, at approximately 1 a.m., on Sunday, December 6th, 2020, three people were stabbed in downtown Hudson, resulting in one person being killed in the stabbing; WHEREAS, the crime has occurred in the later evening/early morning hours around the time of bar closing and appears to be directly related to over-service of alcohol beverages; WHEREAS, this influx of people into the City of Hudson and the resulting increase in crime, including violent crime, has over-loaded the City’s transportation and public safety systems, including police protection, emergency medical services and systems, safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the public safety systems of surrounding municipalities due to increased calls for mutual aid, thus jeopardizing public safety in the City of Hudson and surrounding areas. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §323. 11, the City of Hudson Common Council hereby declares that a state of emergency exists with respect to the City’s ability to protect public safety while the restrictions on Minnesota bars and restaurants are in effect. NOW THEREFORE, as a result of this state of emergency, and to protect public safety in the City of Hudson and surrounding area, pursuant to the authority conferred in Wis. Stat. 323.14 (4) the Common Council hereby ordains as follows: 1. Beginning on December 10, 2020 through January 3, 2021, all establishments in the City of Hudson that hold Class B Beer, Class B Intoxicating Liquor, and/or Class C wine licenses for on-premises consumption of beer, intoxicating liquor and/or wine shall close for business no later than 10 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and on December 23rd , December 24th, and December 31st, 2020. 2. This ordinance does not extend the closing time for any alcohol beverage licensed establishment holding a beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor license that is required under state law or city ordinance to close before 10 p.m. Such licensed establishments are required to close at the earlier closing time required under state law or city ordinance, whichever applies. 3. Violation of this ordinance and emergency declaration order may result in suspension or revocation of the establishment’s alcohol beverage license following the procedures established in Wis. Stat. 125.12. 4. Persons holding private invitation only events such as a wedding or other similar private invitation only event which may be affected by this Emergency Declaration Report Attachment #b. Page 50 of 51 and Order may apply to the City for an exception to this Emergency Declaration and Order for that private invitation only event. 5. This order shall be effective beginning on December 10, 2020 through January 3, 2021, for the days specified in paragraph 1. Adopted by the Common Council this 8th day of December 2020. APPROVED: ____________________________________ Rich O’Connor, Mayor ____________________________________ Becky Eggen, City Clerk Report Attachment #b. Page 51 of 51