Memorial Day weekend and the group received many compliments about the courts. Mr. Sandberg said that he
spoke with Hudson City Schools Superintendent Dana Addis and Mr. Addis would make high school courts
available for resident players during tournaments. He also stated that the money raised would help cover Phase
1 of the lighting, which would light half the courts.
Ms. Roseanne Thomas, 2573 Brunswick Lane, stated that she was happy to see Council settle the lawsuit with
the former City Manager; is concerned about the amount of money spent on legal fees; that the City should
survey residents about their usage of HCTV, and stated that the City save money on legal fees and spend it on
HCTV.
8.
Correspondence and Council Comments
Mrs. Kowalski thanked Mr. Sheridan and Chief Varnes for the tour of fire station. She said that the City's safety
services deserve better, is excited about the needs assessment to learn how we can better serve safety services .
She also thanked residents for their comments about the park reservation policy and suggested that exceptions
be made for park use if proceeds benefit parks themselves.
Mrs. Heater thanked Mr. Sheridan for a meeting that was held with First Energy regarding reliability. First
Energy's reliability manager came with a plan to remedy the issue and the plan should be implemented by
year-end. Mrs. Heater also provided a Park Board meeting update, stated that they are working on their 2024
priorities, and thanked Tom King for his service on Park Board.
Mr. Sutton thanked the residents who spoke about pickle ball and liked the phased-in lighting suggestion . He
also mentioned the German Family Society Bierfest on June 21st and 22nd and congratulated grades 5-8 of the
Children's Theatre in Hudson. Mr. Sutton also corrected a comment by Dr. Becker and stated that Council
would not be voting on the settlement on June 18th, but discussing for the next meeting.
Mr. Banweg thanked the pickle ball speakers and appreciated their efforts to get the courts lighted . He also
mentioned the Home and Garden Tour on June 21st and 22nd. Mr. Banweg also shared that he has received
many compliments on the roads and sidewalks, including his own teenagers.
Mr. Foster also commented on the First Energy meeting and plan, which will divide the area into three
independent power grids. He thanked Park Board and Mr. and Mrs. Sandberg for the pickle ball tournament,
stating that people were able to use the courts and it was managed exceptionally well. Mr. Foster also noted
that the City would be receiving funding for several projects and that the City is still looking at the Nicholson
Dr. water line. He also commented on the Owen Brown underpass and that a smart light will be installed. Mr.
Foster also asked about the status of the Maple Grove Metroparks and commented on EAC solar panel
discussion from the previous workshop, stating that time could have been saved if EAC had met with staff to
discuss policy and procedures.
Mayor Anzevino attended the Birch River Orthodontics ribbon cutting, stated that the Ice Cream Social will
occur on June 21 on the Gazebo Greens from 5:30-8:00 p.m., Council is on recess for two weeks with the next
meeting on July 9th, Ascent International Chamber Music Festival will have a free concert on the Gazebo
Greens on June 27 at 7:00 p.m., and the City's 4th of July fireworks will begin at 7:00 p.m on June 30, with a
rain date of July 7.
9.
Report of Manager
Mr. Sheridan stated that City offices would be closed on June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday, directional signs
have been installed on SR 91 during construction, and fraud statements from the State Auditor need completed
and sent to Melissa Hunter.
10.
Appointments
A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Dr. Bird, to re-appoint Jason Brumbach to a
full term on Tree Commission and appoint Phil Trendell to a partial term on Tree Commission.
