Hudson City Council August 17, 2026 LIVE

The Hudson City Council met on August 17, 2026. The main procurement- and capital-related discussion concerned safety improvements at the Hanley Road/Carmichael Road intersection. Staff described potential signal upgrades, turn-lane changes, pedestrian facilities, and other intersection work; a comprehensive rehabilitation was preliminarily estimated at $1.5–$2 million. An interim signal upgrade could cost roughly $50,000–$100,000. Council discussion supported continuing work on a grant application and having Public Works refine the interim option’s cost before returning it for further consideration. The transcript does not clearly capture the final vote or grant decision. Staff also discussed obtaining limited consultant assistance for signal details and cost estimates. The police department received its certificate of occupancy and is preparing to move into its new facility; no project cost or procurement decision was discussed.

The council reviewed budget-survey results to inform the 2027 budget, including interest in user fees, street maintenance, and police and fire services; respondents did not favor privatizing or outsourcing services. The Finance Director said upcoming budget presentations would include scenarios with and without passage of the referendum. The city also reported that it is working with Concourse Tech on AI services and database integration, with a public-facing website update anticipated around October–December; no contract amount or purchasing action was stated. Other actions included appointments to two boards, approval of the consent agenda, and rescinding and replacing a levy-related resolution with updated figures.