10-22-2018 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES October 22, 2018 APPROVED 90 91 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 92 93 There was no report from the Public Services Department, 94 95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 96 6A) Public Hearing, Consider Resolution 18-141, Adopting Assessments Weed Abatement — 97 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his written report. He noted the one property 98 on the list. He reviewed the process that precedes assessment of the cleanup charges. 99 too Council Member Stoesz asked if the charge is an appropriate amount for the services provided. 101 Director Grochala explained that the charges are appropriate but also staff will be requesting that the 102 charge be raised in the fee schedule. 103 104 Mayor Reinert opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public 105 hearing was closed. 106 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 18-141 as presented. Council Member 107 Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 108 6B) Consider Resolution No. 18-146, Approving Grading and Trunk Utility Agreement 109 Amendment for Watermark Development — City Engineer Hankee reviewed the request to approve 110 an amendment to the original agreement approved in 2016. While grading has been occurring on the 111 site, the builders proceed with their development agreement plans. She reviewed the Watermark 112 project schedule going forward. 113 114 Mayor Reinert asked if there if anything unique about this agreement and Ms. Hankee no. 115 116 Council Member Maher moved to approve Resolution No. 18-146 as presented. Council Member 117 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 118 60 Consider Resolution No. 18439, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications, ll9 North East Drainage Outlet to Peltier Lake —City Engineer Hankee reviewed the written staff report 120 requesting authorization to proceed with plans and specifications for the North East Drainage Outlet 121 project. She reviewed the project area utilizing a map. The reviewed elements of the project, 122 including an open channel, phasing, a culvert crossing under the highway, the need for watershed and 123 MnDOT approval. The overall project cost was noted. She also noted that WSB representative Pete f24 Willenbring was present to answer questions. 125 126 Mayor Reinert remarked that $3 million is costly but the City will fund this and anticipates 127 reimbursement by developers. 128 129 Council Member Stoesz asked how the City of Hugo is paying a fair share. Community Development 13o Director Grochala said there isn't really a fair amoun.. This City cannot block their drainage so we 131 must accommodate the existing flow from Hugo.