2000.10.30 CC Minutes - Special meeting

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MINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 10/30/00 Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the special meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman City Administrator, Michael Ericson Community Development Director, John Rask NEW CITY HALL SITE SELECTION AND ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT At its October 16, 2000 meeting, the Council added the new City Hall site selection as an agenda item, but time did not permit discussion on the issue. Previously, at its September 18, 2000 meeting, the Council voted 3-2, and directed City staff to negotiate for the purchase of the 5 -acre parcel of land on Fenway Boulevard owned by Burdette Berntson. Discussions with the property owner have not been successful, primarily due to the sale price offered by Mr. Berntson, which is $40,000 to $45,000 an acre. The City Council authorized staff to negotiate at a purchase price of $25,000 an acre, for a total cost of $125,000. At the October 2, 2000 Council meeting, a motion failed on a 2-2 vote to authorize City staff to proceed with an appraisal of the Berntson property. Council reviewed its previous decision, and suggested another look at Site D — the property immediately east of the present City Hall. Council member Haas stated it would be a good site since it would be a catalyst to revitalize the Downtown Plan, and encourage the City to resolve traffic issues at the intersection of 147' Street and TH61. The new City Hall would be a tool for the City to maintain its quality of life. Members of the audience spoke about the pros and cons of the site. Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to select Site D as the new City Hall site, and direct staff to take all necessary steps, including appraisals, to acquire the properties. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Petryk Motion Carried. APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY GROUNDWATER PLAN TASK FORCE Washington County is in the process of updating and finalizing a countywide groundwater plan. A fifteen -member advisory committee must be established, and the County is seeking nominations for the committee. The City should submit a person to represent the community. Council suggested Randal Barnes and the candidates who applied for the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, tabled action to the November 6, 2000 regular Council meeting. All aye. Motion Carried. APPOINTMENT TO RCWD BOARD OF MANAGERS The City has been notified by Washington County that the term of office for Robert Hult, Forest Lake, on the Rice Creek Watershed District, expires on January 17, 2001. State statutes provide that the County Board may select watershed managers from a list of nominees' submitted by the municipalities that are wholly or partially in the watershed district. The deadline for submittal of a nominee is November 1, 2000.