HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.11.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOV. 17. 1997
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7: l OPM.
PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Letter to Metro Council (E. Scott Dentz)
Peloquin Industrial Park
CONSENT AGENDA
Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
City Council Minutes for November 3, 1997
City Council Minutes for November 10, 1997
City Council Minutes for November 12, 1997
General Claims for November 17, 1997
Charitable Gambling License (St. John the Baptist Church)
Charitable Gambling License (American Legion Post 620)
Partial Payment (150th Street Extension Project)
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (CHURCH OF ST. JOHN)
The Church of St. John the Baptist, 14834 Forest Blvd., submitted an application for an
exemption from a lawful gambling license to conduct a turkey bingo at the above address
on November 23, 1997. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the turkey bingo at
the church on November 23, 1997, and waives the 30 -day waiting period.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (AMERICAN LEGION POST #620)
The American Legion Post #620, 5736 147th Street, requested renewal of their permit to
conduct lawful gambling activities at their Club at the above address for a two-year period
beginning February 1, 1998. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the American
Legion's lawful gambling permit until January 31, 2000.
PARTIAL PAYMENT (150TH STREET EXTENSION PROJECT)
The Council reviewed the City Engineer's request for partial payment to Roso
Contracting, in the amount of $13,614.49, for work performed in the construction 150th
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Street west of TH61 to serve the new Post Office. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved the payment to Roso.
FINDINGS OF FACT (MIRON)
The Council considered Findings of Fact, prepared by the City Attorney, for the SUP
issued to George and Patricia Miron for the operation of a beauty shop in their home at
8825 170th Street.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Findings of Fact for the George
and Patricia Miron special use permit.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux
ABSTAINED: Miron
Motion Carried.
APPEAL TO DANGEROUS DOG DESIGNATION (STEVENS)
Theresa Stevens, 13845 Forest Boulevard, requested that the Council remove the
dangerous dog designation for her animal, Fuzzy. On March 17, 1997, Fuzzy bet a jogger
passing by Stevens' residence. The City Attorney, in conformance with Hugo City Code,
Chapter 30, sent Ms. Stevens a notice that Fuzzy was a potentially dangerous dog, and
order its removal from the community. Ms. Steven requested to keep the dog in the
community as she installed a six foot fence around her home to prevent a reoccurrence of
the situation. Attorney Galler summarized the March 17th occurrence, and stated that
another dog at the residence, Lady, has now bitten; however, the City does not have an
ICR from the Sheriff's office as yet. Ms. Stevens was not present at the meeting to
present her case.
Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City Council upholds the City Attorney's
decision naming Fuzzy, located at 13845 Forest Boulevard, a dangerous dog.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City follow normal procedure for the Lady
incident at 13845 Forest Boulevard.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REQUEST OF SNOWMOBILE TRAIL APPROVAL
The Hugo Snowmobile Club has requested to operate a snowmobile trail along the
abandoned railroad bed on the west side of TH61, from 120th Street to 180th Street. In
accordance with Chapter 181.10, the City received a signed statement from the Star Trail
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Association holding the City harmless for damages and claims as a result of use of the
trail, as well as copy of the Association's liability insurance identifying the City of Hugo as
an additional named insured. Jack Perkovich, Washington County Public Works, has
stated that they will likely approve use of the property for the trail, if this acceptable to the
City. The north side of the trail, at 180th Street, will connect the trail through Forest
Lake Township. The City is unaware of any connection at 120th Street, though it would
be legal for snowmobiles to gain connection from adjacent residential properties in Hugo.
Concern for the trail's crossing of Hardwood Creek north of 177th Street is being worked
on by the Club with Washington County. Given a satisfactory resolution to this problem,
staff recommended approval of the trail subject to conditions outlined in a draft resolution
including an additional conditions (#9) stating: Approval is subject to the City. Engineer's
review and approval of the trail's crossing of Hardwood Creek, including appropriate
satisfactory signage.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1997-21, A
RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL IN THE CITY OF HUGO.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
PETITION TO BAN HUNTING ON THE NORTH END OF BALD EAGLE LAKE
The Council considered a petition signed by approximately 31 residents Oak Shore Park
requesting the City adopt regulations to either ban or limit the discharge of firearms on the
north end of Bald Eagle Lake. Jackie Potts, Becky Petryk, Kathy Peterson, and Charlotte
Zylstra, all residents at the north end of the lake, illustrated individual problems that they
have had with duck hunters. Councilman Leroux felt it necessary that the City take a
comprehensive look at the City's existing ordinance regulating shooting within the City.
He stated that he would take the lead in working on a committee to consider drafting an
amended ordinance.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that Council members Leroux and Barnes
recommend a committee to review the existing City shooting ordinance for possible
amendments, for approval by the City Council at their meeting of 12/1/97.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT (MOLTTOR PROPERTY)
The Council considered a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of approximately 47
acres on industrially -zoned property owned by Roy Molitor. The property is located
south of 140th Street and west of TH61 and will be acquired in conjunction with
expansion of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park.
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Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve entering into a Purchase Agreement
with Roy Molitor for the purchase of his 47 acres for the Bald Eagle Industrial project.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the motion that the Purchase
Agreement to include the acquisition of drainage and access easements to the 80 acres of
City -owned property to the west of the Molitor property.
AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.
ENGINEER'S AGREEMENT (FENWAY BLVD.)
The City Engineer provided the Council with an Agreement for Professional Services to
prepare plans and specs for construction of Fenway Blvd., from 130th Street to 140th
Street. Fenway is a designated collector street on the City's State Aid Plan, and will serve
both the expansion of the Industrial park, as well as residential properties in the area. The
Agreement will also include incorporation of a feasibility report for the improvement of
Fenway Avenue between 140th and 142nd Streets, as requested by two adjacent property
owners. The Council had directed the improvement of Fenway Avenue in this area be
considered at the time of construction of Fenway Boulevard south.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, directing the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility
report and topographic analysis for the construction of Fenway Boulevard from 130th
Street to 142nd Street. In addition, staff is to prepare a Letter of Agreement between the
City and OSM for this work, for presentation to the Council at their meeting of 12/1/97.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT (BALD EAGLE
LAKE)
The Council considered an Agreement between the Ramsey County, White Bear
Township, and the City of Hugo for 140 hours of additional law enforcement patrol on
Bald Eagle Lake during the winter of 1997/98, at an estimated cost of $4,620. The
Agreement does not specify how these expenses will be divided between the Township
and the City, though in the past, the Township has paid 50% of the cost, Hugo 25%, and
the Bald Eagle Association 25%. If the Council would like to continue providing this
service, staff recommended that it be subject to an Agreement with the Township to divide
the cost the same as in prior years.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Supplemental Law Enforcement
Agreement between the City, Ramsey County, and White Bear Township for additional
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law enforcement patrol on Bald Eagle Lake, subject to an Agreement to divide the cost as
in prior years.
All aye. Motion Carried.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (CABLE TV SYSTEMI
The Council considered a draft resolution drafted by Meredith Cable to permit the sale of
the cable communications facilities serving Hugo to Meredith Acquisition Corp. Adoption
of such resolution requires the City to find that it has conducted a thorough review and
investigation into the legal, financial, and technical qualifications of the firm that is to
operate the system. In the past, the City has opted not to officially approve any transfer of
ownership, but allow such ownership to be transferred by law. This concerns the firm
acquiring the facilities, as it does not provide them the same degree of security as the
Council's formal approval of the sale. As the City does not perform investigations into the
legal, financial, and technical qualifications of the firm performing ownership of the cable
system, staff recommended that the Council not adopt the resolution.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter indefinitely.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RCWD BOARD OF MANAGERS VACANCY
The City received notice that the term of office for Robert Hult on the Board of Managers
will expire on January 17, 1998. Washington County is currently accepting
recommendations from local municipalities for persons to be appointed to this position.
The Council Board, by law, must make its appointment 30 days prior to the expiration of
Mr. Hult's term. No Council action was required.
BOARD OF CANVASS
The Council will need to recess this meeting until 11/19/97 in order to canvass the return
of the special election being held on 11/18/97.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that the Hugo City Council convene the Board of
Canvass on November 19, 1997, at 6:45PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE HALL REFERENDUM
The Council addressed the fire hall referendum to be voted on 11/18/97 and a certain
anonymous flyer distributed throughout the City.
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Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Attorney to investigate the
anonymous flyer for possible legal action and report his findings to the Council on
12/1/97.
All aye. Motion Carried.
METRO COUNCIL LETTER
The Council received a draft letter from the City to E. Scott Dentz, an engineer with the
Metro Council Environmental Services Department, regarding sewer capacity.
Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the draft letter for mailing to Scott
Dentz at Metro Council.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PELOQUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK
Paul Glamos, Glamos Wire Products, posed a number of questions regarding the Peloquin
Industrial Park Improvement Project:
1. Has any money been allocated for the project to assist in assessment payments? No.
2. Brief discussion on the Comp Plan.
3. Has an alternate source of funding been investigated? Yes, but to no avail.
Drainage issues will again be discuss on December 5, 1997, Hugo City Hall, at 9:OOAM.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 9:25PM until
November 19, 1997, Hugo City Hall, at 6:45PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
City Clerk