HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.03.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH b. 1995
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 PM.
PRESENT: Goiffon, LaValle. Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
OSM engineer, Urian Bourassa
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Debra Barnes
The following items are to be added to tonight's agenda: solid waste
collection hauling licenses, letter from the City of Mahtomedi, testing of
black powder shoot at the Bald Eagle Sportsman Assn., and a resolution
dealing with road restrictions.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt the following consent
calendar:
1. Minutes of the City Council meeting of February 21, 1995.
2. Minutes for the special City Council meeting of February 27, 1995.
3. Claims for March b, 1995 in the amount of $14,468.45.
4. Council Findings of Fact for alleged liquor license violations
(Ricci's).
5. Final payment to CBI Na -Con, in the amount of $6,061.50, for
construction of new water tower.
6. Variance Request (Rawson)
7. Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau (1995 Contract)
8. Request to reserve City park on July 1, 1995 (Brisson)
The foregoing consent calendar was adopted unanimously.
FINDINGS OF FACT (R.J.'S)
LaValle made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Findings of Fact for
alleged liquor ordinance violations hearing held on 02/21/95 for R.J.'s,
after amending Page 4, Paragraph 4 of the document, that Councilmember
Goiffon, not LaValle, seconded the motion to impose a civil fine.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (LESSARD/NYGREN)
Mr. Rick Lessard, Lessard/Nygren Utilities, 17385 Forest Boulevard North,
requested site plan approval to construct a shop for equipment repairs at
the above address. Dimensions of the proposed building are 40' X 72',
with the possibly of adding another 30' X 40' office, and 4C►' X 4t►' cold
storage building in the future, as well as exterior storage. The property
is zoned industrial. The Hugo Planning Commission considered the site
plan on February 22, 1995, and recommended approval of the site plan
subject to special conditions. The Council discussed the possibility for
Mr. Lessard to obtain a Special Use Permit to allow for exterior storage.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the site plan request of
Rick Lessard, 17385 Forest Boulevard North, to construct a 40' x 72' shop
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to be used for equipment repairs, subject to the following special
conditions:
1. The developer obtain necessary permits from the City for all parking
facilities to be installed.
2. Approval is subject to the City's receipt of approved drainage plan
for the site from RCWD.
3. Prior to construction on site, necessary permits for septic systems
shall be provided.
4. Additional access approval from the State is required for additional
buildings.
5. Twelve evergreen trees, 5'- 6' in height, be planted on the west
property line for screening by March 1, 1996.
6. Any variance to the outside storage would require a Special Use
Permit.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the previous motion to also
allow construction of x 30' x 4i)' office and a 40' y 40' cold storage
building, maintaining a 205' setback from Highway 61.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION:
AYE: Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
NAY: LaValle
Motion Carried.
MINOR SUBDIVISION (STORM
Mr. Grover Storm, 8047 132nd St. North, applied to subdivide 24.2 acres,
zoned RR2, into one ten acre parcel and one 14.2 acre parcel. The Hugo
Planning Commission considered this request on February 22, 1995, and
recommended approval.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the subdivision request
of Grover Storm to subdivide 24.2 acres into one ten acre parcel and one
14.2 parcel, subject to a permit by the Washington County Public Health
for a septic site on the new lot being created by the subdivision.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT (BALD EAGLE SPORTSMAN ASSN)
The Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Association has requested amendments to their
existing SUP. The amendments requested would allow construction of a 40'
X 12' addition to an existing building on site to be used for equipment
storage, allow for one DCM shoot in September, replacing a similar shoot
authorized in October, and to clarify Item No. 21 of the current permit to
allow for black powder firearms on the site. The request was subject to a
public hearing held by the Hugo Planning Commission on February 22, 1995.
The PC recommended approval of two of the requests, but made no
recommendation on the request to allow black powder firearms. The PC did
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request permission to meet at the BESA site to experience the sound from a
black powder rifle.
Leroux made made motion, Goiffon seconded, approving the Planning
Commission's request to participate in a onetime demonstration of black
powder rifles at the BESA site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux: made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table the following until after
the Council has received the PC's report on the black powder test:
1. To allow for construction of a 28' x: 32' addition to an existing
building on site to be used for equipment storage and the removal of
three trailers from the site.
2. To allow changing the date of the DCM shoot from one day in October to
an additional day in September.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MCGOVERN SETTLEMENT
The City Attorney requested authority to settle the City's case against
Mr. Sean Patrick McGovern regarding the City's claim against an SIO Blazer
owned by Mr. McGovern, which was impounded due to numerous DWI offenses.
The settlement calls for Mr. McGovern to pay the City $1,2(--)0 and plead
guilty to his most recent DWI offense, which would probably result in Mr.
McGovern's spending one year in jail. In return, the City will return the
vehicle to Mr. McGovern. The money being paid to the City by Mr. McGovern
will cover the City's legal expenses in this matter, as well as the
vehicle storage bill currently outstanding from Granger's Inc.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Attorney to settle
the McGovern case as outlined above.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HUGO FD RETIREMENT (NELSON
Mr. Mike Nelson retired from the Hugo Volunteer FD on February 19, 1993.
Based on information provided by the then secretary of the Hugo Fire
Relief Association, Mr. Nelson was credited with 10 years of service.
Review of Mr. Nelson's records by the new secretary indicates that Mr.
Nelson actually had completed only sir, years, 11 months of service with
the Department, and the Dept. requests that the City Council adjust Mr.
Nelson's retirement to reflect the reduced years of service. The
secretary of the Relief Association has contacted Mr. Nelson personally to
explain the situation, and Mr. Nelson has been informed of the action to
be undertaken by the Council during this meeting.
LaValle made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table this matter until the
Council meeting of March 20, 1995.
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VOTING AYE: Goiffon, LaValle
VOTING NAY: Leroux, Miron
Motion Failed.
It was noted that the City just recently received documents regarding this
matter that could not be reviewed prior to tonight's meeting.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to table this matter based on receipt
of new documents to be reviewed.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINNESOTA EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1995
The League of Minnesota Cities requested a resolution from the City
Council supporting Senate File 620, which would require:
I . Any new telecommunication service in the community be subject to
permit requirements for -the use of public property and rights-of-way
to deliver new communications services for profit.
2. Any new telecommunications service to compensate municipalities for
the right to use public rights-of-way to deliver new services for
profit.
3. Any new telecommunications service to reserve capacity on its network
for public and governmental use.
4. Prohibit telecommunications service from redlining service
territories.
In addition, the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications
Administrators (MACTA), a group representing cities in telecommunication
matters before the legislature, has requested that the City contribute
x.05 per capita to go towards lobbying, and administrative expenses,
regarding this bill, which would amount to $260.00 based on the City's
current population. Staff agreed with the findings of the proposed
resolution, and felt that such legislation would provide potential benefit
to the City. Staff recommended adoption of the proposed resolution and
contribution of $260.00 to MACTA to aid in the Bill's passage.
Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1995-" A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE "MINNESOTA EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES ACT OF 199541.
VOTING AYE: Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City of Hugo contribute
$260.00 to aid in the passage of Senate File #620.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHANGE OF STREET NAMES (ONEKA ESTATES)
Based on Council direction at the meeting of February 21, 1995, staff
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rewrote the resolution to chanq_e street names in Oneka Lakes subdivision
to more closely align with the City's Uniform Street Naming and Numbering
System.
LaValle made motion, Leroux; seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1995-4, A
RESOLUTION CHANGING STREET NAMES IN ONEKA ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
VOTING AYE: Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux:, Miron
Motion Carried.
PETITION FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS (140TH STREET)
Residents abutting Lake Plaisted and South School Section Lake have
requested that 140th Street and Kerry Court be posted with NO PARKING and
NO BOAT LAUNCHING signs. This matter was reviewed by the City Engineer,
and stated that there was plenty of site distance on 140th Street in the
winter, but that spring access to the lake may be detrimental to the
road's shoulder. Councilman Leroux felt that at this time that there was
no problem, and the City would be inviting additional trouble by limiting
fishing activities at this time.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to acknowledge receipt of the
petition, and send a letter indicating Council and engineering comments.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1995 SEALCOATING PROJECT
The Washington County Department of Public Works requested that the City
provide them with a list of City streets to be sealcoated under the
County's 1995 sealcoat project. The Council reviewed a recommendation by
the City Administrator for programmed street maintenance during 1995.
Goiffon made motion, Leroux: seconded, authorizing the City enter into an
agreement with Washington County to include 9.4 miles of City roadway in
the County sealcoat project, at an estimated cost of $60,000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ROGER AND JEAN SCHADT (BOY SCOUTS)
Roger Schadt addressed the Council regarding the Boy Scouts' use of the
old school house, as well as refurbishment of the building. Mr. Schadt
stated that they will be removing the two garages some time this Spring,
and the Scouts' insurance would cover liability.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, authorizing Boy Scout Troop #151 to
remove the two garages under the direction of the City's building
official, and that Mr. Schadt provide the City with a copy of their
insurance.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mr. Schadt asked that the.City provide some kind of snowplowing for that
area to allow better access to the building, and expressed his thanks to
the City for use of the building.
1995 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION HAULING LICENSES
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to issue Solid Waste Collection
Hauling Licenses to the following: Maroney's Service, Inc., Lake
Sanitation, Inc., Bellaire Sanitation, Inc., Gene's Disposal Service, and
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION (ROAD RESTRICTIONS)
By ordinance, the City is required to establish dates of road
restrictions. The City Engineer will advise the City of weight
limitations to be used on City roads.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1995-5, A
RESOLUTION SETTING ROAD RESTRICTIONS FOR YEAR 1995.
VOTING AYE: Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
LETTER FROM THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
The City received a letter from the City of Mahtomedi regarding discussion
of recreational facility needs at a meeting to be held on March 20, 1995
at the Middle School.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Administrator to
outline direction for a City representative attending the meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Resident Wally Stoltzman addressed the Council regarding the condition of
sidewalks along Highway 61, and the large^located at the entrance to
Nadeau's. A sidewalk ordinance will be available for Council review at
the meeting of April 3, 1995.
Dan Granger addressed the Council regarding Granger's storage policy and
how and why charges are affixed. This discussion was a result of previous
discussion regarding forfeiture of the Sean McGovern vehicle.
The Council received a letter from the City Attorney regarding underage
drinking citations issued at R.J.'s.
Miron made motion, Leroux, seconded, to schedule a public hearing for April
3, 1995, at 7:05 PM, to discuss alleged violations of the liquor license
issued to R.J.'s.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Resident Wally Stoltzman addressed the Council regarding misinformation
provided by Tom Loucks in his report on the history of the Stoltzman
landfill.
LaValle made motion, Leroux seconded, that Councilman Goiffon work with
the Stoltzman family to formulate a letter of correction to the report of
Tom Loucks, to be added as an addendum after review by the City Council.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 9:20 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Creager, Ci lerk.
City f Hugo