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City Council meeting of November 19, 1991 Page 4 discussion of the ordinance regarding construction Df accessory buildings without a principal structure. All aye. Motion Carried. Kurt and Jean Melancon of 1054 Conway St., St. Paul, have made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an oversized garage on their property identified as 6480 125th 8t. No., Hugo, MN. The property is located on 125th St. just east of Goodview Ave. The parcel is zoned agricultural and consists of approximately 10 acres. The applicant is requesting an attached garage, not to exceed 858 square feet, which nxceeds the 720 sq. ft. allowed' The request in question is consistent with the policy regarding oversized garages in agricultural districts. Stoltzman made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the variance request of Kurt and Jean Melancon to construct an attached garage, not to exceed 858 square feet, on their property located at 6480 125th Street. The proposed garage is to be used for residential purposes only. All aye. Motion Carried. COUNCIL OLICY-RECOMMENDATION The City Council received a copy of a letter from Mr' David Schumann recommending Council policy regarding the renewal of service contracts an' reinstatements. He indicates that the current situation for the Council is frustrating, and does not give the City Council adequate time to evaluate current services and benefit from competitive alternatives, where available. He also suggests that competitive bids be considered for services, which he feels would be a benefit to the taxpayers. He also suggests that the Council members and the official newspaper be notified three meetings prior to upcoming service contract renewals so that bids can be taken. In recommending this policy, Mr. Schumann states, "Adoption of this sort of policy would allow better thought-out decisions, it would allow the Council to be more fiscally responsible to our public, and the City of Hugo would be assured of superio.' services". Councilman Miron agreed with Mr. Schumann, and Councilmember Barnes suggested the Council Le provided with a list of service contracts that require annual renewal. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, directing the City staff to pstabiish a calendar o7 services and contracts requiring annual review, and that these matters be placed on Council agendas three meetings prior tc agreement expiration. All aye. Motion Carried. COUNCI_ AGENDA FARATION'��JCY Councilmember Debra Barnes has requested Council consideration of a chang' of policy with regard to preparation of the Council agenda and cutoff dates for same. Administrator Huber stated that administratively there would be problem in getting Council packets out a couple days earlier.