HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.05.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 19, 2014
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
PRESENT: Bronk, Haas, Klein, Petryk, Weidt
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Assistant City Attorney Josh Brekken, City
Engineer Jay Kennedy, and City Clerk Michele Lindau
Minutes for the May 5, 2014 City Council Meeting
Bronk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the minutes for the May 5, 2014 City Council
meeting as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes for the May 6, 2014 EDA Interviews
Klein made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve the minutes for the May 6, 2014 EDA
Interviews with a change in attendance.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes for the May 7, 2014 165th Street/Ingersoll Avenue Proiect Open House
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the minutes for the May 7, 2014 165th
Street/Ingersoll Avenue Project Open House as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes for the May 8, 2014 Joint CC/PC/EDA Meeting
Klein made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve the minutes for the May 8, 2014 City Council,
Planning Commission, and EDA meeting as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Agenda
Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the agenda as amended.
Add to Consent Agenda: Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for Fox Meadows
Add to Administrative Presentations: Rushline Corridor Open House.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda item:
1. Approval of Claims
2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Rick Kieffer
3. Approve Appointment of Joe Houle as EDA Commissioner
4. Approve Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for Scandia Riders Saddle Club
5. Approve Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Agreement for Fox
Meadows 1 st Addition
6. Approve Return of Firefighter Carrie Nyblom from Leave of Absence
7. Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for Fox Meadows
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Claims
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented
Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Rick Kieffer
Rick Kieffer was re -hired by the City of Hugo on May 31, 2005 returning after a short period of
time in the private sector. Over the past nine years, Rick has worked under the direction of
Public Works Director Scott Anderson. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Annual
Performance Review for Public Works Worker Rick Kieffer.
Approve Appointment of Joe Houle as EDA Commissioner
On May 6, 2014 the Council interviewed four candidates for the vacancy on the Economic
Development Authority. This vacancy was created by the retirement of Commissioner Jim
Bever. After discussion, Council agreed Joe Houle was the best fit for the position. Adoption of
the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Joe Houle as EDA Commissioner to complete
the term of Jim Bever to expire on December 31, 2014.
Approve Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for Scandia Riders Saddle Club
Scandia Riders Saddle Club applied for an Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling. The Club will
be holding a raffle at a horseshow on August 9, 2014 at the Dead Broke Arena in Hugo.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for Scandia
Riders.
Approve Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Agreement for Fox Meadows
1st Addition
Meridian Land Holding, LLC requested approval of a final plat and development agreement for
34 single family residential lots and two outlots. The project, to be known as "Fox Meadows 1st
Addition", is located east of TH61 and north of 125th Street. The site is currently a vacant piece
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of agricultural land. The City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary plat for Fox
Meadows at its March 3, 2014 meeting, which included 57 single family residential lots. There
are no changes to the lots from the preliminary plat. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved
RESOLUTION 2014-14 APPROVING A FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR MERIDIAN LAND HOLDINGS, LLC FOR "FOX MEADOWS IST
ADDITION" LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 61 AND NORTH OF 125TH STREET.
Approve Return of Firefighter Carrie Nyblom from Leave of Absence
At its November 4, 2013 meeting, the Council approve a leave of absence for Firefighter Carrie
Nyblom for medical reasons. Carrie has received authorization to return to her duties as a
firefighter on June 3, 2014. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the return of Carrie
Nyblom to the Fire Department effective June 3, 2014.
Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for Fox Meadows
The Fox Meadows proposed development project includes a proposal to fill 4,550 square feet
(0.1044 Acres) of Type 1 seasonally flooded farmed wetland associated with the construction of
a single family development. The applicant is proposing to purchase wetland bank credits at a
2:1 mitigation ratio in -advance of the proposed wetland impacts. The wetland delineation was
approved by City staff on January 29, 2014. The wetland replacement plan application was
deemed complete on April 11th and public noticed on April 14-, with a May 14, 2014 deadline to
receive comments. One comment was received from the Washington Conservation District. The
applicant's response to the public comment received was compared to the proposed
plans/application and found satisfactory by City staff in fulfilling the replacement standards
under MN Rules 8420. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the wetland replacement plan
for Fox Meadows.
Update on Joint City Council, Planning Commission, and EDA Meeting on May 8, 2014
On Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7 p.m., the Council attended a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission and the EDA at the Rice Lake Centre to discuss the Downtown Development
Guidelines and Market Study completed by Maxfield Research. Bryan Bear provided a recap to
Council. Discussed was the design guidelines and market study completed several years ago that
focused on the area along TH61 and whether commercial development in that downtown area
was still feasible. An update of that study was recently conducted, and the findings were
presented at the meeting. Those findings concluded that there is a potential market for limited
multifamily housing, small business retailers, restaurants, office users who service local
households, and a limited -service hotel. The group agreed that the Downtown Design
Guidelines was still a viable document for development, and they should be used as guidelines
with exceptions to those to be expected. The Council also agreed that joint meetings with other
commissions should be held on a regular basis to ensure they are all heading in the same
direction.
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Approve Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Charter School Revenue
Bonds — Briggs & Morgan
The City had been asked to consider issuing Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds, in an amount
of no more than $20 million, on behalf of CS Property Noble, LLC (CSPN). CSPN is a
Minnesota nonprofit liability company. CSPN will use the bond proceeds to finance the
acquisition, construction, and equipping of an approximately 95,000 square foot school facility
in Brooklyn Park to be leased to Noble Academy. Noble Academy is approved as a K-8 charter
school by the Minnesota Department of Education. CSPN will pay the City an issuance fee of
0.25% of the par amount of the bonds. Although this will preclude the City from issuing
additional bonds in 2014, the City has no further plans to borrow this year. Briggs and Morgan,
the City's bond counsel, has reviewed this request and finds it to be a proper use of the City's
bonding authority. The City of Hugo is only serving as the bond issuer and will have no
obligations for repaying investors. Mary Ippel of Briggs and Morgan was in attendance to
address any concerns the City Council may have had. At the request of the Mayor, Mary
explained municipal financing to the many high school students in attendance.
Haas made motion, Bronk seconded, to schedule RESOLUTION 2014-15CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF CHARTER SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS
AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF HEARING (NOBLE
ACADEMY PROJECT).
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network
Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein provided an update to the Council on the City of
Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. Haas informed the Council that May Hamburger
Night will be sponsored by WSB Engineering and the Johnson Turner Law Firm. He provided
pictures from the departure ceremony for more than 200 members of Minnesota's 34th Combat
Aviation Brigade and the 147th Attack Helicopter Battalion held in St. Paul on Saturday. Chuck
also explained the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Network to the high school students in the
audience.
Health Partners & Children's Clinic Anniversary Celebration May 20, 2014
City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council of the meeting scheduled for the special ribbon
cutting ceremony to celebrate the one year anniversary of the new Health Partners & Children's
Clinic. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 3:30-4:00 pm at the Clinic located
at 14701 Victor Hugo Boulevard.
Schedule Joint Meeting with the RCWD Board of Managers for May 28, 2014
At its May 5, 2014 meeting, Council discussed the request from the Rice Creek Watershed
District Board of Managers for a joint meeting with the Hugo City Council. Staff had worked
with the RCWD on the date and time to meet. City Administrator Bryan Bear requested Council
schedule the meeting for Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at noon for a BBQ lunch.
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Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a joint meeting with the Watershed District
Board of Managers for Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at noon at Hugo City Hall.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Rushline Corridor Open House
Two pre -project development study open houses are scheduled to gather input on the Rush Line
Corridor project, which is the transit way corridor extending 80 miles from Hinckley to Union
Depot in downtown St. Paul.
Bronk made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the open house on the
Rush Line Corridor for May 29, 2014 at the Forest Lake Service Center at 4:30 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Weidt made motion, Bronk seconded, to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau,
City Clerk