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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.09.02 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. PRESENT: Bronk, Haas, Klein, Petryk, Weidt ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan, Assistant City Attorney Josh Brekken, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, and City Clerk Michele Lindau Pledge of Allegiance Council Members Haas and Klein, as part of the Yellow Ribbon Network, had invited U.S. Marine Corp Sergeant Dan Arcand and his parents Scott and Cathy Arcand, to attend this evening's meeting. Mayor Weidt invited them to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes for the August 18, 2014 City Council Meeting Klein made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting on August 18, 2014 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes for the August 19, 2014 Midyear Budget Workshop Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the Midyear Budget Workshop on August 19, 2014 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes for the August 21, 2014 Met Council Water Forum Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the Metropolitan Council Water Forum meeting on August 21, 2014 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes for the August 23, 2014 Dream of Wild Health Feast The Council approved the minutes for the Dream of Wild Health Feast on August 23, 2014 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 2, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Approval of the Agenda Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the agenda as amended by adding John Waller to Visitor Presentations. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Consent Agenda Bronk made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Approval of Claims 2. Approve Resolutions Declaring Cost, Assessment Role, and Hearing Date for 165th Street/Ingersoll Avenue Project All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve Resolutions Declaring Cost, Assessment Role, and Hearing Date for 165th Street/Ingersoll Avenue Proiect The City Council ordered the 165th Street improvement project on March 17, 2014, and awarded a construction contract to complete the project on June 16, 2014. The improvements are substantially completed, and staff is recommending that the Council move forward with the assessment process for the project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 165TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT and RESOLUTION NO. 2014-30 CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE 165TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Reconsider the Approval of the Atkinson Mining Permit At its August 4, 2014 meeting, Council approved the Mining Permit for Dean and Ruby Atkinson with a change to the permitted haul routes. The approval included the elimination of the use of Irish Avenue, north of 147th Street, and the use of 152nd Street, which would require trucks to leave the pit going south on Irish Avenue. The Atkinsons had contacted Council Member Haas after the meeting requesting the Council reconsider this change. At its August 18, 2014 meeting, the Council approved a motion to reconsider it at a future meeting. City Administrator Bryan Bear provided background and presented a map showing the haul route that was approved going south as well as the route that was previously removed, which is Irish Avenue to 152nd Street going north from the pit. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 2, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Petryk stated that the change would put an additional burden on the Atkinsons. Petryk made motion Klein seconded, to put the haul routes back to what they were (allowing them to travel north on Irish Avenue and 152"d Street). All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on 165th and Ingersoll Avenue Speed Study At its March 3, 2014 meeting, Council approved a resolution authorizing a speed study on 165th Street and Ingersoll Avenue, between TH61 and CSAH4, to determine the proper speed limits and speed limit transition locations within this area. This study has been completed, and City Engineer Jay Kennedy reported to Council on the results. He stated that the MnDOT commissioner sets speed limits in most cases. Their recommendation was to reduce the speed along 165th Street North from 55 mph to 50 mph, and from 45 mph to 35 mph at the curve going onto Ingersoll Avenue. Hass made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the speed limits as recommended by MnDOT as a result of their speed study. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Bald Eagle Lake Outlet At the August 18, 2014 meeting, the City Council discussed the Bald Eagle Lake outlet project. Following the discussion, the City Council directed staff to provide information regarding a potential bridge alternative, as well as the possibility of redesigning the outlet to allow for reuse of the water. City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed the topics that were discuss at the last meeting and provided information on the cost of building a bridge and the cost of capturing the water for reuse. Weidt stated that both options sounded very costly. He talked about the conversations he had with Manager Ogata of the RCWD about dividing the remaining cost of the structure between the RCWD, DNR, and City and deferring ownership of the structure. He suggested staff should come back to council with an outline of the details of this proposal for consideration and approval. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to continue working with the DNR and RCWD to identify funding sources and amounts, and bring it back to the Council for consideration. Haas talked about engaging all stake holders, including the St. Paul Regional Water Authority who have an appropriations permit for water from Bald Eagle Lake. They should help pay for the Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 2, 2014 Page 4 of 5 structure or relinquish their appropriations permit. John Waller, 1410 Homestead Avenue, and manager of the RCWD Board, talked about the RCWD and their authority and responsibility to own it; the issue of who owns it is a significant issue. Haas agreed that this is a situation the Watershed District was created to handle. He said he also expects the DNR to step up with a financial contribution. He stated that the City has a road that serves us well and we've done our job as a road authority. There are two agencies that have responsibilities and authority in this area, and the city should not be taking it. Petryk said she was supportive of the Mayors motion. Tax dollars should be used from all the sources available. The Mayor restated his motion and called for a vote. All Ayes. Motion carried. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to send letter to St. Paul Regional Authority to identify them as stakeholder and asking if they would participate in repair of structure to ensure their appropriations permit would remain useful or relinquish their permit if they do not want to be a stakeholder. All Ayes. Motion carried. Presentation by John Waller RCWD Manager John Waller, 14010 Homestead Avenue North, asked to be added to this evening's agenda to talk about the taxes he and the citizens of Hugo pay to the Rice Creek Watershed District. He provided information on how much was being paid into the levy and said that Hugo was the largest contributor of all Washington County communities. He talked about the City acting as the Local Government Unit (LGU) for the Wetland Conservation Act, and he questioned what services he was getting for what he pays in taxes. John stated that the City has been doing well as the LGU, but he was paying twice for the same service; the City should determine what that amount is. He also talked about the money the City receives from the Watershed District for maintenance of JD2 and how the cost is not being shared equitability. Weidt made motion, Bronk seconded, to direct staff to come back with an estimate for being the LGU and maintaining the ditches. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Report Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. The YRN recently held a packing event and he thanked all the volunteers and donors, with a special thanks to Mike Clarke from the Eagan YRN who shared his Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 2, 2014 Page 5 of 5 Caribou Coffee connection. Haas thanked everyone who attends Hamburger Night. Proceeds from that pay for postage, which was $1,800 for this packing event. Another packing event will be in November. Haas thanked the August Hamburger Night sponsor Mark Schowpe. September's sponsor will be Lake Area Bank, and the October sponsor will be the Hugo Business Association. Also, there is a volunteer from Spooner Wl who is looking at establishing a Yellow Ribbon Network there. Approve Chane in Location for the Bus Tour on September 20, 2014 At is August 18, 2014 meeting, Council scheduled the 9th Annual Bus Tour for Saturday, September 20, 2014 to begin and end at the Hanifl Fields Shelter. Staff has been planning this year's tour and would like to begin and end at Lions Park. Weidt made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve changing the location to Lions Park. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment Weidt made motion, Bronk seconded, to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Lindau City Clerk