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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.09.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17.2007 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. PRESENT: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, City Attorney Dave Snyder, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, Associate Planner Rachel Simone, and City Clerk Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Mike Granger APPROVE MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the September 4, 2007 meeting as presented. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Remove J.1 — Discussion on Proposed City Policy on Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Add N.2 — Discussion on WBL Foundation Gala Event on September 28, 2007 Add N.3 — Discussion on Hugo's 0 Annual Fall Clean Up Day on September 15, 2007 Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the agenda for September 17, 2007 as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA Petryk made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve Sponsorship of Hugo Health & Wellness Fair on November 3`d at the Oneka Elementary School All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims roster for September 17, 2007 as presented. APPROVE SPONSORSHIP OF HUGO HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR ON NOVEMBER 3RD AT THE ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL As Council is aware, Oneka Chiropractic has held a Health Fair for the past four years, with last year's location at the Oneka Elementary School. This Health and Wellness Fair is an opportunity for Hugo businesses and health professionals to present health related topics and issues to Hugo residents and their families. City staff discussed the sponsorship with the Hugo Business Association, who has also agreed to help support this worthwhile community fair, which will be located again at the Oneka Elementary School. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the co-sponsorship of the Hugo Health City Council meeting of September 17, 2007 Page 2 and Wellness Fair with Oneka Chiropractic at the Oneka Elementary School on Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. APPROVE CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR NATIONAL ATAXIA FOUNDATION AT CARPENTER'S STEAKHOUSE Council member Chuck Haas asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. City staff received an application for a charitable gambling license from the National Ataxia Foundation for the sale of pull tabs at Carpenter's. City staff reviewed the application and found it to be satisfactorily complete. Council member requested that gambling manager, Dave Fischer, provide the City with gambling profits, City donations, and information about the disease, ataxia. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the annual charitable gambling license for the National Ataxia Foundation for the sale of pull tabs at Carpenter's Steakhouse located at 14559 Forest Blvd. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CITY ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY At its August 20, 2007 meeting, Council agreed to consider an amendment to the City ordinance regulating dogs in the City; specifically, Council received a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to require that dogs be leashed while on active City parks. Council agreed to schedule a public hearing to consider this amendment, which would have an impact on residents and visitors with dogs that are on public property. Mayor Fran Miron opened the public hearing for any and all public comment. Bonnie Johnson, 12569 Fiona Road, asked for the definition of "active" City park, and stated that they exercise their dog at the Beaver Ponds soccer field when the park is not in use and use an electronic collar to control the dog. The fact that active parks are not used in the winter was also mentioned. Josh Berger, 14318 Cossette Way, provided Council with dog bite statistics, and stated that most adjoining communities have a leash law for public parks. Tom Connors, 14356 Cossette Way, felt that the ordinance should state that dogs should be leashed when others are present. Vicki Hagan, 14344 Cossette Way, agreed with Mr. Connors stating that dogs should be socialized in order to be better citizens. Council discussed: "reasonable use" as hunting is allowed in the City; add leash control for public trails/sidewalks not in a passive park; time of day usage; time of year; and the distance factor. Puleo made motion, Haas seconded, to send the proposed ordinance back to the Parks Commission for their review noting public hearing and Council discussion. This matter is tabled until the Council meeting of October 15'x, at which time the public hearing will be continued. All aye. Motion Carried. AWARD SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR 129TH STREET AND OAKSHORE PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS As a resident of Oakshore Park, Council member Becky Petryk removed herself from Council discussion and voting. At its August 20, 2007 meeting, Council passed a resolution authorizing the City's financial City Council meeting of September 17, 2007 Page 3 advisors to arrange for the sale of $1,230,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds. These bonds will be repaid from special assessments levied for improvements to 129'h Street and Oakshore Park. Bids were received until 10:00am, Monday, September 17, 2007 and Vice President Paul Steinman of Springsted, the City's financial advisor, tabulated the bids and recommended Council award the sale of the bonds to Wells Fargo with a true interest rate of 3.96%. Paul stated that Springsted had estimated a rate of 4.34% and they were every pleased with the bids. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2007-52 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,230,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007A, PLEDGING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Becky Petryk Motion Carried. REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 6.2007 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE ON 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SCHEDULE WORKSHOP On Thursday, September 6, 2007, the public was invited to attend an open house at the Hugo City Hall to learn more about the work to date completed on the 2008 comprehensive plan. Approximately 80 residents attended the meeting and provided staff with both verbal comments and a written comment sheet. CD Director Bryan Bear shared with Council the results from the September 61h open house, as well as a request to schedule the next Council workshop to discuss the 2008 comprehensive plan. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to schedule the next Council 2008 Comprehensive Plan workshop for Monday, October 22, 2007, Hugo City Hall, at 7:00 pm, to discuss rural planning policy. All aye. Motion Carried. RESCHEDULE COUNCIL WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS 2007 STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 1306 AND FIRE MARSHAL BUILDING REPORT Included in its 2007 City focus goals, Council agreed to schedule a workshop to discuss an annual inspection program of City businesses, which would include review for the location of combustible and hazardous materials. Council agreed to schedule a workshop at which it would discuss this annual inspection program, City business licensing program, as well as a staff recommended review of the proposed 2007 state building codes. City staff contacted the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Fire Marshal, who were unable to make the October 5'h proposed workshop meeting. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a special City Council meeting for Tuesday, October 30, 2007, Hugo City Hall, at 7:0 pm, to discuss the 2007 state building code and adoption of Chapter 1306 and fire marshal building report. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of September 17, 2007 Page 4 DISCUSSION ON REVISIONS TO FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE In 2006, the City received notification from the MnDNR that the City's floodplain ordinance was not consistent with the DNR's standards. CD Director Bryan Bear and Associate Planner Rachel Simone met with DNR officials and over the past several months and have made several revisions to the ordinance in order to bring it into conformance with DNR standards. Rachel provided Council with a PowerPoint slide show of the revisions that have been made, as well as a recommendation for Council to consider the adoption of the revised floodplain ordinance. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to prepare a draft Floodplain Ordinance for Council review prior to scheduling a Planning Commission public hearing. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT TH61 AND CSAR 4 At its September 4, 2007 meeting, Council discussed the traffic concerns related to the intersection of TH61 and CSAH 4 and the concern over the accidents and that have taken place at the intersection. City staff was directed to compile traffic data and provide that to Council. City Engineer Jay Kennedy shared with Council and staff the Washington County data, as well as measures that could be taken to help prevent future accidents. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table discussion of this matter until Washington County officials can be present at a City Council meeting to discuss this matter. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PARK DEDICATION FEES AND NEW STATE LEGISLATION In 2006, the Minnesota State Legislature made changes to state statute, which regulates how cities can set park dedication fees. CD Director Bryan Bear shared with Council research compiled by staff to date and City Attorney Dave Snyder felt that the current $2,400 per lot fee was justifiable. No formal City Council action was taken. 2007 MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATION "FREEDOM TO BREATHE ACT OF 2007" The Minnesota State Legislature approved new legislation making it illegal for bars and restaurants to allow patrons to smoke in their facilities; specifically, smoking must take place outside of the building in an area designated as a smoking only patio or pavilion. City staff met recently with the manager of the American Legion and owners of the Blacksmith Lounge to discuss this issue in order to share with them the recommended modifications suggested by the MN State Legislature. CD Director Bryan Bear shared with Council results of those discussions and the modifications being proposed by the manager of the American Legion and owners of the Blacksmith Lounge. No formal City Council action was taken. City Council meeting of September 17, 2007 Page 5 SCHEDULE MEETING TO DISCUSS SOUTH ETHAN AVENUE PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS At its meeting of September 4, 2007, Council directed staff to schedule a south Ethan Avenue neighborhood meeting. City staff suggested that the meeting be scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2007, at Hugo City Hall, at 7:00 pm. As all Council members have expressed interest in attending the meeting: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to attempt to schedule the neighborhood meeting whereby all Council members could be in attendance. All aye. Motion Carried. BCWD MANAGERS' TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 21.2007 City staff received notification from the BCWD that two of the managers' terms will expire on October 21, 2007. Any and all residents interested in serving on the Board should contact the Brown's Creek Watershed District or the City of Hugo for application materials in order for the City to submit their name(s) to the Washington County Board for appointment to the BCWD. No formal City Council action was taken. WBL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION GALA Council member Chuck Haas informed Council of the WBL School District Foundation Gala to be held on Friday, September 28, 2007. He distributed invitations to the Mayor and Council stating the event is a very worthy fundraiser for the community. CITY OF HUGO'S 1sT ANNUAL FALL CLEAN UP DAY Council and City staff discussed the City's 1" annual fall clean up day held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Hugo Public Works facility and its success. Residents reported to staff that they hoped the City holds the event next year. ADJOURNMENT Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to adjourn at 9:13 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary eager City Cler