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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.04.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2006 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, City Attorney Dave Snyder, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, and City Clerk Mary Ann Creager CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2006 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded to approve the minutes for the April 3, 2006 meeting as presented. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add K. l — Discussion on repairs to 165'h Street Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the agenda for April 17, 2006 as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY CDBG REHAB PROGRAM Several months ago, City staff met with representatives from the Washington County CDBG Rehab program. This program is sponsored by Washington County and Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, a nonprofit company, in order to provide financing for homeowners who wish to remodel older homes. Jennifer Bergman and Stephanie Lincoln made a presentation to Council and Hugo residents in order to solicit public interest in this program. Mayor Miron thanked them for their presentation and stated that the City would gladly provide City residents with a contact number should they need the service. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve 3.2 Temporary On -Sale Beer License for Hugo Lions Club for Good Neighbor Days Approve Appointment of Tim Lorinser, Todd Jones, and Mark Koll to Regular Firefighter Status Approve Authorization for HFD to Advertise for Sale of 1977 Dodge Approve Annual Performance Review for Building Inspector Gary Schwartz Approve Resolution Authorizing Demolition of Houses at 14625/14687 Forest Boulevard Approve Water Ski Slalom Course on Sunset Lake (Dave Strub) Approve Water Ski Slalom Course and Ski Jump on Round Lake (Mike Ball/Dan Davis) Approve Application from Sal's Angus Grill for Renewal of 2:00 am Closing All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 Page 2 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims roster for April 17, 2006 as presented. APPROVE TEMPORARY ON -SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR HUGO LIONS CLUB FOR GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS City staff received an application from the Hugo Lions Club for a temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license for Good Neighbor Days scheduled for June 8-11, 2006. City staff reviewed the application and found it to be satisfactorily complete, as well as the required liquor liability insurance, naming the City of Hugo as an additional insured. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license for the Hugo Lions Club to sell beer during Good Neighbor Days on June 8-11, 2006. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF TIM LORINSER, TODD JONES, AND MARK KOLL TO REGULAR FIREFIGHTER STATUS Fire Chief Jim Compton announced the successful completion of required training under Section 13 of the HFD Suggested Operating Guidelines by firefighters Tim Lorinser, Todd Jones, and Mark Koll. Each firefighter is now a registered EMT and certified Firefighter 1. The successful completion of the two-year probationary period has earned the regular firefighter status. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Tim Lorinser, Todd Jones, and Mark Koll as regular firefighters with the HFD and congratulated them on their training and dedication for the past two years. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR HFD TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE OF 1977 DODGE In February 2006, Council accepted staffs recommendation under the CIP to approve the replacement of the 1977 Dodge % ton pickup, which was replaced with a truck purchased under the State of Minnesota's purchasing agreement. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved authorization for the HFD to advertise for the sale of the 1977 Dodge pickup truck. APPROVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR GARY SCHWARTZ Gary Schwartz was hired as the City's new building inspector on April 15, 2002. Over the past four years, Gary has worked hard and demonstrated an excellent work ethic and dedication to the building department. Gary is a valued member of the Hugo City Hall team and is respected by the contractors in the field. Adoption of the Consent Agenda Council approved the annual performance review of building inspector. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEMOLITION OF HOUSES AT 14625/14687 FOREST BOULEVARD In 2000, the City purchased the house at 14687 Forest Boulevard and has rented it for the past six years providing affordable rental housing in the City. In 2005, the City purchased the house at 14625 Forest City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 Page 3 Boulevard and rented it for a time, as well. Upon a recommendation from the EDA to the City Council, staff was directed to complete a TIF district inspection of the homes to determine their condition and substandard status. Due to a unique set of circumstances in both houses, they are uninhabitable. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Resolution 2006-18 authorizing the demolition of the houses at 14625/14687 Forest Boulevard in order to comply with the TIF laws under Minnesota State Statute. APPROVE WATER SKI SLALOM COURSE ON SUNSET LAKE (DAVE STRUB) On behalf of the Sunset Lake Ski Club, Dave Strub has submitted an application for approval of the water ski slalom course. Staff reviewed the application and found it to be satisfactorily completed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the water ski slalom course application for Sunset Lake. APPROVE WATER SKU SLALOM COURSE AND SKI JUMP ON ROUND LAKE (DAN DAVIS/MIKE BALL) On behalf of the Round Lake Ski Club, Dan Davis and Mike Ball have submitted applications for approval of a water ski slalom course and ski jump on Round Lake. Staff reviewed the applications and found them to be satisfactorily completed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the water ski slalom course and ski jump applications for Round Lake. APPROVE APPLICATION FROM SAL'S ANGUS GRILL FOR RENEWAL OF 2:00 AM CLOSING City staff has received an application from Saint Angus Grill, Inc., d/b/a Sal's Angus Grill for an extension of the closing time to 2:00 am, which was approved by the 2003 Minnesota State Legislature. Consistent with State Statute, City staff has reviewed the application from Saint Angus Grill, Inc. and found it to be satisfactorily completed for a 2:00 am bar closing time. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the 2:00 am closing time for Saint Angus Grill, Inc. d/b/a/ Sal's Angus Grill. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AT 14667 FOREST BOULEVARD (CHUCK AND MARK NOSIE) Since 1999, the City has purchased houses on the east side of TH61 with willing seller's and willing buyer's agreements. This relationship has worked out very well for individuals seeking to sell their property, which the City has intended for a new downtown. City staff received a recommendation from the EDA to proceed with making inquiries for the remaining three buildings on the east side of TH61. On Wednesday, April 5, 2006, City staff met Glyph Printing with owners Chuck and Mark Nosie to discuss their interest in selling their building to the City. After discussion and a complete inspection of the building, staff reached a successful purchase agreement for the building at 14667 Forest Boulevard. City staff recommended Council approve the purchase agreement for the building located at 14667 Forest Boulevard from Chuck and Mark Nosie, at a purchase price of $195,000. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter to allow staff to continue negotiations with the property owners. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 Page 4 DISCUSSION ON APRIL 18, 2006 COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON RURAL & OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE At its April 3, 2006, Council scheduled a workshop for April 18, 2006 at 9:00 am, to discuss the currently rural and open space preservation ordinance, approved in 2005 after more than 2 'h years of task force work and public input. Council member Chuck Haas met with officers of the Sunset Lake Homeowner's Association, at which President Jim Laumer requested a different time at which Council would hold its workshop to accommodate citizens who work during the day. CD Bryan Bear and City Administrator Mike Ericson spoke with President Laumer on Thursday, April 6, 2006, when he reiterated his request and staff informed him that they would place it on the next Council agenda for discussion. City staff requested direction from Council as to the scheduled Council workshop on April 18, 2006 at 9:00 am. As this was a noticed meeting, Council agreed that they should conduct the workshop as scheduled and staff schedule a "listening session" with residents at a later date. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to schedule a neighborhood meeting to discuss the rural and open space ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON APRIL 30.2006 HUGO KIDZ `N BIZ FEST PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING REQUIREMENT On Sunday, April 30, 2006, the Hugo Business Association and the Hugo EDA will hold their second annual Kids `n Biz Fest at the Hugo American Legion. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a City Council meeting for Sunday, April 30, 2006, 1:00 pm, at the Hugo American Legion, to allow Council attendance at the 2"d annual Kidz `n Biz Fest. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW CONCEPT PLAN FOR MULTI -FEEDER INC FOR BUILDING IN BEIP City staff met with representatives from Multi -Feeder, Inc., for the past several months for construction of a building in the BEIP. The applicant has requested an opportunity to appear before Council to present his concept plan for a 34,000 sq ft building on property currently owned by Minnesota Union Builders, which went into foreclosure and has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of the seven -acre parcel of land immediately adjacent to the former MN Union Builders building. CD Director Bryan Bear provided a brief presentation outlining the proposed site development, and need for a number of variances. Multi -Feeder owner, Neil Nordling, addressed Council with a history of the business, as well as the product. Council provided formal and nonbinding comments on the concept plan for construction of the new Multi -Feeder Inc. building in the BEIP. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff and the Planning Commission to review City setback requirements and consider a possible text amendment. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 Page 5 DISCUSSION ON ILLEGAL BUSINESS LOCATED AT 14529 FOREST BOULEVARD (INTERSTATE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT) City staff has been in discussion with the owner of the Southern Auto Sales building located on TH61 and the street sweeping and lawn maintenance business located immediately behind the building, next to Egg Lake. The business owner informed the City that they were allowed to open the business after a meeting with former CD Director John Rask in 2002. Because of a complaint about the business, CD Bryan Bear informed the property owner that the business is illegal and not allowed in the downtown commercial business district. O.J. Reinhart, partner in the ownership of both businesses, requested an opportunity to present his issue before Council. Council listened to his interpretation on how he and his partner purchased the Southern Auto Sales business and cleaned up the site and opened the second business called Interstate Pavement Management with permission from the City. Mr. Reinhart stated that he is aware that the business is not allowed in the existing zoning district, and asked Council for consideration to allow him time to phase out the illegal business. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to work with the property owner in an effort to bring the property into compliance with the City's zoning ordinance, with a timeline not to exceed 18 months. A transition plan should be drafted and presented to Council at its meeting of May 1, 2006. All aye. Motion Carried. SCHEDULE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW On April 17, 2000, the City of Hugo hired Mike Ericson as its new City Administrator. Over the past six years, Mike's performance has been reviewed by Council on an annual basis, using a standard performance review written document and a formal sit down meeting with the administrator and City Attorney in 2005. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to schedule a special City Council meeting for Monday, June 5, 2006, at 8:30 am, Hugo City Hall, to conduct the City Administrator's annual performance review. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON 129TH STREET FEASIBILITY STUDY Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this item to the end of the agenda because Jim Kellison would be late. All aye. Motion Carried. At its March 13, 2006 meeting, City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed the estimated costs and preliminary funding plan for the proposed 129d' Street project. As a result of discussion, City staff was directed to provide additional information regarding options for funding the project. Jay provided a PowerPoint presentation with a review of additional funding options. The project is dependent on funding from prospective land developer Jim Kellison, and whether or not property owners to be assessed are in favor of the project. City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 Page 6 Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to hold a meeting with affected property owners to determine their interest in the project and report back to Council with a recommendation. All aye. Motion Carried. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept staff s recommendation that the Bald Eagle Lake outlet is a project with its own merits and will be handled separately from the 129' Street improvement project. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON REPAIRS TO 165TH STREET Council member Frank Puleo questioned when repairs would be made to 165'" Street where the Hardwood Creek culvert was installed. City Administrator Mike Ericson informed Councilman Puleo and Council that the repairs were planned and are on the City's spring schedule. AMM ANNUAL MEETING. THURSDAY, MAY 18.2006 AND I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING The next I-35 WE Coalition meeting has rescheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Hugo City Hall. City staff has been informed by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) that its annual meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2006, as well. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to reschedule the May 18, 2006 I-35 WE Coalition meeting to June 15, 2006, Hugo City Hall, at 6:30 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE City Administrator Mike Ericson presented Council with a brief legislative update on a few of the "hot" topics at the Minnesota State Legislature, including eminent domain and the MVST constitutional amendment issue. ADJOURNMENT Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adjourn at 9:50 am. All aye. Motion Carried. MaryCreager City E