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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.11.04 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4.2002 Mayor Fran Miron opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron City Administrator, Michael Ericson CD Director, John Rask City Attorney, Dave Snyder City Engineer, Dave Mitchell City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Frank Puleo MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE Mayor Fran Miron called for a moment of silence in respect for, and in remembrance of, Senator Paul Wellstone, his family members, and staff. MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14.2002 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of October 14, 2002 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21.2002 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of October 21, 2002 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add G.3 — Accept Donation for the Hugo Fire Department Add HA — Resolution of Cooperative Agreement w/MNDOT for Signalization of TH61 and 1400 St. Add L.1— Announce Groundbreaking for Hugo American Legion 620 Add MA - Discussion on 11/6/02 Budget Meeting Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the agenda November 4, 2002 as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. PRESENTATION OF CITY HALL FLAG (AMERICAN LEGION POST 6201 Anderson Electric completed the installation of an exterior light for the City Hall flagpole four weeks ago. That light was necessary in order for staff to install an American flag to fly over the new Hugo City Hall 24 -hours a day. Legion Post 620 Commander John Thomas and Vice Commander Phil Kamman presented a new American flag to the Hugo City Council and the City of Hugo in honor of the patriotic City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 2 spirit and cooperation of the American Legion and the City. Mayor Miron accepted the flag on behalf of the citizens of Hugo stating that the flag will fly proudly over the new City Hall 24 -hours a day. APPROVE APPT OF JODIE GUARESCHI TO FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER STATUS Jodie Guareschi completed all required training and served the standard one-year probationary period as a firefighter with the Hugo Fire Dept. Fire Chief Jim Compton presented Jodie with her certificate awarding her full-time firefighter status. Mayor Fran Miron offered congratulations on behalf of the City Council to Jodie, who has worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment, which was done in her position as the City's utility billing clerk/receptionist. Jodie thanked the Council for allowing her to respond to day calls during her full-time employment at City Hall. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, accepting the Fire Chief s recommendation and appoint Jodie Guareschi to full-time firefighter status. All aye. Motion Carried. DONATION TO THE HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT The Hugo Fire Department received a financial donation from an individual who was treated for a full - arrest heart attack. He has since recovered and wanted to thank the Fire Department for their service. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept the $200 donation on behalf of the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve Resolution Acquiring West Oneka Lake Property Easements Approve Renewal of Rice Lake Park Building Lease Agreement with Hosanna Lutheran Church Adopt Resolution of Cooperative Agreement w/MNDOT for Signalization of TH61/140' St. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims roster as presented. APPROVE RESOLUTION ACQUIRING WEST ONEKA LAKE PROPERTY EASEMENTS At its October 21, 2002 meeting, Council authorized City staff to proceed with the acquisition of drainage and utility easements for the construction of a public ditch in the West Oneka Lake area. City City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 3 Attorney Dave Snyder drafted a resolution that provides specific language to allow for the acquisition of easements through the use of eminent domain should the property owner not agree to the acquisition. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Resolution 2002-58 directing City staff to acquire easements for the public ditch in the West Oneka Lake area. APPROVE RENEWAL OF RICE LAKE PARK BUILDING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH City Attorney Dave Snyder prepared the annual renewal of the Lease Agreement with Hosanna Lutheran Church for the use of the RLPB. Staff reviewed this agreement and offered no substantive changes. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved renewal of the Lease Agreement with Hosanna Lutheran Church for use of the RLPB. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Resolution 2002-59 to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for signalization of TH61 and 14& Street. CSAH 8/14 REALIGNMENT PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS UPDATE Chris Manthey and Sandy Cullen from the Washington County Engineers Department were present at the Council meeting to provide Council an update on the environmental assessment process for the CSAH 8/14 realigrunent project. To date, there have been three public informational meetings on the project and eleven PMT (Project Management Team) meetings. The environmental assessment process is a standard evaluation process required by state and federal law. Because Hugo's suggested route is paramount in Washington County's selection decision: Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to schedule a Council workshop to discuss various alignments with Washington County. All aye. Motion Carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN (GENERATION ACRES) At its October 7, 2002 meeting, the Council requested and received written permission from Seth Marshall, developer for the Generation Acres subdivision, to allow for a 30 -day extension to the review period. The City Council tabled action to allow the applicant to revise his plans to address concerns raised at the Council meeting. Staff was unsuccessful in getting Seth Marshall to City Hall to discuss this issue further and no revised plans were submitted. Absent an opportunity to meet with Mr. Marshall or review the revised plans, City staff recommended Council deny the preliminary plat and site plan for the Generation Acres subdivision. Findings of fact denying the application were provided to Council for their consideration. CD Director John Rask informed Council that Mr. Marshall had requested another 30 -day extension of time and tabling of the application for preliminary plat and site plan for Generation Acres. Because of the lack of response and the late hour contact from Seth Marshall: City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 4 Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, denying the request of Seth Marshall for an extension of time and tabling of his request for Generation Acres. All Aye. Motion Carried. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to approve Findings of Fact denying the preliminary plat and site plan application for Generation Acres. All aye. Motion Carried. BEIP 13 ACRES (DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL) Staff has worked to develop a plat for the City's 13 acres in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and has met with prospective buyers on four lots. Mike Brass and Jim Kellison each have prospective buyers that are ready to enter into purchase agreements. Tom Jackson would also like to purchase a lot for the construction of mini -storage units and appeared before the Council to request approval in moving forward with the preparation of the preliminary construction plans and the processing of the plat through the City review process. Additionally, Mr. Jackson discussed the potential for access through the City's parcel that would serve a portion of his adjacent parcel. Council will discuss the possible reduction in the purchase price based on the amount of generated TIF at a later time. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to proceed with the preliminary plat, including preliminary engineering work. All aye. Motion Carried. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE At its October 21, 2002 meeting, Council listened to an update from Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring from WSB Engineers regarding the City's comprehensive stormwater management plan, which is being reviewed by the RCWD. Staff completed a draft that provides criteria and standards for stormwater management in the City. Because this ordinance would be part of the City's comprehensive land use regulations, the Planning Commission is required to hold a public hearing. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, forwarding the draft stormwater management ordinance to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing. All aye. Motion Carried. PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS ORDINANCE At its September 16, 2002 meeting, staff sought input from Council as to its interest in drafting a peddler's ordinance. Staff has received complaints from residents and from the Washington County Sheriff deputies, primarily during the summer months, about peddlers and transient merchants who go door-to-door selling their goods. Council was split on whether or not to proceed further, but directed staff to obtain three different peddler ordinances from different communities. Staff obtained sample City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 5 ordinances from the cities of Plymouth, Chanhassen, and Watertown for Council review. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to draft an ordinance for the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION FOR TRI -CITY COALITION FOR INTERCHANGE Q I-35E/CR 14 On September 12, 2002, the City of Hugo held its second tri -city meeting with city officials from Lino Lakes and Centerville, which included discussion regarding formation of a coalition. The Centerville city council members were unable to attend the meeting, but subsequent to that meeting, adopted a resolution supporting the creation of a coalition to lobby for support of interchange improvements at I - 35E and CR14. Staff sought specific direction from Council regarding the creation of such a coalition with the City of Hugo playing a key leadership role. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-60 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRI -CITY COALITION and forward it to the City of Lino Lakes for their endorsement of the coalition as well. All aye. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS At its October 7, 2002 meeting, City staff requested direction from Council as to Planning Commissioners Dave Schumann and Teddy Peltier, whose terms expire December 31, 2002. Council had directed staff to inquire as to their interest in seeking a reappointment to the Commission. PC Chair Dave Schumann stated his interest in reappointment and Teddy Peltier stated that she wanted to think it over, but was considering retiring at the end of the year. Mayor Miron spoke with Teddy and discussed the possibility of her joining the Hugo historical team. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to schedule a time to review Planning Commission members and advertise for potential openings. All aye. Motion Carried. CITY HOLIDAY GATHERING OPTIONS At its October 21, 2002 meeting, the Council discussed the annual City Council/Planning Commission holiday gathering, which has been held at Wild Wings for a number of years. Council discussed instead the use of the Oneka Room and directed staff to provide some options as to a catered -in event in the Oneka Room. Council also inquired as to the availability of the Wild Wings facility to hold the annual holiday gathering at an off-site premise on Thursday, December 5'h or Thursday, December 19s' for use by the City. Granger made motion, Miron seconded, to hold the City holiday gathering at Wild Wings 12/5/02. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 6 ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, AND PARKING LOT (AMERICAN LEGION POST #620) The Hugo American Legion Post 620 has proposed construction of a 7,500 sq ft facility on the City's one -acre parcel of land located between the Hugo Fire Hall and Rick's Liquor. The American Legion Building Committee worked closely with Legion officials in an effort to select a site, develop a site pian, and provide a facility that will serve not only the American Legion but also residents and visitors to our community for many years to come. At its October 24, 2002 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the site plan for the 7,500 sq ft facility, and after discussion, approved it by unanimous vote. CD Director John Rask presented the construction application for consideration by the Council. Approval for this project includes a variance, zoning ordinance text amendment, and approval of a parking lot that will need to be constructed on both Rick's Liquor and Hugo Fire Hall properties. Project architect for the project Jim Faulkner from Faulkner Construction reviewed construction plans and parking with the Council. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 2002-365 AMENDING SECTION 1010-100.1 AND 1090-020.1 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE REGULATIONS BY ALLOWING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLUBS IN THE RS ZONING DISTRICT. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-61 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 620 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 140TH STREET AND WEST OF TH61. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON NO PARKING ORDINANCE FOR SNOW REMOVAL Council member Mike Granger spoke with Public Works Director Chris Petree on the need to have a no parking ordinance for snow removal in the City during the wintertime. The City does not have a no parking ordinance during the winter months, an ordinance which commonly exists in many municipalities, typically from November 15'x' to April 15'h to allow for the smooth and easy removal of snow. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to draft a no parking ordinance for snow removal and present to Council for their review. All aye. Motion Carried. LEMOINE PROPERTY (APPLICATION DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION) Jim LeMoine requested approval to final plat Outlot A, Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition, consisting of approximately 4.3 acres and fronting on Homestead Avenue. On October 24, 2002, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request and recommended denial by a unanimous vote. The City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 7 Commission found that Outlot A was intended to remain vacant based on a review of the preliminary plat for Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition, which was approved in 1973. Staff recommended Council deny the request as recommended by the Planning Commission. A Findings of Fact for denial was provided to Council for consideration. Property owner Jim LeMoine addressed the Council stating reasons why the Council should approve his request. John Waller addressed the Council stating opposition to the request because the applicant could not prove a hardship for the variance request. He also felt that the house would add to the existing drainage problems on his property. Don Waller, representing his mother, stated opposition to the request citing the same reasons as his brother John. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-62 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT DENYING THE FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR JIM LEMOINE. All aye. Motion Carried. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES "WALKING MINNESOTA PROGRAM" The League of Minnesota Cities selected the City of Hugo as one its cities it wishes to include in its LMC "Walking Minnesota Program". This program is an opportunity for municipalities across the State of Minnesota to participate and receive recognition in a wellness program sponsored by the LMC. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, approving the City's participation in the LMC's "Walking Minnesota Program" and further direct staff to obtain some inexpensive City logo inscribed pens and pencils, etc. All aye. Motion Carried. GOODVIEW AVENUE NORTH OF CSAH 8 Over the past several months, City staff has had discussions with developers regarding property immediately adjacent to, and in the general area of Goodview Avenue, directly north of CSAH 8. Property owners wish to develop this land, but have a significant problem with a road that is in terrible condition. Because of the late hour: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter to the Council meeting of November 18, 2002. All aye. Motion Carried. SAC CHARGE INCREASE FROM METROPOLITAN COUNCIL The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services announced that it would increase for the year 2003 the sewer area charge (SAC) in an amount of $75, increasing the SAC charge to $1,275. City staff recommended Council make this public announcement so that residents and developers are aware that the Met Council has increased the SAC charge, which the City simply passes on to contractors who build homes in the City. No formal Council action was required. City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 8 AMERICAN LEGION POST 620 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY The Hugo American Legion Post 620 will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at their building site along 140'" Street on Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 3:00 pm. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to post notice of this gathering to allow the Council to be in attendance. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE REVIEWS Each year, the City Council reviews the performance of all contract employees. Council typically selects an evening, other than a regular Council meeting, at which it spends 30 to 40 minutes with its consultants to review their performance. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to schedule a performance review meeting with all City consultants and advise Council of selection time and date. All aye. Motion Carried. 10/29/02 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING FOR OLD AMERICAN LEGION PROPERTY Staff held neighborhood meeting on October 29, 2002 to allow resident input on the future use of the American Legion property located at 5720147"' Street. Because of the late how: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of 11/18/02. All aye. Motion Carried. BUDGET MEETING Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to move the scheduled budget meeting of November 6, 2002 to Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 8:30 am. All aye. Motion Carried. BOARD OF CANVASS Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to change the time of the canvassing board from November 6, 2002 at 10:00 am to November 6, 2002 at 3:30 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 10:00 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary reager City