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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.02.05 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2001 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator, Michael Ericson City Attorney representative, Mark Vierlmg -. City Engineer, Dave Mitchell __.._... -_--_ -- Community Development Director, John Rask City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2001 Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the minutes for the Council meeting of January 16, 2001 as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF JANUARY 16, 2001 Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the minutes for the executive session of January 16, 2001. as submitted. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo ABSTAINED: Miron Motion Carried. MINUTES FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2001 Munn made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the minutes for the Council meeting of January 22, 2001 as amended. VOTING AYE: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger Motion Carried. MINUTES FOR JOINT COUNCIL MEETING WITH PC ON JANUARY 24, 2001 Munn made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the joint Planning Commission/Council meeting of January 24,2001, as amended. VOTING AYE: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger Motion Carried. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 2 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Subordination Agreement with Scietern ------ Authorization __Authorization to Attend Conference (Petryk) Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the agenda as amended'. All aye. Motion Carried. FINAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN FROM CITY HALL BUILDING COAOUTI'EE & AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS At its January 24, 2001 meeting, the City Hall Building Committee reviewed the final concept and footprint design for the new Hugo City Hall. The Committee unanimously agreed to recommend to the City Council its approval, and authorization for City Architect, Bob Russek, from BRA and Associates to advertise and receive bids for the construction of the new City Hall. Construction cost for the City Hall is estimated at $1.53 million with a total project cost estimate of $1.98 million. The City's Economic Development Authority, through the use of lease revenue bonds, has authorized finding for the project. City staff recommended that Council approve the final construction design for the new City Hall, and authorize the City Architect to advertise and receive bids. Additionally, staff recommended the Council authorize the City Architect and the City Engineer to prepare a survey of the City Hall site, and direct the City Engineer to conduct up to eight soil borings of the property for the purpose of determining soil suitability. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to accept staffs recommendation and approve and/or authorize the following: approve final construction design for the new City Hall; authorize the City Architect to advertise and receive bids; authorize the City Architect and City Engineer to prepare a survey of the City Hall site; and direct the City Engineer to conduct up to eight soil borings for the property for the purpose of determining soil suitability. All aye. Motion Carried. ESTABLISH CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION FUND, APPROVE FINANCING PLAN. AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFERS At its December 18, 2000 meeting, the Economic Development Authorize (EDA) agreed to issue lease revenue bonds for a new City Hall facility. The EDA will issue the bonds, purchase the site(s), and construct the facility. The City will enter into a lease purchase arrangement with the EDA. Annual lease payments will be equal to the principal and interest payments on the bonds. Finance Director Ron Oddn prepared a financing plan based on estimated land and construction costs. After subtracting fiords on hand, and allowing for capitalized interest, bond discount and issuance fees, the amount of the lease revenue bond is estimated at $1,523,000. The annual lease payment is estimated at $174,690 per City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 3 year for fifteen (15) years. Given the anticipated. growth in housing stock and valuation, the annual lease payments can be absorbed into the City budget without the need for an increase in the tax rate. City staff recommended that Council establish a City Hall Construction Fund, approve the financing plan, and authorize the transfers contained therein: Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to accept staffs recommendation and direct the Finance Director to establish a City Hall Construction Fund, approve the financing plan, and authorize the transfers contained therein. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA Munn made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Claim. 2. Application for Charitable. Gambling License at Wild Wings (Courage Center) 5. Determination Regarding Status of CUP for J.R. Johnson Supply 6. Determination Regarding Capability of Contractor Operations in the Restricted Commercial Dist. 7. Recommendation for Appointment of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson 8._ Renewal of Agreement for On -Site Septic Inspection Services with Washington County 10. Completion of Probationary Period by Community Development Director (John Rask) 11. Meeting Date Change from 2/19 to 2/20 Due to President's Day Holiday All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the general claims for February 5, 2001 as 'submitted. APPLICATION FOR CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE AT WILD WINGS (COURAGE CENTER) The City received an application for a charitable gambling license from the Courage Center, which desires to sell pull tabs at the Wild Wings Game Farm. Courage Center submitted all necessary license application materials, and staff reviewed them to find them consistent with state requirements. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved a charitable gambling license for Courage Center to sell pull tabs at the Wild Wings Game Farm on March 23, 2001, and waiver of the 30 -day waiting period DETERMINATION REGARDING STATUS OF CUP FOR J.R. JOHNSON SUPPLY JR Johnson requested a building permit to construct additional greenhouses under its conditional use permit that was approved by the City Council on September 8, 1998. While the existing zoning of the property does not allow wholesale greenhouses, the City Attorney and Community Development Director reviewed City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 4 the status of the existing conditional use permit and determined that it still a valid permit. Adoption of the Consent Agenda will allow JR Johnson to proceed with construction of additional greenhouse buildings under the terms and conditions of its existing permit. Lessard Nyren Utilities Inc. would like to add a 4,200 square foot addition to its shop building located at 17385 Forest Boulevard; however, the City's zoning regulations do not specifically identify contractor yards or operations as a permitted or conditional use in any of the City's zoning district. At its January 24, 2001 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission considered this matter and determined that a contractors yard is consistent with other conditional uses in the Restricted Commercial zoning district. Adoption of the Consent Agenda will allow contractor yards as a conditional use permit in the Restricted Commercial zoning district, and allow Lessard-Nyren Utilities to proceed with a conditional use permit application for a building addition. RECOMMMATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION VICE CHAIRPERSON At its January 24, 2001 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission considered among its members the selection and nomination of a Commission member to serve as Vice Chair. The PC unanimously recommended the appointment of Sandy Malaski as the PC Vice Chair in accordance with City code. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appoints Sandy Malaski as the Vice Chair for the Hugo PC in accordance with City code. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ON-SITE SEPTIC INSPECTION SERVICES WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY Every two years, the Council considers its Inspection Services Agreement with Washington County whereby they provide all necessary and state law applicable on-site septic inspection services for the City. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Inspection Services Agreement with Washington County for the years 2001-2002. COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (JOHN RASIO John Rask was hired as the Hugo Community Development Director on July 11, 2001. During the past six months, John has worked very hard on a number of important development projects for the City, andprovided the staffing to both the Planning Commission and Parks Commission with the assistance of Laurie McCrostie from SEH. He has organized the Community Development Department within the City, and provided a strong leadership at both City Hall and in the community on a myriad of development issues critical to the City's future. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepts the recommendation of the City Administrator and acknowledges the completion of the probationary period by the Community Development Director and approved him to permanent fi&time employee status. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 5 MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM 2/19 TO 2/20 DUE TO PRESIDENT'S DAY HOLIDAY Adoption of the Consent Agenda changes the regular City Council meeting date from February 19, 2001 to Tuesday, February 20, 2001 due to President's Day holiday. EVERTON AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY SCOPE OF SERVICES (SEH) This agreement was tabled by the Council at its January 16, 2001 meeting, and staff was directed to tighten up the language. The City Engineer Dave Mitchell and SEH officials tightened up the language, as requested, including a list of deliverables. City staff recommended Council approve the Scope of Services Agreement with SEH for work on the Everton Avenue Neighborhood Study. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Scope of Services Agreement with SEH for work on the Everton Avenue Neighborhood Study. All aye. Motion Carried. EVERTON AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY SCOPE OF SERVICES (WSB) This agreement was tabled by the Council at its January 16, 2001 meeting, and staff was directed to tighten up the language. The City Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring and WSB officials tightened up the language, as requested, including a listing of deliverables. City staff recommended Council approve the Scope of Services Agreement with WSB for work on the Everton Avenue Neighborhood Study. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Scope of Services Agreement with WSB for work on the Everton Avenue Neighborhood Study as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR APLIKOWSKI AND PULEO Beverly Aplikowski and Frank and Judy Puleo requested approval of a property line adjustment for their properties located at 16003 and 16155 Forest Blvd. The Aplikowski property is currently 38.8 acres and the Puleo property is 37.6 acres. After the property line adjustment, Aplikowski's property would be 66.2 acres and the Puleo property would be 10.2 acres. Property line adjustments are exempt from the City's moratorium and subdivision regulations. Staff reviewed the application and found that it complies with all of the City's zoning requirements. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-03 APPROVING PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR BEVERLY APLIKOWSKI AND FRANK PULED FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 16003 AND 16155 FOREST BLVD. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 6 VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron ABSTAINED: Puleo Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING.TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCEISTABLISHING A SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEE FOR THE EVERTON AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD In 1999, the Hugo City Council created a committee to discuss the Everton Avenue neighborhood and its future land use development. Included in the charge to this committee was how the financing of any public improvement project would be done. The committee continued its work in the summer of 2000, and through work with the City bond counsel Mary Ippel from Briggs and Morgan, and City Attorney- Dave ttorneyDave Snyder, agreed that the establishment of a subdivision review fee would be appropriate for any property within the 1,600 -acre Everton Avenue neighborhood that develops in the future. City Attorney Dave Snyder, along with Community Development Director John Rask, prepared an ordnance thereby establishing a subdivision review fee for the Everton Avenue neighborhood. Mayor Miron called the hearing to order, and there were no oral or written comments. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 2001-345 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SUBDIVISION REVIEW IEE FOR THE EVERTON AVENUE STUDY AREA. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 221 BY INCREASING MEMBERSHIP TO THE PARKS/RECREATION/OPEN SPACE COAUdMION FROM FIVE TO SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS At its January 10, 2001 meeting, the Hugo Parks Commission discussed the membership of the Commission and its desire to mcreasO the membership for more participation from Hugo residents. At its January 16, 2001 meeting, the Hugo City Council agreed to consider increasing membership of the Parks Commission from five to seven voting members, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing to take public comment on the issue. City staff recommended Council approve the amendment to Chapter 22.1 of the City's zoning code by increasing the membership from five to seven members. Parks Commission Chair Robyn LaCasse explained the reasoning behind the request for increased membership. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing, and there were no oral or written comments. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to amend the proposed ordinance changing the term termination from January 31" to March 31 ". All aye. Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 2001-346 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 221 BY INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARKS COMMISSION FROM FIVE TO SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 7 VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Munn Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to advertise in the normal manner for candidates to __Sill_thevacancies on the Parks Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. ACCEPT PLANS & SPECS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARIG In October 2000, the City Council accepted the feasibility study for the Peloquin Industrial Park public improvement project, and ordered the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the project. City Engineer Dave Mitchell prepared the plans and specs for the Council to consider, and requested authorization to advertise for bids. City staff recommended Council accept the plans and specs for the Peloquin Industrial Park public improvement project and authorize the City Engineer to.advertise for bids with a bid opening of March 9, 2001. . Petryk made motion, Munn seconded, to accept the plans and specs for the Peloquin Industrial Park public improvement project and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids with a bid opening of March 9, 2001. All aye. Motion Carried WATER TOWER UPDATE In the fall of 2000, staff was directed to seek a location for the new water tower on the Martha Peltier property. In investigating the site location, Council found that an adjacent parcel of land owned by Jim Leroux, which had later been sold to developer Len Pratt, provided a better and more strategic site for the location of the new water tower. Council directed staff to complete soil borings on the site to determine its suitability for construction of the new water tower. The City Engineer completed soil borings on the site, and found that the site presents a challenge to the City due to many feet of glacial tile. City Engineer Dave Mitchell prepared a staff report that details pros and cons of the site for the location of a new water tower. While the site is the most strategic location for a new water tower in terms of road accessibility and public utilities, the soil does not provide the City with the stability for normal construction standards. Specifically, the City Engineer has determined that pilings will need to be used for the base of the water tower in order that the tower be constructed on that site. The additional cost for this is $210,000. Because the soil terrain in this section of the City is similar, staff recognizes that soils will continue to be a problem in this area of the City. From a water -system design, the water tower needs to be located in this general section of the City. The City has a willing seller in Mr. Pratt and his partners. The City would realize a cost savings in that Mr. Pratt is willing to sell the land to the City for a very minimal cost versus new land costs of $50,000 or more. The timing for, and construction of, a new water tower is extremely critical for the City to address its deficient water system needs. Estimated cost for the water tower is $1.7 million. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 8 Miran made motion, Granger seconded, that the City acquire the necessary land from Len Pratt for the City's water tower site. All aye. Motion Carried. JD2 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DETERMINATION In December 2000, the Council directed City Attorney Dave Snyder to seek a conflict of interest determination for incoming Mayor Fran Miron regarding JD2 litigation. Since Mr. Miron is both a plaintiff in the lawsuit and a property owner in the JD2 area, but also as the fifture Mayor who may have a potential conflict of interest in voting on this issue. Council directed the City Attorney to send a letter to State Attorney General Mike Hatch for a legal determination on this issue. The Minnesota Attorney General's office submitted a letter to City Attorney Dave Snyder whereby he declined to issue an opinion on the question of whether Mayor Fran Miron may deliberate or vote on matters affecting the JD2 lawsuit because his office is representing two of the three defendants: the MnDNR and BWSR City Attorney Dave Snyder, under authorization from the Minnesota Attorney General, rendered his legal opinion of the issue. Attorney. Snyder recommended that Mayor Miron continue to decline any involvement in discussions regarding the JD2 lawsuit and to furthermore, decline from voting on the matter in any instance for the sake of perception of any public improprieties. Attorney Vierling stated that if Mayor Miron's status as a plaintiff would change; a conflict of interest would no longer exist. Attorney Vierling also advised that when the Council holds an executive session, plaintiffs in this lawsuit need not be present. Mayor Miron thanked Attorney Vierling for his explanation No further action was taken on this matter. SCHEDULE DATE FOR 2001 LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW Each year, the Washington. County Assessor provides all local governmental jurisdictions the opportunity to determine the date for their local Board of Review. Washington County has recommended the date df Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10:00 am, Hugo City Hall, for the City to conduct its annual Board of Review. The local Board of Review is an opportunity for residents to discuss with Council the market valuations for their property in the City. City Assessor Frank Langer will be present, along with members from the Washington County Assessor's Office, to answer any and all questions residents may have Miron made motion, Haas seconded, that the City hold its annual Board of Review on May 3, 2001, Hugo City Hall, at 10:00 am. All aye. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ELE IINATING THE BOARD OF APPEALS & ADJUSTMENTS AND DELEGATING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PLANNING COhVWSSION In the fall of 2000, the Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the PC to consider an City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 9 ordinance eliminating the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and delegating to the Planning Commission certain responsibilities for reviewing variances and hearing zoning appeals. In review of this. matter, Community Development Direct John Rask identified three options for consideration by the City Council. These options give the Planning Commission various levels of responsibility in the review of variances and_aI vats. Mr. Rask notade a presentation to. the Council owWa.. mm. __._ _ requested Council consider approval of an ordinance that would give the Planning Commission the authority to approve or deny variances, subject to appeal to the City Council. Councilman Puled felt that the Board of Appeals should remain intact as it provides a necessary service to the City. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter to allow the Planning Commission'to review the proposed ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to appoint the following to the Board of Zoning Adjustments: Frank Puleo, Dave Schumann, and Bernard Brunotte. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron ABSTAINED: Puled Motion Carried. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ELIIMI HATING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE PLANNING CON MSSION MEMBER In the fall of 2000, the Council directed staff to hold a public hearing with the Planning Commission on the newly created alternate Planning Commissioner, which had been created by the Council in 1999. The PC held a hearing on this issue, and recommended Council either eliminate the alternate Planning Commissioner positions, or retain the alternate members and appoint a person to fill the vacancy created when alternate member Patrick Rooney was appointed as a regular member. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff the Planning Commission to hold a hearing to consider an ordinance eliminating the appointment of alternate PC members. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to amend the previous motion that staff send a letter to David Buller notifying him of the Council directive, and let him know that the City appreciates his work on . the Planning Commission and this in no way is reflective of his efforts. VOTING AYE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTING AYE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: Granger, Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Petryk Motion Carried. City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 10' SELECT CONSULTANT -FOR CHARRETTEtMIONING PROCESS At its January 16, 2001 meeting, the Council selected a committee to review the five proposals submitted to the City for conducting a chanette/visioning process for the City. Committee members: Council_members.CWckliaas_wslBecky Petryk; Planning Commissian_ haizDnYe S n; Community Development Director John Rask; local citizen Tim Agness; and City Administrator Mike Ericson paired the five proposals downto two, and conducted an interview of the successfid finalists. 'Me committee recommended that the Council approve the selection of the joint team of SRF and HGA as the'firms for conducting the City's charrette/visioning process. SRF and HGA are two well-known landscape and engineering firms who have. the experience and personnel to conduct a thorough and involved process for determining the future vision for the City. Munn made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the committee's recommendation and approve the selection of the joint team of SRF and HGA as the firms for conducting the City's charrette/visioning process. . All aye. Motion Carried. RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE HOUSE A 14665 FITZGERALD AVENUE In October 2000, the Council voted 4-1 to locate the new City Hall on the property directly east of the current City Hall. Council authorized staff to negotiate for the purchase of the Rainer, Steiner, and Williams's property. At a subsequent meeting, the Council authorized staff to expand its negotiation to include the two homes owned by the Marler brothers located immediately south of the site. In November 2000, the Council agreed and directed staff to proceed with the acquisition of the Steiner and Williams's properties, and one of the two homes owned by the Marier brothers. Staff negotiated with Don Kohler, an attorney representing. the Steiners, and reached a purchase agreement for the property. On this day (2/5/01), the City received notification that Mr. Kohler had been dismissed as their attorney, as well as a new proposal from their new attorney itemizing 17 items to be addressed relative to the sale of the Steiners' property. Staff was hot prepared to comment on the new proposal because of the late arrival. Because of previous action taken this evening regarding the new City Hall: Miran made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE THE USE OF EM RENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PROPERTY AT 14665 FITZGERALD AVENUE. Staff will continue to negotiate with the Steiners to purchase their land and buildings. VOTING AYE: VOTING NAY: Motion Carried. Granger, Haas, Puleo, Miron Becky Petryk RECObEWENDATION TO PURCHASE HOUSE Cad 14651 FPfZGERALD AVENUE Staff has negotiated with Violet and Earl Williams for acquisition of their land and building located at 14651 Fitzgerald Avenue. City staff recommends Council approve purchase of the land and buildings City Council meeting of February 5, 2001 Page 11 for $134,000 with relocation costs of $11,004, for a total acquisition of $145,000. Additionally, staff agreed with the Williams's request for an approved site location to park their RV, and authorize up to six months of storage for their belongings. Staff further recommends that Council direct the City Attorney to finalize the Purchase Agreement papers, and authorize and direct the Finance Director to make.thery internal fund transfers to Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to accept staffs recommendation and direct the City Attorney to finalize the Purchase Agreement papers, and authorize and direct the Finance Director to make the necessary internal fund transfers to fund this acquisition. All aye. Motion Carried. RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE HOUSE (a, 14621 FITZGERALD AVENUE Staff has negotiated with Joe and Quentin Marier for the purchase of their land and building located at 14621 Fitzgerald Avenue. Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of the land and building for $146,875. Staff finther recommends that Council authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Purchase Agreement, including the friendly condemnation of the property for tax purposes, if necessary. Staff recommends that Council authorize and direct the Finance Director to make the necessary internal fimd transfers to fund this acquisition. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to accept staffs recommendation and Council approve the purchase of Joe and Quentin Marier land and building at 14621 Fitzgerald Avenue for $146,875; authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Purchase Agreement, including the friendly condemnation of the property for tax purposes, if necessary; and authorize and direct the Finance Director to make the necessary internal fund transfers to fund this acquisition. All aye. Motion Carried. REQUEST FROM TIM LEBA FOR REEVIBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FOR ROAD EASEMENT IN DUCK PASS City staff has been in contact with Tim Leba who owns the. property at 8390 13d Street, in the Duck Pass subdivision. There was a road constructed more than six years ago on his property for which he claims an easement has not been obtained. Mr. Leba requested that the City prepare an easement for recording, and have the City pay his attorney fees for review of the easement. City Attorney Dave Snyder and Community Development Director John Rask requested that this issue be placed on the agenda for discussion by the Council, and provide Mr. Leba an opportunity to formally address the Council. Mr. Leba did not appear at the meeting. Miron made motion, Puleo, that the Council direct staff to prepare the necessary easement and reimburse Mr. IAa for his attorney fees in an amount not to exceed $100. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of February S, 2001 Page 12 POLICY REGARDING PARKS COM MSION IIWOLVEMENT IN LAND ACQUISITION At its January 10, 2001 meeting, the Parks Commission reviewed the City's procedure for purchasing parkland for the City. Parks Commission members felt that both they and City officials are hindered in - ----- ____aegatg for the purchase ofpaand_ucrI.City-procedures. At its January .Lb,Z40.1... meeting, the Council reviewed -the concern $om the Parks Commission, and directed staff to prepare a City policy regarding the Parks Commission involvement in parkland acquisition. Community Development Director John Rask prepared a policy on parkland purchases and presented it to the Council for consideration and approval. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt the policy regarding Parks Commission involvement in land acquisition, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. SES Council member Petryk expressed interest in attending a low -impact development conference sponsored by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, Haas made motion, Miron seconded, authorizing Council member Pettyk to attend said conference, as well as payment of conference fee, if required. All aye. Motion Carried SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT Mixon made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the Subordination Agreement between the City of Hugo and Schwieters Construction, and authorize the Mayot and City Clerk sign said Agreement on behalf of the City. Approval is subject to review by the City's bond counsel and City Attorney. All aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 11:00 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. Cl Mary �ACreager, City