HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.09.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17.2001
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
City Administrator, Michael Ericson
CD Director, John Rask
City Attorney, Dave Snyder
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Mike Granger (Councilman Granger arrived at 7:10 pm.)
Because of last Tuesday's national tragedy, the Council held a moment of silence to reflect on our
nation's loss. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited by all present in honor of our country.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5.2001
Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of September
5, 2001 as presented.
VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron
ABSTAINED: Frank Puleo
Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Change in Date for Land Use Workshop
Water Governance Committee Report (John Waller) Councilman Granger arrived at 7:10 pm.
WBL School District Facilities Update
Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the agenda with changes.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Approval of Claims
Application for Payment for Veit and Company (Water Main Extension Project)
Resolution to Authorize MnDOT to Complete Speed Study on 140' Street
Approval of Reduction in Letter of Credit for Beaver Ponds 0. Addition
All aye. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims for September 17, 2001 as presented.
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APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT FOR VEIT AND COMPANY (WATER MAIN EXTENSION
PROJECT)
Veit and Company made a request for payment to the City for work completed on the water main
extension project. City Engineer Dave Mitchell has reviewed the request for payment and recommends
Council approve payment in the amount of $179,226.14. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved
payment in the amount of $179,226.14 to Veit Company for work completed on the water main
extension project.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MNDOT TO COMPLETE SPEED STUDY ON 140M ST.
At its September 5, 2001 meeting, the Council authorized the reopening of 140m Street next to Lake
Plaisted. Staff included in its recommendation a direction to staff to work with MnDOT to prepare a
speed study as MnDOT officials require a Council resolution authorizing the speed study. This
resolution would be provided to MnDOT as part of its formal process to provide the City with a speed
study. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved a resolution (2001-54) authorizing MnDOT to
complete a speed study on 140' Street, between CR8 and Keystone Avenue.
APPROVAL OF REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT FOR BEAVER PONDS 4m
ADDITION
Oakwood Land Development submitted a letter to the City requesting a reduction in the letter of credit
for the Beaver Ponds 4 Addition. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the original letter of credit for
$160,000, based on the estimated construction cost of $128,000. The remaining work on the project is
estimated at less than $25,000. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reduction in the letter of
credit for the Beaver Ponds 0 Addition subdivision to the amount of $32,000.
SCHWIETERS TIF/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 4 & 5. BLOCK 1. BUILDING #4
City staff published notice for a public hearing at 7:00 pm at the September 17, 2001 Council meeting.
Due to changes that have not been approved by both parties, staff recommended Council open the public
hearing as legally published in the White Bear Press, and table the issue until the first or second meeting
in October 2001. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing at 7:15 pm and there were no oral or written
comments.
Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter until a meeting in October 2001.
All aye. Motion Carried.
NOR -LAKES TANKER CARS
At its September 5, 2001 meeting, the Council expressed its desire to have the tanker cars on the railroad
tracks in front of the Nor -Lakes building removed immediately. Staff has spoken with officials from
Nor -Lakes and Minnesota Commercial Railroad, and both have agreed to cooperate with the City and
have the cars removed very soon. City Administrator Mike Ericson stated that he had spoken to Nor -
Lakes president Mike Taglia, and the numerous rail cars are a result of a duplication of a production
order, and will be removed in the very near future.
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JD2 APPEAL COURT COSTS
At its September 5, 2001 meeting, Council directed City Attorney Dave Snyder to prepare a letter to the
State Attorney General's office, who is preparing the court costs related to the JD2 lawsuit appeal
process for the MnDNR and BWSR. Mayor Miron passed the gavel to Acting Mayor Chuck Haas. Mr.
Snyder provided the Council with an update on his work to -date on this issue. No Council action was
required. Acting Mayor Haas then passed the gavel back to Mayor Miron.
GOR EM/BRAMSTEDT LLC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE 59
ACRES IN MUSA
At its July 16, 2001 meeting, the Council tabled action on the application from Gor-Em LLC at the
request of the applicant. The applicant requested that the item be tabled to allow the City additional time
to complete work on its capital improvements program. The applicant is requesting a comp plan
amendment to include 59 acres within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The applicant's
property is located within the urban reserve; however, the urban reserve is the land located outside of the
2020 MUSA that is planned to receive municipal sewer and water. The decision to include additional
property within MUSA is a policy decision of the Council. At its meeting in June 2001, the Planning
Commission considered the issues related to the applicant, and recommended denial of the request. CD
Director John Rask provided a history of the request and reviewed the criteria used in analyzing the
request. The Council discussed the need for improved transportation for Goodview Avenue and access
to TH61, as well as the lack of adequate supply for the potential 122 home sites. Gor-Em LLC Planner
Mike Gair addressed the Council stating why the Council should support their request. He also stated
that the developer was willing to financially participate in the street improvements needed for Goodview
Avenue; however, he was not able to say to what degree they would be able to contribute. Councilman
Haas commented that the project did have obstacles, but also many positives. Because existing
transportation problems will probably be remedied in the future, he felt that the request was somewhat
"before its time". Developer Mike Quigley verbally agreed to waive the statutory review period for the
review of the development application.
Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-55 APPROVING FINDINGS OF
FACT DENYING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR GOR -EM LLC FOR
PROPERTY EAST OF GOODVIEW AVENUE SOUTH OF 145T STREET.
VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
Motion Carried.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR ONEKA LAKE VIEW/ONEKA LAKE VIEW EAST
The Oneka Lake View and Oneka Lake View East townhome developments have been completed for
more than one year. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed all of the work, and found them to be in
compliance with the Development Agreements and City standards. City staff recommended Council
approve the final acceptance for the Oneka Lake View and Oneka Lake View East townhome
developments and release all escrows and securities, as required by the Development Agreements.
Residents Diana LaRock, Rosemary Gorenz, and Ron Gray cited specific areas of the development that
have not been satisfied according to the Development Agreement: private road and traffic control signs;
landscaping; one dead tree; overlay on Oneka Lake Blvd; and removal of silt fence adjacent to ditch.
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Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow staff to create a punch list of
unfinished items, which will be sent to the developer, North Suburban Development, as well a follow-up
with RCWD to confirm acceptance of drainage system.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHRISTOPHER TREPANIER (14564 KEYSTONE AVENUE)
Christopher Trepanier requested time to speak to the Council regarding his concern over his property
during the Hugo Good Neighbor Days weekend last June. He would like to discuss the activities on his
property during this past Good Neighbor Days and over the past years. This item was placed on the
agenda at the request of the property owner. Mr. Trepanier appeared before the Council looking for a
solution to his problem so that in the future, he would not be cited for disturbing the peace. Mr.
Trepanier was advised by the Council to meet staff in an effort to advise him what can legally take place
on his property.
WASHINGTON COUNTY CDBG ALLOCATION
City staff received notification from Washington County regarding the allocation of Community
Development Block Grant dollars for the current and 2002 -year allocation. Since becoming an
entitlement county when the population went over 200,000 last year, Washington County now has
obtained federal funds, which are to be used on housing projects within Washington County. There are a
multitude of ideas that the funds can be used on, and staff has been in contact with the Washington
County Administrator's office on these issues. No Council action was required.
GRANT APPLICATION TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR CITY HALL RAIN
GARDENS PROJECT
As part of the new City Hall project, City staff and the City Hall Building Committee have been working
with the RCWD engineers to design a rain gardens infiltration system on City Hall site. As Council is
aware, RCWD approved authorization and funding to prepare the design plans for the project and fund a
portion of the construction costs. Staff also informed Council that the Metropolitan Council has grant
opportunities available with an application deadline of 4:00 pm, Friday, October 26, 2001.
Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, authorizing staff to prepare a grant application to Met Council
to fund the 50/50 match with the RCWD for its alternative storm water conveyance system, i.e., rain
gardens.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WASHINGTON COUNTY LEAGUE OF LOCAL GOVT ANNUAL MEETING
The City received notification from the Washington County League of Local Governments that it will
hold its annual meeting on Monday, October 29, 2001.
Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to schedule a meeting for October 29, 2001, 7:00
pm, to allow the Mayor and Council to attend the Washington County League of Local Governments
meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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RFP FOR WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER
At its annual review of contract employees, the past Council reviewed the services of Pete Willenbring
of WSB, as the City's Water Resource Engineer. The past Council indicated its interest in reviewing the
performance of WSB Engineers in late summer 2001, and its desire to prepare a Request for Proposals
for a Water Resource Engineer's services in the fall 2001. City staff will have it's performance review of
the Water Resource Engineer prepared shortly, with that information to be shared with City Council.
CD Director John Rask stated that the RFP should include Hugo as the Local Government Unit for
drainage within the community.
Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to schedule a performance review for the Water
Resource Engineer with the City Council and to go out for RFP's for a Water Resource Engineer's
services.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CITY HALL FURNITURE AND
EQUIPMENT AND COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Staff has met with vendors for the past several months to develop a layout and design for the furniture
and equipment for the new City Hall, as well as for the audio/visual equipment for the Council
chambers. Public notice of the advertisement would be placed in the White Bear Press for the next 10
days, and reviewed by Council at its first or second meeting in October.
Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, authorizing staff to prepare the advertisement for bids for the
new City Hall furniture and equipment, and audio/visual equipment for the Council chambers.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WATER GOVERNANCE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT
John Waller advised the Council as to the activities of the Water Governance Study Committee.
LAND USE WORKSHOP
Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a joint land use workshop with the Planning
Commission for Saturday, December 1, 2001, Hugo City Hall, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RECESS
Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:00 pm until 6:30 pm, September
20, 2001, at the Washington County Fairgrounds (Hooley Hall) to discuss rural issues.
All Saye. Motion Carried.
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