HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.01.03 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walter Stoltzman at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Dave Snyder
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Jim Leroux
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Discussion of new City Hall
Capital Improvement Workshop
Interim Administrator
Liquor License (The End Zone)
CONSENT AGENDA
Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
General Claims for January 3, 2000
Findings of Fact (Carpenter's)
Solid Waste Haulers Licenses (Renewal)
All aye. Motion Carried.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the Council meeting of December 20.
1999, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT (CARPENTER'S)
The Council considered the Findings of Fact, prepared by the City Attorney, regarding the hearing held
by the Council on December 20, 1999 on allegations that Carpenter's Steakhouse violated the terms of
its liquor license by selling an alcoholic beverage to an underage person. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the Findings of Fact as submitted.
SOLID WASTE HAULERS LICENSE RENEWAL
The following firms have submitted applications to renew their license to haul garbage, refuse, and
recyclables in Hugo. They have paid the required renewal fee and provided proof of adequate liability
insurance: Maroney's Sanitation, Ace Solid Waste, Gene's Disposal, Red Arrow, United Waste, and
Pierre's DoAll Service. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved renewing the annual waste hauler*s
license in 2000 for the firms indicated.
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OFFICER AND AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following agency appointments for 2000:
Depository for City Funds - Firstar Hugo Bank
City Attorney - Greg Galler
City Engineer - Dave Mitchell
City Water Resource Engineer - Peter Willenbring
Zoning Administrator - Robert Museus
Civil Defense Director - Joe McMahon
Acting Mayor - James Leroux
Official Newspaper - White Bear Press
All aye. Motion Carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Terms of office for Planning Commissioners Bunny Peterson and Frank Puleo expire 12/31/99. Mayor
Stoltzman recommended that they both be reappointed for terms expiring 12/31/03, and Frank Puleo be
reappointed as Planning Commission Chairman. Several other Council members had spoken to Bunny
Peterson, and she expressed an interest in serving on the Parks Commission rather than the Planning
Commission.
Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to reappoint Frank Puleo to a four-year term on the Planning
Commission, and a one-year term as Chairman.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to advertise for the vacancy on the Planning Commission
with a deadline to respond on February 1, 2000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The term of Chairperson, Kathy Marier, on the City's Parks Commission expired on 12/31/99. Mayor
Stoltzman recommended that the Council accept the recommendation of the Parks Commission and
appoint Robyn LaCasse as the Chairperson. Chuck Haas expressed interest in again serving as Council
liaison to the Parks Commission.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint Robyn as Chairman of the Parks Commission.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint Bunny Peterson to the Parks Commission.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint Chuck Haas as the Council's liaison to the Parks
Commission.
All aye. Motion Carried.
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS
Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to make the following appointments to the Board of Zoning for
the year 2000: Wally Stoltzman, Frank Puleo, and Bernard Brunotte.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING (COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN)
A was held to consider adoption of a proposed Comprehensive Transportation Plan for the community.
Ross Harris and Mike Kotila of SEH were present at the meeting to answer any questions the public
may have on the document. The public hearing was opened with the following comments: Arnie
Triemert questioned whether water and sewer extension was addressed in the document; he was
informed only transportation. Jim Kellison inquired about light rail transit, and was informed
discussion of the light rail was included in the plan. There were no further comments.
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to accept the preliminary Comprehensive Transportation
Plan, and forward a copy to Metropolitan Council for their review and comment.
All aye. Motion Carried.
APPLICATION FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
The Hugo Snowmobile Club requested the Council approve a snowmobile trail across Rice Lake, and
along CSAH8 east at Goodview Avenue. They previously provided an easement from the Bramstedts
to cross their property between Goodview Avenue and CSAH8. A permission slip from Ray Pribnow
to extend the trail across his property between Goodview Avenue and Rice Lake was provided. It was
the Administrator's opinion that a defined map showing trail location had not been provided.
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to send a letter to the Hugo Snowmobile Club requesting
that all off-road trails be identified on a background map to be placed on file. The Club should seek
funding from the DNR to cover costs incurred. To assure submittals are provided in a timely manner,
the snowmobile trail approval process for the winter of 00/01 should begin immediately.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve Hugo Snowmobile Club's trail across Rice Lake to
Goodview Avenue for this snowmobile season, and provide an updated map at a future meeting.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Petryk, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Haas Motion Carried.
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SAC/WAC CHARGES APPEAL (NOR -LAKES)
The City received a letter from the Kellison Company, on behalf of Nor -Lakes Midwest Services, Inc.,
appealing the SAC and WAC charges made by the City against Nor -Lakes' new building. Nor -Lakes
and the Kellison Company feel the SAC and WAC charges are excessive in comparison to other
communities in the metro area. The City's Finance Director provided a memo explaining how the
charges were determined. Staff recommended denial of the appeal as the charges have been in place for
seven years, and the City has uniformly and consistently charged such fees against every commercial,
industrial, and residential development that has occurred in the community during that time.
Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, directing the City Engineer to investigate the following and
report his findings to the Council: 1) cost of infrastructure in Bald Eagle Industrial Park; 2) determine
how other communities finance their infrastructure; 3) inquire of any flexibility in SAC determination
with Metro Council; and 4) do other communities have a "sliding scale" to pay for infrastructure.
All aye. Motion Carried.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (CSAH8 REALIGNMENT STUDY)
The Council considered a letter from the Washington County Department of Transportation Physical
Development requesting a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Hugo to prepare a corridor
realignment study for CSAH8, between Elmcrest Avenue and Forest Boulevard. The County's
estimated cost for this project is $30,000, and they are requesting that the City reimburse the County
for 50% of the project's cost, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Such funding would be available in
the City's general engineering account for the year 2000. Dave Mitchell, City Engineer, recommended
that he review a Scope of Services prior to approval of the Agreement to determine just what the City
would be paying for.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to table action until the City Engineer has an opportunity to
review the Scope of Services for this project.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ZONING COMPLAINT STATUS REPORT (15989 JEFFREY AVENUE)
The City Attorney updated the Council regarding a complaint received by the City that an illegal
slaughter operation is being conducted at 15989 Jeffrey Avenue. Attorney Snyder stated that he is
ready to file a Summons and Complaint for this zoning complaint.
Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, authorizing the City Attorney to file a Summons and Complaint
for alleged zoning violations at 15989 Jeffrey Avenue, and the document be filed on an expedited
calendar.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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YEAR 2000 BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING DATE
The Council considered a letter from the Washington County Assessor recommending that the City of
Hugo conduct its Board of Adjustment meeting to consider appeals to the assessor's determination of
property valuations on Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 10:00 am. The Council approved of the date.
BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK (MITIGATION PLAN)
The Council considered a memorandum from the City Administrator regarding options in mitigating
wetlands in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, as well as a draft memorandum from Hugo to the regulatory
agencies in response to their request for additional information on the City's mitigation plans. The area
to be mitigated consists of 13.22 acres, of which 3.91 acres are to be filled, and the remaining 9.31
acres to remain unsaleable.
Petryk made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to pursue Option B to fill 3.91 acres of wetland.
.. Petryk and Stoltzman withdrew their motion.
Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to pursue Option B to fill 3.91 acres of wetland, and the engineer
set up a mitigation strategy in the best interest of the City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT TOUR
The Council considered a memorandum from the City's Public Works Director organizing a tour of the
Apple Valley Treatment Plant, well/athletic field, and SCADA system on January 12, 2000, at 6:00 pm.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting for January 12, 2000.
at 6:00 pm, for a tour of the Apple Valley Treatment Plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP
Councilman Haas suggested the Council hold a workshop to consider needed capital improvements in
the City: City Hall, Oakshore Park P.I., Peloquin Industrial Park, Well tower site/athletic complex, etc.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to hold a Council workshop on January 24, 2000, at 7:00 pm, to
discuss capital improvements.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, that the Mayor and Administrator coordinate an effort to provide
whatever is necessary to provide the City with an interim Administrator beginning February 1, 2000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LIQUOR LICENSE (THE END ZONE)
Because of information not available to the Council at liquor license renewal time, the Council
considered possible revocation of the license for The End Zone.
Petryk made motion, Barnes seconded, directing the City Attorney prepare a report on the liquor
license issued to The End Zone, and report to the Council when investigation is complete.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RICCI'S PENALTY (BOGATTY)
Raymond Bogatty was present at the meeting requesting a previously -issued fine be lowered, or penalty
check be held until after a meeting with liquor license holders and members of the Council.
Haas made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to postpone cashing Ricci's penalty check until after said
meeting has taken place.
VOTING AYE: Haas, Stoltzman
ABSTAINED: Barnes, Petryk
Motion Failed.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:20 pm until January 12,
2000, at 6:00 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary !!�treager, City Cler