HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.01.18 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000
Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Site Plan Approval (Como Lube)
Extension of Subd Approval (Nelson)
Bernin Property Update
Compliance Checks Meeting
Interim Administrator
The End Zone (Status Report)
Apple Valley Treatment Plant Tour (Reschedule)
JD2 (Public Relations)
Septic System (Andrew Goiffon)
CONSENT AGENDA
Leroux made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Waste Haulers License (National Recycling)
Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreement
Final Pay Estimate (Fenway Boulevard)
Final Payment and Acceptance of Improvements (130'" Street/14& Street Railroad)
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to authorize the Fire Chief to purchase the Jaws of
Life rescue tool, after demonstrating that the requirements of the competitive bidding law
have been met, and the equipment being purchase from the firm providing lowest
responsive quote.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WASTE HAULERS LICENSE (NATIONAL RECYCLING, INC.)
National Recycling, Inc., 27660 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, MN., applied for a license to
collect commercial and residential garbage, refuse, and recyclables in the community. The
firm has provided proof of adequate insurance coverage, and communities being serviced
by them have communicated no serious problems with their operation. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved issuing a Waste Haulers License to National Recycling, Inc., for
the year ending 12/31/00.
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SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT
The Council considered a Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of
Hugo, Ramsey County, and White Bear Township to provide additional law enforcement
patrol on Bald Eagle Lake during the 1999/2000 -winter season. The expected cost of this
program to the City of Hugo is $998.25, and is an item included in the City's budget.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the City entering into the Agreement.
FINAL ESTIMATE (FENWAY BOULEVARD)
The Council considered a letter from Tom Angus, former City Engineer, recommending
final payment for the Fenway Boulevard construction project. The City will retain a one-
year performance bond to guarantee the contractor's work. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved final payment in the amount of $80,676.94 to Richard Knutson, Inc., for
construction of Fenway Boulevard.
FINAL PAYMENT/ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (130 H1140 H
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
The Council considered a letter from Tom Angus, former City Engineer, recommending
final payment and acceptance of improvements for the 130*/140* Streets railroad crossings.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved final payment to North Valley, Inc., in the
amount of $10,297.82.
Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the Council minutes for January 3, 2000
as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the claims for January 18, 2000, after
deleting payment of $17,400 for purchase of the Jaws of Life.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS (CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEFS)
Mayor Stoltzman recommended that the following Fire Department appointments be made
for the year 2000: Fire Chief, Joe McMahon; 1" Assistant Chief, Jim Compton; and 2nd
Assistant Chief, Greg Burmeister.
Stoltzman made motion, Leroux seconded, to make the following appointments for the year
2000: Fire Chief, Joe McMahon; 1" Assistant Chief, Jim Compton; and 2' Assistant
Chief, Greg Burmeister.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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VARIANCE (WUSSLER)
Mr. Jack Wussler, 1319 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN., requested a variance to Hugo City
Code, Chapter 263, to construct an individual sewage treatment system on Lot 6, Block 1,
Oakshore Park subdivision, without a second drainfield location. This matter was
considered by the Council at their meeting of December 6, 1999, at which time action on
the application was tabled in order to allow the City Engineer to provide a recommendation
regarding the drainage ditch across the property, and to clarify item 4 on page 3 of Jeff
Lutz's memo of November 8, 1999. The City Engineer provided a report on his meeting
with Kate Drewry of the RCWD, and the property owner, regarding the storm water
drainage across the property, and the grade issues raised by Mr. Lutz in his letter of
November 8th. Staff' recommended:
1. Approval of the variance to construct an individual sewage treatment system on Lot 6,
Block 1, Oakshore Park subdivision, without a second drainfield location, as public sewer
and water service is planned for the area.
2. The City Engineer be authorized to enter into negotiations with Mr. Wussler for the
City's cost participation on the grading of Mr. Wussler's property in return for a drainage
easement to extend from Ethan Avenue to Bald Eagle Lake.
Council member Barnes felt that a more "formal" understanding should be drafted to make
sure all parties understand what is being agreed to with this approval.
Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the variance request of Jack Wussler to
construct an individual sewage treatment system on Lot 6, Block 1, Oakshore Park, without
a second drainfield location, as this area is scheduled for public improvements in the near
future.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, that an agreement be drafted with Mr. Wussler
outlining conditions of variance approval and drainage easement across the property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CSAR 8 REALIGNMENT STUDY
The City Council previously received a proposed Joint Powers Agreement between the City
of Hugo and Washington County for a preliminary engineering study to consider the
realignment of CSAH 8, from Elmcrest Avenue to Forest Boulevard. The Council tabled
action on the request to allow the City Engineer to review the project's Scope of Work with
the Washington County Engineer. The Council reviewed Mr. Mitchell's report on the
proposed Scope of Work, as well as the Joint Powers Agreement review by the City
Attorney.
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Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve submission of the letter to Sandy Cullen
approving the Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the following:
1. In paragraph 6, on page 3 of the Agreement, the word `written' shall be inserted
between the words "supplemental agreement".
2. The City of Hugo believes that the Scope of Work for the project, as prepared by
TKDA, devotes insufficient time for public participation in the route selection process. The
City desires that a detailed plan for public participation in the prepared and approved by all
parties. If necessary, a Supplemental Agreement to the Joint Powers Agreement may be
prepared to reflect the additional costs involved in providing for the additional public
participation.
All aye. Motion Carried.
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM INSPECTION PROGRAM
Under mandate of the Metropolitan Council, the City of Hugo currently requires all
property owners within the City using an individual sewage treatment system to have their
system inspected, at a minimum, once every three years. Washington County has offered
to assume the responsibility for managing the sewage treatment inspection program, at no
cost to the City. As the management of the records of the sewage treatment system is time
consuming, and costly, to the City, transfer of this responsibility to Washington County
would be advantageous to the City of Hugo. Staff recommended approval of the
Memorandum of Agreement for the Provision of Individual Sewage System Management
Program, as prepared by Washington County.
Petryk made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for
the Provision of Individual Sewage System Management Program, effective as earliest as
possible.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to amend the previous motion by adding that no fee
increase will take affect until approved by the City Council.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.
CUSTOM SLAUGHTER OPERATIONS
The City Administrator provided a memo recommending that the City Council establish a
committee to review, consider, and recommend the need for adopting regulations covering
custom slaughter operations in the City of Hugo. After discussion, the Council determined
that the committee should consist of the following: two Council members (Chuck Haas
and Jim Leroux), two Planning Commission members, two adjacent property owners, and
two facility owners.
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Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that a committee be formed to review, consider,
and recommend the need for adopting regulations covering custom slaughter operations in
the City of Hugo. Councilman Haas will chair said committee, and report committee action
to the Council within 60 days.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (COMO LUBE & SUPPLIES)
Jim Kellison of Kellison Company, representing Como Lube agreed to amend the site plan
according to the recommendations of the City Engineer. Mr. Kellison and Mr.
Schwinghamnmer responded to Council questions regarding the type of operation,
environmental features of the building, and business operations. Councilman Haas
expressed concern with the long-term value of the property to the City.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the site plan for Como Lube &
Supplies to construct on 14,750 square foot building on Lot 2, Block 1, Bald Eagle
Industrial Park, subject to recommendations outlined by the City Engineer in his report of
January 18, 2000.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Chuck Haas
Motion Carried.
SUBDIVISION EXTENSION (NELSON)
Tim and Karen Nelson received minor subdivision approval on January 27, 1999. They
have requested that the City extend the time deadline to have the deeds recorded.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to grant a one-year extension (01/27/01) for
recording of the previously approved deeds to Tim and Karen Nelson.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PURCHASE OF BERNIN PROPERTY
Prior to expending money for legal costs, the Council stated that Mr. Bruce Bernin should
be contacted to determine if he was indeed interested in selling his property to the City of
Hugo. Councilman Haas stated that he would be in contact with Mr. Bernin and inquire
about his intent.
COMPLIANCE CHECK COMMITTEE
The committee, consisting of liquor license holders, and Council members Walter
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Stoltzman and Jim Leroux, were to meet in an effort to establish guidelines for dealing with
compliance check failures. No report was available.
THE END ZONE (UPDATE)
Attorney Galler stated that a report will be available for the Council meeting of 2/7/00.
INTERIM ADM MSTRATOR
Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, that Robert Museus act as interim City
Administrator until a replacement for the position is filled. Mr. Museus will remain
assuming that he be allowed to give a two-week notice of termination.
All aye. Motion Carried.
A letter of understanding shall be drafted outlining terms of employment.
JD2 (PUBLIC RELATIONS)
Council member Barnes is preparing a resident informational release on JD2 litigation, a
copy of which will be provided to Council member Petryk for her review.
APPLE VALLEY TREATMENT PLANT TOUR
Because of poor weather, the tour planned for January 12, 2000 had to be cancelled. Chris
Petree will coordinate another visit.
ANDREW GOIFFON (SEPTIC SYSTEM)
The City received a letter from Andrew Goiffon's attorney regarding treatment of waste
from his slaughtering operation. Said letter will be forwarded to Washington County, the
City's septic system inspection agency, for their review and comment.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 10:00 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary ICreager
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