HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.01.24 CC Minute - Special MeetingMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2000
Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
City Maintenance Supervisor, Chris Petree
City Finance Director, Ron Otkin
City Planner, Jeff Lutz
The Council reviewed a memorandum prepared by the City Administrator outlining the
requirement for the City to prepare a capital improvement plan in accordance with the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act. The memo outlined the improvement planning, and
provided a description of various funding sources for capital improvements. The City
Administrator recommended the Council adopt policies to guide City capital expenditures
before prioritizing specific projects. It was agreed that the Mayor, Council member
Petryk, the City's Finance Director meet to draft an assessment policy for the community.
Council members Barnes and Haas will meet the City Engineer to establish draft criteria
for the prioritization of street improvements, and the expenditure of state aid street funds.
The Council reviewed a proposed agreement between the City of Hugo and SEH for the
provision of engineering services for the design and construction supervision of a new
well and water tower for the City. This item will be placed on the Council's regular
agenda for 02/07/00.
The Council discussed the need for constructing a new City Hall.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City construct a new City Hall.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux
VOTING NAY: Petryk and Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
A discussion was then held regarding the preparation of design criteria for the new
facility.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to appoint Council members Leroux and Haas, as
well as two members of the Planning Commission, the City Clerk, the City Finance
Director, and the City Building Official to a committee to prepare design criteria for a
new City Hall, and recommend site options to the Council. Councilman Leroux is to
chair the committee.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Petryk
Motion Carried.
City Council meeting of January 24, 2000
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Council member Barnes brought the need to reconsider making public improvements to
the Oakshore Park subdivision. The City Administrator stated that he would provide cost
estimates for updating the engineering feasibility report for the project, and preparation of
a proposed assessment roll at a future Council meeting.
Mayor Stoltzman posed the question whether the Council was going to purchase grounds
maintenance equipment, and hire an employee to mow grass and perform other
landscaping functions, or continue to contract out for these services. The City's
maintenance supervisor was directed to prepare a cost estimate for the acquisition of
landscaping equipment and payroll cost for Council consideration.
The Council discussed the need to repair sidewalks along TH61 in the City's commercial
district. The Administrator was directed to provide the Council with background
information for preparation of a sidewalk ordinance for the community.
Council member Barnes presented the Council with a draft letter to be published in the
Hugonian, outlining the City Council's position on its litigation with the RCWD and
DNR over JD2. Council member Petryk stated that she could not support the letter, and
though she does not oppose publishing, did not want to have her name included as a
signatory. Petryk presented her own draft letter, which was discussed. Councilman Haas
volunteered to try to work the two letters into one document that would be supported by
all Council members.
Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 10:05 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Robert A. Museus
City Administrator