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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.04.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 17.2000 Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman City Administrator, Mike Ericson City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Dave Mitchell City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Beaver Ponds Lift Station Easements TIF Resolution Council Workshop 2020 Development Line Emergency Siren Plan Parks Map Executive Session (JD2) CONSENT AGENDA Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council meeting of April 3, 2000 General Claims for April 17, 2000 Firefighter Appointments (Wolkerstorfer, Schwartz, Grainger) Fire Hall HVAT Maintenance Contract Sign Permit (Rick's Liquor) Charitable Gambling License (Forest Lake American Legion) All aye. Motion Carried. Petryk made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the minutes for the executive session of April 12, 2000, after adding the following to the minutes: Council member Petryk requested what expenses have been paid to date relative to JD2 litigation. This figure will be obtained from the Finance Director. All aye. Motion Carried. FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENTS The Council considered a letter from the City's Fire Chief stating that certain firefighters had successfully completed their probationary time on the Dept. The Chief recommended that they be appointed as regular firefighters. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Don Wolkerstorfer, Mike Schwartz, and Kurt Grainger as regular members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Dept. FIRE HALL HVAC MAINTENANCE CONTRACT The City of Hugo had solicited quotes for preventative maintenance services for the heating, City Council meeting of April 17, 2000 Page 2 ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the Fire Hall. Two quotes were received. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the contract with Mechanical Solutions Mechanical Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $1,620, conditioned upon the payment being made in two payments, one following each seasonal inspection and maintenance service. SIGN PERMIT (RICK'S LIQUOR) Rick and Kelly Lindstrom agreed to not pursue construction of the pedestal sign on TH61, but still desire to construct the wall sign on their building under construction at 5441 140'h Street. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the site plan previously provided to the Council for erection of the wall sign. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (FL AMERICAN LEGION) The Forest Lake American Legion submitted an application for a lawful gambling license to sell pull tabs at Ricci's Saloon, 14777 Forest Boulevard. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the issuance of a lawful gambling license to the Forest Lake American Legion to sell pull tabs at Ricci's, and waiver of any waiting period. SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SCHUMANN) Dr. William Barrett and David Schumann have requested a permit to install two additional wall signs on the office building located at 5673 147` Street. A staff report, prepared by the City Administrator, recommended the permits be approved subject to special conditions. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the site plan approval for installation of two signs at 5673 147'h Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant provide evidence that the dimensional standards for wall signs is not exceeded. 2. Illuminated signs are erected in conformance with state electric codes. All aye. Motion Carried. TIF RESOLUTION The Council received a resolution frontEhlers and Associates modifying the tax increment financing plan for District No. 1-1. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-9, A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-1 WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Voting AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2000 Page 3 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MN UNION BUILDERS) Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter until the special Council meeting of April 24, 2000. All aye. Motion Carried. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BEIP 4" ADDITION The Council reviewed a revised Development Agreement between the City of Hugo and the Jackson family for the subdivision known as BEIP 4h Addition. Water Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring, provided his recommendation for the storm water management fees to be applied to this project. Tom Jackson requested the Council consider payment of the fee as the lots were developed (four lots). Attorney Galler stated that he will incorporate language addressing his request in a revised Development Agreement. Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of April 24, 2000. All aye. Motion Carried. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (LINO LAKES) The Council considered a proposed Mutual Aid Agreement between the cities of Hugo, Centerville, and Lino Lakes, establishing a system by which the cities may aid each other, on an "as -needed" basis, with the maintenance and repair of their municipal water and sanitary sewer systems. The city of Lino Lakes has approved this Agreement. Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement between the cities of Hugo, Centerville, and Lino Lakes, establishing a system to aid each other on the maintenancelrepair of their mutual water and sanitary sewer system. Voting AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman Motion Carried. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (HUGO ELEMENTARY PARKI The Council considered a copy of a Joint Powers Agreement prepared by the City Attorney for the City's use and contribution to the Hugo Elementary School park. The document has been reviewed and approved by the Parks Chairperson, as well as the White Bear school district. Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Hugo and the WBL School District (ISD #624), authorizing the City's use, and contribution of $25,000, to the Hugo Elementary School park. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2000 Page 4 PARKS MAP The Council revisited the Parks Commission's request for a map showing all bike paths, sidewalks, and park property, and how they are interconnected. Engineer Mitchell suggested a meeting with Mike Ericson, Chris Petree, and Joe McMahon regarding City maps. He will be providing a sample for Council review at their meeting of May 15, 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS In accordance with the City's recently revised comprehensive land use regulations, there are two vacancies for alternate members of the City's Planning Commission. The Council considered letters provided by David Buller and Patrick Rooney requesting appointment on the Planning Commission. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that the Council authorize staff to send a letter to Messrs. Buller and Rooney advising them of the provision for alternate PC members, and whether they would be interested in serving in this capacity. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, advising Messrs. Buller and Rooney that they have been appointed to serve as alternates on the City's Planning Commission, requesting their response as to their interest in serving in this capacity. AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. THANKSGIVING LUTHERAN CHURCH REQUEST The Council considered a letter from TLC requesting a 3 -year extension of their contract to use the Rice Lake Park Building for church services. Gary Meyer, representing the church, stated that they would like to use the building following the expiration of the current Lease Agreement on August 31, 2001. Because the City would be committing the building for another five years (approximate), the Council wished to consider the long-term use of the building. Council member Petryk stated that the City might be able to utilize the building in light of the "growing pains" being experienced by the City. Mr. Meyer will be working with the Parks Commission in an effort to balance use, and costs shared, of the facility. No formal action was taken on the request at this time. TEST WELL BID AWARD The City accepted bids at 11:00 am, April 17, 2000, for the construction of a test well. The City Engineer provided a bid tabulation, as well as his recommendation to award a contract. E. H. Renner bid the project at $29,930; Mark J. Traut, Inc., was lower bidder at $22,900. Leroux made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the Engineer's recommendation and award the project to the low bidder, Mark J. Traut Wells, Inc., in the amount of $22,900. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2000 Page 5 TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Council previously requested that the City's Transportation Plan be amended to provide guidance on the future development of TH61. The City Engineer provided the Council with Appendix B, addressing additional concerns. It was the consensus of the Council that the City take a hard look at downtown development, in light of proposed changes to TH61. It was concluded that downtown business owners should also be brought into these discussions. No further action was taken. NEW CITY HALL (DISCUSSION) Councilman Jim Leroux, chairperson of the City's City Hall Building Committee, requested the Council establish a date to visit other city halls in the area. Mr. Leroux also updated the Council on Committee discussions, stating that no formal decisions have been made relative to the new facility. Clerk Creager will establish site visits, and provide the Council with an itinerary at their meeting on April 24". RUSH LINE TASK FORCE Attorney Galler advised the Council that there are "unknown" costs attached to the Joint Powers Agreement regarding the Rush Line Corridor Task Force. The Council opted to delay any action on the Agreement. No further action was taken. SUBWAY PARKING Mayor Stoltzman surveyed the Council about how they felt about allowing parking on the County easement in front of the establishment. The property owner felt they should be able to use the easement as the Hugo Feed Mill was allowed the use the County's easement for their business. Subway stated that they would agree to exchange a portion of their area for trail users' parking. The Council could not reach a consensus to Subway's request. BEAVER PONDS LIFT STATION EASEMENTS Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the paperwork necessary to make an offer to Warren Arcand to purchase an easement necessary to construct the lift station for Beaver Pond at a per -acre rate. All aye. Motion Carried. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, that the same financial offer be made to Kevin Peltier to purchase an easement for the Beaver ponds lift station at a per acre rate. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 17, 2000 Page 6 COUNCIL WORKSHOP Administrator, Mike Ericson, requested time at the special Council meeting of April 24h to conduct a short workshop. The Council stated that they would add this matter to their agenda. 2020 DEVELOPMENT LINE Council member, Deb Barnes, submitted a memo outlining her concerns with the Planning Commission's discussion of proposed changes to the 2020 Urban Development Line. Because the City has had discussions with an affected property owner, Bruce Bernin, for possible purchase of his property, she felt such PC discussion was inappropriate. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, that the City Council direct the Planning Commission defer future discussion of the 2020 Urban Development Line until further notice. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to initiate discussion with the Met Council in an attempt to include additional property in the 2020 Urban Development area on the basis of intelligent storm water utility design. VOTE ON MOTIONS: AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Becky Petryk Motion Carried. EMERGENCY WARNING LOCATIONS Council member Barnes asked that this matter be placed on the Council agenda for May 1, 2000. EXECUTIVE SESSION Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to go into executive session to discuss JD2 litigation. All aye. Motion Carried. RECESS Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:35 pm until April 20, 2000 at 7:00 pm, and Monday, April 24, 2000, 2000, both meetings at City Hall. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary reager City Clerk