HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.05.01 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1. 200
Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the Council meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Mike Ericson
City Attorney, Dave Snyder
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
Water Resource Engineer, Andrea Moffatt
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of
April 17, 2000, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the executive session of April
20, 2000, as submitted.
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of
April 24, 2000, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the claims for May 1, 2000, in the amount
of $33,714.63.
Councilman Haas questioned the claim from WSB for HHM Land, and the charges from WSB for
the Dan Ramberg CUP.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VACATION OF ELMCREST AVENUE (PRATTI
Len Pratt, property owner, requested vacations be granted by the city for street easements cn
Elmcrest Avenue. The vacations would be for a development proposal in the area known as
Wenzel Farms. The city engineer recommended that the City Council grant the easements
contingent on their future value to the City of Hugo. Secondly, the Parks Commission has
proposed a trail through the vacated street easements, and it requests that the Council send a letter
to the City of Lino Lakes to allow an easement adjacent to this property in order that an east/west
trail can be designed and constructed. Staff recommended approval of vacation of the easements
for Elmcrest Avenue. Mayor Stoltzman the meeting to a public hearing to consider comments on
this matter. There were no oral or written comments to be considered.
Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-10, A RESOLUTION
VACATING STREET EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG ELMCREST AVENUE.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
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Resolution 2000-10 shall include four (4) concerns raised by the City Engineer identified in his
memo dated April 27, 2000.
YEAR 2000 MOWING CONTRACT (CITY PARK)
Public Works Superintendent, Chris Petree, spoke with Mr. Floyd Laska, and he has agreed to
provide lawn mowing services for the city in 2000 at a rate of $25/hour for mowing and
$12.50/hour for weed whipping. Mr. Laska informed Chris that this would be his last year of
providing this service for the City. He stated he couldn't get started this year until his grandson
gets done with school because he does not want to do it alone.
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City Council approve the agreement with Floyd
Laska for mowing services for 2000 at a rate of $25/hour for mowing, and $I 2.50/hour for weed
whipping, and plan for his departure in budgeting for 2001.
All aye. Motion Carried.
YEAR 2000 MOWING CONTRACT (FENWAY BLVD.)
Leroux made motion, Haas seconded, to award the contract for mowing of Fenway Blvd., to
Dynamic Outdoor Services, at a rate of $90.00/hr.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CLEANING SERVICES FOR FILE HALL
A request for proposals (RFP) for cleaning the fire hall was prepared by the city administrator, and
two proposals were received. Ruth Hodgson currently cleans the city hall building, and her
proposal was for two sessions a week, for a total of five hours a week. This totals $75 per week at
her $15/hour rate. A proposal was also received from the Fireflies who propose to do the work
once a week for a total of $60 per week. Their money would be used for activities within their
group. Staff recommended that the City Council select the RFP which provides the best value and
best service for the City. Council member felt uncomfortable employing relatives of the FD, and
that the City should hire a "disinterested" party to perform the work.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to contract with Ruth Hodgson to clean the Hugo Fire
Department for $15.00/hr.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Petryk, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Haas, Leroux
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK
The City's Chevrolet 5-10 pickup truck is scheduled for replacement in 2000. Included in the
2000 City Budget was $13,000. Public Works Superintendent, Chris Petree reviewed with me
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the need for a % ton truck, and has proposed the purchase of a new truck through the state bid
process. He has prepared a matrix outlining the City's options. The City's finance director has
proposed a source for
additional financing for this vehicle that would be from the city's water and sewer operating
budget.
Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the recommendation of the City's Public
Works Superintendent, and approve the purchase of the 2000 Chevrolet % ton truck from
Grossman Chevrolet, at a low bid price of $20,789.53.
All aye. Motion Carried.
JD2 MEDIATION
The City received a directive from Judge Muehlberg to mediate JD2 litigation on May 3, 2000, at
Hinshaw & Culbertson, 3100 Piper Jaffray Tower, 222 South Ninth Street, at 9.00 am. The City
will need to recess tonight's meeting in order for the Council to attend said mediation.
CITY HALL SITE VISITS
On April 28, 2000, the Council members Barnes, Haas, and Petryk visited the city halls located in
White Bear Township, Lino Lakes, and Shoreview. Council member Petryk reported on the
visits, and stated that the city hall in White Bear Township was preferred. She also asked whether
Hugo's new City Hall could be funded by TIF funds. The City Hall Committee will meet again
soon, but no definite date was established.
FINAL PLAT (DEER PARK ESTATES) - SCHUMANN
The City Engineer recommended that the City Council approve the final plat of 34.85 acres for
Deer Park Estates, consisting of nine (9) lots, as it is consistent with the preliminary plat.
Leroux made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the final plat for DEER PARK ESTATES,
subject to establishment of any drainage requirements for 137te Street Court.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DEER PARK ESTATES) - SCHUMANN
The City Attorney recommended approval of the Development Agreement for Deer Park Estates
with clarification of the parkland dedication fee originally paid in 1982. The Council conducted
an extensive review of the proposed Development Agreement, and made a number of changes to
the document. Mr. Schumann agreed to pay parkland dedication for eight (8) lots for a total of
$10,800; he received credit for one existing lot.
Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the Development Agreement after the following
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changes have been made: 1) page 3, 2b, "development located within sixty (60) feet from the
centerline; 2) top of page 6, fill in blank, "before November 1, 2000; final lift of blacktop
completed July, 2001' ; 3) top of page 7, fill in blank, " calculated by the City Engineer to be
$38,000"; 4) page 8/9, PARK FEE — "Said park dedication fee shall be due for eight (8) lots
within this plat (i.e., total due equals $10,800)"; 5) page 10 (???Mike — something about two
building permits); 6) bottom page 11, "escrow $997.50 - $1.90 per foot for the 525 ft of streets; 7)
page 14, add — "City Code Enforcement officer shall inspect to confirm compliance with all
Development Agreement requirements." Delete — reference to Amended SUP; next line delete
"other"; and 9) top of page 15 — Upon the sale of Lot 6....".
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to amend the previous motion to include sending of letter to
Dave Schumann allowing the cleanup process to continue for 120 days after filing of the plat at
Washington County.
AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.
VACATION EASEMENTS (DEER PARK ESTATES) — SCHUMANN
Mr. David Schumann requested that a vacation be granted by the City for an abandoned township
road right-of-way, also known as Frank Courteau Road, which lies within the proposed plat for
Deer Park Estates. The vacation would clean up the easements in the area. The City Engineer
recommended that the City Council grant the easement for Frank Courteau Road since it no longer
serves a significant value to the City of Hugo. The Mayor called the public hearing to order to
consider the vacation request, and there were no oral or written comments.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-11, A RESOLUTION
VACATING PONDING AND FLOWAGE EASEMENTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF DEER
PARK ESTATES AND VACATING THE ABANDONED FRANK COURTEAU ROAD
WITHIN THE PLAT OF DEER PARK ESTATES.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
FINAL PLAT (TOWNHOMES OF BALD EAGLE) — ROYAL OAKS REALTY
The City Engineer recommended approval of the final plat for the Townhomes of Bald Eagle with
a reduction to 185 units from the preliminary plat that had 194 units. Approval is recommended
contingent on the resolution of the street names within the development. A separate trail
easement for along Fenway Boulevard will need to be provided. Council member Petryk
questioned open space and how much was "usable".
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the final plat for TOWNHOMES OF
BALD EAGLE, subject to a trail easement along the west side of Fenway Blvd.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman
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VOTING NAY: Beck Petryk
Motion Carried.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (TOWNHOMES OF BALD EAGLET
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to table discussion of the matter until the Council meeting
of May 15, 2000, to allow the developer and staff to work out details of the document.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mike Black stated that the old 130' Street will need to be vacated.
PROPOSED SLAUGHTER HOUSE ORDINANCE (CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGI
The City Attorney prepared a draft Slaughter House Ordinance, and suggested that the City
Council refer it to the Slaughter House Committee for review with a final recommendation to the
Council. Secondly, the Council should call a public hearing for the May 15 Council meeting to
take public comment on the proposed ordinance.
Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a public hearing for May 15, 2000, at 7:00 pm,
to consider the draft ordinance regulating slaughter houses in the City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE (AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING KOMPANYI
Daniel Stewart applied for a license to dismantle vehicles at his location at 16813 Highway 61.
The City Attorney provided a CUP signed by Norman Horton for the Stewart property. Mr.
Stewart will need to provide a $25,000 bond to complete the CUP requirements. The City
Administrator stated that he had contacted Washington County, and Mr. Stewart is in compliance
with their requirements.
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Auto Dismantling License for Daniel
Stewart to dismantle vehicles at 16813 Forest Boulevard, subject to Mr. Stewart providing a
$25,000 bond.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BERNIN PROPERTY
Council member Deb Barnes met with the Bernins and members of the Parks Commission
regarding the City's interest in the Bernins' 21 -acre parcel of land next to Oneka Lake.
Specifically, the Parks Commission would like the City to purchase the land for a comprehensive
regional park including a fishing pier on the lake. The Council should direct staff to solicit
another appraisal on the property and secondly, decide whether a concept plan should be prepared
by WSB.
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Leroux made motion, Haas seconded, authorizing the City's Landscape Architect, Laurie
McRostie of SEH, to participate with staff in developing a preliminary layout to make sure Bernin
property is feasible to use as a park, and establish a committee consisting of Pete Pedersen, Robyn
LaCasse, and Debra Barnes to draft an offer for Council approval, to purchase the Bernin
property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RECESS
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 11:00 pm until Wednesday,
May 3, 2000, at 9:00 am, at Hinshaw & Culbertson, 3100 Piper Jaffray Tower, 222 South Ninth
Street, Minneapolis, MN.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Creager
City k