HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.05.16 CC Minutes - ContinuedMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 16, 2000
Mayor Walter Stoltzman reconvened the Council meeting of May 15, 2000 at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Mike Ericson
City Attorney, Dave Snyder
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK 4TH ADDITION — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The developer disagrees with the storm water ponding fees calculated by the City's Water
Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring. The City Attorney outlined three options available to
resolve the disagreement. After a lengthy discussion of the options:
Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, that the Development Veement be modified to permit the
City to reexamine its storm water ponding fees for the BEIP 4 Addition. In the event the Jackson
family does not accept the final calculation, the parties would go into binding arbitration. The
Development Agreement shall also be subject to the seven conditions outlined in the City
Attorney's memo of May 12, 2000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PARKING AT SUBWAY — RICHARD GRANGER
The owner/operator of the Subway located at 147h Street and TH61 has agreed to allow bike trail
users to use his parking area and restroom facilities in exchange for Washington County moving
the fencing in front of establishment to allow for customer parking. The Council was in agreement
that they had no objection to this arrangement.
Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, that a letter be forwarded to County Commissioner,
Dennis Hegberg, stating that Hugo has no objection to the County working with Subway to provide
parking facilities for bike trail users in exchange for parking in County right-of-way. Landscaping
shall be placed at site after removal of the fence.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GREENE AVENUE RESTORATION
The City Engineer was contacted by three residents regarding their interest in concrete curb and
gutter for the east side of Greene Avenue. Because 100% of the improvements would not be paid
by benefiting property owners, the restoration of the Greene Avenue will proceed along as
previously agreed.
PURCHASE OF BERNIN PROPERTY
Council member Barnes has developed a draft offer for purchase of the Bernin property one Greene
Avenue. The City Attorney suggested that Bob Briggs of his office draft a formal agreement using
Council member Barnes' guidelines.
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Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, authorizing the City Attorney to draft a formal purchase
offer for submission to Bruce Bernin for the acquisition of his property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HUGO AUTO PARTS — AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE
Hugo Auto Parts, 16615 Forest Blvd., applied for an Auto Dismantling License to operate at the
above location. The Council received a copy of a memo from the City Code Enforcement Officer,
John Benson, indicating that the Hugo Auto Parts is in compliance with City regulations.
Haas made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Auto Dismantling License for Hugo Auto
Parts, 16615 Forest Blvd., to operate for another two-year period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH LINO LAKES — WENZEL FARMS
City Administrator, Mike Ericson, will work with Lino Lakes staff to schedule a meeting to discuss
trail extensions to their community, and other issues pertinent to the two communities.
REQUEST FOR FUNDING — REMOVAL OF WEEDS IN BALD EAGLE LAKE
Council member Petryk requested that the Council consider City participation in the cost of
harvesting weeds in Bald Eagle Lake. Councilman Leroux felt that property owners have
attempted to privatize the lake, so did not support the request.
Petryk made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City of Hugo contribute $3,000 to help harvest
weeds in Bald Eagle Lake.
Voting AYE: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman
Voting NAY: Jim Leroux
Motion Carried.
TH61/120TH STREET SIGNAL FUNDING
Staff provided the Council a preliminary funding breakdown for the proposed signal at TH61 and
120'h Street from MnDOT, with a cost estimate to the City of Hugo of $145,000. MnDOT seeks a
reaction to the proposed funding prior to processing the final agreements.
Petryk made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City of Hugo supports the project and agrees with
the cost estimate of $145,000 as Hugo's share of the project's cost. White Bear Township shall
pay one half the cost of electricity with the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried.
EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNALS
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to contact Federal Warning
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Systems requesting they prepare a no -cost study of the emergency signals needed/located in the
City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP — PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK
Staff has completed an update to the feasibility report for proposed sewer and water utility
improvements to serve Peloquin Industrial Park. Funding of the project has historically been a
contentious issue. Prior to presenting the updated report to the property owners, and conducting a
public hearing, staff wishes to review the project with Council and discuss funding of the project.
The goal of the discussion would be to establish a funding plan for the project. Staff would then
meet with affected property owners to present the project and proposed funding prior to holding a
public hearing. Staff would like to hold the public information meeting in June, and schedule the
public hearing for the first meeting in July. The Council agreed to meet on June 12, 2000, 7:00
pm, to discuss this matter.
APPLE VALLEY TOUR
The City Council accepted a request to tour the water treatment facility in Apple Valley. The City
Administrator will contact Council members individually to coordinate a date for the tour.
WENZEL FARMS UTILITY SERVICE
Staff has been approached by the developer of Wenzel Farms to determine the possibility of
serving the Wenzel Farms development with water from the City of Hugo rather than the City of
Lino Lakes. The developer has indicated willingness to "front" the money necessary to extend the
water main from the vicinity of the LaValle farm to the development. Staff will provide the
developer with pressure and flow information available from the current system. The developer
will determine the viability of being served from the City of Hugo at this time. There was no
formal action taken on this matter.
RECESS
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:20 pm until May 30, 2000,
at 7:00 pm, to meet in executive session to discuss the Seng Lee litigation.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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