HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.06.05 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5.2000
Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the City 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
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the minutes for the executive session of May 3,
2000, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of
May 15, 2000, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the minutes for the continued meeting of
May 15, 2000 to May 16, 2000, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Approval of Off -sale Liquor License (Rick's Liquor)
Approval of Hiring of Summer Engineering Intern
Approve Hiring of Public Works Maintenance Worker
Parks Commission (Recommendation to Research Deed for Sunset Lake Park)
All aye. Motion Carried.
OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE (RICK'S LIOUOR)
Rick and Kelly Lindstrom made application to the City of Hugo for an off -sale intoxicating liquor
license. Washington County Sheriffs Department has concluded its liquor license background
investigation, and recommends that the two applicants be eligible for the issuance of a liquor
license by the City of Hugo. City staff has received the investigation and supporting insurance
documents, and recommended approval of the off -sale liquor license by the City Council.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the liquor license as requested.
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HIRING OF SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERN
Public Works Superintendent, Chris Petree, posted the summer engineering intern position at the U
of M engineering school, and received one applicant for the position. He interviewed the
applicant, along with Tom Tabler of SEH, and both agreed that she (Meredith Mormann) would be
an excellent choice to assist the City in developing a pavement management program for the
summer of 2000. City staff recommended the hiring of Meredith Mormann for the summer of
2000 at a rate of $12.00/hr. She is scheduled to start on June 12, 2000. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the hiring of the intern, as presented.
HIRING OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER
City staff advertised for the position of public works maintenance worker. Four candidates were
selected from the pool of applicants and interviewed for the position. City staff recommended the
hiring of Thomas W. Smith for the position of public works maintenance worker. His background
experience. education, and successful interview made him the top selection of the interview team.
The interview team consisted of Public Works Superintendent, Chris Petree; City Administrator,
Mike Ericson; and Centerville Public Works Director, Paul Palzer. The advertised salary range for
the position was $12.40 to $15.50 per hour. Based on Mr. Smith's experience, staff recommended
he be offered the position at a rate of $14.00/hour, including a successful preemployment physical
and drug screening. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the hiring of Mr. Tom Smith.
PARKS COMMISSION (RECOMMENDATION TO RESEARCH DEED FOR SUNSET
LAKE PARK
The Hugo Parks Commission needs Council authorization to permit the City Attorney to research
the deed to parkland. One possible solution to the Sunset Lake Park issue may be to sell the one
acre site to the homeowners' association, and that option needs to be examined and reviewed in
regard to any deed restrictions. Adoption of the Consent Agenda authorized the City Attorney do
this background work.
GENERAL CLAIMS
Council members questioned the claims from Paul Haik for JD2 and costs incurred for the
Ramberg request for a CUP. These items will be clarified at later discussions.
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the claims for June 5, 2000, in the amount of
$126,723.09.
All aye. Motion Carried.
G.2 MINING PERMIT (DEAN ATKINSON)
Dean and Ruby Atkinson, 13452 Goodview Avenue, made application to the City of Hugo
for renewal of their Mining Permit. They have operated a gravel mining facility in the City for a
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number of years, with their last renewal being approved by the City Council in July, 1998. The
permit is set to expire on July 1, 2000. City staff reviewed the Mining Permit application from the
Atkinsons, as well as the operation, and recommended renewal of the Mining Permit. There have
been no complaints received by the City in regard to its operation. The application fee has been
paid and received by the City of Hugo.
Haas made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Mining Permit for Dean and Ruby
Atkinson for a two-year period, subject to Condition 25 being amended to reflect the $1,000,000
liability insurance provided by the Atkinsons.
All aye. Motion Carried.
POLLING LOCATION FOR 2000 ELECTIONS (RESOLUTION)
City staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 2000-12 establishing the
following polling locations for the primary and general elections for the year 2000: Ward 1—
Hugo Fire Station at 5323 14& Street; Ward 2 — Shepherd of the Field Lutheran Church, 6000
148th Street; and Ward 3 — Rice Lake Park Building, 7032 137b Street.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-12, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE YEAR 2000.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT FOR WENZEL FARMS OF CLEARWATER CREEK (EAW)
The Council considered the Findings of Fact and Responses to Comments generated by the Wenzel
Farms of Clearwater Creek EAW process. Comments were received from the MnDNR, the
Minnesota Historical Society, Washington County Dept. of Transportation and Physical
Development, and Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District. Upon acceptance
and approval of the Findings of Fact by the City Council, the Wenzel Farms of Clearwater Creek
project will proceed forward. The development received preliminary plat approval at the City
Council meeting of August 9, 1999.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-13, A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT FOR WENZEL FARMS OF CLEARWATER CREEK.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (TOWNHOMES OF BALD EAGLET
This issue was tabled from the City Council meeting of May 1, 2000, when the Council approved
the final plat for the Townhomes of Bald Eagle. City staff had an opportunity to review and revise
the Development Agreement with Mr. Black, as per direction from the City Council. The Council
discussed the Met Council's density standards, and was assured that their criteria will be used for
all future subdivisions.
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Development Agreement for the Townhomes
of Bald Eagle.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PROPOSED SLAUGHTERHOUSE ORDINANCE
This issue was tabled from the City Council meeting of May 15, 2000, and is brought back to the
City Council for further discussion.. The City Council directed City staff to prepare a Conditional
Use Permit with specific conditions under which a slaughterhouse would be allowed to operate in
the City of Hugo. The City Attorney, City Engineer, and City Administrator discussed the
conditions, and the City Attorney prepared a modified ordinance, which accomplishes the desires
of the City Council. A revised slaughterhouse ordinance was presented to the City Council for
discussion, as well as a proposed resolution affirming the City's prohibition of custom processing
and slaughterhouse facilities in the City. Council member Petryk was opposed to the proposed
ordinance, as it would allow such facilities in area adjacent to residential development. It was her
opinion that these facilities are not appropriate anywhere in the City.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-14, A RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING THE CITY'S GENERAL PROHIBITION ON CUSTOM PROCESSING AND
SLAUGHTERHOUSE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGO, AND DECLINING TO
ADOPT FURTHER ORDINANCES TO PERMIT THEIR OPERATION OR ESTABLISHMENT.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
If an existing facility wishes to be considered as "grandfathered in", they will need to submit their
declaration in writing for determination by the Council.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (DAN RAMBERG)
At its regularly scheduled in May, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit
for Mr. Dan Ramberg at 5676 17& Street. The CUP would cover horse -related activities on his
property including: rodeo use, campground use, and the tack shop. The horse boarding operation
will be considered at a later date. The PC discussed the conditions of the CUP for the rodeo,
campground, and tack shop as drafted by the City Planner. The PC approved the CUP, and
recommended its approval to the City Council. The Council discussed the request with City
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Planner, Dan Comejo, and Mr. Ramberg, deciding that two conditions should be added to the
CUP: notification to the Sheriffs Department of the upcoming event, and regulation of sale of
alcohol on the site.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the request of Dan Ramberg, 5676 170" Street,
for a CUP to cover horse related activities on his property including: rodeo use, campground use,
and the tack shop.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to amend the previous motion to add conditions 17 and 18:
17. Mr. Ramberg shall notify the Washington County Sheriff's Department 48 hours prior to the
the rodeo event.
18. The use of alcohol on the property shall be regulated according to Hugo's existing liquor
ordinances.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (JOHN OLSEN)
Mr. John Olsen, 14728 Irish Avenue, owner of a 7.75 acre parcel of land in the agricultural district,
where he processes and stores firewood. The original CUP was issued in June 1993 for a two-year
period. He has also had his permit renewed in 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999. There have been no
complaints to the City regarding its operation. The Planning Commission agreed to recommend
approval of the CUP for the processing and storing of wood with the revised conditions as stated in
the City Planner's staff report.
Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to renew the CUP for John Olsen, 14728 Irish Avenue,
for a three-year period, to allow the processing and storage of firewood on the property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL (LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT)
City Planner, Dan Cornejo, and City Administrator, Mike Ericson, met with Met Council
representatives regarding the City's participation in the Livable Communities Act. Previously,
City Council members, Becky Petryk and Chuck Haas, met with City Planner, Dan Comejo, and
Met Council representatives regarding the City's participation in the Met Council Livable
Communities Act, as well. In order to be eligible to receive grant dollars from the Met Council for
upcoming work with the City of Hugo and its land use issues, the City needs to be a participant of
the Livable Communities Act. City staff recommended that the City Council approve the
resolution outlining the City's participation in the Met Council's Livable Communities Act. The
City of Hugo's agreement to participate in the Act will allow the City assistance from Met Council
in developing its policy for helping the Met Council meet density standards adopted by the Met
Council for the metropolitan Twin Cities area.
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Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt the Housing Goals Agreement as part of the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-15, A RESOLUTION
ELECTING TO BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES
ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS PARADE
The Council discussed its participation in the Good Neighbor Days parade to be held on Friday,
June 9, 2000.
JUNE 12TH INTERVIEWS
City Administrator, Mike Ericson, stated that the Council will meet at 5:30 pm, June 12, 2000, to
interview architects regarding the feasibility study for the new City Hall.
Two members of the Council, along with City Administrator, will meet on Saturday, June 10,
2000, to interview candidates for the Community Development Director.
RECESS
Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:00 pm until Tuesday,
June 6, 2000, at 8:00 pm, to meet in executive session to discuss JD2 litigation.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Creager /
City Clerk