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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.10.02 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 2.2000 Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman City Administrator, Michael Ericson City Attorney, Dave Snyder Community Development Director, John Rask City Engineer, Dave Mitchell City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Jim Leroux CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11.2000 Petryk made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of September 11, 2000, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18.2000 Barnes made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of September 18, 2000, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. MINUTES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18.2000 Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the minutes for the executive session of September 18, 2000, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25.2000 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of September 25, 2000, as amended. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Petryk Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Chuck Haas Motion Carried. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (GENE RANIERII Executive Director, Gene Ranieri, and Roger Peterson from AMM, presented a membership proposal to the Council. Membership in the AMM would allow the City an opportunity for additional lobbying services as a growth -city in the Twin Cities metro area, at a cost of $1,947, which would be prorated over the end of 2000. The benefits of membership in the AMM are numerous, and it would be a City Council meeting of October 2, 2000 Page 2 tremendous opportunity for involvement from elected officials in metro -wide issues. City staff recommended the Council strongly consider a membership in the AMM. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, authorizing City membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, and payment of the appropriate membership fee. All aye. Motion Carried. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve issuance of the Charitable Gambling Permit for the Church of St. John, 14383 Forest Blvd., to conduct a turkey bingo at their site on November 5, 2000, and waiver of the 30 -day waiting period. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Councilman Haas questioned the "timeliness" of the GGG engineering firm' invoices, and wanted to confirm that there was no duplication of payment. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the claims for October 2, 2000, conditioned on receipt of an explanation of the GGG Engineering claims. All aye. Motion Carried. PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Council called for a public hearing of October 2, 2000, to consider the proposed improvements to the Peloquin Industrial Park, which would be financed under the authority granted by MS 429. City Engineer, Dave Mitchell reviewed the feasibility study for the project. City staff has worked very closely with the Park's property owners to: 1) reduce the cost of the overall project, and 2) design a project that is acceptable to most of the property owners. City staff recommended that the Council strongly consider the improvement project with proposed funding to come from the sale general obligation bonds as called for by the City's financial advisor, Rusty Fifield from Ehlers and Assoc. Mayor Stoltzman opened the public hearing: Paul Glamos submitted a memo outlining questions/comments he had concerning the project. He also stated Chapter 429 allows for assessment relief for senior citizens. Roger Carley, Donner Enterprises, stated: 1) businesses would have limited parking if the road was constructed to a 44' width; 2) questioned whether a TIF district could be formed; and 3) City 1979 Planning Commission minutes references money escrowed for road improvements. Scott Arcand questioned how his family's property would realize a $47,000 benefit from the project, and how the assessment to the property could be removed. Dean Atkinson did not feel any decision should be made until the widening of TH61 issue has been resolved. Rick Burr questioned the location of the north improvement line, and whether his property would benefit. He will be able to connect to the utilities, as well and McCullough. City Council meeting of October 2, 2000 Page 3 Steve Johnson owns three lots at the end of Francesca Avenue and had a problem with the 44' wide street because of parking problems and loss of property. Gary Papermaster questioned if anyone had requested the 44' road, and was informed that 44' is a City standard. The public hearing was closed and the Council proceeded with its discussion. Mayor Stoltzman felt the City should consider easements on Francesca/Freeland Avenue, street widths, and type of curbing. Council member Barnes felt that a 44' wide was needed for emergency access and this standard should be maintained. If parking is a problem, give consideration to an alternate location. Community Development Director, John Rask, stated that Francesca/Freeland Avenues had a 60' right-of-way easement. Councilman Haas concurred with Barnes that an alternate parking location should be considered. Council member Petryk favored the 28' road width with rolled surmountabale curbs. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-37, A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECS FOR THE PELOQUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman Motion Carried. AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF BONDS (RUSTY FIFIELDI Rusty Fifield from Ehlers and Associates, the City's financial advisor, was present to discuss four issues with the Council: 1) the issuance of long-term bonds that would replace the temporary tax increment financing bonds issued for the Bald Eagle Industrial Park; 2) extend the temporary improvement bonds issued for Fenway Blvd/Ave improvements for an additional three-year period; 3) consider the inclusion of the sale of bonds to pay for the Everton Avenue study should the Met Council loan not be approved; and 4) pending action of the Council on the Peloquin Industrial Park public improvement project, be available to advise Council on the issuance of bonds to pay for this project. City staff recommended Council authorize the sale of bonds for the replacement of the temporary bonds issued for the public improvements to the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Additionally, Council should consider the inclusion of the amount of funds necessary to pay for the cost of the Everton Avenue study, which could be removed from the bond sale 10 days prior to the actual date of sale by Ehlers. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-38, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE $1,885,000 TAXABLE G.O. TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000A AND $1,292,000 G.O. TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000B. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman Motion Carried. Mr. Fifield gave a brief summation of "tax abatement" for the Council, with finther discussion of this matter at the Council meeting on October 16, 2000. City Council meeting of October 2, 2000 Page 4 FINAL PLAT FOR ONEKA LAKE VIEW NORTH TOWNHOMES At its September 51e meeting, the Council tabled approval of the final plat for Oneka Lake View North Townhomes, and directed City staff to work with the developer to address two items. City staff did meet with the developer, and the developer has proposed a final plat that clearly layouts the development plan for the remaining land owned by North Suburban Development. Council should review the plans for the final plat and be prepared to ask questions of the Community Development Director and the developer prior to the meeting in an effort to address any final issues that are still of concern. The Council must make a decision at this meeting as to approve or denial of the final plat since the 60 -day notice rule will be in effect. City staff recommended the Council approve the final plat and Development Agreement for Oneka Lake View North Townhomes. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-39, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR NORTH SUBURBAN 10: 1rl �iJ;� �I Til tl �i7 �Za��l �l. 1"WA WW 1` I Wil 'AH 1 VOTING AYE: Barnes, Petryk, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Haas Motion Carried. SWEET GRASS MEADOWS DITCH PROJECT At a specially called meeting on September 25, 2000, the Council listened to a presentation by the City Administrator and City Engineer with regard to the ditch project for Sweet Grass Meadows' residents located immediately adjacent to Oneka Lake Blvd. The Council considered six options, and approved the plan to fill in two feet of the ditch with free fill, with grading supplied by the developer, Rocky Goertz. City staff recommended Council direct staff to follow-up with details of the project, including formal discussion with the RCWD for the wetlands mitigation plan. Resident, Nate Siebenaler, submitted an offer to install pipe in the ditch before backfill/grading, at a cost of $5,000 or $450 per lot. City Attorney, Dave Snyder, advised the Council to deny Mr. Siebenaler's offer due to possible liability to the City. The Council discussed numerous measures to relieve the ditch problem and came to no decision. Ron Gray felt that nothing should be done with the ditch until Oneka Lake Boulevard is improved, and that City taxpayers should not be responsible for any costs related to the ditch project. He also stated that any excess water from the ditch would drain onto his property. Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until the evening the Council interviews candidates to fill the Planning Commission vacancy. All aye. Motion Carried. SCHEDULE CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, that the Council meeting on October 9, 2000, at 5:00 pm, for the purpose of interviewing candidates to fill the Planning Commission vacancy, as well as to further discuss the Sweet Grass Meadows ditch project. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of October 2, 2000 Page 5 REQUEST TO INSTALL CATCH BASIN ON GREENE AVENUE (SAN CARTIER) The improvement project on Greene Avenue included two lifts of bituminous, and the installation of concrete curb and gutter on the west side of the road, and no curb on the east side. The final wear course is scheduled for October 2000, so the City Engineer reviewed the need for a storm water catch basin in front of the Joe San Cartier property. The City Engineer's office contacted Mr. San Cartier, and he does not wish to participate financially to offset the estimated project cost of $2,500. It was the City Engineer's opinion that this was not a significant issue. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, that the Council opted to not proceed with installation of a catch basin in front of the Joe San Cartier property on Greene Avenue. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Petryk Motion Carried. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARIES At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 18, 2000, the Council took action and approved the increase in salaries for the Mayor and Council. In accordance with City ordinance, all increases in salary must be approved for by ordinance, which calls for a public hearing to be held. City staff recommends the Council call for a public hearing on Monday, October 100, to consider the increase in salaries for the Mayor and Council. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to schedule a public hearing on October 16, 2000, to consider an ordinance increasing the salaries for the Mayor and Council. All aye. Motion Carried. SWALE PROJECT ON ETHAN AVENUE (WUSSLER/PETERSON) City Engineer, Dave Mitchell, received a quote from Quast Construction to do the City's work on the swale and culvert project on the Wussler/Peterson property. Quast is the contractor hired by Jack Wussler to construct his retaining wall. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to award the bid to work on the swale and culvert project on the Wussler/Peterson property to Quast General Contracting in the amount of $25,634. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Petryk Motion Carried. NEW CITY HALL PROJECT The City Administrator reported that he had met with the owners of the property selected by the Council as the site for the new City Hall. Because of the disparity in the cost per acre, the City Council meeting of October 2, 2000 Page 6 Administrator requested authorization to have an appraisal done to identify the market value of the property for further negotiations with property owner. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to order an appraisal of the property chosen as the site for the new City Hall. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas VOTING NAY: Petryk, Stoltzman Motion Failed. RECESS Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 11:00 pm until Monday, October 9, 2000, at 5:00 pm. All aye. 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