HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.10.30 CC Minutes - Special meetingMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 10/30/00
Mayor Walter Stoltzman called the special meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Michael Ericson
Community Development Director, John Rask
NEW CITY HALL SITE SELECTION AND ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT
At its October 16, 2000 meeting, the Council added the new City Hall site selection as an agenda item,
but time did not permit discussion on the issue. Previously, at its September 18, 2000 meeting, the
Council voted 3-2, and directed City staff to negotiate for the purchase of the 5 -acre parcel of land on
Fenway Boulevard owned by Burdette Berntson. Discussions with the property owner have not been
successful, primarily due to the sale price offered by Mr. Berntson, which is $40,000 to $45,000 an acre.
The City Council authorized staff to negotiate at a purchase price of $25,000 an acre, for a total cost of
$125,000. At the October 2, 2000 Council meeting, a motion failed on a 2-2 vote to authorize City staff
to proceed with an appraisal of the Berntson property. Council reviewed its previous decision, and
suggested another look at Site D — the property immediately east of the present City Hall. Council
member Haas stated it would be a good site since it would be a catalyst to revitalize the Downtown Plan,
and encourage the City to resolve traffic issues at the intersection of 147' Street and TH61. The new
City Hall would be a tool for the City to maintain its quality of life. Members of the audience spoke
about the pros and cons of the site.
Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, to select Site D as the new City Hall site, and direct staff to take
all necessary steps, including appraisals, to acquire the properties.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Petryk
Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY GROUNDWATER PLAN TASK FORCE
Washington County is in the process of updating and finalizing a countywide groundwater plan. A
fifteen -member advisory committee must be established, and the County is seeking nominations for the
committee. The City should submit a person to represent the community. Council suggested Randal
Barnes and the candidates who applied for the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Leroux made motion, Petryk seconded, tabled action to the November 6, 2000 regular Council meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENT TO RCWD BOARD OF MANAGERS
The City has been notified by Washington County that the term of office for Robert Hult, Forest Lake,
on the Rice Creek Watershed District, expires on January 17, 2001. State statutes provide that the
County Board may select watershed managers from a list of nominees' submitted by the municipalities
that are wholly or partially in the watershed district. The deadline for submittal of a nominee is
November 1, 2000.
City Council meeting of October 30, 2000
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County Board for consideration to serve on the RCWD: Pete Pedersen, Dave Buller, Fran Miron, and
Jim Leroux.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman
ABSTAINED: Leroux
Motion Carried.
CLEARWATER CREEK 3RD ADDITION AND THE USE OF ELMCREST AVENUE
Community Development Director, John Rask, provided a brief update to Council on the City of Lino
Lakes Clearwater Creek 3'd Addition development, and the use of Elmcrest Avenue by the Lino Lakes
residents in the subdivision, who use both Otter Lake Road and Elmcrest Avenue to exit and entrance
into the subdivision. There are a total of 456 single-family lots in the subdivision. Council directed
staff to review its records back to 1994, and determine if there is a legal responsibility for the City of
Lino Lakes to notify Hugo.
BERNIN PROPERTY
Council member, Deb Barnes, added this item to the October 16, 2000 Council agenda, and due to time
restrictions, this issue was not discussed. Mr. and Mrs. Bernin have two purchase proposals for their 22 -
acre parcel of land - one proposal from a developer, and one proposal from the City of Hugo. Staff has
been in contact with the attorney for the Bernins, and they have been privately weighing out both
purchase proposals as to which would be most beneficial to them.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to work with Bob Briggs from the City
Attorney's office, and the Bernins, to review and compare proposals, and make a new offer with a
reappraisal of the property.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Petryk
VOTING NAY: Stoltzman
ABSTAINED: Haas
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 9:25 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator