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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.02.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16,1999 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walter Stoltzman at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Stoltzman City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Tim Leroux and Becky Petryk ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Planning Commission Replacement Change Order (Fire Hall) "Welcome" Committee Letter Oneka Estates NURP Pond CONSENT AGENDA Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the minutes for Council meeting of February 10, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the Council meeting of February 1, 1999, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the claims for February 16, 1999 as submitted. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to amend the previous motion that the claim from Loeffel Engstrand for $26, 371.42 be deleted until the status of windows for the Fire Hap is determined. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. PROCLAMATION (KRIS SCHOLZ) The Council considered a Proclamation declaring February 21, 1999, "Kris Scholz Day" in the City of Hugo, in recognition of her performance as a member of the U of M's women's hockey team. Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, proclaiming February 21, 1999 as "Kris Scholz Day" in the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 2 P,L HEARING (PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) A public hearing was held to consider improving property within the Peloquin Industrial Park and along TH61 by the construction of sanitary sewer, municipal water, storm sewer, curb, gutter, and paved streets pursuant to MN Statutes, Section 429. The estimated cost of this project is $1,438,700. The City Engineer briefly outlined the scope of the project, and then the public hearing was called to order. Paul Glamos stated his objections to the project that were outlined in a handout provided to the Council. Dean Atkinson also objected to the project stating that his assessment was too high, and that future extension of 152nd Street would create a traffic problem by mixing residential traffic with heavy industrial.. He also expressed concern with water pressure and the need for a new tower. Gary Papermaster was in favor of the project and suggested the City also obtain a unit price bid in an effort to lower costs for property owners. He also agreed that residential and industrial traffic would be a problem. Steve Johnson, owner of property adjacent to western -most cul-de-sac, implied no gifts would be given relative to the City obtaining easements from him. The hearing was then closed and opened to the Council for their discussion. Mayor Stoltzman wanted property owners to know what additional charges for which they'd be responsible; any oversizing costs should be removed from the project; and the Council should consider ways in which assessments to property owners could be reduced. He also felt itimportant that the Engineer be aware of U.S. West conduit located in the right- of-way on the east side of TH61. Barnes felt that the City should hold the assessment hearing to determine actual cost. It was her opinion that costs would come in lower than projected. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Engineer to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the proposed improvements and report to the Council. The assessment hearing shall be delayed until after the Engineer's report is submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Engineer to obtain quotes for soil borings and report at the Council ineeting of March i, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. JD2 OBSTRUCTION PETITION STATUS Paul Haik, attorney representing the City in this matter, was present to update the Council on the status of the petition. It was agreed that he would address the RCWD at their meeting in February to determine what course of action they will be taking with respect to the petition. Mr. Haik will report at the Council meeting of March 1, 1999. SPECIAL USE PERMIT HEARING (HORTON) A public hearing was originally scheduled for December 21, 1998, to consider the revocation of a SUP to operate an auto recycling yard at : 570 end ' 6813 Forest Boulevard but was delayed due to the ill - health of the property owner, Norm Horton. A revised SUP for the site, drafted by City staff, was provided to the Council for their review. City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 3 Stotlzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a hearing for March 1, 1999 to consider the revocation of a SUP to operate an auto recycling yard at 16705 and 16813 Forest Boulevard. All aye. Motion Carried. CREEKVIEW PRESERVE (COST-SHARING REQUEST) The Council previously considered requests from the Backes Companies for the City to reimburse their firm for certain costs incurred for extending 12" watermain along TH61 and increasing the depth of the sanitary sewer throughout the project to serve adjacent properties. The Council last tabled action on this matter at their regular meeting of February 1, 1999 pending receipt of additional information on the cost -benefit of the project to adjacent properties, which was provided. Mayor Stoltzman felt that conduit along TH61 could reduce the cost-sharing benefit owed the developer. Councilman Haas informed the developer that he would recommend that no cost-sharing be given until the project is completed. Haas made motion, Stoltzman seconded; to table this matter the City Engineer develops the preliminary .plans and specs for- improvements in the Peloquin Industrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. HISTORIC SCHOOL HOUSE RENOVATION REPORT At the request of Katie Riopel, this item was removed from the agenda until a future date. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ONEKA LAKE VIEW EAST) The Council considered the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Hugo and North Suburban Development, Inc., for the development of approximately 12.6 acres into lots for 27 twinhomes (54 residential units). The preliminary plat for this development was approved by the Council on August 3, 1998. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Development Agreement between the City of Hugo and North Suburban Development, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. FINAL PLAT (ONEKA LAKE VIEW EAST) The Council considered for approval a proposed final plat for the development known as Oneka Lake View East. The Council asked the developer to submit a landscaping plan for the cul-de-sac/bike path area in an effort to limit headlight annoyance for a neighbor across the streets from the development. City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 4 Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the final plat for ONEKA LAKE VIEW EAST, subject to the developer submitting a landscaping and/or berming plan to staff for approval. If determined to be necessary, the developer agrees to modify the area of the cul-de-sac. All aye. Motion Carried. SIGN PERMIT (PINEVIEW MEADOWS) Sedona Homes, Inc., 4910 Highway 61, WBL, MN., requested a variance to construct a temporary 96 s` ft sign advertising lots fur sale at the Pineview Meadow:- subdivision (behind Nadeau's) .vher:! 32 sq ft is allowed by ordinance. The sign would be allowed under Chapter 266-10. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to deny the request of Sedona Homes for a 96 sq ft advertising sign as the sign is too large. All aye. Motion Carried. REVISED STATE AID STREET PLAN The City Engineer presented a revised State Aid Street Plan for submission to MnDOT deleting Goodview Avenue, between 137th Street and Oneka Lake Blvd from the plan, and adding 132nd Street, between Goodview Avenue and Homestead Avenue, to the plan. The Engineer will provide to the Council a resolution implementing these changes after they are reviewed and approved by MnDOT. CITY STREET PLAN AMENDMENT Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1999-4, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT 140TH STREET AND EVERTON AVENUE BE PLACED ON THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION PLAN. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Stoltzman Motion Carried. FENWAY AVENUE LANDSCAPING The Council directed Laurie McRostie, a landscape architect with OSM, to meet with residents along Fenway Avenue, between 140th and 142nd Streets, to determine property owners' desires for landscaping the street as part of the construction project. Ms. McRostie's report on the meeting, as well as a cost estimate for the proposed landscaping was provided to the Council for their review. NSP has been requested to provide the City with a cost estimate for extending street lighting along Fenway Avenue, but has not yet responded. Stoltzman made motion, Ba: t.es sezonz ied, to table this matter until the Counci' meeting of MT cl! 1, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 5 RAIL CROSSING DUROVEMENT PROJECT Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, directing the City Engineer to proceed with a feasibility report for improving the rail crossings at 130th and 140th Streets, adjacent to TH61, for a cost not exceed $5,000. All aye. Motion Carried. DNR OPEN BURNING RESTRICTION The Council considered a letter from the DNR, Division of Forestry, to Fire Chiet Joe McMahon, requesting that the City stop issuing large-scale burning permits in the community. This would specifically apply to Thommes and Thomas Landscaping and Olsen Tree Service, who currently have special use permits to burn organic debris in the community. The Chief believes that the DNR has authority to restrict burning activities in the community. The two businesses are to be notified of the DNR's request. DEVELOPMENT COST REUABURSEMENT (POLICY REVISION) The Council considered a resolution amending the City's Development Cost Reimbursement Policy by requiring "written" applications for such reimbursement be made prior to final plat approval. The Council has previously indicated a desire to place such a restriction on the policy. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1999-5, A RESOLUTION REQUIRING ALL APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT COST REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE CITY'S PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT COST SHARING POLICY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Stoltzman Motion Carried. COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION Due to the leaky roof problems at City Hall, the Council discussed the possibility of moving the location of Council meetings from City Hall to the Rice Lake Park Building. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to table until March 1, 1999, to allow staff to obtain a cost estimate to make the new site ready for cable transmission. All aye. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to table appointment of a Planning Commissioner to fill the position left vacant by the recent resignation of Ken Rubenzer. All aye. Motion Carried City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 6 CHANGE ORDER (FIRE HAW Tun Trossen, architect for the Fire Hall, recommended approval of Change Orders 4, 5, and 6, in the amount of $3,446.86. Haas made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve Change Orders 4, 5, and 6, in the amount of $3,446.86 for the Fire Hall. All aye. Motion Carried. "WELCOME" CONN ME LETTER City staff drafted a letter to community leaders, under the Mayor's signature, inviting them to a meeting at the Rice Lake Park Building to discuss methods to provide information to new residents. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to approval submittal of draft letter. All aye. Motion Carried. ONEKA ESTATES POND IMPROVEMENT Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to rescind a previous motion to expend City dollars for improvements to the Oneka Lakes pond, as the RCWD is responsible for all costs incurred. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 11:00 p.m. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager City C erk