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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.02.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 02/17/98 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:05PM. PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney Representative, Dave Snyder City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Brown's Creek Resolution Discussion of the Master Park Plan CONSENT AGENDA Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Minutes for the City Council meeting of February 2, 1998 Waste License (Ace Solid Waste) Board of Review Date Site Plan Approval (17285 Forest Blvd.) Water Meter Replacement Letter All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the minutes for February 17, 1997, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. WASTE HAULERS LICENSE (ACE SOLID WASTER Ace Solid Waste, Inc., 3118 162nd Lane NW, has applied for a refuse license. Ace recently acquired BFI's routes in the City, and BFI has requested that the City transfer its license to Ace Solid Waste. Communities currently serviced by Ace have provided positive references as to their service. The company has paid all required fees, as well as provided proof of workman's comp and employer's liability insurance, as required by ordinance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved issuance of a Solid Waste License to Ace Solid Waste of Anoka. BOARD OF REVIEW DATE The County Assessor has requested that the City Council establish the City's Board of Review hearing for Monday, May 4, 1998, from 9:OOAM - I LOOAM. Adoption of the Consent Agenda set the Board of Review meeting, as requested. City Council meeting of February 17, 1998 Page 2 SITE PLAN APPROVAL (17285 FOREST BLVD.) Susan and Glen Kothe, 9056 W. Broadway, Forest Lake, MN., applied for site plan approval to use an existing building for a retail pet supply business at 17285 Forest Blvd. The property is zoned for retail business. The site plan shows 75 available parking spaces which is compliance with ordinance, though all the area is not currently improved with paved surface. The City Code 219-6 requires that where more than four (4) parking spaces are required, asphalt, concrete, or other surface water sealed shall be used. Staff recommended approval of the site plan subject to the property owner complying with the City's parking and loading regulations. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the site plan, as conditioned. WATER METER REPLACEMENT LETTER The Council considered a letter to those residents who have not yet arranged for the placement of a new water meter in their residence or business. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the letter for mailing. PUBLIC P"ROVEMENT HEARING (FENWAY BLVD/AVENUE) A public hearing was called to consider making improvements to Fenway Boulevard, from 130th Street to 140th Street, and to Fenway Avenue, from 140th Street to 142nd Street. The proposed improvements include sanitary sewer, municipal water connection, curb, gutter, storm sewer improvements, and street paving. The Engineer's cost estimate for Fenway Boulevard is $1,668,900, and for Fenway Avenue, $268,300. Because the benefit analysis and proposed assessment roll for the project were not available for the meeting, the City Administrator recommended that tonight's discussion to be limited to project construction only. The public hearing was opened for discussion of the Fenway Avenue, from 140th Street to 142nd Street. Paul Delarosa, 14194 Ferrara, stated that at the time he purchased his lot, he was not aware of any proposed improvements to Fenway Avenue. He was concerned with increased traffic, and potentital danger to the many children living on the street. Steve Huberty, 14172 Ferrara, stated that everyone was against the project, and submitted a petition with eleven signatures disagreeing with the project. Property owners stated that if they had known about the easement, that they would not have purchased their lots. Property owners questioned whether concerns were given as much consideration as the property owner interested in developing his property. Discussion continued with the Fenway Boulevard project, between 130th Street and 140th Street. The Jackson family was present, with Judd and Tom addressing the Council regarding their property. Tom Jackson presented his version of the feasibility for the project, and asked that the City acknowledge that they "promised" to build Falcon and Fenway Avenue without assessment to them, and in return, they would drop their lawsuit against the City. The Council indicated that Falcon Avenue was discussed, but that this was not part of the final agreement for the project. City Council meeting of February 17, 1998 Page 3 Leroux made motion, Arcand seconded, to recess tonight's public hearing until the City Council meeting of March 2, 1998. All aye. Motion Carried. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (LOWELL) At the City Council meeting of February 2, 1998, the Council tabled action on the SUP for the Lowell property located 14069 Finale Avenue North. The City Attorney submitted an amended SUP for Council consideration. The Council and Lee Bernet, Mr. Lowell's attorney, discussed the SUP and made the following changes: Item 2 (2nd paragraph): Date for plans submittal shall be changed to May 1, 1998. Item 5: City Attorney will outline items allowed for exterior storage. Item 6: City Attorney will include language that will allow the City Council to address complaints regarding operation of the business on Sundays. Leroux made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit for Charles Lowell, 14069 Finale Avenue, to allow the use of an existing building to house an auto repair/auto body business, and to allow exterior storage within a fenced yard, subject to special conditions on file. All aye. Motion Carried. BOND REFINANCING The Council considered a bond sale report from Ehlers and Associates, the City's bond counsel, for the refinancing of $1,225,000 of the City's debt. This refinancing will save the City $107,000 over the life of the bonds, or approximately $20,000/yr. These bonds were originally let for street improvements, and as such, the savings for the bond issue could accrue to the general fund, and potentially be used to finance the Fire Hall. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 19984, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $1,225,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998A. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT On February 3, 1998, Mayor Miron, Councilman Goiffon, and the City Administrator, Robert Museus, met with Sheriff Frank and his officers to discuss the City's Law Enforcement Contract. At that time, it was determined that there are potentially three City Council meeting of February 17, 1998 Page 4 options for the City to reduce its cost for these services: 1. Reduce the Contract from the current four deputies to three deputies. This would save the City approximately $65,000/yr. 2. Retain the four deputies, but not to backfill these deputies to cover sick leave or vacation time, except in the periods of peak demand. This would save the City approximately $30,000/yr. 3. Split one of the City's current four deputies with the City of Forest Lake. Sheriff Frank has indicated that Forest Lake Township is interested in such an arrangement. This would save the City approximately $30,000/yr. At this time, a number of residents expressed their desire to keep the existing number of deputies working in Hugo intact, and their opinion as to why the Fire Hall referendum was defeated. Because of the length of the meeting, the following motion was made: Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 11:OOPM until Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at 7:30PM. All aye. Motion Carried. I!t Mary W Creager City