HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.02.18 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 2/18/98
The meeting was reconvened from the meeting of February 17, 1998, at 7:35PM.
PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
BROWN'S CREEK RESOLUTION
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-5, A
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF S.F. 3057 PROVIDING FLOOD RELIEF AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE BROWN'S CREEK WATERSHED.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
MASTER PARK PLAN
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Master Park Plan, as revised.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY
At Council direction, the City's Maintenance Supervisor prepared a policy for the removal
of snow and ice from City streets. The policy was reviewed by the City Attorney and the
Washington County Public Works Department.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt the Snow and Ice Control Policy, as
submitted by the City's Maintenance Supervisor.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to draft a Road Grading Policy
for Council review.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DRAFT ALARM SYSTEM ORDINANCE
At Council direction, the City Attorney prepared an ordinance establishing fees to be paid
by a resident or business for multiple false alarms.
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Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a public hearing for March 16, 1998,
at 7:05PK to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing fees for multiple false
alarms.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRST FLOOR ELEVATIONS (DISCUSSION)
The City Council directed City staff to prepare background information regarding the need
and potential of raising the City standards for first floor elevations, in regard to surface
water conditions. The Council reviewed a report prepared by Pete wllenbring; the City's
surface water management engineer.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter until March 2, 1998, after a
related meeting of February 24, 1998.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1998 BUDGET AMENDMENT
At the City Council meeting of February 2, 1998, the City Council received a proposed
resolution amending the City's 1998 budget by transferring approximately $50,000 from
various general fund accounts to a Fire Hall Capital Improvement Account. There were
many hours spent on discussion of the Fire Hall and potential reductions in the 1998
budget.
Barnes made motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-6, A RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE 1998 FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT
OF $40,670.00.
Motion failed for lack of second.
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-6, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE 1998
FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00.
VOTING AYE: Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
VOTING NAY: Arcand, Barnes
Motion Carried.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City of Hugo reduce the Law
Enforcement Contract from the current four (4) deputies. to three (3) deputies.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miiron
VOTING NAY: Debra Barnes
Motion Carried.
FIRE HALL DISCUSSION
The Council considered a report from the Fire Hall Building Committee recommending a
location for the Fire Hall (140th and Fenway), as well as requesting the City enter into an
agreement with Trossen Wright Architects to prepare plans and specs for the building.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing the architectural firm of Trossen Wright
to prepare plans and specs for the Hugo Fire Hall outlined in Option B.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to form a Fire Hall Value Engineering Committee,
consisting of Tom Bina, Pete Pedersen, and Debra Barnes.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at I LOOPM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mary Creager
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