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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.04.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at TOSPM. PRESENT: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Debra Barnes ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Stop Sign at White Oak Heights Discussion of Hardwood Creek Drainage Oneka Lake Assessment Agreement Road Restrictions Beaver Ponds Development Agreement Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council minutes for March 16, 1998 General Claims for April 6, 1998 Variance (Stockness) Firefighter Appointment Final Payment and Project Acceptance (Emergency Warning Sirens) All aye. Motion Carried. VARIANCE (STOCKNESS) Tim and Laura Stockness, 9757 122nd Street, requested a variance to construct a two- level garage of 2, 400 sq ft, where 1,000 sq ft is allowed by ordinance. The property is zoned RR2, and consists of approximately 7.63 acres. The Board of Adjustments considered this request at their meetings of February 25, 1998 and March 25, 1998. They recommended approval of the variance, but since the garage had been constructed prior to granting of the variance; they also recommended doubling the variance fee. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variance conditioned upon payment of double the normal variance fee. FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENT Fire Chief, Jim Wisner, recommended the appointment of John E. Southworth, 15057 Forest Boulevard, as a firefighter on probationary status. Mr. Southworth meets the standards established by the Department's operating guidelines for appointment to the Fire Department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Mr. Southworth as a probationary firefighter. City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 Page 2 FINAL PAYMENT (EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS) The Council reviewed the final construction payment voucher for the erection of two emergency warning sirens in the City of Hugo. The City Engineer recommended $1,745 as the final payment for this project. The sirens were tested and found acceptable on April 1, 1998. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the final payment for the sirens. 129TH STREET GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT QUOTES The Council considered quotes received by the City Engineer for replacement of the guardrail along the bridges at 129th Street, north of Bald Eagle Lake. Replacement of these guardrails was determined necessary at the City's annual bridge inspection. Staff recommended that the Council let the contract to Central Landscaping, Inc., for $1,350. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City contract with Central Landscaping for the replacement of the guardrail at 129th Street in the amount of $1,3 50, and authorize Ro-So Contracting to perform related street improvements, in the amount of $1,500. All aye. Motion Carried. SUNSET LAKE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT The City received a letter from Mary Ann Creager regarding the Development Agreement between the City of Hugo and the Sunset Lake Ridge Development. As part of that Agreement, the developer committed to paving Ingersoll Avenue, south from CR7 to the end of the development, within six (6) months following issuance of the fourth building permit for the project. The developer also committed to terminating the existing landscaping business on the property on August 19, 1998. Mrs. Creager requested that the City take action to insure that the developer meets the standards outlined in the Agreement. Staff recommended the Council direct that no additional building permits be issued for the development until such time as Ingersoll Avenue is improved as required. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to send a letter to Tom Frampton outlining the guidelines of the Development Agreement, and to work with the City Engineer in resolving the cul-de-sac problem. All aye. Motion Carried. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (RESOLUTION) The Council considered a proposed amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan stating the City's intent not to expand the City's commercial and industrial zoning districts until such time as municipal utilities are reasonably available to serve the areas being rezoned. City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 Page 3 Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-11, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF HUGO'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CLARIFYING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND TMNG OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION The Fire Chief Interview Committee, established by the City Council, recommended that Joseph McMahon be appointed Hugo Fire Chief upon the retirement of Jim Wisner on June 1, 1998. Mr. McMahon has 15 years of experience on the Department, including service as deputy chief and acting chief. He is certified as a Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, has hazardous materials training, and attended leadership training at the State Fire School. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City of Hugo appoint Joseph McMahon as the Hugo Fire Chief upon the retirement of the Tim Wisner on June 1, 1998. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to send a letter to all applicants thanking them for their interest in the Fire Chief s position. All aye. Motion Carried. AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING LICENSE UPDATES Of the existing three automobile recycling yards in the City, ARK is currently under Court Order to come into compliance with City ordinances prior to conducting any more business. Hugo Auto has recently applied for a renewal of their license, and is scheduled for site inspection to determine compliance with City ordinances within the next week. The third facility, owned by David Schumann at 7630 137th Street, has applied for renewal of his license. The City conducted a site inspection of the property on March 4, 1998, at which time a number of deficiencies with the SUP and City ordinances were identified. The City Administrator stated that these items will be before the Council at their meeting of April 20, 1998. SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT (FENWAY BLVD.) At the City Council meeting of March 16, 1998, the Council discussed the establishment of a special service district for the industrial property along Fenway Boulevard as a means of generating revenues for the ongoing maintenance of the special street lighting and City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 Page 4 landscaping proposed along Fenway. The Council could also establish a property owner association for the industrial park on the property being sold by the City and place responsibility for the maintenance on this association. Additionally, the City could also pay for this ongoing maintenance out of general fund. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table this discussion to allow for further Council deliberation. All aye. Motion Carried. JOINT MEETING WITH LINO LAKES At the City Council meeting of March 16, 1998, the Council directed staff to coordinate a joint meeting with the City Councils of Hugo, Lino Lakes, and potentially, White Bear Township to discuss issues of mutual concern. The City is still waiting for a response from Lino Lakes to set a date for the meeting. No action was taken at this time. SPECIAL MEETING BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK) Staff recommended that the Council set a date for a special meeting to conduct an in - progress review of the development of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. This meeting would include review of the covenants for the Park, financing of property acquisition, and other matters relating to the Park's development. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special meeting for April 13, 1998, Hugo City Hall, at 7:30PK to conduct an in -progress review of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. ANTENNA LEASE U.S. West Wireless Communications has indicated an interest in using the City's south water tower as a location for erecting a cellular telephone antenna system. The Council considered a proposed letter addressed to U.S. West indicating the conditions under which the City would enter into a lease arrangement for the three antennas necessary. U.S. West indicated an interest in constructing the antennas within one to two months. Goiffon made motion, Miron seconded, approving submittal of the draft letter to U.S. West, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 Page 5 The Mayor referenced a letter from the Board of Water and Soil Resources requesting that the City appoint the local government unit responsible for administrating the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 for that part of the City located in the Brown's Creek Watershed. STOP SIGN (WHITE OAK HEIGHTS SUBD.) Miron made motion, Arcand seconded, directing City staff to install a STOP SIGN at the entrance of the private gravel dreiveway entering Hadley Avenue from the north, near Hadley Circle. All aye. Motion Carried. HARDWOOD CREEK Councilman Goiffon questioned the status of the Hardwood Creek cleaning project. Because of other outstanding water/drainage issues, the following motion was made: Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a special meeting for April 27, 1998, Hugo City Hall, at 7:30PK to receive an update from the City Water Resource Engineer, Peter Wdlenbring, on drainage issues in the City. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Arcand seconded, directing staff to provide the Council with a "calendar of events" listing City Council activities. All aye. Motion Carried. ONEKA LAKE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Oneka Lake Assessment Agreement between the City of Hugo and T. Joseph Marier and Quentin Marier; Vern and Marie Peloquin; Richard Aplikowski; and Frank and Jody Puleo. All aye. Motion Carried. ROAD RESTRICTIONS Mayor Miron requested that the City Attorney draft, for Council review, an amendment to the road restriction ordinance allowing City staff to approve permits for overweight haulers. City Council meeting of April 6, 1998 Page 6 BEAVER PONDS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Tim Schilling, developer of Beaver Ponds, addressed the Council regarding his obligation for having to fund all costs for the construction of the 130th Street from a rural to an urban section, and the lift station for the development. It was his opinion that all property owners benefiting from the improvements should participate in paying for the project. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to lay out options available for street and sanitary sewer issues relating to future developments within the City. All aye. Motion Carried. Arcand made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 8:33PM until April 13, 1998, Hugo City Hall, at 7:30PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager City C erk