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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.05.04 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4,1998 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, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Recommendation from Chief -in -Waiting, Joe McMahon Fire Hall Plans and Specs Beaver Ponds (Paying favor Public Improvements) Sunset Lake Ridge Building Permits Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau (Contract) Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Minutes for the City Council meeting of April 20, 1998 General Claims for May 4, 1998 Minor Subdivision (Preston) On -sale Beer and Cigarette Licenses (Bobber's Boats and Bait) Request for Part-time Employee Wage Adjustment (Lindau) Wilson Tool Picnic All aye. Motion Carried. MINOR SUBDIVISION (PRESTON) Barb Strusinski, 9209 180th Street, and Mr. Gerald M. Preston, Tyler, TX., made application for a minor subdivision of their property located on 180th Street, east of Inwood Avenue, in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 2. The property consists of approximately 29.9 acres and is zoned agriculture. The request is to subdivide their property into one 13.4 acre parcel and one 16.5 acre parcel, both of which meet the minimum lot size, and road frontage requirements of the City. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of April 22, 1998, and recommended approval of the subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of the parkland dedication fee for the newly -created lot of $1,350.00. 2. Approval of the septic system location for Parcel A by Washington County. 3. Approval of the subdivision and site development plan by the RCWD. 4. Certification of the regulatory flood protection elevation and minimum first floor elevation for Parcel A by a registered professional land surveyor. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the subdivision as conditioned. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 2 ON -SALE BEER AND CIGARETTE LICENSES (BOBBER'S) Robert McElmury, dba Bobber's Boats and Bait, 4444 129th Street, applied for licenses for on- and off -sale beer and the sale of cigarettes. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved issuance of the licenses, as requested. REQUEST FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEE The City's Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Kriz, requested authorization to advertise for a part- time public works employee, for between $6.50 and $7.50 per hour. This employee would assist with the operation of City sewer and water departments, as well as street, and roads and grounds maintenance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the City advertising for the position. WAGE ADJUSTMENT (MICHELE LINDAU) The City Clerk recently conducted a six-month performance review for Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau. Based on her performance over the grading period, the Clerk recommended that Ms. Lindau receive a 50 cent per hour raise. Adoption of the Consent Agenda set Ms. Lindau's salary at $9.50/hour. WILSON TOOL PICNIC Wilson Tool, 12912 Farnham Avenue, requested to use the City park on August 8, 1998 for the annual family picnic. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved reserving the park for Wilson Tool on the day requested. ASSESSMENT HEARING (FENWAY BOULEVARD/FENWAY AVENUE) A public hearing was held to consider public comment, objections, and discussion regarding the proposed improvements to Fenway Boulevard and Fenway Avenue, from 130th Street to 142nd Street. The proposed improvements include construction of streets, water and sanitary sewer lines, stormwater drainage system, and related facilities. The total amount of the proposed assessments is $1,937,200. The Council heard comments regarding the Fenway Avenue project: 1. Rick and Trish Bueno, although not being assessed, objected to the $14,000 appraisal for the taking of their property and objected to the project: decrease in property value, will need to relandscape property, losing trees, road closer to house, noise from traffic, loss of play area for children, and potential for increased drainage problems. 2. Spencer Arndt favored the project to allow subdivision of his property. 3. Harley Johnson, Jr., opposed the project because he felt he could not subdivide his property, and he does not need sewer and water. If road is moved, utilities will have to be removed from his property. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 3 Comments were then received for the Fenway Boulevard project: Tom Jackson questioned whether the property located at 130th and Fenway was given corner lot consideration. The City received three written objections to the proposed Fenway Boulevard project: Minnesota Pipe Line, the Jackson family, and Ken Tschida. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-13, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE FENWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Approval is subject to consideration given to corner lot credit for the Jackson property located at 130th Street and Fenway Boulevard. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. FENWAY AVENUE PROJECT Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City offer $500 to the Buenos to be used for a private appraisal of the value of the easement to be taken by the City. In return, the Buenos must agree that this payment waives the right to collect any further payment for an appraisal under condemnation proceedings. The City shall proceed with a "quick take" so as not to lose time on the project. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-14, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE FENWAY AVENUE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-15, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE FENWAY BOULEVARD/AVENUE STREET, WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. Bids for project shall allow for a deduct of the Fenway Avenue project. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. FIRE HALL PLANS AND SPECS Pete Villard, Trossen and Wright, presented the Council with plans and specifications for the new Fire Hall, and stated that construction bids would be opened at City Hall on May 28, 1998, at 10:00AM. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 4 Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the plans and specs for the new Fire Hall, and authorize advertisement for receipt of construction bids. All aye. Motion Carried. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS Mr. Fifield presented the Council bids received for the sale of $985,000 in GO temporary improvement bonds to be used in the construction of Fenway Boulevard and Fenway Avenue. The low bid was awarded to Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION, 1998-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL ON SALE OF $985,000 GO TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998B, PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE, AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. T1F BOND Mr. Field also presented the Council with the bids received for the sale of $1,825,000 of taxable GO temporary tax increment bonds to be used in the purchase of the Roy Molitor property and improvements in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The low bid was awarded to Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-17, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL ON THE SALE OF $1,825,000 TAXABLE GO TEMPORARY TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998C, PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE, AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF TAX INCREMENTS. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. EDA RESOLUTION Mr. Fifield presented the Council with a resolution scheduling a hearing date to consider establishing the City Council as an Economic Development Authority for the City. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-18, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CREATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON JUNE 1, 1998, AT 7: IOPM. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 5 AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING LICENSE (SCHUMANN) Mr. David Schumann, dba D.J.'s Autobody, 7630 - 137th Street, requested an automobile dismantling license for property identified above. The property is subject to a SUP issued October 19, 1992. This matter was considered by the City Council at their meeting of April 20, 1998, and tabled until this meeting to give the Council an opportunity to view the site. An inspection report of April 27, 1998 is on file. John and Ed Waller, adjacent property owners, were present and stated that they objected to the issuance of the license because Mr. Schumann has not screened his property as required in the SUP. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City issue Mr. Schumann dba D.J.'s Autobody, an Auto Dismantling License for a one year period. All aye. Motion Carried. BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST (SCHUMANN) Mr. David Schumann, 7630 137th Street, requested a building permit to construct two door openings between his auto repair business and an adjacent accessory building, in order to provide more convenient access to personal storage areas. The issuance of this building permit would be in violation of an Agreement between the City and Mr. Schumann dated December 18, 1992, in which Mr. Schumann agreed that there would be no direct access between the auto repair business and the new addition to the building. At the time, Mr. Schumann indicated that the addition was to be used for personal storage only, and the City was concerned that allowing a go -way between the structures would be an expansion of a lawful nonconforming use. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the building permit request of David Schumann for construction of two door openings between his auto repair business and an adjacent accessory building. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING LICENSE (HUGO AUTO PARTS) Richard and Mikel Brandt, dba as Hugo Auto Parts, 16615 Forest Boulevard, requested an automobile dismantling license for their business at the above location. This matter was considered by the City Council at their meeting of April 20, 1998, and tabled to give the Council an opportunity to view the site. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the issuance of an Auto Dismantling License for a one year period for Hugo Auto Parts. Neighbors to the south of the dismantling operation were present encouraging erection of the steel fencing to provide them with screening. Everyone agreed that vegetation would not survive for screening purposes. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the previous motion that screening, consisting of an 8' steel fencing, be started this summer along the south property line. Fencing concerns will be addressed on one year at renewal time. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: VOTING AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. PUD (ONEKA LAKE VEEW) Marvin and Yvonne Christianson, 6178 Oneka Lake Blvd., and North Suburban Development, Inc., Spring Lake Park, Mn., requested to subdivide by PUD 20.9 acres into 95 townhome sites. This matter was considered by the PC at their meeting of April 22, 1998, at which time they recommended approval of the PUD in preliminary plat, subject to the Findings of Fact and Recommendations. The Council asked that the following be included in the document: reference to the Development Agreement; review of the project by the Fire Chief to insure access for safety equipment; and inclusion of reference to a landscaping plan. The developer, as well as the builders, explained the project to the Council and provided visuals of the development. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for the PUD for Oneka Lake View development subject to the amended Findings of Fact and Recommendations. All aye. Motion Carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT (CLEARWATER CREEK PRESERVES) Mr. George Indykiewicz, 1920 W. Highway 96, Arden Hills, and the Backes Company, 7026 Brooklyn Blvd., requested preliminary plat approval for the development known as Clearwater Creek Preserves on approximately 165 acres located along the west side of TH61, in the NE 1/4 of Section 17. The applicants are requesting 220 single family lots on the property. This matter was considered by the PC at their meeting of April 22, 1998, at which time they recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the Findings of Fact and Recommendations. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of May 18, 1998. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 7 Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess this meeting at 11:00PM until May 5, 1998, at 8:30AM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mayor Miron reconvened the meeting of May 4, 1998 at 8:50PM. PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager PUD (WAUGH PRESERVES) Mr. Scott Montgomery, 4190 Highway 61, and Edward and Grace Waugh, 14032 Flay Avenue, requested a PUD for approximately 11 acres of property located in the N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 29, generally located in the southeast corner of CR8 and TH61, behind Nadeau's Market. The applicants have requested to develop 62 townhomes on the site. This application was considered by the PC at their meeting of April 22, 1998, at which time they recommended approval of the PUD and preliminary plat subject to the Findings of Fact and Recommendations. Paul Keleher, developer for the project, explained the project to the Council, in particular the proposed road and future extensions, drainage plan for the property, and effect of project on adjacent commercial businesses. The Council also requested that additions made to the Findings for Oneka Lake View be included in Waugh Preserves. Recommendation A.5 on page 3 should include a reference to the ordinary high ground water elevation. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for the PUD for Waugh Preserves subject to the amended Findings of Fact and Recommendations. All aye. Motion Carried. Council member Barnes suggested that the City start thinking about a fencing policy for future development when a land -use conflict exists. The Fire Chief stated his concern that future developments would result in low water pressure for the City. SITE PLAN APPROVAL (DOMINO'S PIZZA) JD Group LLC, 5290 Villa Way, Edina, MN., requested site plan approval to operate a Domino's Pizza store 14531 Forest Blvd., (old Post Office). The exterior changes to the site are limited to the addition of windows to the front of the building, and a wall -mounted sign. No other exterior improvements will be made to the building. Substantial alterations to the interior of the building is subject to a building permit and licensing by the Mn Dept of Health. There will be no dining in at this site. The applicant stated that there will be minimal carry -out. Most sales will be made over the telephone and by delivery. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 8 Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the site plan for Domino's Pizza, 14531 Forest Boulevard, to operate a carry -out pizza business at the old Post Office location. All aye. Motion Carried. SPA WNARIANCE (PHOENDUERICKSON TRANSPORT SYSTEMS) Erickson Transport Systems, Inc., 15717 Forest Blvd., requested site plan approval to construct a 399 sq ft building on the south side of their building at the above address. The addition will include two 10' x 10' doors to be used for docking, loading, and unloading freight. The applicants have requested a variance to Hugo Chapter 219-6, Subd. A, that requires driveway parking and unloading areas to be paved. The variance request was considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustments at their meeting of April 22, 1998, and recommended approval of the variance to Chapter 219-6. The proposed building addition complies with building setback requirements. Staff recommended approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of a land development by the RCWD. 2. The applicant provide a new site plan specifying driveway parking and loading areas, as well as location of well and septic system. Bob Erickson did not want to pave his property because of the cost factor. He was informed that a financial hardship is not a reason to grant a variance. There needs to be a hardship to the land. Mr. Erickson was concerned that drainage of the property would change if the area was blacktopped, and he was informed of a drainage study being conducted to the east of his property. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to deny the variance request of Erickson Transport Systems, 15717 Forest Boulevard, to retain a gravel parking and docking area as no hardship to the land exists. All aye. Motion Carried. MCES INTERCEPTOR UPDATE The City Council directed the City Administrator and the City Engineer to attend the public hearing being conducted by the Metro Council Environmental Services regarding the proposed extension of a trunk sewer interceptor from Lino Lakes to the Forest Lake interceptor. Staff provided the Council with an update of the hearing. Sewer would be available for land to be developed, but there was concern expressed that the water supply would not be adequate. Leroux made motion, Arcand seconded, directing the City Engineer to work with property owners regarding the proposed interceptor and report status to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 9 OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY (MONNO) Joseph and Pamela Monno have offered to sell the City approximately 5.3 acres, including a house, garage, and pole building for use as a public park. This matter was on the agenda of the City Council meeting of April 20, 1998, but was tabled due to lack of time. The Council considered a letter in response to the Monnos' offer. Barnes made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the letter responding to the Monnos' offer. All aye. Motion Carried. FUNDING REQUEST (WB ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION) The WBL Athletic Association requested that the City contribute a maximum of $1,000 to study and evaluate the adequacy of athletic facilities provided in the WBL school district. With the assistance of the cities of Hugo, WBL, Vadnais Height, Birchwood, Gem Lake, and WB Township, the Association wishes to prepare a facilities needs analysis for the communities involved. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to provide the Association with a copy of the City's Master Park Plan. All aye. Motion Carried. BEAVER PONDS (FUNDING OF U"ROVEMENTS) Jim Schilling addressed the Council that, in his opinion, he was being unfairly charged for certain improvements for the Beaver Ponds development. He felt that costs for the lift station should be allocated so that all properties benefiting from the improvement should be responsible for the expense. This opinion also carried over to the escrow money proposed for the future improvements to 130th Street. As the Council had only recently received the Administrator's report on this matter, no action was taken at this time. SUNSET LAKE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT As the City did not have any financial leverage to require the developer to blacktop Ingersoll Avenue, the following motion was made: Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, directing the Building Inspector to issue no further building permits for the Sunset Lake Ridge development until such time as the City has plans for the improvement to Ingersoll Avenue. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 Page 10 FOREST LAKE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU For the first time, the City received a contract for services from the FL Youth Service Bureau. This matter to be placed on the May 18, 1998 agenda. FIRE CHIEF REQUEST The newly -appointed Fire Chief, Joe McMahon, has requested that the City appoint Jim Compton as 1st Assistant Chief and Greg Burmeister, 2nd Assistant Chief, effective June 1, 1998. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City Attorney review the request and report at the Council meeting of May 18, 1998. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 11:25AM. All aye. Motion Carried. 14�� &4:r Mary reager City C