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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.05.18 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 18, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:1OPM. 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 Proposed meeting of May 20, 1998 140th Street Boat Launching CONSENT AGENDA Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Minutes for the City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 General Claims for May 18, 1998 Charitable Gambling License (St. John the Baptist Church) Beer License (Hugo Lions) Septic Holding Tank (15449 Forest Blvd.) Charitable Gambling License (Hugo Fire Relief Assn.) All aye. Motion Carried. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (ST. JOHN'S CHURCH) St. John the Baptist Church, 14383 Forest Boulevard North, requested a MN Lawful Gambling License to conduct bingo, raffle, and pulltab sales at the above address on August 23, 1998, as part of their annual Fall Festival. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the application. BEER LICENSE (HUGO LIONS CLUB) The Hugo Lions Club requested a temporary license to sell beer on -sale during the annual Good Neighbor Days on June 5, 6, and 7, 1998. The beer will be sold at the Lions' pavilion in the City park. A copy of a certificate of liquor liability insurance was provided. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the license, as requested. SEPTIC HOLDING TANK (15449 FOREST BLVD.) Oak Ridge Ponds Rentals, owning the building at the above address, requested a delay in their requirement to install a new septic mound system by June 15, 1998. The proposed development of Clearwater Creek Preserves may bring municipal sewer and water to the area within the next year. The property owner prefers to connect to the utilities rather City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 2 than rebuilding their septic system. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved delaying construction of the mound system until June 15, 1999. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (HUGO FIRE RELIEF ASSN) The Hugo Fire Relief Association applied for a MN Lawful Gambling Permit to sell pulltabs at the End Zone Bar and Grill, 13891 Forest Blvd, Hugo, MN. Proceeds from the pulltab sales will be used to fund the Fire Department's capital equipment fund. In addition, the Association will need to acquire start-up money to initially purchase pulltabs an provide a "kitty" for the payment of winning tickets. They requested that the City `front" them $10,000 to start this operation. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Premise Permit Application for the Fire Relief Association, as well as a $10,000 loan from the City's general fund to Fire Relief Association, be to be repaid from charitable gambling proceeds. PRELEWWARY 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 located on approximately 165 acres 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 Planning Commission 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 provided to the Council previously. Jeff Shopek, project engineer, reviewed the revised plan, along with discussion of responsibility for ponds to be located on the property. The Council agreed that a homeowners' association should be formed for this development to address pond maintenance, and that the Fire Chief should review the project to determine if a temporary second access should be required for emergency services. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for CLEARWATER CREEK PRESERVES subject to the City's Water Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring, review of drainage for the project, and comments from the Fire Chief as to the need for a second access to the site. Any changes to be incorporated into the Findings of Fact and Recommendations. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the previous motion to include requirement that a homeowners' association be formed to control the outlots (ponds). VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-321, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 3 FRANCESCA AVENUE PETPI'ION Residents living along Francesca Avenue North, adjacent to the Hugo Elementary School, appeared before the Council to discuss the need for improvements to their road. Mike Kriz, Public Works, had informed the Administrator that the road was beyond simple repair. The City Engineer expressed concern that reconstructing the road could require area -wide stormwater drainage improvements. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Engineer to present a cost estimate for repair of Francesca Avenue to the Council for consideration. All aye. Motion Carried. APPEAL TO DANGEROUS DOG DESIGNATION Sandra Oman, 14000 Fenway Avenue, appeared before the Council requesting that the City Council reconsider the City Attorney's designation of her dog, Cece, as a potentially dangerous dog under Hugo City Code, Chapter 30. The Council considered the City Attorney's letter designating Ms. Oman's dog as being potentially dangerous, as well as the Initial Complaint Report #98010528 regarding the dog's attack on neighboring children on at least four occasions. Mrs. Oman provided the Council with letters from her children stating that the attack was provoked by the child who was bitten, and a letter from a veterinarian stating that a dog will bite, if provoked. She stated that she was aware of only one other biting incident. Because of the biting pattern documented for the Oman dog named Cece, the following motion was made: Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to uphold the decision of the City Attorney that the dog named Cece owned by Mrs. Sandra Oman, 14000 Fenway, should be considered a potentially dangerous dog, and that the animal should be immediately removed from the City. All aye. Motion Carried. LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT Mr. Michael Pressman of the Land Stewardship Project, 2200 4th Street,. WBL, appeared before the Council to make a presentation on a Green Corridor Project being considered for Chisago County and Washington County. No Council action was needed for this matter. LETTER (KATHY MARIER) Kathy Marier, 14092 Flay Avenue, appeared before the Council to discuss with the Council the need for improvement of recreational facilities within the community. Mrs. Marier suggested that the park adjacent to City Hall be named Hugo Lions Park, and that her girl scout troop would be willing to plant flowers around the sign every year. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 4 Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to contact individuals who served on the Park Planning Committee to see if there is an interest in establishing a Parks Advisory Committee. All aye. Motion Carried. ANTENNA LEASE Mr. Scott Hoelscher, of U.S. West Wireless, appeared before the Council to discuss the proposed lease between the City of Hugo and U.S. West, for the City's south water tower as an antenna site for cellular telephone communications. There is a difference between the City's staff position and U.S. West's for Item #5, Lease Termination Clause. Because of the financial commitment, USW would like a 10 -year lease with the right to cancel upon sixty days written notice. The City could not terminate the lease for any reason other than a default. The City has virtually no commitment as the tower already "exists", and the City would receive monthly compensation for use of the tower. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to finalize negotiations for the Antenna Lease and compare the City's agreement with other communities having similar contracts. All aye. Motion Carried. TRANSPORTATION STUDY (SCOPE OF WORK) Scott McBride, transportation engineer for OSM, appeared before the Council to discuss the Scope of Services and estimated cost for completing a transportation study. The transportation plan is required as part of the City's 1998 Comprehensive Plan amendments, and study would be funded by the State Aid Street Maintenance account ($40,000), and, hopefully, Washington County would fund the study for CRS and TH61 ($13,000). Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to coordinate discussion of this matter with other governmental agencies. All aye. Motion Carried. PUBLIC RKPROVEMENT POLICY At the City Council meeting of May 4, 1998, the Council considered a staff report and policy recommendation for financing certain public improvements required for a development that could have benefit adjacent property owners. After discussions with other communities, the City Attorney felt that the City should be placing the financial burden for oversizing and improvements on the developer rather than on itself. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 5 Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt the public improvement policy, as drafted by City staff, to use connection charges to fund for oversizing and repairs of sewer and water infrastructure. All aye. Motion Carried. JUNKYARD ORDINANCE REVISIONS At the Council meeting of April 20, 1998, the Council reviewed the proposed amendment to the City's Auto Recycling Ordinance amending the terms and conditions for issuing such licenses in the community. The Council tabled action until the Council meeting of May 4th, and requested copies of the ordinance be provided to each Council member. Copies were provided in the May 4th Council packets. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table this matter to allow time for the Council to incorporate changes in the draft ordinance. Revised draft to be reviewed at a later date. All aye. Motion Carried. ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENTS At the City Council meeting of May 4, 1998, the Council received a recommendation from Joe McMahon, the City's incoming Fire Chief, for the appointment of the 1 st and 2nd Assistant Chiefs, to be effective June 1, 1998. The Council asked the City Attorney review the request, and advise the Council on the legality of making mid -year appointments to these positions. The City Attorney stated that changes are made at the discretion of the City Council. Leroux made motion, Arcand seconded, to table to allow the Mayor time to discuss this matter with Joe McMahon. All aye. Motion Carried. FOREST LAKE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU AGREEMENT The City received a copy of an Agreement between the City and the FL Youth Service Bureau, for youth counseling intervention services to be provided during the calendar year 1998. The City has, for a number of years, provided a donation to them to support its activities with no written agreement. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing staff to send a letter to the FL Youth Service Bureau stating that the City has always made an annual contribution to the Bureau, and is not interested in entering into a contract. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 6 BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT COVENANTS The Council considered revised Covenants for the Industrial Park. Tom Jackson, owner of industrially -zoned property adjacent to the City's property, addressed the Council stating that the City had an unfair advantage for the sale of property. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter to allow the Jackson family to review the proposed covenants. All aye. Motion Carried. FENWAY AVENUE EASEMENTS The Council considered a letter from the City Attorney regarding the acquisition of an easement for the improvement of Fenway Avenue, north of 140th Street (Bueno property), along with a resolution allowing for the condemnation procedure. The Council has the option of either making a purchase offer for the easement or proceeding directly with condemnation. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-19, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO COMMENCE NECESSARY PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN CERTAIN LAND WITHIN THE CITY FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. VARIANCE STANDARDS The City Council requested that the City Administrator provide background information to the Board of Adjustments regarding the standards to be used in reviewing applications for variances to the City's zoning ordinance. The Council will review and comment on the draft standards, and inform the Administrator whether they agree or disagree with the standards. SEPTIC DROP STATION The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services requested the City's assistance in finding a location to locate a septic drop site closed to the Forest Lake interceptor to replace the existing facility in White Bear Township. As the Township is now totally served by municipal sewer, they no longer have a need for the drop site. A large number of septic systems exist in the City of Hugo now, as well as in the future. Given the City's platting of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, Phase 2, a proposed design for the dump station was prepared by MCES. This plan was provided to the Council for consideration and approval. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 Page 7 Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to prepare a Purchase Agreement for the MCES site in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. COUNTY WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Council considered a letter from Ms. Jane Harper, Washington County Planner, requesting that the City recommend someone to represent local government on a County Committee being established to evaluate the effectiveness of water management in Washington County. Goiffon made motion, Arcand seconded, that the City of Hugo recommend the appointment of John Jay Waller to the County Water Management Committee. All aye. Motion Carried. MLSCELLANEOUS The joint meeting of May 20th with adjoining communities was canceled because of storm damage in Lino Lakes. Lino will call with a date for another meeting. The Council discussed the extension of a trunk sewer interceptor from Lino Lake into Hugo. It is the City's position that the easement stay on the existing road right-of-way (CR8). The City Engineer questioned the Council on the alignment of 140th Street as it extends west to Elmcrest Avenue. Should the road extend directly to Elmcrest or divert north to CR8? Barnes stated she would like to see sketches of the proposed road alignments. The City received a letter from the BCWD regarding boat launching to Lake Plaisted from 140th Street. It was determined that proper signage has helped eliminate a majority of the problems. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to adjourn at I LOOPM. All aye. Motion Carried. 2t -- Mary Creager City OWk