HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.06.01 CC MinutesNENUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1. 1998
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:00 p.m.
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
Hire public works summer help
Wetlands Alteration Permit (Thomas)
Peloquin rezoning request
Water Management Plan
Fire Chief retirement recognition
CONSENT AGENDA
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Minutes for the City Council meeting of May 18, 1998
General claims for June 1, 1998
Minor Subdivision (Nelson)
Special Use Permit (Bruggeman)
Minor Subdivision (Storm)
Minor Subdivision (Jackson)
Site Plan Approval (Wiegele)
Curbside Recycling Grant Application
1998 Street Maintenance Contract
EAW Request
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINOR SUBDIVISION (NELSON)
Tim and Karen Nelson, 7605 128th Street, requested a minor subdivision of their property at
the above address. The property is zoned a mix of agriculture and RR2, consisting of 26.9
acres. One lot will consist of 20 acres, and the second lot, approximately 6.9 acres. The
Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of May 27, 1998, and
recommended approval of the subdivision, subject to a permit from the RCWD and payment
of the parkland dedication fee, $1,350.00. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the
subdivision, as conditioned.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (BRUGGEMAN)
Jim and Brenda Bruggeman, 5259 125th Street, requested a Special Use Permit to
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construct a 24' x 36' woodframed horse building, with a 15' x 20' attached lean-to on their
property at the above address. An existing 40' x 90' is located on the site, where 3,600 sq ft
accessory building is allowed by ordinance. Hugo City Code, Chapter 320-4, Subd. C(3),
allows the issuance of a SUP to construct an accessory storage in excess of 3,600 square
feet for parcels less than twenty acres in the Agricultural District. The Planning Commission
considered this request at their meeting of May 27, 1998, and recommended approval of the
SUP, subject to the conditions that the building not be used for any commercial activity, and
the SUP sunset with any subdivision of the property. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved the SUP as conditioned.
MINOR SUBDIVISION (STORM)
Grover Storm, 8047 132nd St. N, requested to subdivide his property at the above address
into two 5 acre lots. The property is currently zoned RR2. The PC considered Mr. Storm's
request at their meeting of May 27, 1998, and recommended approval of the subdivision
subject to permit by the Rice Creed Watershed District. A parkland dedication fee of $1,350
will be charged for the new lot created. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the
subdivision, as conditioned.
MINOR SUBDIVISION (JACKSON)
Judd Jackson, 5118 130th St. N., requested to subdivide Lot 1, Block 2 of the Bald Eagle
Industrial Park into two lots in accordance with the submitted site survey. The PC
considered this request at their meeting of May 27, 1998, and recommended approval of the
subdivision. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the subdivision as outlined in the
submitted survey.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (WIEGELE)
Mr. Stephen J. Wiegele, 11576 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, requested site plan approval
to construct an officelwarehouse on the new parcel being created by the Jackson subdivision.
The PC considered this request at their meeting of May 27, 1998, and recommended
approval of the site plan, subject to the City Engineer approving the parking and drainage
plan for the site. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the site plan as conditioned.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION
The Council considered a Memorandum of Agreement between Washington County and the
City of Hugo for disbursement of curbside recycling grant funds to the City to be used to
support residential recycling programs within the community. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the Agreement, as presented.
1998 STREET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The Council considered an amended rate schedule for the 1998 Street Maintenance Contract
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with Washington County. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved renewal of the
Contract for another year with the amended rate schedule.
EAW REQUEST
Mr. Thomas Raster, 15227 Greene Avenue, requested that the City require an Environmental
Assessment Worksheet for the development of the 40 -acre parcel located along the west side
of Greene Avenue. As no application for subdivision of the property has been received by
the City, this request is premature. Staff prepared a response to Mr. Raster's letter.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved sending Mr. Raster the letter.
FIRE HALL BIDS
Pete Villard of Trossen Wright presented the Council with the bids received for construction
of the City's new Fire Hall. Eight bids were received, with the low bidder being Loeffel
Engstrand at $875,000. Mr. Villard called the references listed by the low bidder, receiving a
variety of opinions. It was agreed that this was not an unusual circumstance.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to award the Fire Hall construction project to the low
bidder, Loeffel Engstrand, with a bid of $875,000 (no deducts), and reject all other bidders.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
ABSTAINED: Warren Arcand
Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing Trossen Wright to notify Loeffel
Engstrand to proceed with construction of the Fire Hall, to be followed by a letter of intent
from the City to Loeffel Engstrand.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
ABSTAINED: Warren Arcand
Motion Carried.
1997 AUDIT REPORT
Jim Payette and Linda Graupman, representatives from the Boyum and Barenscheer auditing
firm, were present at the Council meeting to describe their findings, and answer any questions
the Council had regarding the City's 1997 annual financial report.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to accept the 1997 audit as provided by Boyum and
Barenscheer.
All aye. Motion Carried.
The Council may consider obtaining bids for the 1998 audit.
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FRANCESCA AVENUE EWPROVEMENT REQUEST
At the Council meeting of May 18, 1998, the City Council received a petition from residents
living along Francesca Avenue, adjacent to the Hugo Elementary School. The Council tabled
consideration of the petition until this meeting to allow the City Engineer time to develop
cost estimates for repair of the street.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to begin the Chapter 429 assessment
process, and authorize the City Engineer to receive bids from contractors for the repair of
Francesca Avenue.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a public improvement hearing for
Francesca. Avenue for July 6, 1998, at 7:05PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FENWAY BOULEVARD PLANS AND SPECS
The Council considered a resolution directing an advertisement for bids for the construction
of Fenway Boulevard, from 130th Street to 140th Street, and Fenway Avenue, from 140th
Street to 142nd Street.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-20, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR THE FENWAY BOULEVARD/AVENUE PROJECT.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
TRANSPORTATION STUDY UPDATE
The City Engineer provided the Council with an update on the status of the City's proposed
transportation study, and the results of the recent meeting with the Washington County
Engineer. A letter to Washington County, outlining the City's request for assistance in
conducting the study, was considered by the Council.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to forward the draft to Washington
County financial assistance in the transportation study.
All aye. Motion Carried.
177TH STREET SPEED LIMIT PETITION
The Council considered a petition received from residents of 177th Street, east of TH61,
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requesting that the City reduce the speed limit on this section of roadway. The traffic
engineering manual allows the City to establish a speed limit of 30 mph in urban districts
described as "territory contiguous to including a street which is built up with structures
devoted to business, industry, or dwelling houses situated at intervals less than 30 meters for
a distance of 400 meters or more." Although some of the homes on the street may be
located within the 30 -meter standard, most are located much farther apart. This section of
177th Street would not meet the standard as an urban district. Any other reduction in speed
limit would require a traffic analysis by the MNDOT. John Olson, author of the petition,
appeared before the Council asking for their assistance to help the situation. The road is
being used as a shortcut to TH61 from Henna Avenue, with cars and afternoon school buses
using excessive speed. Because the City has been unable to reduce speeds for similar
requests, yellow caution signs were suggested.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to install yellow 30 mph, curve signs
at both ends of 177th Street; notify the Forest Lake school district of excessive speeds by
their bus drivers; and request the Sheriffs office be notified of the situation.
All aye. Motion Carried.
140TH STREET ROAD ALIGNMENT
The City Council requested that staff provide a presentation on the benefits and problems
associated with the different proposed alignments for 140th Street. The City Engineer
presented a site plan of the options that can be considered, with both pros and cons. It was
felt that the City should make a decision now before development of the Wenzel property,
and construction of the MCES interceptor. Because of encroachment onto wetlands, the
City will need to obtain permits from the RCWD prior to any improvements.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City follow the prescribed path of holding a
public hearing regarding both options, and obtain whatever permits are necessary from the
RCWD.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting of June 29,
1998, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the 140th Street road alignment.
All aye. Motion Carried.
BEEP DEVELOPMENT COVENANTS
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Development Covenants for the BEIP
#2, and direct staff to provide a more definitive description of light industrial.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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JUNKYARD ORDINANCE
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a public hearing for July 6, 1998, at
7:10 p.m. to consider revisions to the City's junkyard ordinance.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ASSISTANT CHIEF APPOINTMENTS
The City Council received a recommendation from Joe McMahon, the City's Fire Chief, for
appointments to the 1 st and 2nd Assistant Chiefs, to be effective June 1, 1998.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to appoint Jim Compton as 1 st Assistant Chief and
Greg Burmeister as 2nd Assistant Chief.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SPECIAL MEETING (RAIL TRANSPORTATION)
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special meeting for June 18, 1998, 8:30
a.m. at Vanelli's in Forest Lake, to allow the Council attendance at a meeting to discuss
possible development of a commuter rail system along the TH61 corridor from St. Paul to
Rush City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SUMIVII;R HELP (PUBLIC WORKS)
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to accept the recommendation of Mike Kriz, to hire
Robert Opatry for summer help in the public works department, starting June 8, 1998, at
$7.50/hr.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WETLAND IIKPACT APPLICATION (DAVID THOMAS)
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the Wetland Impact Application for David
Thomas, 10105 152nd Street, for ditch maintenance and replacement of a segment of
deteriorated drain tile.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PELOQUIN (REZONING)
The City received an application for rezoning from Vern Peloquin on February 27, 1998.
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The developer verbally stated their intent to withdraw the application, but the City never
received a formal written request.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to recommend denial of the request of Vern and
Marie to rezone 65 acres from agriculture to SFU.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City's Water Resource Engineer, Pete
Willenbring, update the Council on the WMP at the Council meeting of June 15, 1998.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
It was noted that retiring Fire Chief, Tim Wisner, was presented a plaque from the City at the
Department's winter banquet.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City award a Certificate of Appreciation to
Ron Gray for his years of service as 2nd Assistant Chief in the Hugo Fire Dept.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, that the City send a letter of appreciation to Don
Theisen, Washington County Public Works, who will be leaving to head the Dakota County
Public Works Dept., for his years of cooperation with the City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
City Clerk