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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.06.15 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Moon at 7:OOPM. PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: James Leroux ADDITIONS TO AGENDA MCES Agreement (Dump Station) Purchase of Roy Molitor Property Beaver Ponds Improvement Cost Minutes for the Council meeting of June 12, 1998 Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council meeting of June 1, 1998 General Claims for June 15, 1998 Mining Permit Renewal (Atkinson) Fenway Avenue Street Light Contract Bueno Property Appraisal Agreement Clearwater Creek Road Access Final Payment (Flay Avenue) All aye. Motion Carried. MINING PERMIT RENEWAL (ATKINSON) Dean and Ruby Atkinson, 13452 Goodview Avenue, requested a renewal of their permit to mine sand and gravel on their property described as the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 23, T31N, R21 W, being adjacent to 147th Street and Irish Avenue. This Mining Permit was last renewed in July, 1996. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved issuing the Mining Permit under the same terms and conditions as that issued in July, 1996. Such Permit to be valid until July 1, 2000. FENWAY AVENUE STREET LIGHT CONTRACT The Council considered a proposed contract between the City of Hugo and NSP for the installation and maintenance of 70 street lights along the proposed Fenway Blvd., as well as four street lights to be located in the parking lot of the new fire station. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the contract subject to the City entering into an Agreement for the construction of Fenway Blvd. BUENO PROPERTY APPRAISAL AGREEMENT Based on prior Council direction, the City Attorney prepared an Agreement, between the City of Hugo City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 2 and Richard and Patricia Bueno, for the City's reimbursement of $500 to the Buenos to cover the partial cost of having an appraisal done on the property being taken by the City for the construction of Fenway Avenue. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Agreement. CLEARWATER CREEK ROAD ACCESS The Council considered the City Engineer's report and recommendation for the location of street accesses, from the proposed Clearwater Creek Preserves subdivision (Indykiewicz property), to TH 61, as well as a letter to the Washington County Rail Authority indicating the City's preference in this matter. The City Engineer recommended that the primary connection to TH61 be constructed towards the north end of the subdivision, and that a temporary access be provided on the south end of the subdivision until such time as a road connection is made to adjacent property. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved sending the letter to the WCRA, as submitted. FINAL PAYMENT (FLAY AVENUE) The Council considered the City Engineer's recommendation for final payment of the Flay Avenue construction for the new U.S. Post Office. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the payment as recommended by the City Engineer. PUBLIC HEARING (ESTABLISHMENT OF EDA) A public hearing was held to consider a proposed enabling resolution creating an Economic Development Authority for the City of Hugo. Rusty Fifield, Ehlers and Associates, was present to explain the process and answer any Council/resident questions. It was determined that any EDA meetings would to be published separate from the City Council meetings. The public hearing was opened, and Tom Jackson asked if the EDA had taxing authority. Mr. Fifield stated that the Council did have authority to levy a property tax for the EDA, which is subject to levy limits, and would be part of the City's budget process. Jim Kellison felt that the EDA should be enfranchised to allow a sense of confidentiality. Mr. Fifield stated that that could happen at a later date. Judd Jackson objected to the Council being the EDA because of conflict of interest. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-21, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-22, A RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron Motion Carried. City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT) A public hearing was held to consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 180 of the Hugo City Code entitled "Motor Vehicle and Traffic" by amending and repealing portions of the ordinance and establishing weight restrictions on City streets, road, and other public ways. The public hearing was opened, and there were no oral or written comments. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-322, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 180 AND ESTABLISHING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS, ROADS, AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron Motion Carried. AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT (BESA) The Bald Eagle Sportsman Association, 6517 125th Street, requested to amend their SUP to operate a firing range on the property; specifically, they are requesting to reestablish a 200 -yard shooting range with six shooting stations, allow the use of muzzleloaders, and amend Condition #8 of the existing SUP to allow operation of the range on six consecutive Sundays, prior to the opening of the Minnesota deer season. A public hearing on this request was held by the Hugo Planning Commission on May 27, 1998, at which time the PC recommended the following: I. That Condition #8 of the SUP be amended to allow operation of the range on six consecutive Sundays immediately prior to the opening of Minnesota deer season, from the hours of I LOOAM to 5:OOPM. 2. The PC made no recommendation, due to a split vote, on the re-establishment of the 200 -foot shooting range. 3. The PC made no recommendation, due to a split vote, on the use of muzzleloaders at the facility. Although public comment was heard at the PC meeting, Mayor Miron allowed comments regarding the request. Neighbors were not opposed to the Sunday request, but disapproved of the muzzleloaders and the 200 -yard range. Other comments in opposition: noise unbearable; SWAT team noise unbearable (rapid fire); clean up what they have rather than allow expansion; Club violates City's nuisance ordinance: change in operation would attract more members; have complained for years with no relief; impulsive noise; plan homelife around Club's shooting schedule. Comments supporting requests/Club: db samples from various sites indicate that guns are less noisy than other rural noise; Hugo residents use Club, hears the noise from a distance, and has no problem with the noise; Hugo resident feels it is our heritage to have a place to shoot guns; a place to take my family to a controlled facility, and necessary to have a place like this; noise not loud as I drive by, trains make more noise; Hugo resident who uses Club stated shouldn't build next to a gun club if they don't like the noise; member was hoping to keep family tradition of use a muzzleloaders; Hugo resident dealt with daily noise from Oneka Ridge, and felt that Club provided a community service by providing safety training. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the request of the BESA and amend Condition #8 of their SUP to allow six (6) Sundays ending with the Sunday closest to the Minnesota Deer Season Opener. Sunday hours shall be from 11:OOam to 5:OOpm. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 4 Barnes quoted from a Club handout, stating that a muzzleloader's sound lasts longer, thereby more annoying to residents. Mayor Miron felt that the use of muzzleloaders would intensify the use of the Club. Goiffon thought the City should allow muzzleloaders on a trial basis, limiting them to a certain numbers of days a year, to see if there is indeed a problem with their use. Won made motion, Barnes seconded, to deny the request of the BESA for the use of muzzleloaders at their site. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Miron VOTING NAY: Goiffon Motion Carried. It was determined the request for the 200 -yard range would not intensify use of the property. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to reinstate Condition 13 of the Club's SUP to allow construction and use of a 200 -yard range, subject to berming of the site for noise abatement. All aye. Motion Carried. SEWER AND WATER PETITION Residents owning five properties on 129th Street, along the north end of Bald Eagle Lake, petitioned the City for extension of sewer and water services to their property. The request is based on the proposed construction of the lift station on Ethan Avenue to serve the Woods of Bald Eagle subdivision. If the City Council wishes to entertain the petition, staff recommended preparation of a feasibility report for the extension of municipal services to these properties. There was also discussion regarding road improvements in conjunction with extension of utilities; additional easements would probably need to be required. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to accept the petition and direct staff to prepare a rough cost estimate, meet with affected property owners, and make a report to the City Council. All aye. Motion Carried. Jim Kellison asked that the City contact the Sheriff's Department and ask that the enforce the existing NO PARKING regulation on the north side of 129th Street, east of the bridge. FIRE HALL CONTRACT The Council considered a proposed contract between the City of Hugo and Loeffel-Engstrand Corporation for construction of a new Fire Hall in the community. Brian Loeffel was present at the meeting, to respond to a letter from a Hugo resident regarding his experience as a subcontractor with this firm. City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 5 Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the contract between the City of Hugo and Loeffel- Engstrand for construction of the City's new Fire Hall, subject to successful purchase of the Roy Molitor property. All aye. Motion Carried. PARKS CONMMSION ORDINANCE The Council considered a proposed ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission for the City of Hugo. Hugo resident, Kathy Marier, stated her interest in serving on the Commission; however, she felt that meetings every two months would be adequate. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a public hearing for July 20, 1998, at 7:05PM, to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. Staff was directed to place an ad in the local paper seeking Commission applicants. COMPREHENSIVE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (WILLENBRING) Mr. Pete Willenbring of WSB was unable to attend tonight's meeting to give the Council an update on the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan and other water resource related projects. John Waller addressed the Council regarding records at Washington County that he feels should be reviewed by the City's engineering staff. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing staff to obtain copies of Washington County records regarding Judicial Ditch 1, 2, and 3. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a special meeting for July 8, 1998, 7:30PM, at the Rice Lake Park Building, to discuss the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan and related issues. All aye. Motion Carried. JUNE 29,1998 MEETING A special meeting of the Hugo City Council has been scheduled for 7:30PM on June 29, 1998, to consider possible extension/alignment of 140th Street, west to Elmcrest Avenue or CR8. No Council action is necessary. MCES DISPOSAL SITE Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, authorizing the letter to Ken Bombach of Metropolitan Council City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 6 Environmental Services be sent relative to a Septic Disposal Site Agreement in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. MOLITOR PROPERTY The Roy Molitor property, consisting of 46 acres, was determined to have 13 acres of wetlands not previously identified, resulting in 301/o less usable land. This property is to be used for the new Fire Hall and the Fenway Boulevard project. Because the property has three parcel numbers, subdivision will also need to be obtained, with the earliest date of Council approval at August 3, 1998. The Council will need to determine if the property is worth less than the purchase price agreed to previously. . Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing the City Attorney to contact Mr. Molitor's attorney outlining the City's concerns, and have an appraisal done on the property to determine a cost figure. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of June 12, 1998, after insertion of dollar amounts in the Beaver Ponds discussion. All aye. Motion Carried. Goiffon made motion, Arcand seconded, to adjourn at 10:55 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. w Mary Creager City rk