HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.07.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING OF JULY 6. 1998
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 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
Advertise for Bids (road graveling)
Inter -State Lumber Letter
Landscape architect for City park
Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Minutes for the City Council meeting of June 15, 1998
Minutes for the City Council meeting of June 29, 1998
Minutes for the City Council meeting of June 30, 1998
Firefighter Appointment
WCS&W Contract
Lions Letter
Variance (Miner)
Charitable Gambling License (Dead Broke Saddle Club)
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENT
The Council considered a recommendation from Joe McMahon, Fire Chief, to appoint Kurt Grainger,
14451 Glenbrook Avenue, as a firefighter on probationary status, following successful completion of a
physical examination. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved appointment of Mr. Grainger as a
firefighter.
WCS&W CONTRACT
The Council considered an Agreement between Washington County Soil and Water Conservation
Service and the City of Hugo for the provision of technical assistance and administration of the Wetland
Conservation Act. Under the Agreement, the WCS&W will review and monitor applications under the
Wetland Conservation Act, and make recommendations to the City Council on such applications. The
City Council will remain the local government unit for administration of the Act. This service will be
provided to the City at no cost. Staff recommended approval of the Agreement subject to the draft
contract be changed to read City of Hugo and adding a termination date of December 31, 1999.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Agreement as proposed.
HUGO LIONS CLUB LETTER
The Council considered a letter to the Hugo Lions Club informing them of the City's intent to construct
a new children's playground at the City Hall Park, and asking them to participate in its design. Adoption
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of the Consent Agenda approved the letter.
VARIANCE (MINER)
Arvin & Julie Miner, 6475 132nd St. N., requested a variance for a 24' X 24' garage expansion to the
existing 26' X 24' attached garage for personal storage. Total square footage requested for attached
garage would be 1200 square feet where 1000 square feet is allowed by ordinance. The Board of
Zoning Adjustments considered this request at their meeting of June 24,1998, and recommended
approval of the variance request. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variance for
construction 24' x 24' garage expansion.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING (DEAD BROKE SADDLE CLUB)
The Dead Broke Saddle Club applied to renew their permit to conduct lawful gambling activities at the
Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Boulevard. This organization has conducted gambling activities at
the bar/restaurant previously without the City receiving any complaints. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved issuance of the permit, and waiver of any waiting period.
PUBLIC HEARING (JUNKYARD ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS)
A public hearing was held to consider amending Hugo City Code, Chapter 30, regarding junkyards and
auto dismantling yards by changing the terms of such licenses. Mike Brandt, Hugo Auto Parts,
suggested that the ordinance incorporate county and state regulations to eliminate "gray" areas. Goiffon
thought the City should renew the license every two years, with yearly inspections.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to schedule a meeting with government agencies
regulating auto dismantling yards, with Hugo's license holders being invited.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING (FRANCESCA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS)
A public hearing was held to consider making improvements to Francesca Avenue, north of 148th Street
and south of the Twin Pine Trailer Park. The City Engineer negotiated a contract price of $17,814 for
the work, with North Valley, Inc. This amount does not include yard repairs. The hearing was opened
with Richard Mireault and Lee Mueffner questioning why improvements would not be considered
maintenance. Francesca Avenue is damaged beyond normal maintenance and needs to be totally rebuilt.
Should storm water improvements take place in five years or so, it was hoped that the Council at that
time would consider a credit of some kind for improvements made now.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-23, A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE LOW BID OF $17,814 FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC., AND ORDER THE
IMPROVEMENT OF FRANCESCA AVENUE.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
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The assessment hearing for this project will be held after completion of the improvement so that a final
amount can be determined for the assessment.
REZONING REQUEST (EAGLE VIEW MEADOWS)
Armstrong Construction, 717 1st Street SW, New Brighton, MN., and Spencer and Linda Arndt, 14134
Fenway Avenue, requested to rezone 10.33 acres along the west Fenway Avenue, north of 140th Street,
from RR to SFU. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their meeting of June 24,
1998, and recommended approval of the rezoning as the property is guided for urban residential use in
the City's Comprehensive Plan, and sanitary sewer and municipal water are reasonably available to the
site.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-323, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY
AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST (SWEET GRASS MEADOWS)
Quentin Marier, 6395 Oneka Lake Blvd., Joseph Marier, 5566 145th Street, and K -G Development,
Inc., 474 Apollo Drive, Lino Lakes, MN., requested to rezone 67 acres of property described as the SW
1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, and the NW 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 17, and that
part of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, lying north to the centerline of Oneka Lake Blvd., in
T31N, R21 W, Washington County, MN., from AG to SFU. The Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing of this request on June 24, 1998, and recommended approval of the rezoning as the
property is guided for urban residential development in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and sanitary
sewer and municipal water are reasonable available to the site. Adjacent property to the southwest is
currently zoned SFU, to the west industrial, and to the north and east agriculture.
Goiffon made motion, Leroux, seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-324, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY
AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, N iron
Motion Carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT (BEAVER PONDS 2 & 3)
J&R Development, 20929 Hillcrest, Stacy, MN., requested a preliminary plat of the N 1/2 of the NW
1/4 of Section 32, T3 IN, R21 W, all according to the U.S. Government survey thereof on file of record
in the Office of the Registrar of Deeds for Washington County, MN., by phases, into 38 townhomes and
88 single family lots, to be known as Beaver Ponds Phase 2 & 3. The Hugo Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on the proposed subdivision on June 24, 1998, and recommended approval
of the preliminary plat subject to the Findings and Recommendations. Charlie Melcher, engineer for the
project, reviewed the proposed plat with discussion of water elevation and the park. The approved
Development Agreement will cover all phases of the development.
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Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for Beaver Ponds, Phases 2 and
3, subject to the Findings of Fact and Recommendations, and contingent on a five acre parcel for park
dedication being exclusive of wetlands.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with the design of the
lift station for the Beaver Ponds development, with the design cost to be escrowed by the developer.
All aye. Motion Carried.
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Washington County responded to the City's request that the County cost -share in the development of a
transportation study for the community, including corridor studies for TH61 and CR8. The City
originally requested $22,000, and the County has indicated their willingness to contribute $10,000 plus
some staff time. The Council felt that the $10,000 offer was inadequate because of the benefit of the
study to the County.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement
with Washington County to move forward with the Transportation Plan.
VOTING NAY: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
VOTING AYE: NONE
Motion Failed.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter for an opportunity to make personal contact
with the City's Washington County Commissioner, Dennis Hegberg.
All aye. Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENT TO BCWD
The City received a letter from Washington County regarding appointments to the BCWD's Board of
Managers. The terms for all members on the Board will expire on October 31, 1998, and the County is
requesting nominations to fill the positions prior to expiration. The Council will explore possible
appointments to the Board, with a notification deadline of July 31, 1998.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table action on this matter until the Council meeting of July
20, 1998.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CENSUS COUNT COMMITTEE
The City received correspondence from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census,
questioning whether the City wishes to establish a Complete Count Committee for the community as
preparation for the 2000 census. This Committee serves to publicize the importance of the census 2000
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to area residents, and provide local knowledge to personnel conducting the census. No formal action
was required.
129TH STREET UTILITIES REQUEST
The City had previously received a petition from residents along 129th Street requesting extension of
City water and sewer. The City Engineer submitted a preliminary report estimating the cost for such
extensions at $135,000.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to contact petitioners indicating possible courses
of action and estimated costs.
All aye. Motion Carried.
NO PARKING REQUEST FOR 129TH STREET
The City received a letter from Jim Kellison, 4394 129th Street, requesting that the City extend the NO
PARKING area along 129th Street, adjacent to the bridge crossing the outflow from Bald Eagle Lake.
The City Engineer reviewed this request stating that enforcement of existing signs would help the
situation.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to identify areas for additional signs, and ask the
Sheriffs Office for additional patrol for enforcement of existing NO PARKING signs.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MAPPING REQUEST
The City Engineer requested that the City consider purchasing additional mapping from Mark Hurd;
specifically, that for 850 acres located in portions of sections 17, 18 and 19. This would fill in blank
areas within the City's 2020 urban development area. The fee for the mapping would $6,600, with an
additional cost of $2,500 for surveying, or approximately $7.85 per acre, plus required surveying time to
establish horizontal controls in the area. This information would be beneficial to the Water Resource
Engineer, Pete Willenbring, but to what degree was not known.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this request to allow time to contact Pete Willenbring to
determine his needs.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INSPECTIONS
The City Council discussed inspection standards for the Fire Hall project. Inspections are to be
conducted by OSM, the City inspector, the electrical inspector, and the architect. Council member
Barnes felt it important that the City show a "presence" during construction and coordinate inspection
efforts. She also recommended the City Engineer review fire hall plans and specifications for site work,
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and City standard compatibility. The City Administrator will draft for Council review a letter of
instructions for construction services.
WATER ISSUES MEETING (JULY 8. 1998)
The City has scheduled a meeting with Peter Willenbring, the City's Water Resource Engineer, for
7:30PM, July 8, 1998, at the Rice Lake Park Building, to conduct an in -progress review of storm water
projects currently underway in the community. No further action was required.
RCW D MEETING (JULY 13, 1998)
The City received an invitation from the RCWD to attend the District's Board of Managers meeting on
July 13, 1998 to discuss the District's proposed rules, as well as Washington County Judicial Ditch #2
(Hardwood Creek). No further action was required.
BIDS FOR ROAD GRAVELING
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing to advertise for bids for the 1998 road gravel
project.
All aye. Motion Carried.
INTER -STATE LUMBER (DRAFT LETTER)
The City Administrator drafted a letter to Inter -State regarding their desire to expand the business.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the letter to Inter -State Lumber as drafted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARK
The City has received a proposal from OSM's landscape architect for improvements to be made to the
City's park adjacent to City Hall.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to accept the proposal from OSM to provide landscape
architectural services for the City Hall park improvements, in the amount of $2,700.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 10:16 p.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MaryCreager, City Cler
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