HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.07.08 CC Minutes - Special Council meetingMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCEL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:35 p.m. at the Rice Lake Park
Building.
PRESENT: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
Water Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring
ABSENT: Debra Barnes
This special meeting was called for the purpose of receiving an update on current water
management projects being undertaken by the City. Mr. Willenbring made a presentation
to the Council, and provided a handout explaining the status of current water resource
projects.
Mr. Willenbring explained that the City has applied for a permit from the RCWD to
establish an outlet from Oneka Lake to Clearwater Creek. He stated that if this route was
not acceptable to the Watershed District, an easterly route to Hardwood Creek would also
work. He explained that a small diameter pipe would be constructed with an invert
elevation of 931 feet, discharging approximately 5 cubic feet per second of water from the
lake during periods of high water. The pipe is being used in order not to affect adjacent
wetlands and the ground water regime of the area. This would maintain the water
elevation of the lake and its current elevation.
The City now has a permit available to clean and replace culverts along the ditch on the
east side of TH61, between 165th Street and 152nd Street. Plans include establishing a
weir, and restoring the storm water flow in the ditch to its historic elevations.
WSB is also preparing a comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan for the
developing area along the west side of Oneka Lake to include the addition of storm water
storage and reducing the peak discharge rate by 3040. Mr. Willenbring reviewed the
City's plans for improvement of Clearwater Creek from the outflow of Bald Eagle Lake to
the new culvert proposed under 3 5E. He explained that there is substantial evidence
available to indicate that the profile for Hardwood Creek is currently three feet above
what was originally constructed, and the City is working with the Watershed District to
establish a new profile for the ditch, based on its 1908 as -built plans.
Mr. Willenbring then explained that the Watershed District is considering adopting new
rules that would impact the City of Hugo, including requiring larger storm water holding
ponds to encourage infiltration. He stated that though this may have some limited positive
environmental impact for downstream property, the benefit of these improvements need to
be balanced with their additional cost.
The Council then considered a draft Development Agreement between the City and North
Suburban Development, Inc., for the planned subdivision known as Oneka Lake View.
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The developers requested the City approve the Development Agreement, and be allowed
to post escrow so they may begin grading the site. After review and consideration, the
following motion was made:
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Development Agreement for the
subdivision known as Oneka Lake View.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Robert Museus
City Administrator