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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.07.20 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20. 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:03PM. PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus Financial Consultant, Rusty Fifield Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mapping by Mark Hurd Amended purchase agreement (Roy Molitor) Update from City Engineer Update on gun ordinance (Bald Eagle Lake) Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following consent agenda: Minutes for the City Council meeting of July 8, 1998 General claims for July 20, 1998 Findings of Fact- Eagle View Meadows Rezoning Findings of Fact - Sweet Grass Meadows Rezoning Brown's Creek Watershed District Appointments Technical Advisory Committee Appointment All aye. Motion carried. EAGLE VIEW MEADOWS REZONING (FINDINGS OF FACT) The City Council considered the Findings of Fact prepared by the City Attorney regarding the City's rezoning of property located at 14134 and 14104 Fenway Avenue from RR 1 to SFU. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Findings of Fact as presented. SWEET GRASS MEADOWS REZONING (FINDINGS OF FACT) The City Council considered the Findings of Fact prepared by the City Attorney regarding the City's rezoning of approximately 67 acres of land located in the SW 14 of the SW 1/4 of Section 19, and the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the S/E 1/4 of Section 17, and that part of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, lying north of the centerline of Oneka Lake Blvd ., all in T31N, R21 W, Washington County, MN., from Ag to SFU. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Findings of Fact as presented. BCWD APPOINTMENTS At the Council meeting of July 6,1998, the City Council received a letter from the Washington County Office of Administration regarding potential vacancies on the BCWD's Board of Managers, and requesting nominations to the Board be made by July 31, 1998. The City Council had previously tabled action on this letter to allow time for residents within the District's area to indicate an interest in serving City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 2 on the Board. The City had received no applications for appointment and adoption of the Consent Agenda removed this item from future consideration. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT The BCWD had requested that the City appoint a representative to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee of the District to review and comment on proposed rules for the District. Staff recommended that the City's Water Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring, be appointed to represent the City in this capacity. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved appointment of Pete Willenbring as the City's representative on the BCWD's Technical Advisory Committee. MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 6. 1998 Barnes requested the minutes of July 6, 1998, be amended to reflect the following: 1. Preliminary plat approvt of Beaver Ponds 2 & 3 be contingent upon a five acre parcel for park dedication being exclusive of wetlands. Public improvements inspections of the fire hall include a recommendation the City Engineer review fire hall plans and specifications for site work and City standard compatibility, and 3. the wording regarding the transportation plan be changed to read "Washington County responded to the City's request that the County cost -share in the development of a transportation study for the community...". Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes as amended. All aye. Motion carried MOLITOR APPRAISAL AGREEMENT Council reviewed an Agreement between the City of Hugo and Roy Molitor. Under its terms, the City would pay Mr. Molitor up to $500 as partial reimbursement for his cost incurred in having his property appraised for potential purchase by the City. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Appraisal Agreement between the City of Hugo and Roy Molitor. All aye. Motioned carried PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND ADOPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Council considered the adoption of a redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project Area # 1. Council reviewed the plan with Rusty Fifield. Miron opened the public hearing at 7:17PM. Tom Jackson questioned which parcels were included in the plan, and asked how tax increment financing would be affected. Fifield responded by saying the area from the Bald Eagle Industrial Park to the Interstate Lumber Company would be included in the plan, and TIF was not a factor in the plan. Miron closed the public hearing at 7:26PM. City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 3 Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND THE ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AREA, with an amendment to provide a map showing parcels included in this plan. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion carried. RESOLUTION REQUESTING EDA TO ISSUE PUBLIC PROJECT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE FIRE STATION PROJECT Council considered a resolution requesting the City's EDA to issue public project revenue bonds to finance construction of the proposed fire station for the community. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-25, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $1,165,000 PUBLIC PROJECT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998 (City of Hugo Lease With Option to Purchase Project). VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion carried. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to recess the City Council meeting to allow for the Economic Development Authority to meet to consider the project redevelopment plan and the potential bond issue, at 7:45PM. All aye. Motion carried. Mayor Miron reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 8: l OPM. SECOND AMENDMENT TO VACANT LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT (ROY MOLITOR) The City Attorney presented an amendment to the Vacant Land Purchase Agreement dated March 25, 1998, for property located at 13676 Fenway Avenue North. The amendment provides for two separate closing dates on three separate parcels of land, the last one occurring no later than August 31, 1998. It also prorates the amount due at each closing to total the purchase price of $1,112,000, and states the assessment shall be deferred with no interest for the maximum time allowed by law or until the property is either divided or sold. Miron made motion, Jim seconded, to direct the City Water Engineer to determine the future use of the property with the impacts of existing or additional wetlands, and to determine whether the drainage, if corrected, would have any impact on it. All aye. Motion carried. City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 4 Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Second Amendment to Vacant Land Purchase Agreement subject to staff recommendations and approval. All aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE The City Council considered adoption of a parks, recreation, and open space ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission for the City of Hugo. Miron opened the public hearing at 8:31 PM. Kathy Marier stated the proposed ordinance requires meetings to be held monthly and she felt bimonthly meetings would be adequate. Dave Schumann asked if annual reports would be required, and was told annual reports to the City Council are required in the proposed ordinance. Miron closed the public hearing at 8:39PM. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-325, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 221 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE, AND CREATING A PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUGO, with a change requiring bimonthly meeting instead of monthly. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion carried. PARK. RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The Mayor and Council reviewed a list of candidates to serve on the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to appoint Kathy Marier to a one-year term, David Strub and Robin LaCasse to a two-year term, and Nancy Chelmo and Pete Pedersen to a three-year term on the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to amend the previous motion to list Mike Sherill, 12218 Fiona Ave, as an alternative if one of the previously -listed individuals decides not to serve on the Commission. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: All aye. Motion carried VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to appoint Debra Barnes to fill the position of City Council representative on the commission on the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission All aye. Motion carried. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to appoint Kathy Marier as Chairperson, and Pete Pedersen as Vice Chairperson of the Commission. All aye. Motion carried. City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 5 Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to direct staff to send a letter of appointment, along with a copy of the ordinance, the Master Park Plan if they do not already have one, the proposal submitted by Sanders Wacker Bergley, Inc. for park planning services, and a list of other members serving on the Commission to each of the newly -appointed members. All aye. Motion carried. NO PARKING RECOMMENDATION FOR A PORTION OF CSAH 7 Washington County Public Works requested the City agree to the County prohibiting parking on CSAH7, between Irish Avenue and Ivan Avenue, due to the restricted site distance and lack of shoulders. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to establish No Parking between Irish Avenue and Ivan Avenue on CSAH 7. All aye. Motion carried TRAFFIC SIGNAL RELIGHTING AGREEMENT Under the recommendation from Washington County Public Works, the City considered entering into an Agreement with NSP to replace the existing traffic signal lights at the intersection of 145th Street and Forest Boulevard with LED lamps. This is expected to cost approximately $2,210 and save the City approximately $590 per year in electrical costs. Under the Agreement, NSP will perform the work and continue billing the City for the current amount of electricity used. The difference between the actual cost and the contract cost of electricity will pay for the relamping of the traffic signal. Once NSP has recouped all of its costs, the City's energy charge for the signal will drop to reflect actual usage. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the agreement with NSP to replace the existing traffic lights. All aye. Motion carried. PARK SCHEDULING Council considered a memorandum from the Deputy Clerk seeking guidance involving the scheduling of events at the City Hall Park. There have been several double bookings between City Staff and Lions members and among the Lion members themselves. Council recommended contacting Pete Pedersen, President of the Lions Club, and ask that one Lion member be the contact person for the purpose of scheduling the park, and both the City and Lions maintain a copy of the same schedule. FIRE HALL INSPECTIONS Council reviewed a letter prepared by the City Administrator regarding inspections to be performed during construction of the new Fire Hall. Barnes proposed an inspection on trench backfill be added. City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 6 Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the draft list of scheduled fire hall inspections, including an inspection on trench backfill. All aye. Motioned carried. JOINT MEETING (HUGO, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, LINO LAKES) A joint meeting had been scheduled for July 29, 1998, 7:30 p.m., at a location to be determined. Council reviewed a draft agenda for the meeting and Leroux requested the issue of hunting on Bald Eagle be added to the agenda. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to hold a joint meeting with Lino Lakes with the issue of hunting on Bald Eagle be added to the agenda All aye. Motion carried. MAPPING BY MARK HURD Miron motioned, Leroux seconded, to table discussion until talking with the Water Engineer on the issues involved. All aye. Motion carried. UPDATE FROM THE CITY ENGINEER 1. Construction on Fenway should begin in mid-August. Bids will be taken on July 30, 1998. 2. Woods of Bald Eagle is presently under construction. 3. Ethan Avenue will be closed for approximately ten days while utilities are installed. 4. Creekview Preserve has begun grading operations. No plans or specifications have been received as of yet. 5. Oneka Lake View will begin grading this week. 6. Beaver Ponds will begin grading in August. 7. Ingersoll Avenue plans for improvement have been approved and they are waiting for bids. No building permits are being issued. LETTER TO RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Council reviewed a letter to the Board of Managers regarding the Hardwood Creek Condition Meeting and suggested changing the wording to read, "157th Street is scheduled for regraveling this year and it is the City's desire to reset this culvert as part of this project", and to delete, "This is the only work the City is contemplating on doing along Hardwood Creek." Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the letter to the Board of Manager, Rice Creek Watershed District, as amended. All aye. Motion carried. City Council meeting of July 20, 1998 Page 7 GUN ORDINANCE Leroux inspected the area on the north end of Bald Eagle Lake, and determined that hunting cannot be done in compliance with the City shooting ordinance and DNR requirements. Leroux will submit a summary and recommendations for the Council, and asked to be put on the August 3, 1998 agenda. MISCELLANEOUS Tom Jackson requested a letter from the City stating its intentions to improve Fenway Boulevard as Mr. Jackson would like to show it to prospective buyers of his property in that area. Fran made motioned, Leroux seconded, to direct the City Engineer to send such letter to Mr. Jackson. All aye. Motion carried. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess at 9:50PM until the next City Council meeting on July 29, 1998. All aye. Motion carried. �ka, Lt'L� Michele Lindau, Deputy Clerk