HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.08.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 17.1998
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 p.m:
PRESENT: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney representative, Tom Weidner
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Debra Barnes
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to recess the Council meeting to call the EDA meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
The Council meeting was reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
3.2 BEER LICENSE (ST. JOHN'S CHURCH)
St. John the Baptist Church submitted an application to sell beer on the church grounds during their
annual Fall Festival on August 23, 1998. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the application
subject to the Church providing the City proof of adequate insurance.
WATER METER CHARGE
The Council considered a recommendation from the City's Finance Director to increase the water meter
fee to $250 due to the increased cost of the meters. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the
water meter charge, as proposed.
WETLAND PERMIT CHANSON)
Mr. Larry Hanson, 14355 Irish Avenue, requested approval of a wetland replacement plan as
mitigation for wetlands proposed to be filled as part of a driveway construction project. The
proposed project and mitigation plan have been reviewed by Jyneen Thatcher of the Washington
County Soil and Water Conservation District, who recommended approval of the plan subject to the
following conditions:
1. Silt fence must be installed at the toe of driveway slope to minimize sloughing or erosion into
wetland during construction.
2. This approval is valid only if all other required permits are received.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Findings and Conclusions prepared by the
Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (5215170TH STREET NORTH)
In 1989, Richard and Harriet Pottsmith subdivided a 40 -acre tract of land into two 20 acre parcels.
At the time of subdivision, questions were raised regarding potential locations for a septic system
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on the site, and required first floor elevations. As a condition of the subdivision, the City Council
required a SUP be obtained for the parcel addressed as 5215 170th Street prior to issuance of any
building permit for the site. Mr. Allan Olson, 1241 E. Ryan, Maplewood, has applied for a building
permit to construct a single family home on the site, and has requested the City Council waive the
SUP requirement. Mr. Olson has provided the City with a wetland delineation report and drainage
easement, a geotechnical engineer's design for the home's foundation, a permit for the septic system
issued by Washington County HELM, and a driveway access permit issued by the County. Based
on the information provided by Mr. Olson, adoption of the Consent Agenda approved issuance of
the building permit without a SUP, subject to approval of the site development plan and wetlands
delineation by the RCWD, and recording of the pondage and flowage easement at Washington
County.
FIRE HALL BOND ISSUE
A tabulation of the bids received for the sale of $1,165,000 in public improvement revenue bonds
for the construction of the new Fire Hall was presented to the City Council by Rusty Fifield of
Ehlers and Associates. Consideration was also given to a Lease Agreement between the City of
Hugo and the City's Economic Development Authority for the lease of the Fire Hall from the EDA
to the City.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-29, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT, LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND ALLOCATING SMALL ISSUER REBATE
EXCEPTION AUTHORITY.
VOTING AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE (ARK)
Mr. Daniel Stewart, operating Automotive Recycling Kompany, 16813 and 16705 Forest
Boulevard, has applied for a license to conduct automobile dismantling activities. The applicant
requested the Council table action on the application from the Council's meeting of August 3rd to
this evening. Mr. Stewart's attorney, Mr. Dan Rosen, again requested that the Council table
discussion of this matter.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter until September 8, 1998.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PLANS AND SPECS (CITY HALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT)
The Council considered a proposed Advertisement for Bids for the purchase and construction of a
new child's playground at the City Hall park. This project was recommended by the City's Park
Commission.
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Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall
playground equipment and consider bids for the project at the Council meeting of 9/8/98.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FENWAY BOULEVARD/AVENUE BIDS
At the City Council meeting of August 3, 1998, the City Engineer provided the Council a report on
bids received for the construction and improvements to Fenway Boulevard, from 130th Street to
145th Street, conditioned upon obtaining the necessary easements.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to accept the low bid for the Fenway Boulevard/Avenue
improvements and that the project be awarded to Richard Knutson, Inc., in the amount of
$1,238,109, subject to the City's acquisition of the required road right of way.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CREEKVIEW PRESERVE UTILIMS
Mr. Dennis Backes, 7026 Brooklyn Boulevard, requested the City permit him to begin construction
of the streets and utilities necessary to serve the proposed Creekview Preserve, Phase 1. Approval
of the final plat for this development is being retarded as the developer waits for a driveway access
permit to TH61 from the Washington County Rail Authority. The developer indicated that he is
aware that the City cannot guarantee such access, but due to the late season, he wished to take the
risk and begin construction of utilities necessary to serve the project. After a lengthy discussion of
rail crossings, and the recommendation of the City's attorney to delay approval because of possible
liability, the following motion was made:
Moon made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve construction of utilities for the proposed
Creekview Preserve, Phase 1, prior to final plat approval. Approval is subject to the developer
signing a Waiver of Liability, including the City Engineer's recommendations.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Discussion continued about a transportation study for the area, and making sure the Washington
County Commissioners were aware of potential problems being created because of their mandates.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing City staff to formulate a letter to the Washington
County Board of Commissioners outlining the City's concerns regarding crossings of their
easement.
All aye. Motion Carried.
The Council then addressed the developer's request for reimbursement for water connections as a
result of their project. The developer will work with City staff regarding this issue.
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PLAT APPROVAL PROCESS
At Council direction, the proposed plat approval process, prepared by City staff, was revised to
allow issuance of a grading permit by the City Engineer upon approval of the preliminary plat. The
City Engineer has also reorganized the presentation of submittals for plats.
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt the Plat Approval Process Policy, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
COMMUTER RAIL MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Ramsey/Washington County Railroad Authority has scheduled a meeting to discuss commuter
rail along the TH61 corridor, from St. Paul to Rush City, on Monday, August 31, 1998, at 6:30
p.m. This conflicts with the budget workshop scheduled by the Council for the same evening.
Given the potential impact of commuter rail on the City of Hugo, staff recommended rescheduling
the budget meeting to allow the Council time to attend the Regional Rail meeting.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to schedule a 1999 prioritiestmeeting for August 31, 1998,
at 9:00 a.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting for August 31, 1998,
to allow the Council to attend a commuter rail meeting at White Bear Lake City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DONATION REQUEST
The City received a request from the Fire Chief for a $200 contribution to help establish a Hugo
Fire Auxiliary. The money would be used to cover administration and mailing expenses as this
organization seeks to establish itself.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve a $200 contribution to help establish a Hugo
Fire Auxiliary.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GRADING PLAN (WOODS OF BALD EAGLE, 2ND ADDITION)
The City's Engineer, Tom Angus, recommended that the City approve the request of Merila and
Associates to grade an area within Outlot B of the Woods of Bald Eagle development to allow them
to obtain materials for building of house pads with the development.
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Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the request of Merila and Associates, as
recommended by the City's Engineer.
All aye. Motion Carried.
The City received notice of a Land Use Leadership Conference to be held October 15-17, 1998 in
Brainerd.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing any interested Planning Commissioner to attend
the Land Use Conference.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WAUGHS PRESERVE
Paul Keleher appeared before the Council requesting support for approval of the driveway access to
CR8 as indicated on the preliminary plat. The County and the DNR do not agree on an access
location, and will be meeting with City officials on August 18 in an effort to come to some
agreement.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to draft a letter to Washington County Public
Works stating City concerns regarding access to CR8 for the Waughs Preserve development.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WATERSHED WORKSHOP
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to schedule a City Council/Planning Commission special
meeting of August 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss ground water infiltration as a method of storm
water management.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WOODS OF BALD EAGLE
Terry Miller requested the Council consider amending the Development Agreement for Woods of
Bald Eagle to allow a construction of an entrance island at the entrance to the development. The
Administrator suggested that the Development Agreement be amended to include language that the
homeowner's association be responsible for the monument, and it will be removed by the City, at
homeowners' expense, should maintenance of the monument be discontinued. The Agreement shall
also include a waiver of liability for the City.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the Development Agreement to allow for
construction of a monument at the entrance to the Woods of Bald Eagle development.
Voting AYE: Arcand, Goiffon, Leroux NAY: Miron Motion Carried.
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Mr. Miller then asked that the Council consider changing the trail requirement along Europa Trail
from 8 foot asphalt to 5 foot concrete. After general discussion, the Council felt that continuity in
the trail system was important than installation of concrete.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the Development Agreement to allow for an 8
foot concrete trail along Europa Avenue.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MIANHEAD COUNCIL OF BSA
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the request of the Indianhead Council, Boy
Scouts of American, to hold a raffle at Wild Wings of Oneka, 9491 152nd Street, on October 6,
1998, and waiver of the 30 -day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
THANKSGIVING LU'T'HERAN CHURCH
The Council reviewed a Lease Agreement to allow TLC use of the Rice Lake Park Building for the
next three years. Washington County HRA is reviewing the Agreement to make sure lease does not
conflict with bond requirements.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Lease Agreement between the City of
Hugo and Thanksgiving Lutheran Church for use of the Rice Lake Park Building for church
activities for a three-year period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HARDWOOD CREEK INSPECTION
Mayor Miron stated that he would like the City to petition the RCWD to get obstructions removed
from the culvert located at CR4 and Harrow Avenue.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City's legal counsel review ditch law and report to
the Council so that the legal process can begin.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to adjourn at 10:03 p.m.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Creager
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