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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.09.21 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21.1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, N iron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer representative, Paul Hornby City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Bald Eagle Lake Winter Patrol (Ramsey County Deputy, Jon Laroque) Oneka Lake View Final Plat (Ken Gust) Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of September 8, 1998, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. GENERAL CLAIMS Councilman Arcand questioned the "timeliness" of the bills submitted by Washington County for the 1997/98 winter season. Commissioner Hegberg, present at the meeting, stated that he will inquire about the billing process. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the general claims for September 21, 1998, in the amount of $97,203.08. All aye. Motion Carried. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (JACKSON) The Council reviewed a letter received from Mr. Tom Jackson regarding the City's offer to purchase a temporary easement for road construction purposes along his family's property on Fenway Boulevard. Also included for consideration was a draft response to the concerns raised by Mr. Jackson in his letter. Mr. Tom Jackson verbally stated his family's denial of the financial offer. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the letter of response as presented, offering the Jackson family $1,215 for use of their property. All aye. Motion Carried. FENWAY AVENUE FEASIBILITY REPORT At the Council's request, the City Engineer prepared an estimate for the preparation of a feasibility report regarding the extension of Fenway Avenue, from 142nd Street north to CRS. The study was based on the assumption the street will be the same width and design capacity as Fenway Blvd, and that a 12" watermain will be included in the length of the street. The engineer's estimate is that this City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 Page 2 study will not exceed $7,500. Councilman Goiffon asked if the study fee was reimbursable by state aid; the fee will be reimbursed only if the project is undertaken. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to order the feasibility report as proposed. All aye. Motion Carried. BALD EAGLE LAKE HUNTING REGULATIONS At the Council meeting of September 8, 1998, the Council directed that the City publish notice that hunting is not allowed on Bald Eagle Lake within the City of Hugo, based on State law does not allowing shooting from open water or the discharge of firearms within 500' of an inhabited dwellings. It was determined that there was no location within the City of Hugo, on Bald Eagle Lake, that would allow hunting under these laws. Staff was informed by the local DNR conservation officer that the rule prohibiting hunting within 500' from an inhabited dwelling does not apply to water bodies. In order to afford equal protection to citizens on all lake shore within the City, the City's attorney prepared a draft ordinance amending Chapter 264 of the City Code. Councilman Leroux requested that the draft ordinance be amended by changing reference to "private" property in 264.03 to "occupied". Chapter 264.02 will be amended from "bullets shot" to "projectiles discharged". Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1998-326, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 264 AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 264 REGULATING THE SHOOTING OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY. VOTING AYE: Goiffon, Leroux VOTING NAY: Barnes ABSTAINED: Arcand, Miron Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, that the above -adopted ordinance be published in the White Bear Press and the Forest Lake Times, along with posting of signs, where appropriate. All aye. Motion Carried. PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN HARDWOOD CREEK The City Council requested staff prepare a petition for the RCWD requesting that they declare the culverts on CR4 and Harrow Avenue as obstructions to the Creek, and was presented to the Council at the meeting. Because of the joint meeting on September 22, 1998, among the City, Forest Lake Township, and Washington County, and their involvement in the issue, the following motion was made: Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table action on the petition until after the joint meeting of September 22, 1998. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 Page 3 BALD EAGLE LAKE WINTER PATROL Ramsey County Deputy,. Jon Laroque, addressed the Council relative to winter patrol of Bald Eagle Lake. The City of Hugo shares in the cost of the patrol in the amount of $1,500, and Deputy Laroque explained how the winter patrol on Bald Eagle operates, and the benefits he saw to continue the special patrol. FLAY AVENUE MITIGATION PROJECT The City's Water Resource Engineer prepared a cost estimate for the construction for wetland mitigation project on the property owned by the City by the Catholic cemetery. This project was meant to mitigate the loss of certain wetlands due to the construction of the post office and Flay Avenue. As the City has obtained wetland credits to mitigate the wetlands lost by other means, and the high cost of the proposed project, staff recommended not to construct the Flay Avenue project at this time. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter indefinitely. All aye. Motion Carried. CREEKVIEW PRESERVE ROAD ACCESS The Washington County Regional Rail Authority has not yet guaranteed a road easement for connection of the Creekview Preserve subdivision to TH61. A draft easement, prepared by the developer, was reviewed by the Council. The Rail Authority felt that if an easement was granted, that it would not be temporary, but permanent. Attorney Galler felt that an easement could be drafted in such a way to make it temporary. Because of the problems being experienced by the Creekview project, Council member Barnes encouraged discussion of this issue with the Planning Commission. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to formulate to Commissioner Dennis Hegberg outlining the City's concerns with the road access matter. All aye. Motion Carried. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (BEAVER PONDS) The Council discussed a draft Development Agreement for the subdivision known as Beaver Ponds. After discussion of grading for the area designated for a City park, Mr. John Peterson, developer of the project, stated that he was not aware that the final grading plan had not yet been approved. Administrator Museus stated that before a grade could be determined for the park, a park plan would be necessary. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, that OSM landscape architect, Laurie, McRostie, review the final grade plan for the City park to determine if grade is acceptable for future park plans. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 Page 4 The Council approved Mr. Peterson's request that interest earned by awarded him for his cash deposits required for the project. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Development Agreement for the Beaver Ponds Development, Phase 1. All aye. Motion Carried. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL BEAVER PONDS) The Council considered the final plat and engineer's report for the Beaver Ponds subdivision. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and approve the final plat for the BEAVER PONDS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1. All aye. Motion Carried. Because of the right -turn lane to enter the development, there was discussion about whether there was adequate right of way to accommodate a bike path. ONEKA LAKE VIEW FINAL PLAT Ken Gust and Bruce Kerber were present questioning why final plat for Oneka Lake View was not on the agenda. They stated that they had provided the final plans to the City's Engineer approximately three weeks ago. Paul Hornby, the City Engineer's representative, stated that the City had met with the developers on Friday, September 18th, and there were two issues yet to be resolved: provide the City a 12' trail easement on the south side of the plat along Oneka Lake Boulevard, as well as the City's Water Resource Engineer approving a report prepared by GME on the impact of the development to ground water in the area. The developers requested the Council that they not be required to pay the $1,350 per lot dedication fee, as when they started the process, the City's fee was $500. The City Administrator stated that the City changed the fee prior to this plat receiving preliminary plat approval. There was discussion regarding the appropriateness of requiring the additional trail easement from the developer and its relationship to adjacent subdivisions. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PLAN The City received notice from Minnesota Planning Agency that it has not received a grant to assist in preparation in the City's proposed transportation study. Washington County has committed $10,000 towards the project, but has not responded to the City's request of September 11, 1998, to increase this amount. The proposed project cost for the transportation study, including the transportation facilities plan, traffic modeling, identifying critical management areas, preparing corridor improvement plans for TH61, CR8, and coordinating transportation planning with adjacent communities, is $55,000. Due to the lack of adequate time to fully discuss this issue, the following motion was made: Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter until a later date. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 Page 5 1998 AUDIT CONTRACT The City's Finance Director recommended that the City retain the firm of Boyum & Barenscheer to prepare the City's 1998 audit, at a cost not exceed $9,200. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to accept the Finance Director's recommendation and retain the firm, Boyum & Barenscheer, to prepare the City's 1998 audit, at a cost not to exceed $9,200. All aye. Motion Carried. 1999 ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT The City received a proposed contract from Animal Control Services, Inc., for animal control services during 1999. The Council reviewed a comparison of the expected contract costs for 1999 with 1998 budget. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the 1999 Animal Control Contract effective January 1, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. YEAR 2000 PROJECT COORDINATOR The League of Minnesota Cities recommended that cities appoint a person to coordinate year 2000 technology issues for the community. Specifically, it is the intent that Mr. Otkin will manage potential problems that may be created in the community by the transition to the new century. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-30 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR, RON OTKIN, AS THE PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. JOINT MEETING WITH FOREST LAKE TOWNSHIP A joint meeting with the Forest Lake Town Board and Washington County Board has been set for 7:30 p.m., September 22, 1998, at the Rice Lake Park Building. CORRESPONDENCE The City received a letter of complaint regarding Granger's. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to inspect conditions at Granger's and report their findings to the City Council. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 Page 6 The City Council requested that the City's legal office provide a representative at the Planning Commission meeting of September 22, 1998, for their discussion relative to the development known as Sweet Grass Meadows. . _ Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 11:00 p.m. until September 22, 1998, Rice Lake Park Building, at 7:30 p.m. All aye. Motion Carried. 4-4 Mary Ann reager City Qfer