HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.02.17 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 02/17/97
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Miron at 7:13PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Attorney, Greg Gauer
Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Kriz
Deputy Clerk, Carole LaBelle
ADDITION TQ AGENDA:
Flay Avenue Project
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Miron,to approve the following Consent
Agenda:
City Council Minutes - February 3, 1997
Wilson Tool - City park use August 9, 1997
All aye, motion carried.
Councilmember Johnson questioned why calcium chloride was used instead of salt.
Mike Kriz stated that the calcium chloride works more effectively in extremely
cold weather, but generally, the City is using salt.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to approve the Claims of February
17, 1997, in the amount of $149,413.34.
All aye, motion carried.
Councilmember Johnson also questioned why R.J.'s liquor license was issued with
a large utility bill in arrears. It was explained that past utility accounts are levied
against the property for payment with their property taxes; however, in the case of
a liquor license holder, the bill is required to be paid prior to issuance of the
license. In this instance, the past due utility bill had been levied against the
property and the license issued.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Goiffon, to discontinue any legal action
regarding R.J.'s liquor license in light of the fact that the utility bill has been paid in
full. RAM International, Inc., will be notified that no license for 1998 will be
issued unless all utilities are paid prior to issuing the liquor license.
All aye, motion carried.
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OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (LETOURNEAU)
Mr. Don Letourneau, representing Hugo Liquors, Inc., has applied for an off sale
liquor license for 14583 Forest Boulevard (formerly occupied by Nadeau's). This
property was granted a Special Use Permit for off sale liquor sales. Mr.
Letourneau's application has been reviewed by the Washington County Sheriffs
Office, without evidence of any activity that would cause the City to deny Mr.
Letourneau the license. In addition, Mr. Letourneau has applied for the
appropriate insurance required by City Ordinance, and has applied for the
necessary Sales and Use Identification number from the State of Minnesota.
Motion made by Goiffon, seconded by Leroux, to approve the liquor license for
Hugo Liquors, Inc., subject to approval by the State Liquor Control Commission,
as well as proof of the required insurance.
All aye, motion carried.
WATER METER BIDS
The City received bids for the replacement of approximately 700 water meters
within the community. The intent of this project was to change from the current
exterior -read meters to a phone -read system to lower future operational costs, as
well as to replace malfunctioning meters. Due to the higher than expected cost of
replacing all of the City's meters, Mike Kriz recommended that the City replace
the 250 oldest meters in the city and require the new meters be installed for all new
construction.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Barnes to approve the purchase of 250
water meters from Sensus, at a cost of $61,250.00, which includes the meter,
MIU, software, and installation.
All aye, motion carried.
The Council requested that the City Attorney review the proposals obtained to
insure compliance with the State of Minnesota's competitive bidding law.
MMCIPAL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
The City's Maintenance Supervisor Mike Kriz, has recommended that the City
consider adding polymers to the municipal water supply in order to help resolve
the red water problem being experienced within the community. The additional
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chemical would result in an increase of approximately $2.00 per quarter per
household in utility cost.
Motion made byLeroux, seconded by Goiffon, to approve the addition of
phosphates to the municipal water supply at a start up cost of $2,150 for pumps
and connections.
All aye, motion carried.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
Compilations of performance appraisals recently performed by the Council on the
various consultants serving the City were provided to the Council.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Leroux to conduct a workshop on
Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:OOAM, to discuss the results of the evaluations
with the consultants individually.
All aye, motion carried.
The City received a letter from Mr. Jess Roush, President of the Hugo Lions Club,
informing the City of the Lions' intent to use the City Hall Park for Good
Neighbor Days on June 6-8, 1997. In addition, Mr. Roush requests that the City
pay for the extra law enforcement officers required to service the event, as well as
upgrade the public restrooms to handle the crowds. This year, the Dead Broke
Saddle Club will sponsor a High School Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo
during Good Neighbor Days on the property of the Blacksmith Lounge. Shuttle
vehicles will operate between the City Park and the rodeo area increasing the
needed traffic control for the weekend.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Goiffon to inform the Hugo Lions Club that
the City will pay for additional police costs and restroom maintenance for Hugo
Good Neighbor Days, June 6-8, 1997.
All aye, motion carried.
The City Council also offered the use of the Rice Lake Park for their 1997 and
future rodeos.
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Sheriff Jim Frank will be invited to the special Council meeting on March 5, 1997,
to discuss the rising cost of the City's law enforcement contract with the County.
FLAY AVENUE PROJECT
City Engineer, Tom Angus, presented two options for frost protection for the
sewenmain being constructed to serve the new Post Office:
1. Raise the site 2', a total of 3300 yards of material, at a cost of $23,000.
2. Leave the site as is, and insulate utility pipes with additional insulation.
Mr. Angus stated that if fill is brought in, additional wetland mitigation will be
required. Mr. Angus will contact Rice Creek Watershed District to discuss the
revisions to the site and will report the results to the Council.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Goiffon, to approve the addition of 2' (3 300
yards) of fill on the one acre Post Office site.
All aye, motion carried.
Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Goiffon, to adjourn at 8:35PM.
Carole LaBelle, Secretary
Deputy Clerk