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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.03.03 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE 101i1G0 CITY COUNCEL MEETING OF MARCH 3.1997 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:14PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Miron (Leroux arrived at 7:17PM.) City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Discussion on intersection of C.R. 8A and T.H. 61 Fire Hall Committee Update Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council minutes for February 17, 1997 City Council minutes for February 19, 1997 General Claims for March 3, 1997 Amended SUP (SBA/Lessard-Nyren) Charitable Gambling License (Wild Wings Game Farm) All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 180 A public hearing was held to consider the adoption of an amendment to Chapter 180 by increasing the load limits for motor vehicles using City streets during the Spring -thaw period from three tons per axle to five tons per axle. There were no oral or written comments. (COUNCILMAN LEROUX ARRIVED AT 7:17PM). Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 97-316, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 180 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENT MED "MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAFFIC" BY INCREASING SPRING LOAD LIMITS ON CITY STREETS. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Leroux, Miron Motion Carried. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK AND ADJACENT AREA (PUBLIC HEARING) A public hearing was conducted to consider the making of improvements by the construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, municipal water, curb and gutter, and street improvements to the Peloquin Industrial Park and adjacent area. The hearing was called to order with the following comments: City Council meeting of March 3, 1997 Page 2 David Schwartz: Mr. Schwartz represented the Vern Peloquin family stating opposition to the project because of their large assessment. Beverly Aplikowski: Questioned whether she could rezone her property if the project goes forward. She stated that she was in favor of the project, but asked that the Council consider the large assessments when making their decision. Walter Stoltzman: Inquired if there were any grants available to assist in paying for the improvements. Questioned whether the City was going to participate in road costs as has been done in the past. Questioned whether City charges (WAC and REC) were included in proposed costs. Glamos Family: Questioned whether a current feasibility study for the project had been done. Felt that assessment was too high for their property. Heard that the City would mandate that they resurface their existing parking surfaces when improvements are completed. Encouraged appraisals of affected properties. Mike Atkinson: Assessment for property was too high. Quent Marier: Felt that his property would not benefit from the assessment because of no road access to the property. Rick Burr: Was in favor of the project. Hoped that the City would pick up a share of the project cost. Dick Mireault: Would like to see sewer extended to his property, but they would be paying for the oversized pipe and not be able to hookup to sanitary sewer. The public hearing was closed for discussion. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Administrator and Attorney to prepare Request for Proposals to conduct appraisals of properties affected by the proposed improvements. All aye. Motion Carried. TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY ACQUISITION BII.L The City Attorney informed the Council of a bill he drafted and submitted to the State Legislature for the transfer of 80 acres in Hugo from Washington County to the City. No Council action was required. City Council meeting of March 3, 1997 Page 3 s1_' ••� i Todd Hubmer of WSB was present to discuss the Hardwood Creek profile investigation. The Rice Creek Watershed District determined the project cost at $43,000, and requested that Hugo provide a contribution of $15,000. The City has not budgeted for this cost. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the joint Hardwood Creek profile project with the RCWD, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to schedule a joint meeting with the RCWD for sometime.in early April, and develop a potential agenda for consideration by the Council at their meeting of March 17, 1997. All aye. Motion Carried. 129TH STREET NORTH GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to accept the bid of H & R Construction for the replacement of the guardrail along the north side of 129th Street North at the Bald Eagle Lake Outlet, at a cost of $1,650.00. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE PLANS/SPECS AND ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT 97-1 FOR STREET AND UTILITIES FOR FLAY AVENUE/150TH STREET (POST OFFICE) AND INGERSOLL AVENUE The City Engineer is proposing a bid -opening date of April 3, 1997 at 11:OOAM, and awarding the bid at the Council meeting of April 7th. Barnes made motion, Johnson seconded, to approve the plans and specs for the Project 97-1 for street and utilities for Flay Avenue/150th Street and Ingersoll Avenue and advertise for bids, as specified by the City Engineer. All aye. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE The Mayor received a letter from Glen Reimer regarding construction of the new Post Office located north of his residence. The letter was referred to the City Administrator. City Council meeting of March 3, 1997 Page 4 Councilmember Barnes requested that the Council again discuss the appointment of the City's official newspaper. This matter to be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of March 17, 1997. C.R. 8A AND T.H. 61 Councilmember Barnes had received a call from a resident regarding the difficulty in making left-hand turns at this intersection. Barnes made motion, Miiron seconded, directing the City Administrator to draft a letter to MnDOT to determine if there are any plans to place traffic lights at the intersection of 8A and 61 in the near future. All aye. Motion Carried. Joe Marier asked that the City look into placing a pedestrian crosswalk at 146th Street and Highway 61. Fire Hall Committee member, Dave Schumann, updated the Council on the Committee's meetings. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to adjourn at 9:50PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Ann Creager City Clerk