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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.05.05 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5,1997 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:05PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Miron City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Planner, Ed Elliott City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: James Leroux Additions to Agenda Discussion of Judicial Ditch #2 Discussion of Clearwater Creek Project Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council minutes of April 21, 1997 City Council minutes of April 28, 1997 City Council minutes for April 29, 1997 General claims for May 5, 1997 Charitable Gambling License (Keystone Lounge) All aye. Motion Carried. VARIANCE REQUEST - BRI IIAER Mr. Charles Brimmer is requesting a variance for construction of a steel -sided 26 x 54 sq ft accessory building. The Quonset -style construction of the proposed structure is not of a similar exterior as the residence. The variance to size and setback was granted in 1995. Mr. Brimmer stated that this structure would be 8' lower in height than a traditional garage, would have a wood front with a single car garage, concrete floor, and will be built into the woods. He also intends to install a service door and window. The Board of Zoning Adjustments considered this request at their meeting of April 23, 1997, and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The structure is constructed according the size and setback restrictions granted by the Special Use Permit granted in 1995. 2. The front siding be wood and match the color of the residence. 3. The existing single car garage on site be removed prior to construction of the proposed building. Because of the residential nature of the area, Barnes and Miron did not feel that construction of such a building would be in the spirit of the ordinance. Attorney Galler City Council meeting of May 5, 1997 Page 2 stated that requests for variance are granted if it can be proved that the property cannot be put to any reasonable use unless the variance is granted. Money issues are not considered a hardship. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to deny the variance request of Mr. Charles Brimmer, 4908 120th Street, for construction of a 26' x 54' accessory building with an exterior NOT similar to the residence. Denial is based on Findings of Fact to be prepared by the City Attorney. All aye. Motion Carried. 3.2 BEER/CIGARETTE LICENSES (L3OBBER' S BOATS AND BAIT) Robert McElmury made application to the City for 3.2 beer and cigarette licenses for his business located 4444 129th Street. Jim Kellison and Dave Pepin, neighbors of the business, were present stating that Mr. McElmury has not complied with all conditions of his SUP as follows: 1. Condition #3: A sign indicating hours of operation has not been posted. 2. Condition #6: Debris on the property. 3. Condition # 12: Only vegetative screening is one tree. 4. Condition #13: Signs do not stop access to lake during winter months. A fence or something more secure should be installed. Mr. Pepin stated that there are "parties" after hours of operation, and alleged that strong beer was being consumed. Council member Barnes requested that Kellison and Pepin state their complaints in writing for City records. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table Mr. McElmury's request until the City's CEO inspects the site for compliance with the issued SUP and the Washington County Sheriffs Department report on late hours of operation and consumption of strong beer. All aye. Motion Carried. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - BARRETT Dr. Bill Barrett has requested a special use permit, site plan approval, and variance to construct a 2800 square foot addition, clock tower, and parking area on his site at 5673 147th St. Roof drainage on the addition will be directed by scuppers on the east side of the building to the north sewer basin. Stormwater drainage will be directed to the sewer at the northeast corner of the property. MnDOT had no objection to the proposed location of the clock tower as it does not obstruct the view from 147th St. The PC City Council meeting of May 5, 1997 Page 3 considered this request at their meeting of April 23, 1997 and recommended approval subject to conditions. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the SUP, site plan, and variance for Dr. Bill Barrett, 5673 147th Street, to construct a 2,800 sq ft addition to the existing building, a clock tower, and parking area, subject to the following conditions: 1. Engineer's approval of the stormwater and roof water runoff proposal. 2. Allow parking space in the northwest corner of the site, if approved by the City Engineer. All aye. Motion Carried. INDUSTRIAL SITE PLAN - GLAMOS FAMILY PARTNERSHIP The Glamos Family Limited Partnership, Inc., is requesting to revise the existing industrial site plan to accommodate a 30,000 square foot building addition to the north side of the existing 40,000 square foot industrial building. The property is located in the Peloquin Industrial Park at 5564 152nd Street. The property is zoned and guided industrial. The proposed addition is planned to match the existing building and involves no new employees. The PC considered this request at their meeting of April 23, 1997, and recommended approval subject to conditions. The Council requested that Paul Glamos, present at the meeting, to submit a plan showing landscaping and parking lot lighting to the City Engineer. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Glamos Wire Products to construct a 30,000 sq ft building addition to the north side of the existing 40,000 sq ft industrial building. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Removal of debris scattered around the site. 2. Base material be applied to the driveway surface on the east side and dock area of the building. 3. Eliminate, relocate, or screen the propane tank. 4. In Phase 4 of construction, the 50' x 80' building will be remodeled so as to create a a uniform appearance. 5. Approval from, and compliance with, the RCWD permit. 6. Financial guarantee to ensure paving, landscaping, and roadway improvements following the public improvements to 152nd Street in the industrial park. The Glamos Family Limited Partnership, Inc., to enter into a Development Agreement with the City. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 5, 1997 Page 4 FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARY INCREASES (RESOLUTION At a Council/Fire Department workshop held on April 28, 1997, salary increases were requested by the Fire Chief. Salary increases are approved by resolution. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1997-9, A RESOLUTION SETTING 1997 SALARIES FOR REGULAR AND PART-TIlVIE EMPLOYEES. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Miron Motion Carried. UPDATED FEASIBILITY REPORT (PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK) The City received written requests from four property owners located north of the proposed Peloquin Industrial Park improvement project, requesting they be included in the project. City Engineer, Tom Angus, submitted an updated feasibility report, including approximately 20 parcels total. Barnes and Miron both stated that they would need a better idea how many, of the approximately 20 parcels, are supportive of the project. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to forward a copy of the City Engineer's report to authors of the four letters of interest, as well as a letter to the other property owners questioning whether they support improvements to their property. All aye. Motion Carried. JUDICIAL DITCH #2 Mayor Miron discussed the RCWD's improvements to Hardwood Creek along T.H. 61 commenting on the benefits of the project. The cleaning should have extended an additional 73', and the Public Works Supervisor, Mike Kriz, is obtaining an estimate to complete the project. CLEARWATER CREEK Mayor Miron updated the Council on his presentation before the Senate/House Subcommittee regarding grant money for the City's Clearwater Creek project. He also stated that there were Hugo residents present at the meeting alleging that the Hugo City Council has not been `open" with concerned residents when dealing with this project. A lengthy discussion continued regarding the project and said allegations. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 10:OOPM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk