HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.07.07 CC MinutesMMUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7,1997
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7: l OPM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, Johnson, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Gauer
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Hire Seasonal, Part-time employee for Public Works
Road Problem (Bald Eagle Lake)
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
City Council minutes for June 16, 1997
City Council minutes for June 30, 1997
General claims for July 7, 1997
Garage Size Variance (Lowell)
Setback Variance (Dornfeld)
Minor Subd (Hill/Summers)
Correction of Record (Olsen)
Firefighter Appointments
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE "WELD
Mark and Darla Lowell, 8590 136th Street, requested a variance to construct a garage
exceeding the 1,000 sq ft as allowed by ordinance. The Lowells' garage will be two
stories, of 936 sq ft each. This request was considered by the Board of Adjustments on
June 25, 1997, where a granting of the variance was recommended. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved the variance for the two-story garage, as proposed.
VARIANCE (DORNFELD)
Roni and Dave Dornfeld, 15255 Elmcrest Avenue, requested a variance to construct a
2,400 sq ft accessory building closer to the front lot line than the principal residence. The
home is located on I 1 acres and zoned ag. The residence is located 650' from Elmcrest
Avenue, and the proposed accessory building would 450' from Elmcrest Avenue. This
request was considered by the Board of Adjustments on June 25, 1997, where a granting
of the variance was recommended. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the
variance, as requested.
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SUBDMSION (110MUSUMMERS)
Shirley Nelson Hill, 9105 130th Street North, requested a minor subdivision of her
property at the above address in order to split one acre from the 20.9 acre parcel, and
transfer it to the adjacent property owner, Mr. Roger Summers, 9171 130th Street, in
order to rectify drainfield and driveway encroachments on Ms. Hills' property from the
Summers' residence. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting
of June 25, 1997, and recommended approval of the subdivision conditioned upon the
one acre being split from the Hill residence be combined with the property at 9171 130th
Street, in order that no new lot be created. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved
the subdivision as conditioned.
CORRECTION OF RECORD (OLSEN)
James, Krisann, and Maureen Olsen, 12152 Everton Avenue, requested a correction of the
survey and description of their property located at the above address. During a previous
subdivision of the original lot on which their property is located, an error was made in the
description of their property that resulted in a small sliver of property along 121 st Street
being included in their lot, when it should have been included with the property located at
12122 Everton Avenue. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Clerk certifying
the revised property descriptions to the County Recorder's Office.
The City's Fire Chief provided the Council with a list of firefighters who have completed
the training requirements and probationary period to become full members of the
Department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Chad Olson, Dean White, and
Eric Haines as regular members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department.
1996 AUDIT REPORT
Jim Payette and Linda Graupman, of Boyum & Barenscheer, were present at the meeting
to discuss the City's 1996 audit report.
Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to accept the 1996 audit report from Boyum &
Barenscheer, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING (VACATION OF DRAINAGE/UTILITY EASEMENT)
A public hearing was called to consider the petition of Michael Wilke, 550 Koehler Road,
Vadnais Heights, MN., to reduce the drainage and utility easement on his property at Lot
2, Block 3, Oneka Lakes subdivision from the existing 55' down to 30'. This would allow
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him to construct a home on the property that would otherwise encroach on the easement.
The Administrator reported that the RCWD needs only a 25' on each side of the channel,
and had no problem with the request. Council member Johnson inquired as to why the 55'
easement was originally granted, and there was no logical answer. The public hearing was
called to order and there were no oral or written comments regarding the request.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1997-12, A
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE/UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 2, BLOCK 3, ONEKA LAKES SUED.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
VOTING NAY: Johnson
Motion Carried.
HARDWOOD CREEK REPORT
Pete Willenbring, of WSB, was present to review the report entitled HYDRAULIC
SURVEY - JUDICIAL DITCH #2.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to accept the report and direct Mr. Willenbring to
forward information to the RCWD and schedule a meeting with them to review the data.
All aye. Motion Carded.
SUP INSPECTION REPORT (BOBBER'S BOATS AND BAIT)
At the City Council meeting of May 19, 1997, the Council directed the City's Building
Official to conduct an inspection of 4444 129th Street to determine if the property is in
compliance with the SUP issued for the site as follows-.
!. Whether miscellaneous equipment and parts stored on the site have been collected and
enclosed so as not to be observable from off the property;
2. The amount of dockage on the site has been reduced to the 200' allowed in the Permit
s. The vegetation has been planted and maintained on the property lines to screen view
of the business from adjacent property.
An inspection of the property on July 1, 1997 showed that adequate screening is in place
for summer -foliage conditions, and the miscellaneous parts and equipment stored on the
site were orderly and neatly organized. The amount of dockage on the site has been
reduced to the 200' allowed.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to accept the Building Official's report and make
part of the record.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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PARIONG COMPLAINT (130TH STREET NEAR SUNSET LAKE)
The Council had previously received a complaint regarding the parking of vehicles and
boat trailers at the cul-de-sac on the north end of Homestead Avenue by Sunset Lake.
The complaint alleged that parking of vehicles blocked traffic, and were a safety concern.
The Council directed the Fire Department to review the situation to determine whether the
parking of vehicles on the cul-de-sac would cause a problem for public safety vehicles. A
report of the Fire Department's Operations Chief was provided to the Council,
recommending that parking not. be allowed on the cul-de-sac as it would block the
turnaround and access of fire equipment to homes in the area. Councilman Leroux was
concerned that no parking regulations not be used as an effort to privatize the lake. _
Barnes made motion, Johnson seconded, that the City install NO BOAT TRAILER
PARKING/TOW AWAY signs on the cul-de-sac located at the north end of Sunset Lake
and request.the Sheriffs Dept make a special effort to patrol area and ticket cars with
trailers.
VOTING AYE: Leroux and Goiffon
VOTING NAY: Barnes, Johnson, Miron
Motion Failed.
Barnes made motion, Johnson seconded, directing the City Engineer to address the Fire
Department's comments and return to the City Council with a proposed NO PARKING
sign plan.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Johnson, Miron
VOTING NAY: Leroux and Goiffon
Motion Carried.
GOLF CART REQUEST (BREVIG)
James Brevig, 14120 Hyde Avenue North, requested permission to drive his golf cart on
public streets. Mr. Brevig claims to need to use the golf cart due to a disability. The
Council denied a similar request by Mr. Brevig on July 17, 1995, citing safety concerns for
the use of the golf cart on rural roads with 55 mph speed limits. The City Attorney stated
that an ordinance would have to be adopted before the City could allow the use of golf
carts on City streets.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to deny James Brevig's request to drive his golf
cart on public streets.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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ALLEGED ORDINANCE VIOLATION (17866 FOXHILL AVENUE)
At the Council meeting of June 2, 1997, the Council heard allegations of violations of City
Ordinance at the above address; specifically, numerous unlicensed vehicles, tires, various
auto parts, construction materials and equipment, as well as other miscellaneous debris
lying about the property. Mrs. Yvonne Jarosiewicz asked the Council for a 30 -day
extension to complete cleanup of the site. The Council granted the request and directed
staff to reinspect the site and report findings to the Council on July 7, 1997. The City's
Building Official conducted an inspection of the site on July 1, 1997, and his report was
provided to the Council. Generally, a substantial amount of work has been done to clean
up the site, though the cleanup is not completed.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, that because the property owner is making a good -
faith effort to bring the property into compliance with ordinance, that an additional 30
days be granted to complete cleanup of the site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK (PROPERTY VALUATIONS)
The City has received the report of Lake State Realty Services, Inc., on the expected
increases in property valuations due to the extension of public utilities to the Peloquin
Industrial Park and adjacent property. The Engineer's estimate for project cost is
$1,068,384. Lake State Realty's estimate of the increase in property values is $1,281,283.
Lake State Realty's report indicates that in order to fully assess the project, the assessment
roll will need to be altered to transfer assessments from some lower value properties to
properties receiving a higher benefit.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to accept the Lake State Realty's report.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to prepare an assessment roll based
on Lake State Realty's report and schedule an assessment hearing for August 4, 1997 at
7:05PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK
At the City Council workshop of June 30, 1997, staff briefed the Council on a plan for
expansion of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, that include the construction of a north/south
commercial collector street (Falcon/Fenway) and a new connection to TH 61 (134th St).
The plan included making improvements to approximately 90 acres of property to allow
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for commercial/industrial development.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, that the City of Hugo proceed with the Bald Eagle
Industrial Park project, and the staff directed to proceed as follows:
t. Prepare a Purchase Agreement with Rosemary Linden for Council approval that would
acquire her approximate six acres of property in the Industrial Park.
2. Direct the City's Finance Director to coordinate a TIF Bond Issue to fund the
acquisition of the Linden property, as well as the preparation of initial plans and specs
and permits for the project.
3. Direct the City Administrator to negotiate Development Agreements with Roy
Molitor, the Jacksons, and the initially -interested tenants for the Park for Council
approval.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
VOTING NAY: Johnson
Motion Carried.
REVISED PERSONNEL POLICY
The Council reviewed a revised Personnel Policy for the City of Hugo and a Resolution
providing for the transfer of accrued sick leave and vacation benefits into personal leave.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table until the Council meeting of July 21, 1997
to allow more time for review.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE HALL
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting for August
11, 1997, 7:30PK Hugo City Hall, to discuss Fire Hall needs.
All aye. Motion Carried,
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a Council workshop for July 16,
1997, at 7:30PK Hugo City Hall, to review Hardwood Creek and Clearwater Creek
studies, as prepared by WSB.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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PART-IDW/SEASONAL EMPLOYEE
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the hiring of Flynt Hanson as a
seasonal, part-time employee in the Public Works Dept., at $7.00/hr, effective 7/8/97.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ROAD COMPLAINT
Council member Barnes had received a complaint regarding the brush located at Everton
Avenue and 122nd Street. The Maintenance Supervisor will inspect.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:20PM until July
16, 1997, at 7:30PK Hugo City Hall.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
City Clerk