HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.08.04 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4.1997
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:25PM.
PRESENT: Goiffon, Johnson, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ,
City Finance Director, Ron Otkin (present for assessment hearing)
ABSENT: Debra Barnes
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
City Council minutes for the meeting of July 21, 1997
General Claims for August 4,1997
1997 Curbside Recycling Grant
Findings of Fact (Bobber's Boats and Bait)
City Clerk (Full-time Start Date)
Culvert and 16797 Elmcrest Avenue
All aye. Motion Carried.
1997 CURBSIDE RECYCLING GRANT
The Council considered for app: oval an Agreement between the City of Hugo and
Washington County for the distribution of curbside recycling grant funds in 1997.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Agreement, which will provide the City of
Hugo $4,462 for recycling activities.
FINDINGS OF FACT (BOBBER'S BOA'T'S AND RAID
The Council considered Findings of Fact for Bobber's Boats and Bait, 4444 129th Street,
as prepared by the City Attorney, based on the hearing conducted on July 21, 1997.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Findings of tact.
CITY CLERK (FULL-TIME START DATE)
At the Council meeting of July 21, 1997, the City Administrator recommended hiring
Mary Ann Creager as full-time City Clerk, at an annual salary of $38,000. Ms. Creager
will receive dental benefits, personal leave, and other benefits of full-time employment,
except health care coverage. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Ms. Creager as a
full-time City Clerk as of September 1, 1997 under the conditions stated.
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CULVERT AT 16797 ELMCREST AVENUE
Mr. Mouala Mouacheupao requested that the Council waive the requirement placed on
the above property for a concrete culvert, and allow a standard metal culvert to be
installed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda will allow the emplacement of a standard
metal culvert for the driveway at 16797 Elmcrest Avenue.
ASSESSMENT HEARING (PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK)
A public hearing was scheduled to consider making assessments for proposed
improvements in the Peloquin Industrial Park and adjacent areas through the paving of
roads, curb and gutters, storm sewer, and the extension of sewer and water services.
Notice of the hearing was individually mailed to each property owner of record notifying
them of a proposed assessment equal to the increase in property values that their property
would receive based on an appraisal performed by Lake States Realty. The public hearing
was called to order with the following comments being made:
John Peloquin, 15.175 Forest Blvd., presented the Council with a signed petition objecting
to the assessments until the City redesigns the project to provide better long-term water
service, obtain supplemental funding, and correct unfair proposed assessments. He also
spoke on behalf of his father, Vern Peloquin, stating that the assessment to Vem's
property as too high. He also requested that his property (John's) be included in the area
to be serviced by sewer.
Paul Zisla, representing Dean and Ruby Atkinson and the Glamos Family, stated
opposition to the assessment because of too many problems associated with the project:
project design, unfair assessments, lack of alternative funding sources, and lack of an
approved Comp Plan. Mr. Zisla's expands on these topics in his assessment appeal dated
August 4, 1997. John Payton's and John Sul ivan's, Westwood Engineering, comments
are also outlined in Mr. Zisla's letter of appeal.
Dean Thompson, attorney representing Fred Riermann, stated that Mr. Riermann did not
request the improvements, and offered the following comments: Mr. Riermann has many
parcels and would like to keep property as one unit, appraisal value disagrees with figures
received from their private appraisal, does not need or want sewer, and no TIF offered in
conjunction with the project.
Dean Atkinson, 13452 Goodview Avenue, was opposed to the large assessment
Bev Aplikowski, 1742 Gramsie Road, Arden Hills, MN., was not opposed to the
improvements, but felt that the assessments were excessive, and requested that all of her
property be included in sewer extension, and not split into separate projects.
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Walter Stoltzman, 8139 157th Street, stated that the project had a lot of merit, but the
City needed to look for outside sources of funding to help property owners, and inquired
about the possibility of using "in -City TIF" to help fund the project. Mr. Stoltzman
questioned whether it is possible to pay for the improvements through sewer hookup fees
rather than an area -wide assessment.
Steve Johnson, 15115 Francesca Avenue, felt the assessment was too high, and was
concerned that the City would need to take land in order to construct a cul-de-sac on Lot
3 of his property. He stated that he was not opposed to the project, but would like the
City to look at alternate financing.
Rick Burr, 7096 218th Street, Forest Lake, MR, asked if his property would have
improvements. He was told no, but that he would be included in an area -wide assessment
to pay for oversizing costs that would benefit his property in the future.
Mike Atkinson stated that the City should provide sewer to the dismantling yards located
near 165th Street rather than running pipes over open fields where no one would benefit.
Joe Marier, 5566 145th Street, stated that he would be liable for four (4) percent of the
assessment but unable to hook up to sewer or water because of other persons owning
property between his property and the property proposed to be improved.
City Attorney, Greg Galler, explained that the City would be premature Ln making a
decision on assessments tonight as the City has not received approval on their
Comprehensive Plan from Metro Council.
The public hearing was closed at 8:35PK and the meeting opened for Council discussion.
After discussion of issues raised at tonight's meeting, the following motion was made:
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table action on this project until:
1. The City's Comp Plan has been approved by Met Council that will define the City's
MUSA.
2. The staff has had time to address issues raised at tonight's public hearing.
3. The City and property owners meet in an attempt to work out alternative funding
possibilities.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL MR. JOHNSON SUPPLY)
J.R. Johnson Supply, Inc., has applied for an amended site plan to remove one 14' x 96'
greenhouse and one 30' x 96' greenhouse. They will replace these with two 30' x 96'
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greenhouses of greater height. They are also requesting a driveway access on to Everton
Avenue to serve delivery trucks picking up and delivering from the greenhouses. RCWD
has stated that the changes contemplated are within the scope of their previous permit
issued to the site. Robert Museus, City Administrator, stated that the real issue is the
driveway access request for Everton Avenue. Previously, this request had been denied by
another Council, with no stated reason.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the request of J.R Johnson Supply for
a revised Site Plan to remove two greenhouses, 14' x 96' and 30' x 96' in size. They will
be replaced with two (2) 30' x 96' greenhouses of greater height. Approval is also given
for a driveway from the site to Everton Avenue subject to acquisition of 33' for roadway
easement, if needed.
All aye. Motion Carried.
TOBACCO ORDINANCE
The Council considered a letter received from the Washington County Department of
Health questioning if the City will be developing a new tobacco control ordinance based
on recently adopted state law.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to table action on this matter until the City
Attorney provides a draft ordinance for Council review.
All aye. Motion Carried.
COMP PLAN LETTER
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to authorize sending of a letter drafted by the
City Administrator to the Met Council requesting action on the City's Comp Plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 9:30PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
City Clerk