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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.08.18 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1997 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:16PM. PRESENT: Goifl'on, Johnson, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler Engineer, Paul Hornby City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Debra Barnes ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Rusty Fifield, Ehlers and Associates Discussion of Lot 7, Block 1, Dellwood Ridge Metro Council meeting Washington County's Response to 8A Resident Concerns Neighborhood Drainage Problem Leroux made motion, Goilxor. seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: City Council minutes for August 11, 1997 General claims for August 18, 1997 BSA (Gambiing License) Change in Corporate Name (BFI Waste Haulers) Purchase of File Server Partial Payment (150th Street Improvement Project) All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Johnson seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of August 4,1997, amending Page 3 to include in Mr. Stoltzman's comments, "whether it was possible to pay for the improvements through sewer hookup fees rather than an area-«gide assessment." All aye. Metion Carried. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (GAMBLING LICENSE) Mr. Ron Phillippo, representing the Indianhead Council of BSA, 393 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN., has requested an exemption from a lawful gambling license to conduct charitable gambling activities at Wild Wings of Oneka, 9491 152nd Street, on October 7 and 21, 1997. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the BSA gambling application for the dates noted. City Council meeting of August 18, 1997 Page 2 BFI WASTE HAULERS The City received a request from Action Disposal, an entity of BFI of Minnesota, Inc., to transfer the waste hauling license from BFI of Minnesota, Inc., to BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc., as part of a corporate restructuring. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved transfer of the waste hauling license. PURCHASE OF FILE SERVER In 1996, the City accepted bids for the purchase of personal computers for City staff, as well as a file server. At that time, it was determined to purchase the equipment from Tautges Redpath in two increments, the first being the purchase of personal computers. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved purchase of the file server, related software, and hookup services for the system at a cost of $11,550.00. PARTIAL PAYMENT (150TH STREET PROJECT) Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved partial payment of $48,266.17 to Ro-So Contracting for the installation of sewer and water, as well as street construction for the Post Office site. ORDINANCE COMPLAINT (17866 FOXHILL) The City received a complaint regarding the debris accumulating at the above address. The City's Building Official conducted an inspection of the property in September, 1996, and discovered numerous unlicensed vehicles, tires, various auto parts, construction materials and equipment, and other miscellaneous debris lying about the property. The property owner, Mr. Jarosiewicz, was notified of the violation, and was requested to bring his property into compliance on May 2, 1997. An inspection by the City's Building Official on May 5, 1997 indicated that no progress has been made to clean up the site, and the matter was brought before the Council on June 2, 1997. Mrs. Yvonne Jarosiewicz, present at that meeting, asked the City Council for 30 days to clean up the site, a request that the Council granted, with the direction that staff inspect the site, and report findings to the Council on July 7, 1997. On July 7th, staff reported that progress in cleaning up the site, but had not fully responded to ordinance requirements, and recommended granting of an additional 30 days to complete cleanup the site. Again, the Council granted the request. On August 12, 1997, the City's Building Official conducted another inspection and determined that the property had been brought into compliance with City ordinances. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, that cleanup of the property at 17866 Foxhill Avenue complies with City ordinances, and no further action is necessary at this time. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of August 18, 1997 Page 3 OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE ICLASSIC HOLDINGS/END ZONE) Classic Holdings, Inc., 13891 Forest Blvd., D.B.A. The End Zone, requested an off -sale liquor license and paid the appropriate application fee. This business was subject to a background investigation as part of their application for an on -sale liquor license, and Mr. Kramarczuk, the principal owner of the business, provided the City evidence of general and liquor liability in the amounts required by ordinance. Staff recommended approval of the license. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the request of Classic Holdings, Inc., 13891 Forest Blvd., D.B.A. The End Zone, for an off -sale liquor license. All aye. Motion Carried. UTILITY EXTENSION REQUEST IFENWAY AVENUE) Mr. Spencer Arndt, 14134 Fenway Avenue, has requested the extension of utilities along Fenway Avenue, north of 140th Street, to serve his property. Mr. Arndt desires to subdivide his approximately five acre parcel into two lots. Fenway Avenue currently marks the boundary of the City's MUSA, with the east side of the road being in, and the west side out. The Forest Lake trunk interceptor runs down Fenway Avenue. Municipal water is available from the Oneka Estates subdivision, and would be looped from 140th Street to 142nd Street. The City of Hugo acquired one half the cost of constructing improvements to the street from the Oneka Lakes development, but not utilities. In addition, the alignment of Fenway Avenue is proposed to move farther to the east, in order to line up with the proposed construction of Fenway Avenue, south of 140th Street. As the Arndts do not own 3 5% of the front frontage on Fenway Avenue, which would be improved under the proposed project, this would need to be handled as a Council -initiated improvement. Mr. Arndt was present at the meeting, and informed that no action can be taken on his request until the City obtains approval of its Comp Plan from Metro Council. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to include Fenway Avenue, north of 140th Street, as part of the plans and specs for Fenway Avenue, south of 140th Street. All aye. Motion Carried. DRAFT ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF TOBACCO The Council considered a draft ordinance, prepared by the City Attorney, regulating the sale of tobacco in the City of Hugo. This ordinance was drafted in response to Council direction, and at the behest of the Washington County Department of Health. State law requires that purveyors of tobacco be given a 30 -day notice before the adoption of any new ordinance regulating the sale of this product. City Council meeting of August 18, 1997 Page 4 requires that purveyors of tobacco be given a 30 -day notice before the adoption of any new ordinance regulating the sale of this product. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to remove Section 50.150, regarding age of sales persons, from the proposed ordinance and copies be provided to purveyors of tobacco 30 days prior to the public hearing date of October 6, 1997. All aye. Motion Carried. The City Council conducted a special meeting on August 11, 1997 to receive public comment regarding the need for a new Fire Hall, as well as whether the City should build new or remodel the existing facility. The Council discussed at length that there are two issues to be considered with this matter: 1) need for a new Fire Hall, and 2) site location. Council member Debi Johnson felt that it was important for voters to know the location for the new Fire Hall prior to voting for its approval. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing staff to prepare a referendum to offer to voters in November, 1997, for the purpose of constructing a new Fire Hall. Assuming approval of the referendum, public discussion of site location will be continued. VOTING AYE: Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: Debi Johnson Motion Carried. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, that the City of Hugo recommends Dave Truax as a nominee to the Minnesota State Board of Soil and Water Resources to serve as a manager of the Brown's Creek Watershed District. All aye. Motion Carried. The Mayor received a letter from Senator Rod Grams seeking names to be honored with a Congressional Award from those serving their community on the Fire Department. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, direct the Mayor, City Administrator, and Fire Chief to recommend a firefighter for such an award. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of August 1$, 1997 Page 5 I awd U 1011 D1 q 1 1 : I► Mr. Fifield presented the Council with a resolution and background information regarding the sale of bonds for purchase of the Rosemary Linden property. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-17, RESOLUTION AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $320,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997, AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF TAX INCREMENTS. VOTING AYE: Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: Debi Johnson Motion Carried. Because Lot 7, Block 1 of Dellwood Ridge lies in two communities, Condition 21 of the Development Agreement placed a deed restriction on the lot prohibiting further subdivision. It was learned that the deed restriction had never been recorded, and the property owners are now seeking a building permit. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Agreement between the City of Hugo and Daniel and Sue Johnson, restricting further subdivision of Lot 7, Block 1, located in the Dellwood Ridge subdivision. All aye. Motion Carried, John Halko, a resident of Egg Lake Road, was present at the meeting requesting that the City consider no overnight parking and snow emergency route designation for Egg Lake Road. tie stated that a white, panel -like truck sits for long periods of time, without being moved, on the road. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the Maintenance Supervisor to inspect and report his findings to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. The City Administrator updated the Council on a meeting with Metro Council regarding approval of the City's Comp Plan to be held on Wednesday, August 20th. City Council meeting of August 18, 1997 Page 6 The City received a response from Don Theissen regarding concerns raised by residents of C.R. 8A about the road improvement project. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to contact CR 8A residents with Washington County's response to their concerns. All aye. Motion Carried. Councilman Leroux stated that he had become involved with a drainage problem at Elmcrest Avenue and 165th Street. It was his opinion that the house was not constructed at the proper floor elevation and was experiencing water problems. Mr. Leroux, as well at the Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor, will inspect the site on Tuesday morning, at 9:00AM. The City received a letter regarding sirens being used by the Fire Department, as well as the quality of playground equipment located in the City Park. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, directing the City Engineer obtain quotes to update the City's siren control system, including the south tower. All aye. Motion Carried. Author of the letter is to be informed on the Park Planning Process now taking place within the City. Council member Johnson questioned the landscaping improvements not completed at the newly -constructed Oneka Childcare Center. She was informed that at this time, the City does not have landscaping requirements. Council member Johnson also questioned the practicality of the island located in the cul- de-sac at the White Oak Heights subdivision. She was concerned with access to the site by emergency vehicles, and possible snowplowing problems. Miron made motion, Johnson seconded, directing the City Engineer review the cul-de-sac island located in the White Oak Heights subdivision for access by emergency vehicles and reports his findings to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeeting of August 18, 1997 Page 7 Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to recess tonight's meeting at 10:OOPM until August 19, 1997, at 9:OOAM, at the southeast quadrant of Elmcrest Avenue and 165th Street. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary& Creager, City �Cler