HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.01.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO_CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16. 1996
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7.05 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert MUseus
City Attorney. Greg_ Galler
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk. Mary Ann Creager
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Schedule joint meeting with Lino Lakes
K.en Strantz (HUgo Snowmobile Club)
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent
Agenda:
Minutes for the City Council meeting of January 2, 1996
Minutes for the City Council meetinq_ of January G.. 1996
Claims for January 16, 1996
Country Fonds Letter of Credit Reduction
1.996 Board of Review Dates
All aye. Motion Carried.
F_I !ESL I C _ IMPROVEMENT HEATING S FEL OGlU I N_ INDUSTRIAL PARk. ).
A public hearing was called to consider constructinq public- improvements
in the Peloquin Industrial Park, including sanitary sewer, municipal
water, storm sewer, and improved streets. The City Engineer reviewed
Alternate=_ A and B for the Council and concerned residents. The public
hearing was called to order with the following comments/questions being
addressed to the Council:
Jim Kell.i<.son, representing Imperial Tool, stated that it was time to
improve the pari:., and suggested that grants be looked into as a way of
offsetting improvement costs.
Dave Schwartz, 15195 Forest Blvd., stated that he did not want utility
lines in his back yard, and that the Peloquin family was concerned with
the impact of gravity sewer on their property.
RicV'. FUrr. 15557 Forest Blvd., is not included in the improvement area,
and questioned whether his business, as well as others, could be included
in the proiact.
Vern Peloclt..tin. 15198 Forest Blvd., was in favor of the project, and asked
about crossing Highway 61 and stubbing services to his property.
Hubbard Broadcasting questioned costs to the=m for improvements.
Joe Glamos, 5561. 152nd Street, asked if the Fark was complete; who would
be responsible for road maintenance; if Outside of MUSA, would you pay for
sewer; and cost of improvements high, and would increase property value
along with taxes.
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Dean Atkinson asked about assessment costs and how assessment is
determined.
Joe Marier stated that he would like to see the gravity system checked
into, and future developers share in the cost.
The public hearing was closed at 7:55 PM.
The Council then discussed the project and felt that more information is
needed before a firm decision could be made
Leroux: made motion, LaValle seconded, to table this matter until the
Council meeting of March 4. 1996 to allow time to provide the following
information:
1. City Engineer identify the capacity of Oneka Lake Blvd lift station.
2. City Engineer review the potential of serving the Peloguin Industrial.
Park be gravity main to the Forest Lake trunk interceptor.
3. City Administrator provide a possible assessment roll.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mr. Ed DeLaForest of OSM addressed the Council regarding his firm's
continued provision of municipal engineer services to the City and
introduced new employee, Mark Angelo, who would handle any water issues in
the City.
CONTRACT FOR SUPPLEMENTa^sl... LAW ENFORCEMEN'I' SERVICES
In 1995, the City entered into an Agreement with communities abutting Bald
Eagle Lake to provide additional law enforcement on the lake. This was
done at the request of adjacent property owners. The Council reviewed an
Agreement between the Cit;. of Hugo, White Bear Township, and the Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department to provide these services during the 1995!96
winter season. The total. cost to all communities is not to exceed
$5,12C). The City of Hugo's share of this cost is expected to be $9(-)1-).()r).
The Council questioned staff as to any positive negative feedback received
by the City for the additional law enforcement.
Mir -on made motion. LerC;ux seconded, to approve the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services subject to suggested changes made by the City
Attorney, and direct staff to survey area residents to determine Ser,,,.i.ce
SUCCesS .
All aye. Motion Carried.
POST OF F I CE UPI:)ATE
The I.J.S. Postal Service recently informed the City that they intend to
begin design of the new Post Office for the City of Hugo in the near
future. This will require the City to consider taking zoning action on
the property proposed for the Post Office and implementing a Capital
Improvement Project to provide municipal services to the site.
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Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City initiate an application
for rezoning from SFU to CB for the proposed Post Office site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Lerou;; made motion. Goiffon seconded, directing the City Engineer to
initiate the design phase of the Post Office project for utilities and
access to the site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SET WORKSHOP DATE FOR FIRE HALL STUDY REVIEW
The Council had indicated an interest in establishing a workshop in
February to discuss the report and comments received from the Fire Hall.
Committee.
LaValle made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a special meeting of
January 'C.►, 1996, at 7:30 PM. to review the Fire Hall Committee study.
The Council will also discuss selection of a City Engineer for the year
1996.
All aye. Motion Carried.
JOINT MEE=TING
The City of Lino Lakes would like to schedule a joint meeting with the
cities of Hugo and Centerville, and the Rice Creek Watershed District, for
discussion of common concerns.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a joint meeting with the
cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville, and the RCWD, for February 8. 1994,
at 7:00 PM, at a place to be determined.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HUGO SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Ken Strant.z, represent.inq the Hugo Snowmobile Club, was present to discuss
a new trail connecti.no Highway 61 with County Road 8/14.
Lerou: made motion to approve the use of road right-of-way, as described
by the Hugo Snowmobile Club, with authorization to use City property.
Motion dies for lack of second.
The Citv Administrator stated that by ordinance, more information was
needed, and that trail approval was done by resolution. Mr. Strantz will
work with the City Administrator to provide all necessary information.
Lerou: made motion, Goiffon seconded. to adjourn at 9-35 Fh'I.
All aye. Motion Cvried.
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