HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.03.04 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1996
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert MUseus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creaqer
Leroux; made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the following Consent
Agenda:
Minutes for the City Council
Minutes for the City Council
Minutes for the City Council
Minutes for the City Council
Claims for March 4, 1996
Charitable Gambling License
Charitable Gambling License
Special Use Permit/Variance
Special Use Permit (Dorney)
meeting of February 8, 1996
meeting of February 9, 1996
meeting of February 20, 1996
meeting of February 27, 1996
(American Legion Post 225)
(Hugo Firemen's Relief Association)
(Tomnitz)
Letter of Credit Reduction (OneH..a Estates)
All aye. Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST_ (MCCLJL,LOUGH )
Lauren McCullough, 15597 Forest Blvd., has requested to rezone 2.8 acre-
from retail business to industrial to allow the expansion of business on
the site. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
Mr-Cul.lough's request on January 24., 1996, and, again, on February '28,
1996. They recommended approval of the zoning change. The Council.
concurred with the Planninq_ Commission's recommendation based on the
following criteria:
1. Land north and south of the McCullough property is zoned industrial.
The revised Comp Plan guides that property to the industrial zone.
3. Use of the property is "limited" industrial.
4. The property is located outside of the MUSA.
5. The business located on the property is not retail in nature.
Le:,rouxc made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 96-307, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32o OF THE HUGO CITY CODE BY CHANGING THF--::
ON T NG CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL- PROPERTY.
Al 1. aver Motion Carried.
J"he [ i.t;• Attorney was directed +.=n prepare a Findings of Fact appru-,��iny
thiT. re-Zcnina.
` UE:iI:i .I. V I ION REQUEST _ SC:F-1F-'E:1 EF..:1-40GRE: N
Mr-. Fi.cha.r-d Schreier, 95 South Owasso Blvd... And Gerald Mcgren have
rc.,?Qk..iested to Subdivide 97 acres of agri cUlture zoned property into eight:.
lt:::,ts. Qortion of the property is within the shoreland district of Lake
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Plaisted. This is a redesigned plan based on a request previously denied
by the City Council. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
to consider the request on February 28, 1996, and recommended approval of
the plat. The Council asked that the following concerns be addressed
prior to preliminary plat approval:
1. The condition of 140th Street. To be inspected by the City Engineer.
2. Ditching and drainage along the north side of 140th Street.
3. Lack of any ditch on the south side of 140th Street.
4. Possible additional right-of-way acquisition by Washington County.
5. Review of drainage by Washington County ASCS.
6. Review of a Development Agreement.
Mr. Schreier agreed to sign an extension of time deadline, which would
allow an additional 60 days (May 26, 1996) for City review.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table this matter to allow staff'(•
to respond to Council concerns regarding this subdivision.
All aye. Motion Carried.
I TE F"LAN APPROVAL�_I NTERSTATE LUMBER �
Interstate Lumber Company, 5517 145th Street, Hugo, MN., has applied for
site plan approval to remodel a 30' x 38' area of existing warehouse into
retail sales and administrative space, as well as add a 52' x 128'
addition to their existing millwork. shop. Their plans include removing an
existing structure attached to the millwork shop. The area is zoned as
part of the City's CES district. Hugo City Code, Chapter 320-4, Subd. K(2)
permits as accessory use, "Any incidental repair, processing, or storage
necessary to conduct a permitted principal use, but not exceeding 30 of
the floor space of the principal building." Retail sales is a permitted
use in the CES district, but warehousing is neither a permitted principal
use or special use in the district. The plans presented by Interstate
Lumber show their intention to have approximately 1,680 sq fit of retail
and office space, which would permit 504 sq ft of incidental processing
and warehousing. The existing millwork and warehouse building on the site
already exceeds the amount allowed. The expansion and remodeling of the
ret.ai.l space on the site would be permitted by ordinance. The additional
warehousing and millwork facilities would expand a lawful nonconforming
use and thus not permitted by City ordinance. Mike Mendlik, manager at
Interstate, stated that interstate'__• plan is to have merchandise (doors
and windows) read; for customer pickup. He also stated that they have
taken measures to protect themselves .in the event the railroad would
abandon service to them.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to table discussion of this matter
until the meeting of March 18, 1996 to allow staff to address the
following matters: 1) review of Interstate's sign location, 2) determine
which building dimension would work best at the site, =) review traffic
safety, and 4) review landscape plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN PLANNING
Mr. Fred Hoisington of the Hoisington Koegler Group was present to give
the City Council his initial findings from the downtown visioning workshop
held on February 27, 1996. The charrette will be held on March 29 and 30,
1996 at a location to be determined.
FEASIBILITY REDOFT (EELOQUIN INDUS.- IAL PARK.
As requested by the City Council, the City Engineer prepared a list of
options for the provision of municipal sanitary sewer and water to the
Peloquin Industrial Park:. The Council discussed the proposed
improvements, and requested staff report on the following:
1. Contact NSF' regarding use of their right-of-way for extension of the
municipal sewer.
2. Obtain more soils information.
3. Contact Metro regarding connection by the City to their sewer line.
Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to table further discussion of this
matter until Council concerns are addressed.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AMENDMENT TO THF ROCK. CRUSHER ORD I NANC:E
Mr. Anthony rleekel. , attorney representing Dean and Ruby Atkinson over
their Mining Permit, requested the City Council continue its consideration
of proposed language revising the ordinance regulating rock crushers in
the agricultural district and as they pertain to mining operations. On
.January 4, 1996, the City Council took a vote to determine whether to
prepare an ordinance revision, and due to a 2-2 tie vote, preparation of
such a. revision was not ordered.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to table discussion of this matter
!until the Council meeting of April 1, 1996 in order to allow Mr. Gleekel
to be present.
All aye. Motion Carried.
aITF.. '__F"I1.E.FilA ( IRE FALL)
The Council considered the Hugo Eire Department:s recommended criteria for
selecting a. site for a new Fire Hall.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to conduct a. workshop jointly with
the Fire Department. on March 14, 19961 at 9:00 AMr to consider the
criteria for selecting a site for a new Fire Hall., as well as the
Department's annual report and budget issues.
All. aye. Motion Carried.
COUNCIL MARCH CALENDAR
rhe Administrator .informed the Council That they would be meeting Jointly
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with the Planning Commission on March 11, 1996, 7:30 PM, at the Rice Lake
Park Building to discuss the Bald Eagle Industrial Party: PID. Tonight's
meeting will need to be recessed until this date.
Because of a conflict for the Council joint meeting with May Township on
March 25, 1996, the following motion was made:
Miron made motion, LeroUX seconded, to reschedule the Hugo Council/May
Township joint meeting of March '25, 1996, until sometime after March 2.7,
1996.
All aye. Motion Carried.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
On February 4, 1996, the HUgo City Council conducted a public hearing
regarding adoption of a Telecommunications Ordinance. After public
comment and discussion, the City Council tabled action on the ordinance,
and directed the City Attorney to prepare certain changes to the document.
A review ordinance was provided to the Council prior to this meeting.
Miron made motion, LeroUX seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 96-3.oe AN ORDINANCE
GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,
REMOVAL, AND RELOCATION OF FACILITIES AND EGlUIPMENT USED FOR THE
TRANSMISSION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OR RELATED SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC
GROUND OF THE CITY OF HUGO.
All. aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion. LaValle seconded, authorizing publication of a. summary
of Ordinance 96-308.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALARY RF_VIEW
Due to lack: of adequate time, discussion of the Citi/ Administrator's
salary for 1996 was tabled at the Council meeting of February 20.. 1996 to
this evening's meeting.
LaValle made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve a 2.5's increase in the
Cite! Administrator's salary, effective January 1, 1996.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Lerou.,•' seconded, to approve incrF'.�.:=P_ 4_r• the
City Administrator's car allowance. effective jar;uary 1. 1996.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Council di:=.CiAased further the proposed Keystone Estates subdivision,
as proposed b%.: Richard Schreier and Gerald Mogren, as it impacts 14(-)th St.
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LaValle made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing the City Engineer to
inspect 140th Street as it relates to the Keystone Estates subdivision.
Because this action was directed in a previous motion, the motion and
second were withdrawn.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to recess this meeting at 10:03 PM
until March 11, 1996, 7:30 PM, at the Rice Lake Parti: building.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary n Creaqer
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