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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.04.01 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 1. 1996 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 PM. PRESENT: Barnes. Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineers Tom Angus City Clerks Mary Ann Creager ADDITION TO AGENDA Property appraisals in the Bald Eagle Industrial Parti:. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Minutes for the City Council meeting of March 14, 1996 Claims for April 1, 1996 1996 Compost Site Hours Variance (Irsfeld) Site Plan Approval (Weber) All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of March 18, 1996, as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. OAKSHORE PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT On February 20, 1996, the City Council tabled consideration of a proposed project to construct sewer, water, street, and drainage improvements to the Oakshore Park subdivision and adjacent areas, pending receipt of randomly -selected property appraisals for the area, and information regarding the age of the area's wells and septic systems. This information was compiled and submitted to the Council, along with the City Administrator's comments and recommendations. The Council then discussed the project at length, and whether to include the property south of Oakshore Park, along Ethan Avenue, in the improvement project. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to proceed with the Oakshore Parti: improvement project with the following course of action being taken: 1. No further action be taken until the improvements foreseen as part of the Woods of Bald Eagle Subdivision are finalized through a signed Development Agreement and posting of necessary escrows. Cost estimates for the Oakshore Park improvements are based on the improvements of the Woods of Bald Eagle development occurring first. 2. Feasibility hearing. 3. A Chapter 429 assessment hearing be conducted and assessments levied. This would allow the Council to secure the major funding source for the improvement prior to spending additional public funds on the project. Citi Council meeting of April 1. 1996 Paae 2 4. Following the 30 -day appeal period for the assessments, and subject to the appeals process not creating any insurmountable problems in the project's financing, the Council direct the City Engineer to prepare the plans and specifications for the project and request bids. 5. Given that the bids received do not exceed, and are substantially in line with the Engineer's cost estimates, order the project. 6. Certify assessments to Washington County. If the proposed project is not constructed for any reason, the assessments would not be made. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, that the section of the project south of Oakshore Park, consisting of the 12 homes along Ethan Avenue, be removed from the project. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: LaValle Motion Carried. AT hi I NSON MINING PERMIT At the request of the Atkinsons' attorney, this matter was removed from the agenda. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table discussion of an amendment to the Rock Crushing Ordinance until the Atkinsons' have obtained a Mining Permit. All aye. Motion Carried. ANTENNA SITE TESTING AGREEMENT Sprint Telecommunications Venture has requested permission to conduct a test on the City's north water tower to determine its potential as a location for the installation of a telecommunications antenna. A copy of the proposed agreement to allow such testing, as reviewed and amended by the City Attorney, was submitted to the Council for consideration. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded} to approve the Antenna Site Testing Agreement between Sprint Telecommunications and the City of Hugo, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign said Agreement. All aye. Motion Carried. PLANNING/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT The Council considered a proposed contract between the City of Hugo and Loucks and Associates for the firm's provision of a zoning administration services to the community. This contract was reviewed by the Hugo Planning Commission on March 27, 1996, and they recommended approval of the contract. City Council meeting of April 1, 1996 Page 3 Leroux made motion. Goiffon seconded, to approve the Planning/Zoning Administrator Contract between Loucks and Associates and the City of Hugo to provide zoning administration services to the community. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to amend the previous motion that a "termination" clause be added to the Contract. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion. LaValle seconded, directing the City Administrator review the City's fee schedule and make a recommendation to the Council with fee adjustments. All aye. Motion Carried. PARK PLANNING CONSULTANT At their meeting of March 27, 1996, the Planning Commission considered their work plan for the year, and recommended that the City request proposals from qualified firms and individuals to assist them in preparation of the community's park plan. Hiring a consultant is a budgeted item for this year. Leroux made motion. Miron seconded, authorizing the Planning Commission t request proposals from qualified firms and individuals to assist time in preparation of the community's park plan. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: LaValle Motion Carried. PLANNING CONSULTANT (ZONING ORDINANCES AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) The Planning Commission recommended retaining the firm of Loucks and Associates to assist them in preparation of the City's revised zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations based on the recently revised Comp Plan. Loucks and Associates assisted the PC in preparation of the Plan, and already has the necessary background for implementing these documents. Miron made motion. Goiffon seconded, that the City retain the services of Loucks and Associates to assist the Planning Commission in preparation of the City's revised zoning and subdivision ordinances, based on the recently revised Comp Plan, at a cost not to exceed $5,000. All aye. Motion Carried. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REVIEW Eased on the Council's stated interest to receive more detailed information on the City's finances on a regular basis, staff recommended the implementation of quarterly financial reviews by the Council. Since it is envisioned that these reviews will be rather detailed and time consuming, staff also recommended that the Council establish a workshop date in late April to review the City's first quarter financial operations. City Council meeting of April 1. 1996 Page 4 Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a Council workshop for Monday, April 22, 1996, at 9:15 AM, to discuss the City's finances for the 1st quarter, 19969 and review of the Sheriff's monthly reports. All aye. Motion Carried. FIRE HALL SITE CRITERIA Based on recent discussions between the Fire Department and the City Council, the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department has revised their site selection criteria for the proposed new Fire Hall. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief to change the minimum site criteria to one acre. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPERTY APPRAISALS (BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK) Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to authorize McKinzie Metro Appraisal to appraise Interstate Lumber property, real estate only, and the 60 -acre industrial site north of the existing Bald Eagle Industrial Park for a total fee of $3,000. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: LaValle Motion Carried. Goiffon made motion, LaValle seconded, to adjourn at 10:26 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager, Cit lerk