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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.05.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 25. 1996 The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Fran Miron from the Council meeting of April 22, 1996 at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus Ron Otkin, Finance Director Rusty Fifield, Ehlers and Associates Fred Hoisington ABSENT: Marvin LaValle Mr. Fifield made a presentation to the Council on the use of tax increment financing and its potential use in the redevelopment of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and the redevelopment of the City's downtown area. Mr. Hoisington presented the Council will a concept sketch for the redevelopment of the City's downtown in order to obtain feedback on the direction his firm taking in the downtown redevelopment plan. Key concepts Mr. Hoisington explained are: I. The establishment of a parkway along Forest Boulevard through the downtown area. 2. The use of a regional ponding strategy to handle storm water runoff and NERF ponding requirements for the downtown area. 3. Locating buildings close to Forest Boulevard. 4. Use two-story buildings at key locations in the downtown area to accent key intersections and create a sense of vertical mass. 5. Locate parking areas to the rear of buildings. 6. The need to obtain variances for building construction along Egg Lake in order to maximize the use of this commercial area. 7. Try to encourage building design which maintains the traditional appearance of the downtown through the use of pitched roofs and buildings designed to have angles and corners giving the appearance that buildings were added to over time. 8. Using a traditional rectangular grid pattern to streets adjacent to the downtown area. 9. Opening up of vistas and the creation of public space along Egg Lake. 10. The retention and expansion of residential housing immediately adjacent to the downtown area. Discussion was held between Mr. Hoisington and the City Council and members of the public in attendance at the meeting over these issues. The Council indicated to Mr. Hoisington that the concepts his firm has prepared were consistent with the community's vision for the redevelopment of the downtown area. Mr. Hoisington then informed the Council that it would be difficult for him to attend the Council meeting of May 20, 1996, as originally scheduled. After a brief discussion, the Council determined that staff is to work with Mr. Hoisington to reschedule the meeting and report to the Council at its next meeting. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 10:35 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Robert A. Museus City Administrator MINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6. 1996 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: James Leroux ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Discussion of Road Easement (Rice Lake Meadows 4th Addition) CONSENT AGENDA Goiffon made motion, LaValle seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Minutes for the Board of Review held on April 15, 1996 Minutes for the City Council meeting of April 15, 1996 Minutes for the City Council meeting of April 22, 1996 Minutes for the City Council meeting of April 25, 1996 Claims for May 6, 1996 Charitable Gambling License (St. John's Church) Parti: Use (Hugo Lions Club) Special Use Permit (Thommes and Thomas) Minor Subdivision (Peloquin) Special Use Permit (Bernier) Site Plan Approval (Puleo/Donlon) 3.2 Beer License (Bobber's Boat & Bait) All aye. Motion Carried. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (MEEHAN/LAUZON Patrick Meehan, 12611 Ingersoll Avenue, on behalf of prospective purchaser, Brian Lauzon, requested a SUP to use a 36' x 50' pole building for storage of lawn care and snowplowing equipment related to the operation of his business. The application also includes exterior storage in the RR2 zoning district. The subject property is 2.45 acres in size. The Hugo Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of April 24, 1996, and recommended denial of the SUP on the basis that it is inconsistent with the surrounding area, and that commercial businesses are not allowed in the RR2 zoning district. Mr. Lauzon appeared before the Council and requested that the application be tabled until the next Council meeting, and he verbally agreed to the Waiver of Time Deadline required in M.S. Section 15.99. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to table action on this request until the City Council meeting of May 20, 1996. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 6 Page 2 GARBAGE COLLECTOR'S LICENSE (RED ARROW) Red Arrow Waste Disposal Services, Inc., 44 Acker Street, St. Paul, MN., requested a license to collect garbage, refuse, and recycling material from commercial, residential, and multiple -residential locations in the City of Hugo. A licence is currently available due to Lake Sanitation not reapplying for their license. The City has received the required proof of liability insurance, workmen's compensation insurance, the application fee, and investigative fee, as required by Ordinance. References have been checked which indicate that the firm will provide adequate, reliable service to their customers. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to grant a Garbage, Refuse, and Recyclable License to Red Arrow, 44 E. Acker Street, St. Paul, MN. The license shall expire on 12/31/96. All aye. Motion Carried. LOUCK*S AGREEMENT (ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) The Council reviewed an Agreement between the City of Hugo and Loucks and Associates, for the preparation of a revised City Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations. A letter was forwarded to Loucks and Associates by the City Administrator requesting that certain changes be made to the Agreement, with no response from them as of this date. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Agreement, between the City of Hugo and Loucks and Associates, for the preparation of a revised City Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations. Approval is subject to Loucks and Associates accepting the proposed changes. All aye. Motion Carried. REQUEST FOR SPEED REDUCTION (FREELAND AVENUE The Council considered a request from a resident of Freeland Avenue to reduce the speed limit on Foxhill, Geneva, and Freeland Avenues, south of C.R. 8A, and/or the installation of WATCH FOR CHILDREN signs in these areas. The City Attorney addressed the Council's legal authority to establish speed limits on residential streets at the meeting. It was agreed by the Council that signs will not lower the speed on the mentioned streets, and that the problem is "people" who are inconsiderate. LaValle made motion, Miron seconded, that staff contact the author of the letter stating that it is the Council's opinion that signs in the area will not curb speeding, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office be contacted to enforce speed limits in the area. All aye. Motion Carried. REFUND OF THE LIONS CLUB DONATION In June, 1994, the Hugo Lions Club had donated $3,200 to the City for the Purchase of additional playground equipment. Because the City had not City Council meeting of May 6, 1996 Page 3 expended any funds, the Hugo Lions Club requested return of their donation. Tom Angus again offered to donate the services of OSM and their landscape architect to assist in the design of the children's playround adjacent to City Hall. Attorney Galler did not feel that the City was under obligation to return the gift, especially, plus interest. Mayor Miron will be in contact with the Lions Club to review their request with them. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to table the Lions' Club request until after the Mayor discusses further their request. All aye. Motion Carried. FIFE FIGHTER; APPOINTMENTS Fire Chief, Jim Wisner, recommended that Blake Nelson and Eric Haines be appointed as Hugo Fire Fighters, on a probationary status, in accordance with Section 1•_00 of the Department's SOF. LaValle made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the appointment of Blake Nelson and Erick Haines to the Hugo Fire Department for a six-month probationary period, in accordance with Section 1300 of the SOF. All aye. Motion Carried. At this time in the meeting, the Mayor read letters from two residents thanking the Fire Department for helping them in their emergency. FIFE HALL SITE SELECTION The Council received the criteria developed by the City Council and Fire Department for review of potential sites for the location of a new Fire Hall. COUNCIL SELF-EVALUATION As requested by the City Council, a self-evaluation discussion guide was prepared by staff. The Council is to complete the form provided for submission at the Council meeting of May 20, 1996. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a Council workshop for Tuesday, May 28, 1996, at 7:30 FM to discuss the following matters: fire hall site selection, report on Downtown Redevelopment from Fred Hoisinton, and the Council's self-evaluation. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for Wednesday, May 29, 1996, at 7:00 PM, Rice Lake Park Building, for further discussion of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 6, 1996 Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Miron received a letter from Chip Robinson, Administrator for Forest Lake, questioning Hugo's willingness to participate in a Joint Powers Agreement that would help support a proposed ice arena in Forest Lake in the event revenues fall short of the required amounts to support the arena and pay off the bonds. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, directing staff to respond to Mr. Robinson's request stating Hugo would not be willing to participate in a Joint Powers Agreement because Hugo has four school districts and its own infrastructure matters to deal with at this time. All aye. Motion Carried. RICE LAKE MEADOWS The City Council considered the Planning Commission's recommendation to conduct a public hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of Geneva Avenue, south of 144th Street. Review of the easement for the specified street shows that the easement was granted to an adjacent property owner, and not the City. The City Council determined that it had no authority to vacate such easement. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners of the easement and developer for Rice Lake Meadows, that in lieu of the City claiming the easement for Geneva Avenue, the developer grant an easement for a bike path and sidewalk across Lot S, and construct a sidewalk along Geneva Avenue through the development. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 8:10 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary. n Creager City le rk