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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.07.01 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 1. 1996 The meetinq was called to order by acting Mayor. Jim LeroUX. at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes. Goiffon, LerOUX City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Fran Miron ADDITION TO AGENDA City complaints regarding land -use issues Goiffon made motion. LeroUX seconded, to adopt the following Consent Agenda: City Council minutes of June 13, 1996 City Council minutes of June 17, 1996 City Council minutes of June 25, 1996 Claims for July 1, 1996 Special Use Permit Renewal (LaMetti) Amended Special Use Permit (CeeJays Auto) Special Use Permit (Mogren) Summer Employee All aye. Motion Carried. SPEECIAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE (EHNSTROMI Lawrence and Kathleen Ehnstrom, 14047-. Fondant Avenue North, requested to build a 30' X 40', 1200 sq. ft. accessory building, exceeding the 260 square feet maximum permitted in the SFU zone by 940 sq ft. In addition, the placement of the structure is proposed to be 20 ft. from the rear property line, 10 feet closer than the district allows. The request is being submitted to store a large, recreational vehicle and other personal property. The Planning Commission considered their request on June 26, 1996, and recommended denial based on excessive size for the SFU zone. Councilman LeroUX stated that he had received a call from the Ehnstroms stating their willinqness to downsize their request to a 28' 28' square foot building, lowering the height of the roof, and meeting all setback requirements. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to table this request to allow the Ehnstroms to submit a revised application, including clarification of their lot lines. All. aye. Motion Carried. SITE FLAN APPROVAL - LESSARD/NYREN UTILITIES Lessard/Nyren Utilities, 17385 Forest Blvd., requested site plan approval for an addition to the existinq office/shop building. The 20' X 40' addition (800 sq. ft.) would'be used for inside storage of shop City Council meeting of July 1, 1996 Page 2 materials. The 7.2 acre property is zoned and guided industrial, and has private sewer and water facilities. The "new storage" area is planned to be built in conjunction with the previously approved 40' X 40' office and 20' X 40' concrete pad (site plan approved -6-95). The Planning Commission considered the request on June 26, 1996, and recommended approval of the request. Councilman Leroux stated that he was aware of a complaint made to the City about Lessard-Nyren's drainage was negatively affecting his property to the east. Before approving the site plan, Leroux asked that the RCWD provide their written comments. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, requesting City staff inspect the Lessard-Nyren drainage, and that the RCWD provide written comments regarding their drainage system. Barnes and Goiffon withdrew their motion. Barnes made motion, Leroux, seconded, to approve the site plan request of Lessard-Nyren to construct x 20' x 40' addition to their existing office/shop building, subject to the following conditions: 1. The developer obtain necessary permits for all parking facilities. 2. Driveway access be obtained from MNDOT. 3. Written approval from the RCWD stating that the addition would comply with conditions of their permit. 4. The City Engineer shall review drainage for the site. All aye. Motion Carried. ART WELANDER (GRANT TOWNSHIP) Art Welander, supervisor in Grant Township, spoke to the Council regarding Grant Township's petition for municipal incorporation. He presented to the Council a resolution stating that the City of Hugo supports Grant Township's effort to incorporate their Township. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1996-3, A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PETITION OF GRANT TOWNSHIP TO INCORPORATE. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux Motion Carried. MINING PERMIT (DEAN ATKINSON) Based on Council direction of June 17, 1996, the City Attorney provided the Council with a revised Mining Permit proposed for the Dean Atkinson pit located on Irish Avenue. Goiffon made motion, Leroux seconded, to accept the Mining Permit as drafted and revised by the City Attorney. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to amend the previous motion that the Mining Permit include language that the applicant provide the City with calculations biannually, along with the topographical map, indicating the quantity of materials remaining on site. City Council meeting of July 1, 1996 Page _ VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPERTY 'TAX PAYMENTl The Council considered a resolution, as prepared by the City Attorney, requiring that all property taxes, special assessment, penalties, interest, and municipal utility fees due on a parcel are paid in full before the City will accept applications for certain permits or approvals for land -use issues on the property. Authority was recently provided the City by the Minnesota Legislature to require the payment of all tox;es, assessments, and fees prior to processing of permits for variances, subdivisions, and other land -use matters. After discussion, it was agreed that the resolution deal with the followinq land -use issues: rezoning, subdivision, PUD, variances, special use permits, and MUSA line changes. Leroux; made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1996-4, A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THAT ALL PROPERTY TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, PENALTIES, INTEREST AND MUNICIPAL UTILITY FEES DUE ON A PARCEL ARE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE CITY WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS OR APPROVALS FOR LAND -USE ISSUES. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux; Motion Carried. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TRANSFER The Council considered an application by the U.S. West Media Group and Continental Cablevision to transfer ownership of the cable television system, serving the City of Hugo, to U.S. West, Inc. The City has until August 26, 1996 to approve or deny the transfer. The City Attorney recommended that the City "do nothing", which would constitute an act of approval if no written response is made by August 26th. CONTRACT AMENDMENT ( HO I S I NGTC iN_ k_OEGL EER. Mr. Fred Hoisinqton of Hoisington K.oegler Group, Inc., requested an amendment to the City's contract with his firm for preparation of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan in order to allow time to be spent with residents along T.H. 61 to resolve their concerns regarding the City's efforts to improve its commercial area. Mr. Hoisington requested an additional $2,500 to conduct meetings with area residents. If the Council approves his request, the total budget for the downtown planning effort would be $39,000. Leroux: made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the request of Fred Hoisington for an amendment to the City's contract for an additional $2,50C) to conduct meetings with area residents. All aye. Motion Carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION The City of Hugo and the Washington County HRA have been working with JMS Roadmasters, Inc., to assist in their expansion in the Fuld Eagle City Council meeting of July 1. 1996 Page 4 Industrial Park. The Community Development Grant Application request=_• $50Q,000 from the Minnesota Investment Fund as a grant to the City of Hugo. This money would then be loaned to the firm to assist in their expansion with repayment of the loan made to the City of Hugo. The City of Hugo would establish an Economic Development Fund from the proceeds to assist in further business expansion in the community. LerOUX made motion. Barnes seconded, to approve the Community Development Grant Application requesting $500,000 from the Minnesota Investment Fund. All aye. Motion Carried. POST OFFICE SITING The Council considered a memo from the City Administrator recommendinq that the City work with the U.S. Postal Service to change the proposed location of the new Post Office in the community from the Flay Avenue site, near 150th Street, to a location which better serves the needs of the community. At the special Council meeting of June 25, 1996, the Council expressed interest in the Marier property located along T.H. u1. An initial contact with the property owner has been made by staff. If the Council desires to proceed with moving the site, staff requests authority to contact the U.S. Postal Service and begin negotiations. Lerou;; made motion, Barnes seconded, authorizing City staff to contact th- U.S. Postal Service in an effort to change the site of the Post Office site to complement the City's Downtown Redevelopment plan. All aye. Motion Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Metro Council, in its review of the City's revised Comprehensive Plan, stated the need for including a five-year capital improvement program in the Plan. The Council reviewed a worksheet to be used in establishing_ guidance for recreation of such a program. The Council was asked to return their completed worksheets by the Council meeting of 7/15/96. ETHAN AVENUE OPEN HOUSE The City Engineer prepared an initial plan for the reconstruction of Eth;---.n Avenue, from the north edge of the Oakshore Park subdivision to 120th Street. Staff believes that an open house for the residents living along this street should be conducted in the near future in order to allow them to see the plan and make comments on it. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, authorizing City staff to proceed with plans for an open house for residents living on Ethan Avenue in order to allow them to see reconstruction plans. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of July 1, 1996 Page 5 TIF RESOLUTION The Council considered a resolution, as prepared by Ehlers and Associates, ordering a public hearing to consider establishment of a TIF District for the Bald Eagle Industrial Parti:. Leroux made motion. Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1996-5. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY ON THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-1. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux: Motion Carried. COUNCIL VACANCY On June 18, 1996, Ward 1 Councilman, Marvin LaValle, submitted his resignation from the City Council. The Council a letter from the City Attorney outlining the necessary steps to be taken by the Council to fill the vacancy. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, that a notice be published in the City's legal newspaper requesting a letter of interest from residents willing to fill the Ward 1 vacancy until January 1, 1997. All aye. Motion Carried. HOMESTEAD AVENUE POND INVOICE Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to table payment of the Homestead Avenue Pond invoice until the Council meeting of July 15, 1996. All aye. Motion Carried. The Council discussed briefly the procedures for filing a land -use complaint with the City. The City Attorney stated that names of the complainants can remain anonymous. Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 9:10 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager City lerk