HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.12.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 12/16
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:15PM.
PRESENT: Agness, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron
City Attorney, Greg Caller
City Engineer, Tarr Angus
City Planner, Ed Elliott
City Cleric, Mary Ann Creager
Miran made motion, Goiffon seconded) to approve the following Consent Agenda:
City Council minutes for December 2, 1996
City Council minutes for December 3, 1996
General Claims for December 16, 1996
Findings of Fad (Waller Rezoning)
Development Agreement Ami (Rice Lake Meadows #4)
Mechanical Permit Fees
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION (ONEKA ESTA
Mr. Rick Lewandowski, developer of the Ones Lakes subdivision, requested reduction of
the letter of credit securing the public work performed as part of the project. His request
was reviewed by the City Engineer, who recommended reducing the letter of credit
requirements to $7,750. Council menber-elect, Debi Johnson, questioned planting of trees
on property, and the efficiency of the swale located can of Fenway Avenue. Mr.
Lewandowski was present and stated that homeowners were given a credit to plant their
own trees, and swales were installed according to the final plat.
Mu -on made motion, Barnes seconded, to table this matter until staff confirms status of the
tree and drainage issues.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER TO MNDOT (TRAFFIC PLAN)
The Council reviewed a copy of the executive summary of MnDOT's Metro
Transportation Plan as well as a proposed letter providing comments on the Plan.
Bares made motion, Agness seconded, to approve the letter to MnDOT, as presented.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
Finance Director, Ron Oda n, reviewed the public hearing requirements, and stated that if a
resident has an increase in their property tax, it's because of an increase in valuation, not
an increase in the City's tax rate. The Council would need to establish another meeting to
officially adopt the budget and tax levy. The public hearing was called to order and
Warren Arcand addressed the Council about the large increase in valuation for the Oneka
Ridge Golf Course. He was told to contact City's assessor regarding the increase. Julie
Williams, representing the White Bear Counseling Center, thanked the Council for their
contribution, and reviewed some of the programs available at the Centex.
Mirou made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a special mating for December 17,
1996, at 8:30AK to officially adopt the City's 1997 budget.
All aye. Marion Carried.
PULEO (SPECIAL USE PERNQT)
City Planner, Ed Elliott, reviewed his memo regarding the history of Mr. Puleo's property.
After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the best way to deal with the combined use
of his property (residence and retail agriculture) was to divide the property.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit as requested,
subject to subdivision of Frank Puleo's property into two separate parcels.
Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to amend the motion that approval is subject to the
Council reviewing a Special Use Permit listing conditions from all the SUP's issued to Mr.
Puleo.
AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.
ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Mr. Pete Willenbring of WSB Engineers was present at the Council meeting to discuss the
status of storm water managarient projects in the community. Mr. Willenbring presented
the City with a revised Storm Water Management Plan, as well as a work plan associated
with preparing plandspecs for improvements in the Clearwater Crede Watershed.
Mum made motion, Leroux seconded, to table these matters until the City Council
meeting of January 21, 1997.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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ANTENNA ORDINANCE
The Council considered a revised antenna ordinance drafted by the City Attorney, based on
comments received at the last Council meeting. A public hearing on the ordinance will be
held on January 21, 1997.
Miran made motion, Agoess seconded, to table discussion of this issue until 01/21/97, at
which tune the public hearing will be held.
All aye Motion Carried
WATER METER REPLACEMENT
At the Council meeting of December 2, 1996, action was tabled on a proposal by staff to
replace water meters in the City of Hugo. The intent of the program is to improve the
accuracy of the City's billing for water usage, as well as lower figure system operating
and administrative costs.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, authorizing the City Maintenance Supervisor
advertise for Requests for Proposal to replace the City's water meters.
All aye. Motion Carried.
A-RCHTTECTURAL SERVICES (FIRE HALL REMODELING)
At Council request, staff obtained an estimate from the architectural firm of Trosseu
Wright to assist the City in preparing a needs assessment and conceptual design for
remodeling of the existing fire hall. Trossen Wright is estimating the cost for this project
at $2,900.
Leroux made motion, Mum seconded, authorizing Trossen Wright to proceed with their
for a Fire Hall needs assessment, to include a deliverable document of analysis, at a cost
not to exceed $2,900.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE HALL BOND REFERENDIN SURVEY
The Council considered a proposal from Decision Resources, Ltd., to conduct a survey of
Hugo residents relative to the recent defeat of the Fire Hall bond referendum, at a cost of
$7,800.00.
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table indefinitely discussion of this matter.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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For the last two years, the City of Hugo has entered into an Agreement with White Bear
Township and the City of Lino Lakes for supplemeatary law enforcement services on Bald
Eagle Lake during the winter months. The proposed Amt reflects a reduced number
of patrol hours due to Lino Lakes's decision to not participate this season.
Leroux made motion, Agness seconded, that the City of Hugo fund, at 25%, the 1996197
Law Enforcement Amt with White Bear Township for supplemarntary law
enforcement services on Bald Eagle Lake. City staff shall communicate with the Bald
Eagle Area Association after this year's winter season, asking that they send a
representative to a City Council meeting with justification for supplementary patrol.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mayor Miron briefed the Council on meetings held this date regarding the Browns Creek
flooding problems, and a meeting with Roy Molitor and his attorney, for purchase of his
property for the Bald Eagle Industrial Park expansion.
ADMIIVISTRATOWS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The Council will return their executed performance evaluation for the City Administrator
to Greg Galler at the fust regular City Council meeting in January, 1997.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to formulate an evaluation for
contract staff for Council review in early January, 1997.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION (ONEKA ESTATES)
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to remove previous motion regarding this matter
from table.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to retain $8,750 and $250 for each lot without a
boulevard tree in the Oneka Lakes subdivision.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-19, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING LIQUOR AND RELATED LICENSES FOR THE YEAR 1997.
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VOTING AYE: Agness, Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Mixon
Motion Carried
The Council expressed their thanks to Tim Agness for service on the City Council.
Barnes made motion, Goiffba seconded, to recessed tonight's meeting at 10:15PM until
December 17, 1996, at 8:30AM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Ann Creager
City Clerk