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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.05.01 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1. 1995 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 Engineer, Joel Dresel City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager The following items were added to tonight's agenda: Crack filling, advertise for fire fighters, Fire Dept. SOP, status of Post Office, and letter from Jody Lessard. Leroux made motion, LaValle, seconded, to adopt the following consent agenda: Minutes for Council meeting of April 17, 1995 Minutes for Council meeting of April 24, 1995 Claims for May 1, 1995 in the amount of $20.165.5o Special Use Permit for Shepherd of the Fields Church Request to Use Rice Lake Park Building Variance Request for Muellner Variance Request for Brimmer The foregoing consent agenda was adopted unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING (LIQUOR ORDINANCE VIOLATION A public hearing was scheduled to consider allegations that Mr. Leonard Minich, owner of R.J.'s Lounge, violated his liquor license by selling alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Staff had attempted to resolve this issue through a Stipulation Agreement, but Mr. Minich did not responded. Mr. Minich appeared before the Council, and requested that the hearing be postponed so that his witnesses could be in attendance. LeroUX made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the hearing be continued until May 15,1995. No further extensions will be considered after this date. All aye. Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRESENTATION Ms. Jane Harper, fiscal development planner for Washington County, was present to explain and discuss Washington County's proposed Comprehensive Plan. COUNTY ROAD GA AGREEMENT The Council considered a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Hugo and Washington County for the construction costs relating to the improvement to C.R. GA, including $182,775 for City utility work, $5,913 for driveway aprons, $46,822 for sidewalk, $14,000 for engineering, and $3,500 as the City's portion of right-of-way acquisition, for a total project cost of $253,010. The City utility project is included in the City Council meeting of May 1. 1995 Page 2 County's bid documents as an additional item, which may be withdrawn after a contractor is chosen. The City Engineer discussed his review of the County's roadway plan and the proposed City utility project. It was Mr. Dresel's recommendation that at the time of road construction, the City lay a 12" utility line along 8A. This recommendation prompted questions regarding on how the improvement would be paid for. In addition to approval of the Agreement with Washington County, the Council should also schedule a public hearing date under Chapter 429 in order to legally make any assessments for the project. Council member Barnes requested that the City review the City's engineering costs incurred for the project. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a public hearing for June 5, 1995, at 7:05 PM, Hugo City Hall, in accordance with Chapter 429, to consider making an assessment for utilities and driveway aprons for the C.F. 8A improvements. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FLANS FOR COUNTY PROJECT NO. 94-85o3 SHOWING PROPOSED ALIGNMENT, PROFILES, GRADES AND CROSS-SECTIONS. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux. Miron Motion Carried. ROCK: CRUSHER ORDINANCE At the request of Dean Atkinson, consideration of changes to the City's rock crusher ordinance was tabled until this evening's meeting. Mr. Atkinson was present with his attorney, Bruce Malkerson, to further discuss the proposed ordinance change. It was suggested that the City deal with Mr. Atkinson's situation with an Agreement that would cite the historical status of his mining site, and create a freestanding ordinance dealing with rock crushers. Miron made motion. Leroux, seconded, directing City staff to work with Mr. Atkinson and his attorney to draft an Agreement outlining the parameters of Mr. Atkinson's operation based on historical data. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux, made motion, Goiffon seconded, to postpone action on the proposed ordinance until such Agreement is finalized. All aye. Motion Carried. DOG ORDINANCE The Council received a revised animal control ordinance, which has been amended based on Council discussion. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to schedule a public hearing for the ist meeting in July, to consider adoption of the proposed dog ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 1. 1995 Page ELMCREST AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT UPDATE In response to a Council request, the City Engineer provided an update on the Elmcrest Avenue bridge replacement, including Council concerns regarding elevations and the potential for improving Elmcrest Avenue on the approaches to the bridge. The project is estimated to being in early June, 1995. FIRE HALL NEEDS COMMITTEE The City Administrator provided his recommendation regarding the appointment of a committee to study the need for a new municipal fire hall. Councilman LaValle stated that the City should also be looking at construction of a new City Hall, and utilizing the Rice Lake Parti; building. Lerou>; made motion. Barnes seconded, to accept the Administrator's recommendation and appointing the following to the Fire Hall Needs Committee: Greg Burmeister, Jim Compton, Fon Gray, Joe McMahon, Wally Stoltzman, Dan Davis, and Andy Goiffon. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: LaValle Motion Carried. The Council stated that the Committee could decide on its own chairperson. The City will form another committee to investigate the need for a new City Hall. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/DOLAN BARBOUR Dan Dolan Development, Inc., and Jeff Barbour requested a Special Use Permit to construct a stone/brick entrance monument on Lot 1, Bloch:. 1, Duck Pass subdivision. The property is zoned RR2. On April 26, 1995, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SUP subject to special conditions. LaValle made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the SUP request of Dan Dolan/Jeff Barbour to construct a stone/brick entrance monument on Lot 1, Block 1, Duck. Pass subdivision, subject to the following special conditions: 1. Maintenance of the monument and its easement shall be the responsibility of the Duck Pass Homeowner's Association. 2. The covenants of the Duck Pass Homeowner's Association shall be amended to provide for maintenance of the monument and its easement area, as well as providing a funding mechanism for such maintenance. 3. If at any time the monument falls into a state of disrepair, the Council may terminate this special use permit and remove the monument subject only to notice of the Council's intention, in advance, to the Homeowner's Association. 4. Applicant to pay double building permit for constructing the monument prior to obtaining a building permit. All aye. Motion Carried. City Ctwnc Ai meeting of May 1, 1995 Page 4 SPECIAL USE PERMIT LESSARD/NYREN Lessard/Nyren Utilities, Inc, 17385 Forest Blvd. North, requested a SUP t' maintain exterior storage as a principal use on their property at 173(35 Forest Blvd in accordance with the submitted site plan. The Hugo Planning Commission considered this request on April 26, 1995, and recommended approval of the SUP subject to special conditions. The Council discussed this request, and had questions regarding drainage, environmental concerns regarding spillage, and vegetation. 1. The lot be improved by landscaping, grading, bituminous surfacing of parking spaces, and access drives. 2. All yard requirements of the ordinance are met. 3. Secure fencing of the storage area. 4. Screening of the storage area is provided to adjacent property. 5. Rice Creek Watershed District approval. 6. Pine trees, 5 to 6 feet be planted as specified in the site plan, with pine saplings planted on the east property line. 7. The Special Use Permit shall be subject to City review if the property is sold and ownership transferred. S. Storage shall be limited to utility equipment and materials. 9. 80 maximum of the property shall be used for buildings, impervious surface. and exterior storage. 10. Screening must be maintained for as long as the use exists. Barnes made motion. LaValle seconded, to table the Lessard/Nyren SUP request until the meeting of May 15. 1995, to allow staff to address Council concerns. All aye. Motion Carried. VARIANCE REQUEST (BLDRS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. ELMS, Inc.. 11499 Martin Street, Coon Rapids, requested a variance to exceed sign limitations on sign heights to construct an 18' high advertising sign for their development known as Oneka Estates. The purpose for the additional height is to raise the sign above the railroad embankment along T.H. 61. The Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the request on April 26, 1995, and recommended approval of the variance to construct an 8' x 8' sign, 18' high, on Lot 5, Block " Oneka Estates subdivision. The sign is to be removed on the sale of Lot 5, when all lots are sold, or by May 1, 1998, whichever comes first. LaValle made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the variance request of ELMS to construct an 18' high advertising sign for the Oneka Estates above the railroad embankment along T.H. 61. Also, a variance to construct an 8' x 8' sign, 18' high, on Lot 5, Block 3, Oneka Estates. The sign is to be removed upon one of the following: 1) the sale of Lot 5. 2) when all lots are sold, or 3) by May 1, 1998, whichever comes first. The applicant shall be double permit fees for installing signs without first obtaining a permit. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of May 1, 1995 Page 5 ADVERTISE FOR FIFE FIGHTERS Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing City staff to advertise for Fire Department fire fighters. All aye. Motion Carried. CRACK FILLING Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, authorizing City staff to enter into an Agreement with Washington County to have City streets cracked filled at $.84/lb., a total cost of approximately $40,000. All aye. Motion Carried. POST OFFICE UPDATE At this time, the realtor has not been able to contact the land owner in Florida with the City's proposal. LETTER The City received a letter from a resident stating her concerns with the speed of traffic on 15th Street. This matter is to be placed on the Council agenda for May 15, 1995. FIRE DEPT SOP Miron made motion, LeroUX seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of May 15. 1995. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 10:45 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. PI 41-� Mary n Creager, Cit lark