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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.06.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 19, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 PM. PRESENT: Goiffon, LaValle, LerOUX, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Joel Dresel City Clerk;, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: 'Debra Barnes The following items were added to the agenda: Resolution for Home Agreement with Washington County HRA and contract with Dean Wallick; for Fire Department training. Item 4 of the regular agenda (Resolution Authorizing Refunding Bond for 1988 Series A Improvement Bonds) was removed from the agenda. Leroux: made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt the following consent agenda: Minutes for City Council meeting of June 5, 1995 Minutes for City Council meeting of June 6, 1995 Minutes for City Council meeting of June 12", 1995 Claims for June 19, 1995 in the amount of $44,669.52 On -Sale Liquor License (Onek:.a Fridge Golf Course) The foregoing consent agenda was adopted unanimously. REVIEW OF 1994 FINANCIAL. STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPOF.T Mr. Jim Fayette, of BoyUm and Barenscheer Associates, was present to review the results of their audit of the City's 1994 financial statements. Leroux made motion, LaValle seconded, to accept the audit report from Boyum and Barenscheer for the year 1994. All ave. Motion Carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF STORMWATER UTILITY FUND AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS City staff recommend that the Council establish a Stormwater Utility Fund for the community, and transfer $100,000 from the City's Sanitary Sewer Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund in order to initially pay for the purchase of the Svoboda Property, which would be managed as part of the City's stormwater system. Depending upon negotiations with the Post Office, the City could refund the cost of the purchase of this property to the sanitary sewer fund at a later date. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City of Hugo establish a Stormwater Utility Fund, and transfer $100,000 from the City's Sanitary Sewer Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of June 19, 1995 Page 2 RECYCLING LICENSE (MODERN AUTO) Mr. Roger Dupaul, doing business as Modern Auto Parts, 16813 Forest Blvd., Hugo, requested an Auto Dismantling License from the City. Staff recommended that the license not be approved, based on findings reported in staff's memo of June 14, 1995. Attorney Galler suggested that the City send a. certified letter to Mr. Dupaul stating Council action, and that he be informed that he may not conduct business with the public until the nec4s5ary improvements are made to the property, and a new license is applied for and obtained. Leroux made motion, LaValle seconded, to accept City staff's recommendation to deny the Auto Dismantling License application from Roger Dupaul, based on report of staff finding=_. dated June 14, 1995, and that a certified letter be sent to the property owner and license holder informing them of the Council's action. All aye. Motion Carried. MANN LAKE ESTATES ROAD CONNECTION AGREEMENT A public hearing was held on June 5, 1995 to consider the request of Barr/Harley Development to connect a road from their proposed Mann Lake Estates Subdivision in Grant Township to Isleton Avenue in Hugo. In response to Council direction, the City Attorney prepared a Road Connection Agreement, between the City of Hugo and Barr/Harley Development, for the road connection to Isleton Avenue and the improvement. of Janero Avenue from 121st Street to County Road 7. Mr. Barr was present, and agreed to all conditions for road improvements except for paying for seal coating of existing blacktopped streets. City Attorney stated that he would amend the proposed Agreement to include reference to "signs" where needed, and inclusion of plans and specs from the City Engineer. vopj Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to#he Road Connection Agreement, a= amended, between the City of Hugo and Bar -Harley Development, Inc., and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City of Hugo. VOTING AYE: Goiffon, Leroux, Miron VOTING NAY: LaValle Motion Carried. BA IMPROVEMENT ESTIMATE The City Engineer prepared for Council consideration an estimate of the City's cost associated with the improvement of County Rd. 8A, between Trunk Highway 61 and Goodview Ave. This estimate was based on the bids received for the project. LaValle made motion, Goiffon seconded, to proceed with the base bid for the County Road 8A project, in the amount of $212,476.75. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of June 19, 1995 Page ._, PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Previously, the City staff recommended to the Council that the City require a certificate of occupancy for all new building construction and remodeling performed in the community. The Council requested staff provide information regarding the number of outstanding building permits in the community. Such document was provided to the Council for their consideration. It is staff opinion that a certificate of occupancy reqUi'rement would improve the compliance rate with the City's building code. LaValle made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing staff to prepare a draft ordinance to require certificates of occupancy and schedule a public hearing for August 7, 1995. VOTING AYE: Goiffon and LaValle VOTING NAY: Leroux and Miron Motion Failed. DISCUSSION ('Z.ONING ORDINANCE CHANGE/SEXUALLY ORIENTED_ BUSINESSES) The National Family Legal Foundation provided the City with a draft ordinance which would control the location of seXUally-oriented businesses through the City's zoning ordinance. The Foundation's purpose is to limit the potential negative impact of these types of businesses on residential areas. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to consider this matter at the time of City zoning changes during revision of the Comprehensive Flan. All aye. Motion Carried. POST OFFICE UPDATE In accordance with Council direction, the City Administrator submitted an offer to the U.S. Postal Service for a portion of the Svoboda Property being purchased by the City as the location for the new Post Office in the community. At the time of tonight's meeting, a response had not been received from the Postal Service. WASHINGTON COUNTY HRA LaValle made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1995-9, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT FOR THE FEDERAL HOME PROGRAM. VOTING AYE: Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux. Miron Motion Carried. HUGO FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to extend the City's contract with Dean Wallick for training of Hugo fire fighters, until 06/30/96. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of June 19, 1995 Page 4 The following items are to be added to the agenda for the Council meeting of July 5, 1995: rock crusher ordinance/Atkinson Agreement and certificate of occupancy ordinance. It was noted that the next Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 1995, and that City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 3. 1995. Leroux; made motion, LaValle seconded, to adjourn at 9:20 FM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary A n Creager, C. Clerk.