HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.09.18 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18. 1995
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Tom Angus
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Additions to tonight's agenda:
Appointments to Fire Department
Quote to gravel roads
Post Office Contract
Parking Complaint
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt the following Consent
Agenda:
Minutes for the City Council meeting of August 30, 1995
Minutes for the City Council meeting of September 5, 1995
Minutes for the City Council meeting of September 11, 1995
Claims for September 18, 1995, in the amount of $16,765.09
Charitable Gambling Permit (National Ataxia Foundation selling pull -tabs
at Carpenter's)
Use of Rice Lake Park Building by Boy Scouts
Building Department Assistant
The foregoing Consent Agenda was adopted unanimously.
BAL.YK (VARIANCE)
Tom and Cindy Balyk, 12050 Isleton Avenue, requested a variance to
construct a detached garage between their residence and Isleton Avenue.
Based on Council policy, this matter was provided directly to the City
Council.
Barnes made motion. Miron seconded, to approve the variance request of Tom
and Cindy Balyk to construct an 18' x 22' garage close to Isleton Avenue
•t_han the residence based on the following: the building setback
requirements for Round Lake, the location of their septic system, and the
fact that their residence is 7c_►U' from Isleton Avenue allowing_ substantial
amount of space for the garage.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1996 LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT
At the Council meeting of 9/5/95, the City Council objected to the 8.8%
increase proposed for the 1996 Contract, and directed staff to express the
City's concerns to the Washington County Sheriff's Dept., regarding
changes to the credit hours provided to the City for the deputy's drive
time between the patrol area and the County Courthouse during shift
changes, and the switch from a City -owned patrol vehicle to a leased
vehicle from the County. Sheriff Jim Frank was present at the Council
meeting to explain his reasons for the proposed increase in the City's
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1996 Law Enforcement Contact with Washington County. The Sheriff offered
two plans to deal with the City -owned squad car concern by either leasing
the vehicle from the Council at $.31 per mile, or the City purchase the
squad car and the County bill direct, costs for maintenance, repairs, and
operating expenses.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to table action on the 1996 Law
Enforcement Contract for further review.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Since the public hearing of July 5, 1995, Councilmembers Barnes and
LaValle have met with City residents regarding the proposed ordinance to
regulate the keeping of dogs within the City. Their efforts have resulted
in a revised ordinance, which was reviewed by the Council. Because of the
changes made to the ordinance since the public hearing, the following
motion was made:
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a public hearing for
October 16, 1995, at 7:05 PM, to consider an ordinance regulating the
keeping of dogs within the City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SELECTION OF PLANNING CONSULTANT
On August 28, 1995, the City Council considered proposals by four planning
firms to provide their services to the City in developing a downtown
redevelopment plan. At that meeting, the City Council and Planning
Commission expressed interest in receiving more information from two of
the firms, the Hoisingon M::oegler Group, and Loucks and Associates. These
two firms have provided the City a proposal to provide planning services
jointly at a cost of approximately $34,000. Representatives from the two
firms were present at the meeting to discuss their proposal with the
Council.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to accept
and delay selection of a Planning Consultant
program is included in the 1995 budget.
All aye. Motion Carried.
STORM WATER UTILITY ORDINANCE
the proposal, as submitted,
until money to finance the
The City Attorney has sent the Washington County Auditor/Treasurer's
Office a letter requesting clarification as to whether the Council would
be able to include bills for a storm water drainage utility on their
annual tax statements. To date, no response has been received.
Miron made motion. LaValle seconded, to table this matter until the Count/
responds to the City Attorney's request.
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WOODS OF BALD EAGLE EAW
Fete Willenbring was present at the meeting to provide his recommendation
as to whether an EIS should be required for the proposed development known
as Woods of Bald Eagle, based on his review of the responses received to
the Environmental Assessment Worksheet prepared for the project.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that an Environmental Impact
Statement is not necessary for the Woods of Bald Eagle, Phase 1. Phase 2
will be considered at the time of submission.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HOMESTEAD AVENUE POND STUDY
Mr. Pete Willenbring presented OSM's cost estimate to serve the Homestead
Avenue pond area with a drain -tile system. There was discussion about
developing a tax levy district to bill property owners for any improvement
costs.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing staff to determine
residents affected by improvement, and their portion of the cost, and
schedule an informational meeting with the property owners to discuss the
project.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SPEED LIMIT REVIEW OF ELMCREST AVENUE
The City received a letter from a resident on Elmcrest Avenue requesting
review of the speed limits on this road between CSAH 8 and 129th Street.
Considering the proposed development of the area, and the number of curves
on this stretch of road, staff recommended that such a study be
undertaken.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-11, A
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVIEW SPEED
LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS IN THE CITY OF HUGO.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon. LaValle, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
LaValle made motion, Barnes seconded, to appoint Jeremy Sandberg and Scott
Meridith to the Hugo Fire and Rescue Department, subject to the
twelve-month probationary period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GRAVEL ROADS
Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, directing City staff to obtain a
quote to apply 29,184 sq yds of gravel to City streets.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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POST OFFICE PURCHASE OPTION
The Council reviewed the Purchase Agreement for the sale of approximately
one acre of property located at the intersection of T.H. 61 and 150th
Street to the U.S. Postal Service for use as a Post Office site.
Miran made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Assignable Option to
Purchase for the proposed Post Office site, and authorize the Mayor, City
Administrator, and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PARKING COMPLAINT
Councilman LaValle received a complaint about trucks parking on 147th
Street by customers of Subway's. It was determined that the roadway was
too narrow to accommodate truck parking.
Barnes made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-12, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS BE INSTALLED
ON BOTH SIDES OF 147TH STREET FROM T.H. 61 WEST TO FITZGERALD AVENUE.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
BROWN'S CREEK WMO
Lerou>: made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-13, A
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE FORMATION OF A BROWN'S CREEK. WATERSHED DISTRICT.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, LeroUX, Miron
Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adjourn at 10:40 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary64 Creager
City Clerk.
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