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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.10.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon. LaValle, Miron City Administrator, Hobert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Tom Angus City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Jim Leroux Goiffon made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt the following Consent Agenda: Approval of City Council minutes for October 2, 1995 Claims for October 16, 1995, in the amount of $5C),461.9 Vehicle Responsibility Agreement Letter of Credit Reduction (Duch; Pass) Site Flan Approval (Twin Fines Emergency Shelter) The foreaoina Consent Aaenda was adopted unanimously. HEARING .(ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE) The Council considered a revised Animal Control Ordinance, which is the result of Council/Committee efforts. The ordinance was subject to a public hearing in the past. Toniaht's hearing was requested by the Council in order to allow discussion of the revisions made in the document. The public hearing was called to order and a number of Committee members voiced their pleasure with the final ordinance. Teddy Peltier and Kurt Granaer asked for clarification to certain parts of the ordinance, and Marietta Olson wanted to make sure that animals picked up will be treated humanely. After discussion, it was decided to remove the words "immediate relief" from Paae 8, second paragraph, as they were determined to be misleadina. City Attorney Galler stated that after adoption of the ordinance, it will be numbered to fit into City code. Barnes made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-3(-)6, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING THE KEEPING AND PROVIDING FOR 'THEIR LICENSING. VOTING AYE:: Barnes. Goiffon, LaValle, Miron Motion (-.tarried. 128TH 8TH STI::E E T VACATION REQUEST A public hearing was held on October 2, 1995 to consider a request. from Wilson Tool International for the vacation of a portion of 12)8th Street, which rens across their property. The road has not been constructed, and the easement crosses a wetland and the proposed future site of a parking lot for Wilson Tool. Durina that hearing, concerns were raised reaardina the requirement to provide notice of the vacation to the DNR, and the potential need for the easement for a. pedestrian path to link the future bike trail along TH 61 to homes on the west side of Wilson Tool. Staff contacted the DNR, and they indicated that they have no interest in City Council meeting of October 16, 1995 Page 2 reviewing this request. As a portion of 128th Street crosses a wetland, it would be difficult for the City to establish a pedestrian path along this easement without incurring substantial cost in replacing the lost storm water storage capacity and in wetland mitigation. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-16, A RESOLUTION VACATING A ROADWAY EASEMENT AS PER PETITION OF WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL. Because only four members of the Council were present, and it was obvious two members were against the proposed Resolution, the following motion was made: Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to table this request until the Council meeting of November 6, 1995. All aye. Motion Carried. City Engineer, Tom Angus, will provide the Council with a railroad crossing update at the meeting of 11/06/95. WOODS OF BALD EAGLE (FINAL FLAT APPROVAL). The Council considered the final plat for the development known as the Woods of Fuld Eagle. The plat has under gone revision since preliminary plat approval was given to the project. These revisions were made in response to comments received from the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, and a redelineation of the wetlands on the site which occurred in September of this year. There was a long discussion regarding the need for pedestrian/bike paths along the collector street, maintenance of drainage easements/ditches, and the status of obtaining the Oakshore Park land for parks. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to table final plat approval for Woods of Fuld Eagle until the Council receives answers to their concerns. All aye. Motion Carried. REVISED HOMESTEAD AVENUE POND IMPROVEMENT ESTIMATE At the Council's direction, the City Engineer prepared a cost estimate for constructing a drain -tile system from the outflow of the Homestead Avenue pond to the vicinity of Rice Lake. The project cost is estimated at $10.500 for a 12" drain tile. and $8,000 for construction of a new outlet from the pond, for a total construction cost of $18,500. Easement acquisition, engineering, administrative, legal, and incidentals will need to be added to this estimate. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to schedule an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 1995, at 7:30 PM for residents involved in the Homestead Avenue Pond improvement project. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of October 16, 1995 Page LAKE AIR ESTATES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT At the Council meetinq of October 2, 1995, the Council authorized staff to request an Advertisement for Gids to clean and reprofile the drainage ditches in the Lake Air Estates subdivision. Due to the expected high cost of this project, staff has been looking for alternate methods of draining these ditches. Mr. Todd Hubmer of OSM appeared before the Council stating that it was his belief that it would be less expensive for the City to lower the elevation of the Wilson Tool pond by a foot or more first, which would allow the ditches within the subdivision to dry out between rainfall events. It would then become more cost effective for the City to clean the ditches, as heavy equipment could move within the channel rather than disturbing adjacent properties. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing City staff to postpone the Advertisement for Gids for Lake Air Estates drainage improvement, and notify interested landowners of this action. All aye. Motion Carried. STORM WATER UTILITY ORDINANCE The City received a response from the Washington County Auditor's Office indicating that the City may not bill its property owners through their annual tax statements without first certifying to the County that the bills are unpaid. This would mean that the City would have to first mail bills individually to all residents and then certify only those which have not been paid to the County for collection on the tax rolls. Due to this factor, as well as Council concerns regarding the high cost of the system on rural property owners, staff is reviewing the potential of dividing the City into storm water districts, which would be separately managed based on their state of development. No action was taken on this matter. PRELIMINARY REPORT (177TH STREET IMPROVEMENT) The Council considered the report of the City Engineer.in response to residents' request to pave 177th Street, between Henna Avenue and Greystone Avenue. The Engineer recommended that an informational meeting be scheduled for residents impacted by the improvement, both to inform the residents as to the status and cost of the project ($481,130), as well as to gather additional information necessary for project design. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded. directing City staff to schedule an information meeting with residents impacted by the request to pave 177th Street, between Henna Avenue and Greystone Avenue. All aye. Motion Carried. STORM DRAIN STENCILING The RCWD requested that the City of Hugo consider stenciling each of its storm water outlets informing residents not to dump waste into catch basins. The Watershed hopes this will reduce the amount of pollutants City Council meeting of October 16, 1995 Page 4 entering public waters. Staff requested the Council indicate whether this is desired. The work could be done by the City's temporary employees during the summer at a minimal cost. Some people may object to the appearance of such stenciling, and there would be reoccurring costs in repainting the markings. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City of Hugo cooperate with the RCWD for stenciling, as requested. All aye. Motion Carried. REVISED RESOLUTION (MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD) The City Attorney performed additional research into the appropriate method of establishing minimum maintenance roads within the City. At this time, this impacts Everton Avenue south of 165th Street. The Attorney has recommended a revised format for the resolution. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to rescind the previous motion adopting Resolution 95-15. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion. Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-16, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD FOR A DEDICATED CITY STREET. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon. LaValle. Miron Motion Carried. RESOLUTION FOR UNPAID UTILITY BILLS The City's Finance Director requested that the Council a resolution certifying to Washington County those individuals who are past due in the payment of their utility bills, and that such bills be assessed against their properties. Miron made motion, LaValle seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-17. A RESOLUTION DECLARING UNPAID UTILITY BILLS BE PLACED ON THE TAX ROLLS. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Miron Motion Carried. 1996 PRIORITIES Staff consolidated the Council priority worksheets and developed cost estimates for those projects under consideration for the next budget year. Goiffon made motion. LaValle seconded, to schedule a workshop for October 30, 1995, at 7:30 PM, to review the priorities established and discuss them in more detail. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of October 16, 1995 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Miron provided the Council with correspondence he had received. MNDOT has been contacted regarding Wally Stoltzman's request for a speed study on Highway 61 near the Twin Pine Trailer Park.. Wally Stoltzman asked that the City remove brush located on the north side of 165th Street, west of Harrow Avenue. 6oiffon made motion. LaValle seconded, to recess tonight's meeting_ at 10:10 PM until October 30, 1995. at 7:30 PM. All ave. Motion Carried. 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