HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.11.08 CC Minutes - Homestead Pond projectMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 8, 1995
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Miron at 7:10PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
OTHERS PRESENT: Engineers Tom Angus, Todd Hubmer, Pete Willenbring
Carole LaBelle
The purpose of the meeting was to review the proposals for the Homestead
Pond Project.
Pete Willenbring reviewed the proposed solutions of the Homestead Pond
which were basically as follows:
I. Do nothing.
2. Construct a more rigid outlet structure to prevent tampering with the
Outflow mechanism at a cost of approximately $10,000.
3. Create a defined drainage outlet to Rice Lake at a cost of
approximately $94,000.
Mr. Willenbrina informed the Council and audience that three different
benchmarks, from the DNR and Rice Creek Watershed District, were used to
determine the ordinary high water level of 995.5. This level was also
based on surrounding vegetation, soils, debris lines, etc.
COUncil members concurred that the City should work with area property
owners to reestablish lost wetlands .in order to store storm water and
avoid more costl,/ drainage improvements. The Council discussed the
establishment of a grant program to facilitate wetland construction and to
undertake small drainage improvements of local concern. Mr. Willenbring
stated that even if wetlands are reestablished, there is not guarantee
that the flooding problem on the Waller property would be alleviated.
Barnes made motion, seconded by Goi.ffon that the City Council authorizes
staff to proceed with the design to construct a lower cost outlet
strUCture improvement for the Homestead Avenue Pond consisting of an open
ditch and a steel, V -notch, weir outlet structure, at an elevation of
995.5, in strict conformance with the DNR OHW determination as recommended
by Pete Willenbring; also, consider establishing a grant program for such
projects at the next City Council meeting.
Miron made motion, seconded by Leroux: to amend the previous motion to
ins.lude, the City facilitate participation and cooperation of the
homeowners in an effort to reestablish wetlands.
VOTE. ON AMENDMENT: BARNES, GOIFFON, LAVALLE. LEROUX. MIRON.
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: BARNES, GOIFFON. LAVALLE, LEROUX, MIRON.
It was recommended that the City pinpoint potential wetlands and contact
property owners for possible creation of wetlands.
City Council Minutes - November 8, 1995
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Leroux made motion, Miron seconded to appoint Councilman Goiffon as
liaison to the homeowners and the City Council.
Motion made by Goiffon, seconded by Leroux: to recess the meeting at 9:55
until November 14, 1995, 7:OOPM.
ALL AYE.
MOTION PASSED.
Carole LaBelle, Acting Secretary
Hugo City Council