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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.01.24 CC MinutesMINUTES _FOR THE CITY COUNCIL_ MEETING _OF' JANUARY 24. 1994. The meetinq was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman City Administrator, Robert MUseUS City Attorney, Greg Galler City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of December 20, 199:9 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux: made motion. Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of January 3, 1994, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the special City Council meeting of January 11, 1994, as submitted. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux. Miron ABSTAINED: Stoltzman Motion Carried. Leroux made motion. Brunotte seconded, to approve the claims for January 24. 1994, in the amount of $95.250.50. All aye. Motion Carried. REZONING REQUEST (HARLEE ANDERSON) A public hearing was held to consider the request of Harlee Anderson to rezone five acres from agriculture to RR2. The property is generally located east of Fiona Avenue and north of 120th Street, and legally described as part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, T31N, R21W, Washington County, MN. Mr. Anderson owns 20 acres at this site, and intends, following successful rezoning of the site, to subdivide the parcel into one 5 acre parcel immediately surrounding his home, and one 15 acre parcel, which he would transfer to the Oneka Ridge golf Cour=_e. There were no oral or written comments regarding this request. At this time, the City Attorney stated that a PUD (Planned Unit Development) would accomplish the same results, and would not create a "spot zoning" situation. Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to table action on the rezoning request, and direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing for - consideration of a PUD. All aye. Motion Carried. EXPLANATION OF BRISSON CEMETERY PROJECT (SUNSHINERS 4H) Becky Neamy, representing the SUnshiners 4H Club, addressed the Council about the maintenance of the Brisson cemetery located at 147th Street, and what assistance is available from the City of Hugo for this project. City Council meeting of January -44, 1994 Page Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Attorney to research the ownership of the Brisson cemetery. All aye. Motion Carried. BALD EAGLE LAKE ACCESS REQUEST Mr. Jack. Jungbauer, 12122 Everton Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding possible implementation of controls on the use of the 121st Street access to Fuld Eagle Lake. Mr. Jungbauer, and other neighbors, is concerned about the noise associated with the late-night usage, and safety of vehicular traffic where it enters onto Everton Avenue. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, directing City staff to contact the DNF requesting their opinion on the problems relating to this access. All aye. Motion Carried. FINAL FLAT REQUEST (SUNSET LAKE RIDGE Mr. Thomas Frampton has requested final plat approval for SUNSET LAKE RIDGE. The Council reviewed the proposed final plat, as well as additional information on drainage flow. A chanqe that should be noted from the approved preliminary plat is the exception on the east side of Lot 9. It is the intention of Mr. Frampton to turn over ownership of this exception to the adjacent property owner on the east in order to provide the owner a row of established trees. Staff recommended approval of the final plat, subject to signing of the Development Agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Frampton and the City. Council member Barnes stated her concerns with regard to inadequate septic systems adjacent to the lake, and their negative impact on water quality. She felt that, in time, a small, localized treatment center would be needed, and because this subdivision drains into Sunset Lake, questioned whether language to that affect could be added to the proposed Development Agreement. Attorney Galler stated that Chapter 429 requirements would have to be followed making such language unnecessary. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to approve the Development Agreement between the City of Hugo and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frampton. VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Leroux:, Miron, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. Leroux: made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the request of Thomas and Colleen Frampton for final plat approval, SUNSET LAKE RIDGE. VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Leroux:, Miron, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. City Council meeting of January 24, 1994 Page _ WALLER DRAINAGE COMPLAINT" The City has attempted to reach a suitable resolution to the Wallers' concerns reqarding increased water drainage from the Evergreen Halls subdivision. At the Council meeting of December S, 1993, staff presented the Council with a report on the circumstances surrounding the Wallers' complaint and options for its resolution. At that meeting, the Wallers expressed an interest in redirecting the flow of water from a large pond on Homestead Avenue across the northern section of the Wallers' property. This request was researched by the City Engineer, and determined not to be satisfactory by either the City or the Wallers. Staff felt that additional information is not required to make a determination on the Wallers' complaint. It was the Administrator's recommendation that the Council send a letter to the Wallers stating_ that no further action will be taken on their complaint. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that a letter be sent to the Waller family stating that no further action will be taken on their drainage complaint. All aye. Motion Carried. STOLTZMAN AGREEMENT Based on discussions at the last Council meeting, and continued negotiations, an amended draft Agreement for the Stoltzmans was prepared for Council review. Walter L. Stoltzman read from a prepared letter stating that his family was withdrawing their application for a Special Use Permit. Mrs. Laura Stoltzman also addressed the Council reading from a prepared statement. LeroUX made motion, Miron seconded, that the City Council accepts the three options, as prepared by the City Attorney, to resolve the Stoltzman matter, and that they be forwarded to the Stoltzman family, or its representative, given them the option to accept or reject all three options. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron ABSTAINED: Stoltzman Motion Carried. AMENDED TRUST DECLARATION RESOLUTION t4M FUND The 4M Fund, a Joint Powers Trust created under the auspices of the League of Minnesota Cities, requested that the City adopt a resolution authorizing a change to the Trust Agreement, which would allow the 4M Fund to make investments for their money-market fund in excess of one year. The change would not have an impact on the City's investment, and would allow the Fund to seek improved return on investment in the money-market funds given current low, short-term interest rates. Staff had no objection to the change in Trust, and recommended approval of the resolution. City Council meeting of January 24, 1994 Page 4 Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 94-1, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROXY IN FAVOR; OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE M 11VNESU T (4 MUN 1 C 1 F'i=AL MONEY MARKET FUND. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, LeroUX, Miron, Stoltzman Motion Carried. RFP APPROVAL_ (ENGINEERING SERVICES At the Council meeting of January 3, 1994, staff was directed to prepare a Proposal requesting submission of qualifications for the provision of engineering services to the community. LeroUX made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Request for Proposal, as prepared by the City staff, for publication. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, LerOUX, Miron VOTING NAY: Stoltzman Motion Carried. Mayor Stoltzman stated that he voted no on the motion because he was not in favor of changing engineering firms at this time. ELMCREST BRIDGE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ELMCREST BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY Washinqton County would like to enter into an Agreement with the City regarding construction of the new bridge on Elmcrest Avenue over Hardwood Creek. This Aqreement would commit the City to the project, and would allow the County to request bids. Lino Lakes has indicated, verbally, that they will participate in the project, and a Joint Powers Agreement has been drafted by the City Attorney. If the City enters into the Agreement with Washington County at this time, it would be totally liable for all costs in the construction of the bridge, with no signed guarantee from Lino Lakes in their cost-sharing of the project. The County desires this Agreement as soon as possible in order to meet the construction schedule for the bridge. Staff recommended approval of the Agreement, subject to the City entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lino Lakes for construction of the bridge and its future maintenance. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement, between the City of Hugo and the City of Lino Lakes, for the construction and maintenance of the new bridge on Elmcrest Avenue over Hardwood Creek:. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux; made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Agreement between Washington County and the City of Hugo, for the construction of Bridge No. 97720 on Elmcrest Avenue, subject to an executed Joint Powers Agreement between Hugo and Lino Lakes. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of January 24, 1994 Page 5 DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mike Perreault. Hugo`s representative on the DMH Board, addressed the Council regarding the status of the hospital, and what is needed for the hospital to continue to operate. The Board has prepared a resolution that they would like signed by all communities, which would show any prospective buyers of community unity. There was also discussion about the City of Hugo seceding from the hospital district. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to table this matter until 02/07/94, allowing time for the City Attorney to review the proposed resolution, and determine the possibility of the City withdrawing from the hospital district. All aye. Motion Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Museus informed the Council of a meeting at the Willernie City Hall on January 27, 1994, 4:.30 PM, to discuss the White Dear Lake ambulance service. County Road 8A project plans will be ready February 1, 1994. The Motorized Recreation Vehicle Ordinance will be discussed at the Council meeting of 02/07/94. Stolt man made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 11:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager, City rM: