Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.02.07 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7. 1994 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron, Stoltzman City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Jim Leroux Brunotte made motion. Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of January 24, 1994, as submitted. All Aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the claims for February 7, 1994, in the amount of $25,665.66. All aye. Motion Carried' Mike Perreault, Hugo's representative on the District Memorial Hospital Board, was present asking for the City's support in their effort to attract an ISN. He asked that if the City did not adopt the resolution they had drafted, that a letter of support would be helpful. Attorney Galler stated that he had received a copy of a resolution, relating to this matter, from Columbus Township's attorney. Mir -on made motion, Barnes seconded, to table this matter until 2/22/94 to allow time to review the resolution drafted by Columbus Township. All aye. Motion Carried. DOLAN/BARBOUR (PRELIMINARY PLAT APPRQYnL-)_ On January 26, 1994, the Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the preliminary plat for DUCK PASS subdivision located in the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 in the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4, T31N, R21W, Washington County, MN. The PC recommended preliminary plat approval with conditions Dan Dolan and Wayne Tauer were present to further explain the subdivision Council member Barnes felt that the PUD allowed for too many smaller lots (less than five acres)r and expressed concern regarding the possible negative effect on ground water quality' Brunotte made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for DUCK PASS subdivision, subject to the following special conditions: 1The plat must be submitted to the City Council within 90 days of preliminary survey acceptance approval shall be null and void. 2. Plat approval shall be contingent upon compliance with the plat conditions, as well as the grading, stormwater drainage, and utility plans. City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Page 2 +. All conditions of plat/survey approval must be met prior to the stamping of any deeds for recording by the city clerk, unless otherwise permitted by Council action. 4. The property lines on site must be identified by the applicants to assure proper setbacks when buildings are to be constructed, if required by the building inspector. All lots must be properly staked. 5. Proposed driveways or drainage areas within the development must include installation of a minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal culvert in a manner acceptable to the City. b. No building permits shall be issued until the plat/survey has been approved and recorded with Washington County. 7. The developer must secure the required permits from the watershed district, Department of Natural Resources, and Army Corps of Engineers prior to final plat approval. 8. All fees relating to this subdivision shall be paid by the applicant including the cost of recording documents with Washington County. 9. Any driveway permits requiring access to highways or county roads may not be issued until the necessary permits are secured from Washington Coun t. y . 10. Percolation tests for each buildable site must be submitted to the City prior to final survey or plat approval. 11. Dedication of required parkland or payment of fee in lieu of parkland dedication shall be paid to the City at the time of final plat approval. 12. The lowest floor- elevation of any structure in this subdivision shall be included on each lot's certificate of survey. 1.3. Installation of required roadways including street, curb and gutter, stormwater control, and utilities shall be installed at the developer's expense. 14. Subdivision approval ;hall be contingent upon full compliance with the Developer's Agreement between the City and developer. 15. No improvements, landscaping, or grading shall be permitted in the identified drainage areas without the express written authorization of the City and the appropriate watershed districts. 16. All property owners shall be responsible for maintenance of drainage areas within easements on their property. 17. Developer shall comply with all. requirements and restrictions applicable to identified wetlands. 18. The developer shall deposit with the City an initial amount of $5,000 to cover legal, engineering, administrative, and other costs related to this development. 1.9. Developer agrees that lots to be abutting on cul-de-sac or termination turnarounds of streets shall be provided with adequate off-street parking, such that the City coUld prohibit on -street parking, if deemed necessary for safety or maintenance purposes. 20. The developer shall provide a financial guarantee equal to 1.25 times the amount of the regUired public improvements to be installed to serve lots within the plat. 21. The developer shall be responsible for street signs, identifying mailbox; locations, providing as -built drawings, and installation of trees culverts within the development, as required. 22. No significant deviations from the approved preliminary plat shall be permitted unless reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to Council approval. City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Page 3 23. Any exterior lighting or advertising activities on site must be approved by the City. 24. The use for which this permit is sought is not in violation of any restrictive covenants applying to the property referenced herein. 25. The developer shall permit access to the referenced site for periodic inspections to assure conformance with the special conditions. 26. All drainage and erosion -control methods proposed for this development shall be completed prior to the City accepting the roadway or public improvements serving said development. 27. Certificates of survey shall be provided for each lot prior to issuance of building permit for that lot. 28. Developer's Restrictive Covenants be included with Development Agreement. 29. Developer's Covenants encourage tree planting and maintenance of natural vegetation. 30. City engineer review the possibility of extending the roadway to the west past the proposed temporary cul-de-sac. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to amend the previous motion be adding Condition #31, to read as follows: Developer shall provide the City the opinion of a reputable environmental engineer regarding the impact of the septic systems, as planned, on the ground water's of the City. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: AYE: Brunotte, Miron, Stolt man NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to grant a variance allowing for a 1,150 foot cul-de-sac in the DUCK PASS subdivision. All aye. Motion Carried. HARLEE ANDERSON ( RE:7.ON I NCa 1 The Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the Andersons' request on December 16, 1992, and recommended approval of the rezoning and subdivision. The Council considered the matter on December 21. 1992, and because 4/5's vote is needed for rezoning, and only three members were present, voting on the rezoning was delayed. Due to lapse in time between the public hearing conducted by the PC and the resubmittal of the Anderson's request, a public hearing was conducted by the Council on January 24, 1994. At that time, the City Attorney expressed concerns about "spot zoning" of the property. A report on this matter, as prepared by the City Attorney, was provided the (Icwtncil followinq the last Council meeting. Given the RR2 zoning adjacent to the Andersons' property, the development occurring to the south in White Bear Township, the fact that the majority of the Andersons' property will be maintained as open space and used as a golf course, and the time, effort, and expense involved in City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Paqe 4 development of a PUD, the City Administrator recommended that the five acre parcel being Used as the Anderson homestead be rezoned to RR2, and the subdivision of the property to one five acre parcel and one 15 acre parcel be approved. Stoltzman made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 94-289, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE REAL DESCRIBED PROPERTY. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron, Stoltzman Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minor subdivision of Harlee Anderson subdivide 20 acres into one 15 acre parcel and one five acre parcel. All aye. Motion Carried. REPORT ON 121ST STREET ACCESS 1-0 NE=1l...1) EAGLE LE l._AK.E At the Council meeting of JanUary 24, 1994, residents adjacent to 121st Street, which is Used as access to Fuld Eagle Lake, expressed their concerns regarding traffic safety at the site. the inconvenience and hardship posed by the all -hours Use of the access, and the general, poor condition of the access. Brunotte made motion, Barnes seconded, to table this matter Until the meeting of 02/22/94, at which time a complete report will be submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE.. The CoUncil reviewed a draft Snowmobile Ordinance, as prepared by the City Attorney, which includes revisions requested by the CoUncil on January 24. 1.994 . Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to schedule a public hearing for March 7, 1994, 7:15 PM, Hugo City Hall` to consider proposed amendments to the City's Motorized Recreational Vehicles and Snowmobile ordinances. All aye. Motion Carried. 1.994 PROGRAMMEI) STREET MAT NTE NANCE." The Washington County PUblir_ Works Department intends to advertise for bids for its 1994 sealcoat project in February. In Girder- for the City to gain the cost advantage from the larger project, the City will need to designate those roads that they wish to have sealcoated in the near future. The Council reviewed a staff report recommending those streets to be sealcoated in 1994, as well a a recommendation for the City's 1994 crack.sealing and road graveling projects. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve that those streets City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Page 5 identified by City staff for sealcoating be provided to the Washington County Public Works Department, and estimated quantities, for the City's participation in the County's 1994 selected project. All aye. Motion Carried. 1994 BUILDING PERMIT REPORT The Council reviewed a report of the building activity in the City of Hugo during 1993, as prepared by the City's Building Inspector, John Benson. There was no action needed relative to this matter. RECOMMENDATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT' HIRING FREEZE Previously, the Council received a copy of a letter sent by the City Administrator to Fire Chief, Jim Wisner, regarding concerns raised on the legality on the City's current process for selecting new fire fighters. The City Administrator recommended that the Council place a hiring freeze on new fire fighters until such time as a revised Operations Manual for the Department, including revision of the hiring process, is completed. The revised Operations Manual is expected to be available for Council consideration by May 1, 1994. Mayor Stolt man expressed concern that the City was changing policy after the City had received applications. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City place a hiring freeze on new fire fighters until such time as a revised Operations Manual is completed and approved by the City Council. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron VOTING NAY: Stolt man Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACI The WCGMA of 1994 establishes a two-tier occupancy tax levied on the value of all newly -built structures in Washington Count'/. The proceeds for Such taX would be used to mitigate public costs from development, for expansion and improvement of parks, protection of open space, and for low-income, senior housing. The Act includes freezing of the MUSA as it exists on April 1, 1994, and includes other restrictions on development in Washington County for a period of 10 years. Representative Pam Neary, sponsor of the Act, has scheduled three forums of this proposal. The Council will discuss this matter on February, 1994, after attendance at one of the meetings. MARCH MEETING WITH LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL The Lino Lakes City Council has requested another meeting with the Hugo City Council to continue discussion on items of mutual concern to the communities. The Council decided on March 28 or March 30 to hold a joint meeting with Lino Lakes. City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Page 6 FEBRUARY MEETING WITH E_NV I RONM_ENTAL _C_O_MM_I TTEE Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting for February 14, 1994, 7:30 PM, Hugo City Hall, to meet with the Comprehensive Review Committee for discussion of the Committee's findings and recommendations for City policies. This would include review of the City's Water Management. Flan. All aye. Motion Carried. M I SCELLANEOLUIS_ The City received a letter from a resident regarding pet control. The Council will be reviewing an animal control ordinance in the near future that should address the concerns raised in the letter. S_TOLTZMA_N_AGREEMENT A+revised Agreement and new Resolution were submitted by the City Attorney for Council review. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that the revised Agreement and Resolution for forwarded to the Stoltzman attorney, and this matter to be placed on the Council agenda for 02/22/94. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron ABSTAINED: Stoltzman Motion Carried. 1MPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY ROAD 8A Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to schedule a special meeting of the Hugo City Council. for March 9, 1994, at. 7:00 PM, Hugo City Hall, for the purpose of discussion of the improvements to be made on County Road 8A. All aye. Motion Carried. CHANGE IN COUNCIL_ MEETING DATESr' Because most legal holidays fall on the 1st or .'rd Nonday of the month, which is also Council meeting dates, City Administrator Museus suggested that the Council consider the possibility of changing the Council meeting dates to the end and 4th Monday of the month. RCWD Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, directing City staff to _send a letter to the RCWD stating that the City of Hugo is in favor of the proposed amendments to the District's 509 Plan, which would pay for maintenance of the judicial ditch system by ad valorem taxes. All aye. Motion Carried. Stoltzman made motion, Miron seconded, to adjourn at 10:10 PM. A aye. i Carried. Mto -, fv l e c•