HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.02.22 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF_FEBRUAFY Z2. 1994
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:OOPM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman, Attorney Greg
Galler, Administrator Museus
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte, to approve the Minutes of
February 7, 1994 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Stoltzman, to approve the Minutes of
February 14, 1994 as amended.
AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Stoltzman
ABSTAIN: Brunotte, Miron
Motion passed.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISCUSSION
Kate Drewry, Administrator for the Rice Creek Watershed District, made a
presentation to the Council regarding the history of the RCWD and proposed
programs for maintenance of the public ditches under- it's authority.
Status of the District's proposal to fund such maintenance through an ad
valorem property tax was also reviewed .
Notion made by Barnes, seconded by Leroux to Rice Creek Watershed District
on the March 7, 1994 agenda to discuss funding alternatives.
All aye, motion passed.
c.Tl_L- 4 APPRQI jL iMEETR[_i STEEL...
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Dan Eldridge, representing Metro Steel, has requested site plan approval
and a variance for access to a public street. Metro Steel currently awns
two parcels. Parcel one is part of L_.ot. 1, Block .1., Bald Eagle Industrial
Park. Parcel two :is adjacent: to the north and is described by metes and
bounds. Metro Steel intends to s.el.l parcel one to another manufacturer
and temporarily continue use of parcel two for steel fabrication until it
can be sold. Metro Steel desi.s-es to use an easement across parcel one to
130th Street as a driveway to parcel 2 until such time as Farnham Avenue
can be improved to the site. Representatives from Metro Steel stated that
they would be willing to commit 4:u the improvement nt:. of Farnham Avenue
within the next three years. Staff f'i had not identified any problem with
Metro Steel's continuing the use of parcel 2 for steel fabrication, given
reasonable provision for the extension of Farnham Ave. 'Staff recommended
approval of the site plan and variance subject to special conditions.
Motion made by Stoltzman, seconded by Miron, to approve the site plan and
variance for Metro Steel as stated above subject to the following special.
conditions:
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1. An agreement between Metro Steel and the City of Hugo insuring Metro
Steel will bring parcel 2 into compliance with all City and state
regulatory requirements by May 1, 1997, or discontinue use of the
property.
2. Metro Steel provide the City with security through a letter of credit
or other means adequate to ensure the extension of the street and
utilities from 130th Street to the north property line of parcel 2.
This agreement would not rule out the option of improving the road by
petition under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, if such an action is
proven feasible and acceptable to the Council.
3. Any street, utilities, or any other necessary improvements be recorded
with the deeds at Washington County.
All aye, motion passed.
SEPTIC VIOLATIONS
Administrator Museus requested authority to direct the City Attorney to
begin legal proceedings regarding two identified violations of the City's
Individual Sewage Treatment Ordinance. Letterwould be sent to the
property owners -in question in an attemp to have them bring their septic
systems into compliance. Followed by court action if required.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to authorize Attorney Galler to
commence, :legal proceedings as necessary to bring them into compliance with
City ordinance.
All aye, motion passed
REOUESTE1:) RE:: OL.1!•'f I ON - DIS R 7: L: lML' Mf]R I AL_ L� SE 7: TA :-
Mr. Galler- stated that there are two alternatives for being released from
the hospital district. One would be to petition the district to leave it,
the second would require special. legislation. Mr. Galler felt that
waiting until, negotiations between the health network providers is
complete to take any action. Council may consider a resolution adopted by
Columbus Township regarding the proposed negotiation between the Forest
Lake District Memorial Hospital and health care networks.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Leroux to di.rect. lair-. Bailer to change
the format and include the taxing alternatives.
All aye, motion passed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Council reviewed a proposed resolution regarding the Washington County
Growth Management Act of 1994 cinder consideration by Representative G=am
Neary.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Brunotte to adopt RESOLUTION 1994--2,
WASHINGTON COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT.
All aye, motion passed.
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Administrator Museus stated that the Minnesota Department of
Transportation intends to install a traffic signal at the intersection of
Co. Rd. 8 and Highway 61 in the City. MNDOT desires to enter into an
agreement outlining the operational and maintenance responsibilities that
the City of Hugo will incur after installation of the traffic control
signal. This would include cleaning, painting, and lamping the system, as
well as paying for the electrical energy used in its operation.
Councilmember Barnes indicated that such cost sharing may be inappropriate
given the City does not maintain any of the roadways which would be under
control by the signal. The administratin presented the council with a
copy of Washington County's recently adopted policy regarding cost sharing
of traffic signal maintenance.
Some council members felt that a change in policy for this installation
and maintenance of this signal., as compared to other communities, does not
seem equitable, particularly because the City of Hugo has no leg which the
Signal will regulate.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to direct staff to send a letter
to the count;- commissioners indicating the City's objection to current
county policy regarding cost sharing for maintenance of traffic.: signals.
All aye, motion passed.
ENG I NEER I NG P'ROP'OSALS
Administrator Museus stated that eleven engineering firm= have responded
to the City's request for proposals for engineering services. Mr. Museus
short listed the group to five firms of varying sizes. ..I..I-ey are
Hakanson-Anderson, Assoc; MSA Consulting Engineers; Howard Kuusisto; TKDA;
Short, Elliot, Hendrickson. Mr. Ed de LaForest from the firm of
Orr-Schelen•-Mayeron (OSM) was present and requested that the Council
consider his firm as a candidate for engineering services.
Motion made by Stolt man, seconded by Leroux to send Letters of thanks to
the firms not included on the short list., for their participation and
interest in serving the City of Hugo.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made try, Miron, seconded by Brunot.te, to accept and interview the
short list of five engineering firms, prepared by the Administrator and
add to the list the firm of Orr-Schelen-Ma.yeron for consideration.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Leroux to schedule meetings with the
selected firms to visit their sites the ween:. of March 7th, 1994.
AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron
ABSTAIN: Stolt man
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Motion made by Miron, seconded by Leroux; to schedule interviews with the
firms on Saturday, March 26, 1994, at Hugo City Hall.
All aye, motion passed.
FIFE DEPARTMENT CONSULTANT RECOMMENDATION
Administrator Museus has contacted the Anoka Technical College regarding
their assistance with the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department in revising it's
operations manual, training program, and administration. Staff requests
authority to review options on the selection of a,consultant for
recommendation to the Council.
Councilmember- Miron read a letter from Wm. O'Mara regarding Mayor
Stoltzman's presence at emergency calls and the possible intimidation of
certain fire fighters.
Motion made by Leroux:, seconded by Miron to authorize the Administrator to
work: with Anoka Technical College in assisting the Hugo Yolunteer Fire
Dept. with their revisions.
All aye, motion passed
STOLTZ.MAN AGF;EEME:NT'
Councilmember Miron assumed the chairmanship duties for the Stoltzman
issue.
At. the Council meeting of February 7, 1994, the City Counc.i.l received a
revised agreement and resolution regarding alleged violations of the
City's zoning code made against the Stol tzmans. At that time, the Council
directed the City Attorney to forward a copy of the revised agreement to
the Stoltzman's attorney, and directed staff to return the matter to the
Council on Feb. 22, 1994. An alternative resolution regarding the
landfill on the Stoltzman's property, prepared by the Stoltzman's
attorney, was presented to the Council.
After a lengthy discussion and numerous revisions regarding the Stoltzman
agreement and resolution, the following motion was made.,
Motion made by Miron, seconded .y Barnes to adopt .._...._.. _
CONCERNING A ZONING COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY THE. CITY OF 'r l(..jGO , as. amended.
AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux;, Miron
ABSTAIN: Stoltzman
Motion passed.
Motion made by Leroux:, seconded by Brunotte to a.cc-ept the agreement
proposed and forward same to the Stoltzman's with a request to respond,
within ten (10) days with their intentions.
AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux;, Miron
ABSTAIN: Stoltzman
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Councilmember Miron expressed the Council's gratitude for the efforts of
Andy Goiffon to mediate in the resolution of this matter.
Mayor Stolt man reviewed a letter from Kuusisto Engineering, recapping the
costs of the utility improvements.
A letter from the Sunshiners 4H Club was also received, expressing their
thanks in the City's participation in the preservation of the
Walker/Brisson Cemetery.
In response to a request by the City Attorney, Leroux made motion,
seconded by Miron to authorize staff to hire a surveyor to identify the
property known as the Walker/Brisson Cemetery, approximately .3 acres.
All aye, motion passed.
A letter from the City of Fred Wing was received regarding the NSP power
plan.
Notice was also provided regarding MWCC public hearings on septic systems.
L_ESSARD /NYREN _S II TE; , f-'I,._AN _AF_PR-O JAL_ ( ADD l :f I ON )
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to add the Lessard Site Plan
Approval to the agenda.
All aye, motion passed.
Mr. Fick. Lessard has requested he be allowed to store his construction
equipment at 17385 Fore -.t. Blvd. under the site plan approval provided tc
the current owner of the property. Mr. Lessard intends to operate a
maintenance facility and -tore equipment, for his construction business.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Leroux to approve the request: of Pick
Lessard to store his construction equipment at 17385 Forest Blvd. a�:•
identified on the previous owners site plan dated 8-15--86.
All aye, motion passed.
Administrator Museus informed the l=:r.,unci.l that the reQuir-.-pmen l_s for -
issuance of building permits for Rice Lake Meadows 2nd Addition, i.1p.
removal of the beaver dams, has been accomplished to an extent whi.c::rr
should allow the permits to be issued.
Motion made by Miran, seconded by Leroux to allow staff to issue the
building permits for Hite Lake Meadows end Addition.
All aye, motion passed.
Attorney Greg Galler- reviewed several revisions to the River- City Asphalt
agreement.
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Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Miron to defer action on the 121st lake
access until the meeting of March 7, 1994.
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Lerou;:, seconded by Brunotte to adjourn at 11:00.
All aye, motion passed.
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Carole LaBelle
Acting Secretary