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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.03.21 CC MinutesM I NUTES.._ F E__THE' HUGO CITY COUNCIL --ETI-N" _OF MARCH 1_,_ 1994 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman Councilman Brunotte arrived at 7:05 PM. City Administrator, Robert Museus City Attorney, Greg Galler City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular City Council meeting of March 7, 1994 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the minutes for the special City Council meeting of March 9, 1994 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. (COUNCILMAN BRUNOTTE ARRIVED AT 7:05 FM.) Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the claims for March 21, 1994, in the amount of $28,954.21. All aye. Motion Carried. PRESEN"f A"i" I C:!hd -" C;E= RT I F I CATS OF ACHIEVEMENT Ms. Den.ise Kautzer, Representative Association, was present to award achievement in the City of Hugo. the plaque on behalf of the City. RF.CRE-:A f I for the Government F.l.rlc"nce Officers a plaque recognizing financial Ron Otkin, Finance Director, ec-:tor, a.c_:c:ept:ed A public hearing ing was conducted on March 7, 1994 to consider :E+d(-rj:7tion of the revisions to the City's Recreational Vefi1..:le Ordinance. The heari.nt::! was continued by the Council until tonight's meet.i -, the t.tr rr..... could make changes to the ordinance, a n c.:. provide an opportunity -;. ,;_ 1:.. _ h e local o ;., o b .. e club to review the ordinance.. Miron r..;n n,,..: de motion, Leroux a-,e.,,r,rii.jed. to adopt .. ,...:.. a ..... _ W..! ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCES CHAPTER ' 8 i AND CHAKTGQ 00. VOTING . Barnes.Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, rlt...tl ................+ The for application . . i..! i e '• : l=.' (TI f:! {'..i. t;": J '; f [-, ; - ... lawful +-! -..... 1�nynnn ..... i .... City Council meeting of March 21, 1994 Page 2 Leroux made motion, Brunotte seconded, that the City of Hugo has no objection to the issuance of a lawful Gambling License to the Church of St. John the Baptist, 14383 Forest Blvd No, to conduct bingo, raffles, and sell pull tabs on the grounds of the church on August 28, 1994. All aye. Motion Carried. FINDINGS OF FACT (BERNTSON REZONING) The Council reviewed the Findings of Fact as prepared by the City Attorney, regarding Mr. Burdette Berntson's request to rezone approximately 29.2 acres located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highway 61 and 120th St. At the last Council meeting action was taken to deny the rezoning, and staff recommends adoption of the Findings. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, that the City adopt the Findings of Fact, as prepared by the City Attorney, regarding denial of the rezoning request of Burdette Berntson at the Council meeting of March 7, 1994. All ave. Motion Carried. VARIANCE REQUEST (FIRSTAR BANK) Firstar Hugo Banff: has requested a variance to the :lakeshore setback requirement, and maximum impervious surface requirement, of the City's code in order to construct additional parking spaces at 14431 Forest:. Blvd. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reviewed their request on February 22 1994, and recommended approval based on the commercial nature of the area and the action being taken by t:hr•_ bank to mediate the impact of t.hE•_ increased parking area on Egg Lake. St:.ol.t:.._man made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the variance request of the Firstar Hugo Bank, 14431 Forest Blvd., to construct addit.i.onal parking of the max __•[.'?iic.qu:i.r ed, and in excess of closer to Egg L...a4�:.e than r impervious surface allowed. Approval of the variances is L;ar_.(.-::d on the commercial nature of the area, c`+.nd the act:.:.t.on b( -.;.:,.'.g t.?.i'.f:::n by ':,i'i':':' I-,:r("sL: to mediate the impact of the increased parking area on Egg l....ake. All aye. Motion Carried. `•.!F1F�; :( r:.:it•1(:::f�:: F;F..:l='t(..lf�:`:;"f f.:;:.1. �..,..t;1F' ) Kenneth Granger applied i' r: ? r a variance zo the .roynanin tc. construct r_t 109 .: q . ft. sign .. _ 14W5 Forest blid. Novkh. Mr. wranuar W. "'':!:!ng required to move the r: xi....:.t(-fq signdue pr...o-o;':6":d improvemonin{ Trunk Highwa•.% 61. The 109 sq. i t . sign is '': .R smailest availablE from hmi. supplier. The Board of Adjustments considered M-. G'., ;::..L..t:::F'ii request j_ ( n February 23, T � , l99<a, cl i l f l recommended denial of the _ ..... _1..... , ..-" _ since _....... 109 .._ rl ,: f ._ . sign proposed would F::._....d the -,,:: ::.. i. i.:. . -:.i .. limit L.: Granger addressed the Council of.....:i�.i.':d.(..in his dilemma, and the lack . options available to him... City Council meeting of March 21, 1994 Page _ Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the variance request of Kenneth Granger to construct a 109 square foot sign at the 61 Stop, 1481' Forest Boulevard North, which exceeds the allowable limit by over 100%. Variance approval is base on the fact that there are no other options available to Mr. Granger for sign replacement. All Aye. Motion Carried. GRADING FLAN (COUNTRY PONDS) Mr. Tony Emmerich is acquiring the development known as Country Fonds, and has requested permission from the City to begin grading the site prior to plat approval. Mr. Emmerich is concerned because delineation of wetlands on the site by the Corps of Engineers has delayed platting of the property. In order not to lose the ability to construct on the site during 1994, he wishes to begin grading in the near future. The City's practice has been not to allow grading a site until after the final plat has been approved and recorded. Mr. Emmerich has indicated that he understands the City's policy, and he is willing to accept all liability and responsibility for the grading. He understands that if the final plat approved by the City for the property requires regrading of the site, such regrading will be his responsibility. Staff recommends approval of the grading permit conditioned upon Mr. Emmerich obtaining all necessary permits from RCWD, Corps of Engineer=, DN{, and other agencies, as well post security approved by the City Engineer adequate to stabilize the soils and restore vegetation on the site, if the development is not approved. It was the consensus of the Council to wait until the Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat. on 3/21/94. Miron made motion, 8toltzman seconded, to {:able this matter until the 1::_.i.t.;: Council meeting of April 4, 1994. All aye. Motion Carried. AUTO REC`r CL... I NC L I C:ENSES On March 7, 1994, the City Council considered the license applications Hugo Auto farts, David Schumann, Modern Auto and Modern Recycling, and staff reported on the business'compliance with 'F'.{hfiir special use Cit:l'-mi.i::.7=. and the City ;-, ..... - �.-.. �> auto recycling �.1;t.., r -f zn<<nc.... The Council ;::::,-; action requests until tonight's meeting 1_n order to allow applicants the opportunity to attend.. hl(":.lrirC' and Mike Brandt wers present at the Me2ting, and Mika Brandt addressed te matter of sarnaning We 4F• f.::r t rtyHe statRn rhat trees will n i::! t:. live and fencing wi.l not stand,, Stoltzman made motion, Miron 'i : iii E i:.! I' I l :! til {:' ru approve th, Auto i i c-. ft l c31" i _ i License of Hugo Auto Parts. !6b!5 i C ' i r o the following conditions: City Council meeting of March 21, 1994 Page 4 1. Compliance with tire storage requirements. 2. Provide City with screening plan for approval. The City acknowledges the Brandt's previous efforts to have their property screened. 3. Contain all auto parts in limits set by SUP. VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Barnes Motion Carried. DAVID SCHUMANN Miron made motion, Leroux: seconded, to approve the Auto Dismantling License for David Schumann, 7630 137th Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Marti; vehicle storage area in accordance with the SUP. 2. Post "NO TRESPASSING" signs in accordance with Chapter 131-8, Subd. I. All aye. Motion Carried. MODERN TRUCK Miran made motion, Leroux; seconded, to deny the Auto Dismantling License for Roger Dupaul DBA Modern Truck, 16705 Forest Blvd., based on t:.hF= following reasons: 1. Incomplete application. . Environment review should be provided at the change of ownership of operation to determine potential liability. 3. Clean up tires prior to new License. 4. Screening plan to be provided. All aye. Motion Carried. MCII?F:RN FQCYCL...I:l'•JG Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the Auto Dismantling License for Roger Dupau1 DBA Modern Recycling, 111813 Forest Blvd., subject to the following conditions- 1. '•'(ae owner o, property owner s written cL"in_Li'lt: Nortq • . Proof of Hazardous Waste Ganevator's License., 3. Tires removed prior to np�t 02nOWal. 4. Establish fire .a; -i;..__ .... -t time c_ f tire r- e m (- . ....... ,. Provide _cr!:(fCplan ( " ; approval. i. Proof of f n du __ .r. ,.. i ti:'.., Storm bater Discharge ' ,°1 renewal. All aye. ',ot'iol...i 1...1cis.r..ried. -(F:!..11`:Ik:: f..11.t.;F16, t:::,`'r -.:,:.1. ........ .......................__...._.._........................ ..............._........._............................_.............................._..............._....... The City kng:l.flE.er" provided an ul_}ilc'd'.:e on the `:iii•-.;'al'::..u'iii of 1:.`,._. Higi-cl•a overlay project based on information at._'..on 1-c. ce:i.ved from the MNDi._T . City Council meeting of March ;J, 1994 Page 5 Leroux made motion, Starnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 94-5, A RESOLUTION APPROVING MNDOT'S OVERLAY PROJECT OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 61. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stolt man Motion Carried. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REVIEW (FIRE DEPARTMENT During the City's budget preparation for 1994, certain capital expenditures were requested by the fire department, which the Council found exceeded the 1994 budget. The Council met with Chief Wisner at tonight's meeting to consider additional expenditures for 1994. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a workshop for Wednesday, April 6,1994, at 7:30 PM, to discuss 1994 capital expenditures. All aye. Motion Carried. 1994_COMPOST OMPOST SITE HOURS Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve 1994 compost site hours, as follows: 1. Every Saturday in May, from 9 : i OAM to 4 : i ri iPM . .^•_. The 1st Saturday in June, July, August. and September from 10:OOAM to :tir. PM. 3. Every Saturday in October from 9:OOAM to 4:OOPM. 4. The 1st:. two Saturdays in November from 9:OOAM to 4:iiO M. All aye. Motion Carried. PAY....._F�1);11.1;3)"t°1 :�_JT (R_C)GFF;._._ _JR_.Z Roger Bacon, Jr. , part -'time employee in the street and utilities department has provided exceptional service to the City. During the last year, t.f'i(= (,it`, has received numerous compliments on Mr. Bacon's performance from residents s and co-workers. In recognition -i. of Mr. Bacon4-i. hard work and diligence, the f=.i.t.y Administrator recommends that he receive an increase in his hourly wage= fri."?m $6..30 per hour tm .6,.80 per hor_!.r. Leroux i n: tc..e motion, Miron secf.:ndFd, ; , , :...t the f�.? ........l..... of f 1'tt-.!i:7fi?i .. B :-'. r.::: r i jr., f,_r16.30 :! pet . hourto $6.80 per hown,effective .. .... ':zi .i.l. All ave. Notion Car ried:: _ .:... �. , - t r .: !:-fir.:.:... i .: i..' �... 1. .: f' .1.:;, r,.: I". t. r 4 Y .... I i - i 1 r r_ (S 1'••1 .�.: , At t:. t_I e last c::o1_rncil meeting, t. h e Council received a copy of aa. letter t:r..oi rf 'L':.he City of Hibbing r,__1-:11..15::st:.;.L1g support House f.:i1.... i7j7, which would _ . d in the use ofprivatefor public re e=a,t, f The act wouldlimit liability ... cases whr ... owners conduct intended to cause injury a ri i requires ,hlandowner grant in writing, an easement or other proper right before s(_ic::rl limited liability ma;. be claimed. It also p-cr',-.ides for litigation costs l . be awarded tt = land c.aw,...!:-'r- arising from iri'vo1o1_1= 1 a w r_:, u i t_ :_, .: City Council meeting of March 21, 1994 Page 6 Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 94-6, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS WHO MAKE THEIR LAND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC RECREATION WITHOUT CHARGE. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stolt man Motion Carried. ELMCREST AVENUE BRIDGE PROGRAM Leroux made motion, Brunotte seconded, authorizing the City Administrator to send letters to property owners adjacent to the bridge for the acquisition of easements, and identify payment for said easements. All aye. Motion Carried. BRUSH REMOVAL PROGRAM Mayor Stolt man has contracted with "Sentence--to-Serve" to remove brush from the City's roadway ditches and intersections. Miron made motion, Lerou:: seconded, authorizing an expenditure of $5,000 to removal brush from City roadway ditches and intersections. All aye. Motion Carried. Stolt man made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 9:55 PM. All aye. Motion C rried. G 4�`�� Mary Creaqer L. _LT__ f erk.