HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.11.07 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1994
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walter Stoltzman at 7:00 .
PRESENT: Barnes, Miron, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Joel Dresel
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Bernard Brunotte, Leroux:
Councilman Leroux: arrived at 7:10 PH.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the City
Council meeting of October 17, 1994, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the claims for November
7l 1994, .in the amount of $25,561.69.
All. aye. Motion Carried.
EUNL.1C:: HEARING_P"IGlUOR ORDINANCE) (Councilman Leroux; arrived at 7:10 PH.)
A public hearing was scheduled for 7:05 PH to consider adoption of a
proposed ordinance amending the licensing and regulation of the sale and
consumption of liquor in the City of Hugo. As required by law, individual
notice of the hearing was sent to all current liquor license holders in
the City. Catherine Anderson, owner of Carpenter's, and representing the
liquor license holders in Hugo, addressed the Council stating their
reasons for opposing any increase in fees, and requested that the fee be
reduced rather than increased. Because of the absence of a Council
member-, Attorney Galler stated that a 4/5's vote is required to adopt an
ordinance.
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to table this matter until the
meeting of November 21, 1994 in anticipation of full Council
representation.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINOR SUBDIVISION (BERNTSON)
Burdett.e Berntson, 12686 Ethan Avenue North, applied to subdivide 27.8
acres of agricultural zoned property at the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of T31N,
R21W, into one lot of 17.29 acres and one lot of 10.53 acres. The Hugo
Planning Commission considered this request on October 26, 1994, and
recommended approval of the request subject to the applicant providing
evidence of an approved site for the construction of a septic system for
the lot being created on Fiona Avenue.
Stoltzman made motion, Miron seconded, to table this request until the
applicant provides the City with proof of adequate septic system for the
proposed lot.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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MINOR SUBDIVISION (GRANGER)
Richard Granger, representing the Wildwood Condominium Association, has
requested a minor subdivision on behalf of Mary Hardwick, 4614 170th
Street, in order for the Condominium Association to acquire a portion of
Ms. Hardwick's property located at 14869 Forest Blvd. (Country Video).
The Condominium Association intends to combine the property with their
adjacent property for use as a site to construct garages. The Planning
Commission considered this request on October 26, 1994, and recommended
approval of the subdivision.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minor subdivision
request of the Wildwood Condominium Association, subject to Parcel B. as
described on the HUlt survey dated 9/2/94, being combined with the
property at 5750 148th Street (Wildwood Condominium Association).
All aye. Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST (GREGOIRF_)
Luella Gregoire, 165'20 Henna Avenue North, has requested rezoning of 750
acres of property located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 1C.), T:1N,
R21W. -1-he property is currently zoned conservancy, and Mrs. Gregoire
wants to rezone the property to agriculture in order to subdivide the
property into 1'► acre parcels. The Planning Commission considered this
request on October 26, 1994, and recommended denial of the rezoning based
on the large area of wetland covering the site. The Council discussed the
land available for development versus land considered wetlands. The issue
of the need for a 4/5's vote for rezoning was also mentioned.
Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to table this matter until the
following information has been provided:
1. Topographic elevations.
2. identify flood plain boundaries.
3. Existing ground water elevation.
4. Perc tests to show adequacy of the site for septic systems.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (WAGENER)
Mr. Terry Wagener, 5061 Almeda Street, Shoreview, MN., requested site plan
approval to add a .'U' x 180' storage on the east side of his existing
concrete bUildinq located 5212 130th Street North in the Bald Eagle
Industrial Park. 'The Planning Commission considered this request on
October 26, 1994, and recommended approval of the site plan.
LeroUX made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the site plan for Terry
Wagener to add a 30' x 180' storage building (warehouse) on the east side
of his existing concrete building located at 5212 130th Street in the Bald
Eaqle Industrial Park.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY (TAMMY MILTZ-MILLER)
Mrs. Miller has expressed interest in serving on the HUgo Planning
Commission, filling the seat vacated earlier this year by Dan Davis. Mrs.
Miller appeared before at the last Planning Commission meeting, and was
interviewed by Mrs. Peltier, PC chairperson, and Robert MUseus, City
Administrator. It is their recommendation that Mrs. Miller be appointed
to gill the remaining term of Mr. Davis on the Commission.
Miron made motion. L.eroUX seconded,
the remaining term of Tian Davis on
office to expire on 12/31/96.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINING PERMIT' (INDYM::IEWICZ )
to appoint Tamara Miltz--Miller to fill
the Hugo Planning Commission. Term of
Mr. George Indykiewicz. 192Ca West Highway 96, New Brighton, MN., requested
renewal of his Mininq_ Permit to remove sand and black dirt tram his
property. Review of the site indicates that Mr. Indyk:iewicz has
substantially complied with the terms of his existing Mining Permit, which
expires 11/01/94. Staff recommended renewal of the permit subject to the
same terms and conditions as the recently expired permit.
Leroux made mot.ior-i. Miron seconded, to renew the Mining Permit for George
'1'ndyk:.iewicz to remove sand and black dirt from his property described as
the W 1:2 of the N 1/'.-2: of Section 17, T31N, R21W, except the :'!a, ;; 66i►'
tract located north and west of the center of Section 17. and inc:lUdinq a
triangular of parcel. of .land located in the E 1/2 of the N 1/2"' of Section
17, west of Trunk Highwa;: 61, and the South of Section 8, T31N, R -21W.
Approval is subject to the same terms and conditions as the previous
permit.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DRAFT SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE
The Council considered a draft Solid Waste Ordinance regulating collection
and disposal of solid waste in the City of Hugo. In order to adopt this
Ordinance in time to make the City eligible for recycling grants from
Washington County in 1995, staff requested that the Council establish a
hearing date of November 21, 1994, to consider adoption of this ordinance.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a public hearing for
November 21, 1994, at 7:05 PM, to consider adoption of a Solid Waste
Ordinance regulating collection and disposal of solid waste.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REQUEST TO USE OLD SCHOOL BUILDING (HUGO HORSESHOES 4H)
Ms. Charlotte Donahue, 9 Red Pine Road, North Oak.s, MN., on behalf of the
Hugo Horseshoes 4H Club, requested use of the old school building located
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in the NW quadrant of 170th Street and Trunk Highway 61 for use as a
meeting location for the club. This facility is also currently being uses
by a Boy Scout Troop for their meetings. Staff recommended approval of
the request subject to the following conditions:
1. The City of Hugo assumes no responsibility for Use of the building by
the Hugo Horseshoes 4H Club. The Club provide the City with a
statement holding the City harmless for the Club's Use of the
facility.
2. The Club coordinate their meetings and activities with the boy scouts
to avoid any conflict in use of the building.
3. The Hugo Horseshoes 4H Club clean and organize the building following
each use.
4. Any proposed changes or improvements in the building, desired by the
4H Club, be approved in advance by the Hugo City Council.
Miron made motion. Barnes seconded, directing the City Attorney to draft
an agreement that could be signed by all groups using the facility. City
staff to review the facilities in an effort to work with Washington County
to see if there are funds available for improvements to the building as a
result of the proposed improvements to the Burlington Northern
right-of-way.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HOMESTEAD DIKE AND DRAINAGE EF•`4SEMFNT ( BREV I G)_
,James Brevig, 14120 Hyde Avenue North, address the Council regarding the
outlet from the pond on Homestead Avenue near his home, as well as a 15'
wide drainage easement extending across his property to the west from Hyde
Avenue. The City was not interested in obtaining a public easement for
access to the pond, but rather have the easement granted to a homeowner's
association.
Miron made motion. Barnes seconded,
with the DNR in settinq water levels
operating plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
directing staff to commence working
for the pond and establish an
ENCROACH IN SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT (DARRELL GRANGER
Darrell Granger, 61 Stop, is proposing construction of office space on the
City's existing sanitary sewer easement. The Council reviewed an easement
and agreement for this project.
Barnes made mot•.ion, Miron seconded. to approve the Grant of Easement
between the City of Huqo and Granger's, Inc., as drafted by the City
Attorney.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT (CLEARWATER CREEK: DRAINAGE STUDY)
The Council considered a Letter of Agreement between the City of Hugo and
the City of Lino Lakes regarding cost sharing for a drainage study of the
Clearwater Creek. basin.
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Miron made motion, LeroUX seconded, to approve the Letter of Agreement
between the City of Hugo and the City of Lino Lakes regarding cost sharing
for a drainage study of the Clearwater Creek. basin.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DRAFT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Previously, the Council received a copy of a draft Stormwater Management
Plan, as prepared by Pete Willenbring of OSM The Cit:! Administrator has
performed a review of the document.. and his comments were provided to the
Council for their review.
Miron made motion. Leroux seconded, directing (.,it,,, staff to place this
item on the agenda for the first meeting in January, 1995,
All aye. Motion Carried.
LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION (COUNTRY PONDS)
Mr. Tony Emmerich requested that the letter of credit provided to the City
as security for the construction of certain public improvements in the
Country Ponds development be reduced to reflect work performed to date.
The City Engineer recommended that the security be reduced to $40,00u0,00,
Miran made motion, Leroux seconded, that the Letter of Credit, security
for construction of certain public improvements in the COUNTRY PONDS
subdivision, be reduced to4t►,i►�ii►,i►ii,
All aye. Motion Carried.
WINTER ACCESS TO BALD EAGLE LAKE
Per Council request, staff reviewed the opticin of moving the winter access
to Fuld Eaq_le Labe from its location at 12�.1st Street to the north end of
the lake. A feasibility report, prepared by the City Engineer, was
submitted to the Council for their consideration. The City Administrator
discussed the acquisition of an easement for access across the property of
Bobber's Boats and Bait with the owner, Mr. Robert McElmury. Mr. McElmury
indicated that he would grant the access in return for removal of the
sunset Clause in his SUP for the site. 'The sunset clause provides the
City with an opportunity to purchase the property, at fair market value,
in approximately 30 years. As the City has the legal right to condemn and
acquire the property at any time, the marginal value of the sunset clause
is relatively small. The immediate benefit of a safe access to the lake
may be a good trade off for a purchase option available to the City three
decades from now. Residents adjacent to Bobber's Boats and Bait were
present, and submitted a petition stating their objection to placement of
the access at the north end of the lake.
Barnes made motion, Stolt man seconded, that the City close to vehicular
traffic, the 121st Street Bald Eagle Lake access during the 1994/95 winter
season. City staff to report to the Council how closure will be attained.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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ARCCAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT
The Council considered a request from the City's Finance Director to enter
into an Agreement with the firm of Rowekamp and Associates for occasional
technical assistance for City projects using the ArcCad computer program.
Staff requested approval of the Agreement.
Leroux: made motion, Stoltzman seconded, approve the City entering into an
Agreement with Rowekamp and Associates for occasional technical assistance
for City projects using the ArcCad computer program.
All aye. Motion Carried.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
The Council received a November/December calendars showing the Council
meetings scheduled for the upcoming months.
MISCELLANEOUS
The cenSUS for Hugo has been completed, and the new population figures
exceed
The City has not, as yet, received further information regarding the
location for the new Post Office. It is expected an update will be
available mid--November.
The City Administrator will submit a report on a recent rescue call on
Oneka Lake Blvd.
LeroUX made motion, Miron seconded, to ad j ourri at 11 : r Ji ) FM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary n Creager, Ci y Clerk