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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.11.21 CC Minutes1I NUTES FOR "f HE HUGU CITY CUUhlC I L MF_'ET I NG UP NOVEMBER 1 . 1994 The meetina 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 Engineer, Joel Drese.l City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager" Leroux: made motion. Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of November 7, 1994, as submitted. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Miran, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Brunotte Motion Carried. Miran made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the minutes for the special Council meeting of November 9, 1994, as submitted. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Brunotte Motion Carried. Leroux: made motion. Miron seconded, to approve the claims for November 21, 1994, in the amount of $11.988.79. All aye. Motion Carried. VAR I ANCE:( ESM I TH Z Robert and Cheryl Smith, 5905 Oneka Lake Blvd., requested a variance to construct a single czar garage on their" property 4' from the side property line, where a 10' setback is required. The Board of Adjustments considered their- request on October" 'gib, 1994, and recommended approval.. Stoltzman made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the variance request of Robert Smith, 5905 Oneka Lake Blvd., for construction of a 12' r; 22' single car garage on their property, 4' from the side property line, where 10' setback is required. All aye. Motion Carried. SITE PLAN AP'P'ROVAL J . R . JOHNSON SUPPLY) Mr. Eric Anderson, representing J.R. Johnson Supply Co., 2582 Long Lake Rd., St.. Paul, Minnesota, requested site plan approval to construct improvements to their commercial greenhouse located in part of the NE 1/4 of Section 19, T31N, R 1W, generally located at the northeast intersection of County State Aid Highway 8 and Everton Ave. This site is subject to a special use permit, dated November 5, 1984, as well as a previous site plan approval dated December 4, 1959. The Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed and approved their plans on the site. The firm's intention is to improve two existing 14' greenhouses on the site from temporary to permanent use, construct four additional 30' X 90' greenhouses, and construct a 17.5' X 7' connection building between the greenhouses. In U-1 t . C,fcjuf gi l mweting of November 21, 1994 Page 2 addition, the application indicates plans for future expansion on the site. The property is zoned commercial business. Staff review indicates that the proposed improvements meet the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Special Use Permit existing for the site. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of November 16, 1994, and recommended approval. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the site plan for J.R. Johnson Supply, 4860 Frenchman Road, to make improvements to their commercial greenhouse, subject to the following conditions: 1. Site plan approval is for production and wholesaling operations only. 2. The site plan only pertains to the existing two, 14' greenhouses in use on the property, the 'four proposed ?C_)' X 96' greenhoUses, and the 17.5' X 72' connecting b.cildinca. Future improvements to the property require an amended site plan. 3. The conditions of site plan approval established on December 4, 1989, shall remain in full for( --:e or-, the property. All aye. Motion Carried. MINOR SUED I V I S I ONEi IRR.) Mr. Rick Durr, 15874 F=orest Blvd., requested, on behalf of Ske.igas, Inc., to subdivide 2.4 acres of property owned by Ske'lgas in the southeast corner of TrunL:: Highway 6.1 and 165th St. into two 1.2 acre parcels. 'The property is zoned RR, and is described as part of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, T.34.1N, R21W. It is Mr. Burr's intention to combine the north parcel being created with his adjacent property at the above address. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of November 16.1994, and recommended approval. Miron made motion. Brunotte seconded, to approve the site plan approval request of Rick Burr, 15874 Forest Blvd., to subdivide 2.4 acres into two 1.2 acre parcels. Approval is subject to the northerly parcel being combined with Mr. Burr's property in order- to avoid creation of a landlocked parcel. All aye. Motion Carried. MINOR SUBDIVISION (-YOUNG� Terrance and Josephine Young, 17"'96 Ingersoll Ave. North requested a minor subdivision of a 40 acre parcel into two, twenty acre parcels. A variance is required due to the presence of an NSP right-of-way across both proposed parcels reducing the net parcel size to 18.7 acres each, and the desire of Mr. and Mrs. Young to provide the deeded access to the north site instead of public road frontage, as required. Approved septic_ system sites have been identified on both proposed parcels by Washington County. The subdivision has been approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of November 16. 1994, and recommended approval. City Engineer, Joel Dresel, stated that there was a site problem from the proposed driveway looking to City Council meeting November 21, 1.994 Page 3 the south, and recommended that this request be tabled to allow time for a surveyor to take road measurements to obtain a profile for site distances. The City also need additional right-of-way because of the curve on Ingersoll Avenue. LerOUX made motion, Barnes seconded, to table the Youngs` request to allow them time to provide a road profile for site distances, and determine the need for additional right-of-way because of the curve on Ingersoll Avenue. All aye. Motion Carried. The Council stated that they had no objection to issuance of the variance, as requested. MINOR SUBDIVISION/VARIANCE (DANNER) Mr. William Culp, 1.4707 Irish Ave.. North requested to subdivide a 20 acre parcel in Section 23, T31N, R21W, :into two, ten acre parcels. The frontage of this property on Irish Avenue will not allow two lots with the 300' road frontage, as required by City ordinance. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow 276.76' of public road frontage for each parcel. Perc tests have been performed on each site, and applications submitted to Washington County for determination of adequate septic sites, though no approval has been received by the City. The lot split has been approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District. The Planning Commission considered this request at their meeting of November .16, 1994, and recommended approval. Miran made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the minor subdivision of William Ci.►lp, to subdivide 20 acres into two 10 acre lots subject to the condition that the property owner provide the City evidence of approved septic sites for each .lot. from Washington County. Because an existing garage located on Parcel A will be located 19.9' rather than 20' because of the subdivision, a one foot variance is also approved. All aye. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING (WASTE COLLECTION ORDINANl1E) A public_ hearing was held to consider the adoption of a Solid Waste Ordinance regulating the collection and disposal of mixed municipal solid waste in the City of Hugo. This Ordinance addresses mandates of the State of Minnesota requiring collection and recycling of solid waste in the community. There are still legal issues outstanding regarding the City's responsibility regarding farm waste, and staff recommended that final action on the Ordinance be delayed Until December 5, 1994 to allow resolution of these issues. The public hearing was opened, and general discussion continued on the proposed ordinance. The hearing was called to discussion, and the following motion was made: Stolt.man made motion, Barnes seconded, to table review of the proposed ordinance until the meetinq of December 5. 1994. All aye. Motion Carried. I_!06:1Fi€i1 meeting of November 21, 1994 Page 4 RECYCLING BINS The Council considered a memo prepared by Intern, Laurie Kerr, regardinq the use of City -sponsored recyclinq bins to encourage recycling in the community. Mrs. Kerr was at the meeting to discuss this matter with the Council. Three bins were reviewed by the Council, with discussion pro and con of their usefulness. There was discussion of expending the City`s grant money to purchase recycling bins. It was noted that the City will need to identify to the County where the grant money will be spent, and the expenditUres must be recycling -related. DARE PROGRAM Deputy Larry Ostermann, Washington County Sheriff's Department, addressed the Council regarding the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program currently in operation in the community. He invited every one to the program's graduation at Hugo Elementary/ School on Januar;: 19, 1995. BROWN'S QREEK. REPORT ( D. TRUAX ) David "frua;;, the City's representative on the BCWMO, addressed the Council regarding the current activities of the Organization. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to appoint David Truax as H000 s representative on the Brown's Creek Water Management Organization.. for a term to expire June 7350, 1997. All aye. Motion Carried. CITIZEN CONCERN ( J . BREV I G James Brevig, a resident of the City, addressed the Council regardinq the Homestead Avenue pond. LIQUOR LICENSE ORDINANCE The City Council conducted a public hearing on November 7, 1994, regarding the adoption of an amended Liquor License Ordinance for the City. As there was not a full Council present, and a 4/5's vote is required to amend an existing City ordinance, the City Council tabled action on this issue until tonight's meeting. At the request of the liquor -license holders, this matter will be addressed at the Council meeting of 12/05/94. HUGO YOUTH CENTER Jim Gondek, representing several youth organizations in the area, addressed the Council regarding renovation of the old Village Hall located at the northwest intersection of Highway 61 and 170th Street. They would like to have the building completely renovated, but at a minimum, get heat in the building, and the City pay for installation of a telephone, and other utilities. The garages on site should also be removed. Mayor Stoltzman stated that he would like the City's building inspector to make a report on the condition of the building, and have the youth groups present cost figures for the proposed improvements. City Council meeting of November 21, 1994 Page Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, directing City staff to work with the youth groups for removal of garages from the site, and approve expending approximately $500 for immediate improvements to the building. The City shall consider inclusion of building repairs in the City's 1995 budget. All aye. Motion Carried. BALD EAGLE SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION (SUP REVIEW) The SUP issued by the City to the BESA for the operation of their shooting range on 125th Street calls for semiannual reviews by the Citi; Council. The Council was provided a copy of the club's existing Permit for their consideration. Mr. Gene Schutte, President of the organization, was specifically interested in discussing Conditions #b. 421., and #24 with the Council. He was informed that any change to the existing Permit would require a public hearing at the Planning Commission level. 1994 STREET MAINTENANCE UPDATE The Council considered a report from the City Administrator regarding street maintenance undertaken by the City in 1994. The City's crack filling project was not completed in 1994, but will be completed in 1995 at 94's price. RCWD UPPER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Council considered a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed District requesting the City's assistance and participation in a water quality monitoring and improvement program for the Clearwater ['seek basin. Specifically, the Watershed District requests that the City coordinate catch -basin stenciling, erosion -control enforcement, and assistance with basin inspection, at an estimated cost of $3,500. The District would the use the City's efforts as in-kind contribution towards a federal grant to cover other activities to be taken by District in improving the water quality of the lakes along Clearwater Creek. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to approve the City's participation in the RCWD's a water quality monitoring and improvement program for the Clearwater- Creek basin, at an estimated cost of $.3,500. All aye. Motion Carried. GRANGER AGREEMENT/EASEMENT Stolt.zman made motion, Miron seconded, approve the amendment to the original Agreement allowing Granger's Inc., to construct an addition of their office on the City's sanitary sewer easement. All aye. Motion Carried. MSA STREET FLAN Engineer Dresel reviewed the City's MSA street plan with the Council, and asked for the Council's comments. �i f L-IFIc-Al meeting of November 21, 1994 Page b MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Brunotte was updated on the following: 1. Selection of a Post Office site. There has been no response from the U.S. Postal Service. as of this date. 2. Closino of the list Street Fuld Eagle Lake access to vehicular traffic. There has been no alternate site established. Stoltzman made motion, Leroux seconded, to adjourn at 9:50 Ph1. All aye. Motion Carried. 4-", Mary r n Creaser, C' , Clerk.