HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.04.05 CC MinutesThe meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Grey Galler
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Leroux made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
regular City Council meeting of March 15, 1993, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
Special Council meeting of March 20, 1993, as submitted'
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the claims for April 5,
1993, in the amount of $76,687'17'
All aye. Motion Carried.
Alan and Barbara Pauling applied for a Special Use Permit to construct an
accessory building on their property located at 4948 124th Street North.
The purpose of the SUP would be to allow an accessory bqilding of 840
square feet, which exceeds the 640 square feet allowed in the SFE
district' Chapter 320-4, Subd. G(3), allows accessory storage in excess
of 640 square feet as a special use when constructed with similar siding
as used on the residence. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing on
the SUP on March 24, 1993, and recommended approval the SUP conditioned
that the exterior of the building be sided to match the existing home on
the site.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the request of Alan and
Barbara Pauling of 4948 124th Street North to construct a 24' x 36'
accessory building, which exceeds the 640 square feet allowed in the SFE
district. The building is to be constructed so that the exterior of the
building be sided to match the existing home on the site, and is to be
used for residential purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Darrell Tavernier and Robert McElmury have applied for a SUP to operate a
boat rental establishment on property owned by Tavernier on the north end
of Bald Eagle Lake' This facility has been in existence for over 30 years
at its present site. The purpose of the SUP is to clarify property
status, and the operations permitted on the site, prior to sale of the
property by Darrell Tavernier to Robert McElmury' The Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on this request on March 24, 1993, and
recommended denial of the SUP based on safety and environmental concerns,
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potential for expansion of a nonconforming use, parking and litter
problems present at the site, and that the business does not conform with
the characteristics of the residential neighborhood in which it is
located. Because the business has been in existence for a long period of
time, and the City could establish some guidelines as to what does/will
exist at the site, the following motion was made:
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to table this matter until the meeting
of April 19, 1993, to allow the City Administrator and City Attorney to
establish guidelines for the operation of the boat -rental business'
All aye, Motion Carried.
The Hugo Lion's Club has applied for a one -day, off-site lawful gambling
permit to conduct lawful gambling activities at the Hugo City Park on June
5, 19935 as part of the Good Neighbor Days annual celebration' The Lions
have conducted similar activities in the past, and presented no problems
for the City. Staff recommends approval of the permit.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded,
the Hugo Lions Club to operate pull
annual Good Neighbor Days.
All aye. Motion Carried'
to approve the Gambling License for
tabs on June 5r 1993, during the
The City of Hugo received bids for construction of a pump house as part of
the City's 1993 Water System Improvement Project' A total of nine bids
was received, the lowest bidder being J & B Contractors, Inc., of Anoka,
MN, in the amount of $132,600.00. The City Engineer reviewed the
qualifications of J & B Contractors, and recommends award of the project
to J & B Contractors in the amount specified.
Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to accept the recommendation of
the City Engineer, and award the bid for construction of the pump house as
part of the City's 1993 Water System Improvement Project to J & B
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $132,600.00.
All aye' Motion Carried.
The City Administrator canvassed owners of property located in the Bald
Eagle Industrial Park to determine the interest of extending municipal
water through the Park as part of the City's 1993 Water System Improvement
Project' The proposed construction of the well and water tower in the
Park provides the first opportunity for property located in the Park to be
served by municipal water. In response, the Administrator obtained a
petition signed by owners of 50% in frontage of the real estate located in
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the area proposed to be serviced requesting the extension of municipal
water to the area. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolutions
directing a feasibility study of the project from the City Engineer-, and
the resolution establishing a date for public hearing on the project for
the Council meeting of April 19, 1993.
Stolt man made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 9.3-2.
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
REPORT FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotto, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
Stol.tzman made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 93-3,
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPERTY
ABUTTING ON 130TH STREET" AND FARNHAM AVENUE IN THE BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL
PARK.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stolt: man
Motion Carried.
Fi I [ E LAKE_ MEADOWS..._._ _" ND__ REDI,_f l_ I !;_y 2 -
The City received a letter from James Merila, representing Kenco
Construction, requesting a reduction .in the performance bond for the Rice
Lake Meadows project, to an arr,ount. of $115,094.00. The request was
reviewed by Howard Kuusisto, City Engineer, who recommended a reduction .in
the amount of the financial security to $240,000.00. The reason for the
difference between the requested amount, and the recommended amount, is
due to concerns for the construction technique used on the Geneva Avenue
wetland crossing, and the potent.i.al for necessary street repair during
final construction of Rice Lake Meadows. It way=_• the recommendation of the
City Administrator that the financial guarantee be reduced to $141,000,
based on the following:
1. $75,000 .is security for work yet to be performed.
2. $40,000 for potential repairs to roadway.
3. $26,000 for potential repair to sewer and water- utilities.
Leroux made motion, Barney:. seconded, that the financial guarantee for Rice
Lake Meadows be reduced to $141,000, as recommended by th••,c: City
Administrator.
All aye. Motion Carried.
COUNTRY FONDS L...E.TTER
The City received a request from Richard Sagstetter, representing
Arlington Properties, the developer of the proposed Country Ponds
subdivision, that Arlington Properties be relieved of the requirement to
obtain drainage -area easements from properties located to the north of the
proposed subdivision. Mr. Sagstetter and Mr. Richard Schreier appeared
before the Council stating that Arlington Properties has attempted to
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obtain these easements, and has been only been partially successful. The
Hugo City Council approved a preliminary plat of the Country Fonds
subdivision on August 5, 1991. Condition #23 of the preliminary plat
approval stated, "An agreement of easement shall be secured for ditch
maintenance to accommodate surface --water drainage to the east (Parcels
#93029--650 and 91029-2900)." Information received from the City
Attorney, the City Engineer, and the RCWD indicate that these easements
are not necessary for the project to proceed, and it may be questionable,
legally, for the City to require a developer to obtain drainage easements
across the property of a third party. Staff recommends the Council
relieve Arlington Properties of the requirement to obtain the easements
stated under Condition #2.3 of the preliminary plat approval, and allow
Arlington Properties to submit a final plat without the specified
easements. After a lengthy discussion about drainage ditches and
easements, the following motion was made:
Leroux made motion, Mi.ron seconded, to postpone action on this request
until the meeting of April 19, 1993, to allow time for the Cit;. Attorney
to review easement requirements for this project, and further engineering
review of the proposal.
All aye. Notion Carried.
FIRE DE:eQRTPIEN _,Q MPL I: N l'
The City received a. rer.'ort-. from Gloria K. Olsen, of the law firm Knutson,
Flynn, Hetland, Deans, & Olsen, regarding her investigation of a sexual
harassment complaint filed against certain members of the Hugo Volunteer
Fire Dept. Staff recommends acceptance of her report, and implementation
of her recommendations as follows:
1. The Council direct the City Administrator to develop a sexual
Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to accept the report of Gloria 8.
Olsen regarding her investigation of a sexual harassment complaint filed
against certain members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Dept., and
implementation of her recommendations.
All aye. Motion Carried.
harassment policy for
the City
of Hugo.
2.
The City should provide
sexual
harassment and human relations training
to all its employees,
including
members of the Hugo Volunteer FD.
3.
The City Administrator
forward
a letter to the complainant advising
her that the investigation
has
been completed, and the timely and
appropriate action has
been taken
regarding her complaint.
4.
The City Administrator
should
be directed to write a letter to those
members of the Hugo 'Volunteer
FD accused of the sexual harassment
notifying them of the
status of
their complaint.
5.
The City Administrator
meet with
the two members of the Department
mentioned in the report,
who may
have additional complaints against the
Department in order to
resolve
a_.hesc_ issues.
b.
The City Administrator
should
inform all members of the Department of
the need to maintain a.
safe working
environment.
Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to accept the report of Gloria 8.
Olsen regarding her investigation of a sexual harassment complaint filed
against certain members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Dept., and
implementation of her recommendations.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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WOIEE.B_ _I h1PROV MENT (C[lUhJl_Y-F,_C1Ar�_ BAS
The Council requested the City Engineer provide a letter of
recommendations for improvement of the watermains located along County
Road 8A, between Highway 61 and Goodview Avenue. The Engineer has
indicated the potential for the need of extending a 12" watermain along
the entire stretch of roadway. At this time, he is recommending expansion
of the watermain from Highway 61 to a point just west of Hugo Meadows, and
that the City contact Washington County Public Works to insure that
right-of-way is made available to the City, outside of the improved
roadway, for future expansion of the watermain to Goodview Avenue.
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, that the City improve County Road BA a
distance of 1,500 fleet east of Highway 61 by installation of a 12''
watermain, and the City work with Washington County to insure that the
right-of-way is available for future expansion of the watermain to
Goodview Avenue.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1923,C t I S - S.T. TE HClI.JRS
Staff has reviewed compost site hours for 1993, and recommends that the
City's compost site be opened as follows:
1. Every Saturday in May, from 9:00 AN until 4:00 PM.
:.'•_. The 1st Saturday of the month in June, July, August, and September,
from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
3. Every 'Saturday in October from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
4. The Ist. two Saturdays in November from 9:00 AM until 4:+.=0 PM.
The hours indicated are equivalent to 100 hours, or the amount budgeted
for compost site operation during 1993. It weights the City's efforts in
the Spring and Fall of the year when most of the deposits are made at the
site, and allows for disposal of grass clippings and similar matter on a
regular basis t_hrc.:ughout the summer.
Stol tzman made motion, Brunot.te seconded, to accept the s.taf f s
recommendation for compost -site hours as listed above.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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The City received a letter from John D. Lindberg stating his resignation
from the H►_►oo Volunteer FD on March 24, 1993.
Stolt man made motion, Barnes. seconded, to accept the resignation of John
Lindberg from the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department, effective March 24,
1993.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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JAMES__WEBER _SVARIAgjj)..
James and Diane Weber, 16140 Harrow Avenue, have applied for a variance to
construct a 36' „ 50' pole building closer to the road that, the principal
building. Mr. Weber was present stating that he would be removing two
other outbuildings located on the property.
Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to approve the variance request of
James Weber, 16140 Harrow Avenue, to construct a =6' x 50' pole building
closer to Harrow Avenue than the principal building. Approval is subject
to the building being used for residential purposes only, and removal of
the 8' x 40' barn and 25' x 16' shed by May ll 1994.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Council reviewed City Attorney valler`s report on the Open Meeting Law
Issue.
Leroux; made motion, r•iron seconded, directing the City Attorney to proceed
with the final draft of his Findings regarding repayment of 'legal fees to
the City Council incurred during Sell Publishing vs.. Hugo City Council.
Such Findings are to provide for f►_►11 reimbursement to the Council or
legal fees incurred during this litigation, and if reimbursement to all
Council members is not possible, Council member Barnes should be
considered separately since she was not found in violation in this matter.
All aye. Motion Carried.
The City received a letter from former City Attorney, Sarah Mardell,
thanking the Council members for their support through the years.
The City received a letter from Patrick: Miller requesting that the City of
Hugo appoint him to represent Hugo on the Ramsey Action Programs, Target
Area Advisory Council for Washington County. The City (administrator was
directed to find out how this Hoard impacted on the City.
The Council was reminded of the Hoard of Review on April 12, 1990.
The Council was reminded of a meeting on April 6, 1991, at. the Forest. Lake
Town Hall to discuss further the Lease Agreement between the District
Memorial Hospital and Healthspan.
The Administrator will have fence quotes for City hal.lf.i.eld improvement=_
ready for the Council meeting of April 19, 1993.
Leroux: made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess the Council meeting until
7:00 PM, April 6, 1993, at the Forest Lake Town Hall.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mary n Creager, C�!Clerk