HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.10.04 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 4. 1993
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Leroux (Arrived at 7:15 PM)
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the City
Council meeting of September 20, 1993, as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the claims for October 4,
1993, in the amount of $63,170.79.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST (ALFORD)
On behalf of James Alford of 8019 130th Street North, Lloyd Chalupsky
requested a variance to construct a garage closer to 130th Street than the
principal structure. City Code, Chapter 320-5(H4), states no detached
garage or other accessory building should be located nearer the front lot
than the principal building on that lot. The request is based on
topography of the lot, location of large trees on the property,
aesthetics, and drainage concerns.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the variance for James
Alford, 8019 130th Street, for construction of a 24' :; 4(')'* garage, the
front of which will be 24' in front of the residence. The proposed garage
to be used for residential purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (MARBLE)
Ray Marble, 12966 Irish Avenue, made application for a SUP to keep two
horses on his property, which is 5.6 acres in size and zoned RRC. The
Hugo Planning Commission considered this matter at their meeting of
9/22/93, and recommended approval of the request.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit
for Ray Marble, 12966 Irish Avenue, to keep two horses on property,
subject to the following: Upon the sale of the property by Mr. Marble,
the SUP to keep horses would become null and void. It would be the option
of the purchaser to reapply for a SUP.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FINAL PAYMENT (CIP II MITIGATION POND
The City Engineer recommended final payment for the mitigation pond
constructed at Rice Lake Park as part of the CIP II project.
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COUNCILMAN LEROUX ARRIVED AT 7:15 PM.
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to make final payment for Forest Lake
Contracting for the mitigation pond constructed at Rice Lake Parti:.,
assuming if no objection is received from the DNR.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE CHANGE (PARKLAND DEDICATION)
The Hugo Planning Commission recommended that the City increase the
required payment for parkland dedication from the Current- $175.00 per lot
to $500.00 per lot. The staff recommended the Council establish a hearing
date of October 27, 1993, for the Planning Commission to receive public
comment on the ordinance.
Miron made motion, Leroux: seconded, to schedule a public hearing for the
Hugo Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1993, 7:10 PM, for the
purpose of considering an ordinance change by increasing the required
parkland dedication fee from $175.00 per lot to per lot.
All aye. Motion Carried.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION
Minnesota Statutes 1038.231 requires that City's prepare a plan that
establishes objectives and policies for water quality, identifies
alternatives for improving water quality, and establishes methods of
implementation. The law provides certain authority to the Metro Council
for approval of these plans. Currently, the Metro Council will not
consider applications from the City regarding MUSA boundary changes, and
other land -use matters, until the City has adopted an amendment to its
Comprehensive Plan, committing the City to implement the State mandated
water quality standards. The staff recommended that the City Council
establish a public hearing date for the Planning Commission to consider-
the
onsiderthe change to the Comprehensive Plan on October 27, 1993.
Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to schedule a public hearing
from the Hugo Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1993, 7:15 PM,
for the purpose of considering an amendment to the City's Comprehensive
Plan, committing the City to implement the State mandated water quality
standards.
All aye. Motion Carried.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP)
The Council reviewed a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Hugo,
White Bear Township, and Oneka Ridge, Inc., regarding the extension of
public utilities from White Bear Township to the golf course currently
under construction on 120th Street near Fiona Avenue. The staff
recommended approval of the Agreement, as presented.
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Leroux: made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement
between the City of Hugo, White Bear Township, and Oneka Ridge, Inc., and
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk. to sign said Agreement on behalf of the
City.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CUB SCOUT TROOP #151 (RESOLUTION)
During the Spring of 1993, Cub Scout Troop #151 planted a number of trees
in the City pari: located next to City Hall. As a means of expressing the
City's appreciation for the Cub Scouts' efforts, a resolution was drafted
for Council approval.
Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 93-13,
RESOLUTION THANKING SCOUT TROOP #151 FOR PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL PARK.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
BUILDING CODE VIOLATION (DOTTE
On September 10, 1991, a permit was issued to Mr. James Dotte to construct
a foundation, and move a building to his property located 5.380 165th
Street, Hugo, MN. A septic system permit was issued on June 12, 1992, and
the building permit was reissued on June 19, 1992. On May 17, 199•=, the
City Council granted Mr. Dotte an extension until June 30, 199.3 to bring
the building into compliance with City code. On July 1, 199•=, an
inspection was conducted, and the Building Inspector determined that Mr.
Dotte remained in violation of Chapter 4715.0•'10, the State of Minnesota
Building Code, and Chapter 256, Section 7.5(2E) and Section 5.4 of Hugo's
Municipal Code regarding installation of the on-site septic system. Also,
Mr. Dotte has not received a final electrical inspection required by the
State Building Code. The City has worked with Mr. Dotte to bring his home
into compliance with Statute and City Code, but Mr. Dotte has failed to do
so in a reasonable amount of time. The letter from the City Attorney
indicates certain options the City may take in order enforce its building
and septic system regulations.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, directing the City Attorney to
proceed with civil prosecution against James Dotte, 5•=80 165th Street, to
bring the property into compliance with City Codes.
All aye. Motion Carried.
NO PARKING ON 129TH STREET (RESOLUTION)
The Council reviewed a resolution establishing 129th Street, between
Elmcrest Avenue and Ethan Avenue, as a NO PARKING zone, and authorizing
the City to post the signs necessary to inform the public of this
decision.
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Miron made motion. Stoltzman seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 93-14,
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 129TH STREET AS A "NO PARKING" ZONE.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
IN -PROGRESS REVIEW (1993 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT_Sj
Ken Weber, representing the City Engineer, reported on the current status
of the 1993 water system improvements.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
During the Council workshop held on 9/25/93, the Council determined to
conduct a workshop with the Planning Commission on October 27, 1993 for
the purpose of improving the decision-making processes of the City. Staff
recommended that the Council establish a special meeting of the City
Council for October 27, 1993.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting,
in joint session with the Planning Commission, for October 27, 1997., at
7:30 PM .
All aye. Motion Carried.
The City Engineer will be reporting on the Surface Water Management
Program some time in November, 1993.
JOINT MEETING WITH LINO LAMES
The City Administrator has schedule a joint dinner meeting with Lino Lakes
for October 14, 1993, at a place to be determined. Tonight's meeting is
to be recessed until October 14, 1993, with the meeting place to be
publicized when determined.
STOLTZMAN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Councilman Miron suggested that the Stoltzman Agreement "sunset clause"
should state a specific number of years that the business can continue to
operate, as long as the property remains in the Stoltzman name.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, that the City Attorney include in the
Stoltzman Settlement Agreement language limiting Walter L. Stoltzman's
business to 30 years, as long as the property remains in the Stoltzman
name.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron
ABSTAINED: Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
The City received notice that MNDOT has scheduled installation of traffic
signals at Highway 61 and County Road 8 in 1997. This date could be
advanced should Washington County and the City enter into a Cooperative
Agreement with MNDOT.
Attorney Galler updated the Council on the status of the River City
Asphalt settlement.
Floreen Meyer questioned the Council regarding the drainage on her
property, and roads adjacent to her residence.
Stolt man made motion, Barnes seconded, to recess tonight-`s meeting until
October 14, 1993, at 7:00 PM, at a place to be determined.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mary n Creager
Cit erk