HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.12.08 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 199=
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 K:uusisto
City Finance Director, Ronald Otk:in
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: James Leroux (Councilman Leroux; arrived at 7:40 PM.)
Barnes made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
regular City Council meeting of November 15, 1993, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
special Council meeting of November 29, 1993, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the claims for December
8, 199•:x, in the amount of $63,604.26.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN TAXATION)
In accordance with State Statute, the City's Truth in Taxation hearing for
1994 was held at 7:05 PM. As required by State Statutes, the following
items were discussed:
1. Percent of total proposed budget representing total compensation
costs.
2. Number of employees by general classification, and whether full or
part-time.
3. Number and budget expenditures for independent contractors.
4. The effect of budget increases or decreases on the proposed tax: levy.
The public hearing was called to order, and two residents addressed the
Council, both of whom were concerned with valuations of their property,
and not the budget. (Councilman Leroux; arrived at 7:40 PM). The Council
then discussed funding requests from the Hugo Fire Department and the
White Bear Counseling Center.
Miron made motion, Leroux: seconded, directing City staff to remove funding
the White Bear Counseling Center from the 1994 budget, and begin an effort
to have Washington County incur the cost of funding the Center.
VOTING AYE: LeroUx and Miron
VOTING NAY: Barnes, Brunotte, Stoltzman
Motion Failed.
The City Administrator was directed to work on the 1994 budget to include
funding for the Counseling Center and requests from the Hugo Fire Dept.
City Council meeting of December 8, 1993
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1994 LICENSES
The Council considered a resolution approving liquor licenses for
businesses in the community.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 9•? -17, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING LIQUOR AND RELATED LICENSES FOR THE YEAR 1993.
Approval for Ricci's is contingent upon receipt of their dram shop
insurance. Approval for RJ's is contingent upon approval of their
off -sale liquor license by the Washington County Sheriff's Dept.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GAMBLING LICENSE (AMERICAN LEGION CLUES #620)
The American Legion Club #620 has made application for a Premise Permit to
conduct charitable gambling at their place of business located at 57•=6
147th Street North. Staff recommended approval of the request.
Leroux: made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Gambling Premise Permit
for the American Legion Club #620 to conduct charitable gambling at their
place of business located at 5736 147th Street, Hugo, MN, and waiver of
any waiting period required for this permit.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GAMBLING LICENSES (HUGO LIONS CLUES )
Stoltzman made motion, Leroux; seconded, to approve the Gambling Premise
Permits for the Huqo Lions Club to conduct charitable gambling at RJ's,
1•:891 Forest Boulevard, and Ricci's Saloon, 14777 Forest Boulevard, all in
the City of Hugo, MN, and waiver of any waiting period required for these
permits.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1994 APPOINTMENTS
Staff requested Council guidance for the preparation of recommendations
for the annual appointment of officers and agencies in January, 1994, as
follows:
1.
Designation
of
depositories for City funds.
2.
Designation
of
official newspaper.
3.
Appointment
of
City Engineer.
4.
Appointment
of
City Attorney.
5.
Appointment
of
Civil Defense Director.
6.
Appointment
of
Fire Department Officers.
7.
Appointment
of
one member of the Hugo Planning Commission.
8.
Appointment
of
a chairperson and secretary for the Planning
Commission.
9. Appointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals (three
members).
10. Appointment of an acting Mayor.
City Council meeting of December 8, 1993
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Based on a recommendation from the Chairperson of the Hugo Planning
Commission, the following motion was made:
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, that Bob Oswald be removed as
member of the Hugo Planning Commission effective this date, and that a
letter of appreciation for his service be sent to him.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing City staff to contact
Jim Kellison to determine if he is still interested in serving on the Hugo
Planning Commission. The City Administrator is to report on 12/20/93.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LAKE AIR ESTATES DRAINAGE STUDY
At the Council meeting of 11/15/9•_, TKDA presented the Council with their
report on the status of surface water drainage in the Lake Air Estates and
surrounding area. At that time, the Council tabled action December B,
1993, in order to allow time for consideration on the report. Staff
requested guidance from the Council as to what action, if any, the City
should take in correcting the drainage problems identified in Lake Air
Estates, and secondly, the funding mechanism for any such improvements.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to prepare a
draft ordinance creating a storm water utility. It is the Council's
intent to fund the utility from City-wide impact fees, developmental
impact fees, and seed -money from the City's capital improvement fund. The
purpose of the utility is to provide management and funding of storm water
improvement projects.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DRAINAGE COMPLAINT (WALLER)
The City Administrator submitted a report for Council consideration
regarding the circumstances surrounding the Waller's complaint of excess
runoff from the Evergreen Hills subdivision, as well as a recommendation
for City action. After a lengthy discussion, and a request by Ed Waller
to redirect the flow of the pond water across his property, and lower the
level of the pond east of Homestead Ave, the following motion was made:
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to determine the
feasibility of controlling the level of the lake located in Evergreen
Hills, by the placement a culvert under Homestead Avenue, at the north end
of the lake, to be drained onto the Waller property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT (WORKSHOP)
Based on prior discussion, staff requested that the Council establish a
date for conducting a workshop on the City's Surface Water Management
Plan. This workshop would review work done to -date, and provide staff
with guidance for preparation of a draft -plan.
City Council meeting of December 8, 1993
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Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to schedule a Council workshop
for Tuesday, January 11,. 1994, to discuss the City's Surface Water
Management Plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
The City received a request from a member of the Hugo Fire Department to
have the Council reconsider his 0 -day suspension from the Department, as
imposed by the Fire Chief.
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, acknowledging receipt of an appeal for
suspension, and the matter be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting
of December 20� 1993, in accordance with City policy.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to adjourn at 10:25 PM.
All aye. Motion
C tried.
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