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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.03.02 CC MinutesMINUTE'S OF THE HUGO CITY C'OUNC I L MEETING OF _MARCH 2, 1992 The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Stolt man at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Jesinski, Miron, Stolt man, Administrator Huber, Carole LaBelle, k:en Weber from Kuusisto Engineering Motion made by Brunotte, seconded by Miron to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1992 City Council meeting. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Jesinski, seconded by Stolt man to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1992 City Council meeting. All aye. Motion Carried. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte to approve the claims for March 2, 1992 in the amount of 16,767.28. All aye. Motion Carried. AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSES Hugo Auto Parts, Modern Recycling, and Northside Auto Farts have made application to the City of Hugo for renewal of their Auto Dismantling Licenses. Previous permits for the above referenced auto dismantling yards expired on October 3, 1991, and the City received license applications from these individuals on the dates noted on their applications. We would recommend that the City Council act on each of these license applications separately. HUGO AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Stolt man to approve the Auto Dismantling license for Hugo Auto Parts, 16651 Forest Blvd, Hugo, Minnesota, (Richard and Mit.-.el Brandt) subject to 21 special conditions, license to expire on October 3, 1992. All aye, motion passed. MODERN RECYCLING It was noted that there are vehicles stacked too high and visible over the fencing. They are currently operating on Sunday and have expanded their weekday hours by 30 minutes each day. All of these changes have occurred without approval from the City. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte to approve the Auto Ui.smantlincg License for Modern Recycling, 16813 Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnesota (Roger DuPaUl) subject to and compliance with 21 special conditions, license to expire on October 3, 1992. All aye, motion passed. Cit) staff will contact Mr. DuPaul requiring compliance with the conditions of his auto dismantling license. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte to approve the Auto Dismantling License for Northside Auto Parts, 16705 Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnesota, (Steve Barthold) subject to the 21 special. conditions, license to expire on October- 3, 1992. All aye, motion passed. City Council Minutes - March 2, 1992 Page 2 VARIANCE REQUEST .(PLOCHER) On behalf of Michelle and David Plocher, keystone Builders Corporation ha made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an attached 1,008 square foot garage on Lot 8, Block 3,.Dellwood Ridge subdivision (aka 12015 Heather Avenue North). The oversized garage exceeds the 720 square foot maximum allowed. In that the ground -floor area of the residential dwelling proposed is 1,892 feet, the request in question is consistent with the Council's policy regarding variance for oversized garages. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte,to approve the request of Keystone Builders Corporation to construct a 1,008 square foot garage on Lot 8, Block- 3, Dellwood Ridge (aka 12015 Heather Ave. No.) All aye, motion passed. MUSA AMENDMENT (EXPANSION) The City received a proposal from Marty Wegleitner and Kenco Construction to expand the City's Municipal Urban Service Area to accommodate the Rice Lake Meadows Planned Unit Development Proposal. The City has approved the Planned Unit Development concept for Rice Lake Meadows, however there is a portion of the proposal in question that is outside of the City's Municipal Urban Service Area. If approved by the City Council, the application would be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their review and approval. It is the intent to realign the MUSA line in the areas lying between Geneva Ave. No. and Goodview Ave. No. from a line 660 ft. south of the center line of 145th St. to a line 1,000 ft. north of the centerline of 145th St. This realignment of the MUSA line coincides more closely with the location of the Rice Lake Meadows Planned Unit Development. The MUSA will be increased by approximately 17.5 acres consisting of 15.3 acres of upland and 2.2 acres of type 2 wetlands. None of the wetland areas are being developed, while only 8.4 acres of the upland areas are proposed to be developed into 28 lots under a 120 unit Planned Unit Development for the 60.3 acre PUD. The staff feels that the request in question involves a rather small parcel of land, and the addition of this area to the MUSA will result in only minimal changes in Metropolitan Service demand. The Hugo Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at their meeting of February 26, 1992, and Unanimously recommended approval of the expansion proposal.. Mr. wren Weber -from kUusisto Engineering was present to answer q-..restions from the Council. Mr. Webar explained that this chanoe was an "incremental increase" request and not an "e.xchange" for acreage in another location. He .also informed the Council that the triangle shaped portion on the west of the development will remain in the M.U.S.A. area. Motion made by Brunette, seconded by Jesinsk:i to approve the request of Marty Wegleitner and Kenco Construction to expand the Metro Urban Service Area by 17.5 acres to include the Rice Lake Meadows Planned Unit Development. All aye, motion passed. City Council Minutes - March 2, 1992 Page _ VARIANCE REQUEST (TIPPELT) Mr. Paul Tippelt, 15936 Harrow Avenue, has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct a 2,884 sq. ft. addition to an existing garage. The total accessory storage meets the 3644 sq. ft. allowed in an agricultural zone. If the previous site plan for the existing garage was drawn to scale, it indicates that the existing garage should have been located approximately 31 ft. from the south property line, while in fact, the building was constructed 3.5 ft. from the property line. The site in question is approximately 2.25 acres in size, and is on the east shoreline of Onek:a Lake. There does not appear to be any hardship to the land, which would necessitate a variance. The staff would recommend that the applicant comply with the current setback:. regulations for the agricultural zone. This matter was to be dealt with by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on February 26, 1992, but due to the fact that Board Member Jesinsk:i was the only member present, there was no discussion conducted on this matter. The application is forwarded to the City Council without a recommendation. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Stolt man to approve the variance request of Paul Tippelt, 15936 Harrow Ave., to construct a 2,880 sq. foot addition to an existing garage, 3.5 feet from the south property line. Voting AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron, Stolt man Voting NAY: Jesinsk;i It was noted that Mr. Tippelt would li.k::e to change the dimensions of his proposed structure from 40' X 72' to 36' X E30' with a lower roof. Administrator Huber stated that the variance is only for the setback:: from the lot line and not building size. PRELIMINARY PLAT AMENDMENTS (COUNTRY FONDS) On behalf of Arlington Properties (Country Ponds), Mr. Richard Sagstetter has requested an opportunity to appear before the City Council to discuss drainage concerns regarding the proposed Country Ponds subdivision. The preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision was reviewed by the Planning Commission, and subsequently approved by the City Council, subject to special conditions. Although it is not clear in Mr. Sagstetter's letter, it would appear that he is requesting that the City Council deviate from conditions of preliminary plat approval Nos. 23 and 24. In the past, the Planning Commission has requested that in cases where the developer wishes to deviate significantly from the original preliminary plat proposal, the request then be referred back: to the Planning Commission for review. In light of the fact that the request in question would typically be dealt with at the time of final plat review, we would recommend the City Council follow current policy and deal with this issue at that time. If the City Council wishes to address this issue prior to final plat review, we would suggest that this matter be referred bact:: to the Planning Commission for their review and input. Mayor Stolt man stated that he did not approve of the "piece mealing" effect and requests that the applicants appear before the City Council when they have secured all required documents. Mr. Stolt man also stated Fie would like to retain conditions 23 and 24 of the preliminary plat approval. City Council Minutes - March 2, 1992 Page 4 Mr. John Daubney, Attorney for Arlington Properties, explained their situation and withdrew the applicants' request at this time. AP'P'OINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-5, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE APRIL 7, 1992 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. All aye, motion passed. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN The staff has completed interviews of potential candidates for the administrative intern position in the Code Enforcement Office. John Benson has recommended that the City hire Randy L. Kardell for this position. Motion made by Jesinski, seconded by Brunotte to hire Randy L. Kardell as intern for the Code Enforcement Office for a six month period, beginning April 1st, at a rate of $6.00 per hour. All aye, motion passed. PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICE Since 1989, the City has been contracting with Mr. Floyd Lask.a to provide park -maintenance service. Mr. Laska's proposal for services in 1992 is $25.00/hour for mowing, $12.00 for mowing and trimming around buildings, and $15.00/hour, plus mileage, for emptying of trash containers. We also received a proposal from Gary Johnson Lawn Service of Little Canada with a quote of $35.00/hour flat rate for park. -maintenance services. We would recommend that the City renew its arrangements with Mr. Lask.a for the 1992 park -maintenance season at the rates previously referenced. Motion made by Stolt man, seconded by Brunotte to enter an agreement with Mr. Floyd Laska to continue park -maintenance service at the rates specified above for 1992. All aye, motion passed. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WAC AND REC CHAR6 S As per" Council direction, the City staff has completed preparation of a proposed policy providing for collection of Water Availability Charges and Residential Equivalency Charger. The reso-ution calls -for an increase .in the REC from approximately $1,550 per REC to $1,700 per REC. The resolution designates when the charges will be collected, where proceeds will be deposited, and how they will be used. The conversion method for the various charges is based on the format Used by the Metro Waste Control. Commission, as modified to meet cur needs. Motion made by Miron, seconded by Barnes to approve RESOLUTION 1992-6, ESTABLISHING A WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE AND SETTING CONVERSION PARAMETERS CONSISTENT WITH A RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCY CHARGE. All aye, motion passed. City Council Minutes - March 2, 1992 Page 5 REVIEW OF FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE In late -January, the City Council received a draft Flood Plain Ordinance, prepared by the City staff, for adoption as required by Minnesota Statutes. The staff requested that the Council review the proposed ordinance, and note any suggestions or comments regarding same. Upon receipt of Council input, we will then prepare the ordinance in a final form for Council approval. Council members stated they would provide written comments for review with staff members at an upcoming meeting. HAZARD ELIMINATION GRANT Administrator Huber stated that this application has been delayed as a result of several townships not getting their approvals to the County in a timely manner. It is our understanding that the State will now support this grant without 100 participation by all of Washington County's townships. It is anticipated that grant approvals and study could be completed within the next several months. ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS Mayor Stoltzman reviewed the schedule for interviews with five city administrator candidates on March 13 and 14 as provided by Consultant Jim Brimeyer. The Council indicated no objection to the proposed schedule. CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT Mayor Stoltzman recommended that Administrator Huber's contract with the City be extended for a two week period due to the delay in hiring a new administrator. Councilmember Barnes felt that there should be a clean break for the City, and for Mr. Huber, and stated the agreement should be terminated on March 31, 1992. Motion made by Stoltzman, seconded by Jesinsk.i to extend Administrator Huber's contract for a two week period. Voting AYE: Jesinski, Stoltzman Voting NAY: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron Motion failed. Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Miron to continue the termination of Mr. Huber's contract on March 3+1, 1992 and reimburse him for his accrued vacation in a lump sum payment and the deadline for city council agenda shall be moved to March 31, 1992. Voting AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron Voting NAY: Jesinski, Stoltzman Motion passed. City Council Minutes - March, 199 Page 6 Mayor Stolt man informed the Council that North Central Cable Television will be changing ownership and there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 1992 at the Holiday Inn Shoreview. For more information, contact North Central Cable TV. Councilmember Barnes noted that she requested an ad be placed in the White Bear Press and the Forest Lake Times for anyone interested in serving on the Hugo Planning Commission to contact city hall. The staff was directed to send a copy of the legal information regarding the open meeting law and the data practices act to Howard L.estrud at the Forest Lake Times with the appropriate sections highlighted. Ms. Jane k;rent., candidate for the new State Senate district, introduced herself and stated that if elected, she would strive to keep all areas of government working together. Motion made by Jesinski, seconded by Brunotte to adjourn at 8:38PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Acting Secretary