HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.08.03 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 3. 1992
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
City Administrator, Bob Museus
City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto
City Attorney, Charles Johnson
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
City'Finance Director, Ron Otkin
Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting of July 20, 1992, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes of the
executive session of July 27, 1992, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Barnes made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
special meeting of July 27, 1992, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the claims for August 3,
1992, in the amount of $76,917.92.
All aye. Motion Carried.
BEER LICENSE (ST. JOHN'S FALL FESTIVAL)
St. John the Baptist Church of Hugo has requested a license to sell 3.2
beer at their Fall Festival on August 23, 1992. The location for the
event is 14383 Forest Blvd North. A certificate of liability insurance
has been submitted by St. John's.
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve the issuance of 3.2 beer
license to the Church of St. John the Baptist, 14383 Forest Blvd., on
August 23, 1992.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #620 /GAMES AND CIGARETTE)
The American Legion Post #620, 5736 147th Street North, has requested
licenses for one pinball machine, two video machines, and for the sale of
ci;arettes. Permit fees have been paid.
Leroux made motion, Brunotte seconded, to issue a games license and
cigarette license to the American Legion Post #620, 5736 147th Street
North, expiring 12/31/92.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Kelly R. O'Neill has requested a variance for the construction of a
utility building on his property located at 8575 132nd St No., in order to
construct the building in front of his residence. The Board of Zoning
Adjustments considered this matter at their meeting of July 22, 1992 and
unanimously recommended approval based on the topography of the site, and
adjacent land use.
Leroux made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the variance request of
Kelly O'Neill, 8575 132nd Street North, for the construction of a 42' x
75' pole building closer to the road than the principal building. The
proposed building is to be used for residential purposes only.
Al) aye. Motion Carried.
Rick Burr has requested a variance for the construction of a 40' x 60'
addition to his industrial building located at 15587 Forest Blvd. The
variance would allow him to construct the addition 4' from the interior
lot line (10' required in industrial district). The Board of Zoning
Adjustments considered this matter at their meeting of July 22, 1992, and
unanimously recommended approval.
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the variance request of
Rick Burr, 15587 Forest Blvd., for the construction of a 40' x 60'
addition to his industrial building 4' from the interior lot line (10' is
required in the industrial district).
All aye. Motion Carried.
John and Jeanette Malinka have requested the City rezone 77.9 acres from
agriculture to RR2 in order to allow a subdivision of property into five
acre lots. The Planning Commission considered this request at their
meeting of July 22, 1992, and due to concerns about land -use density, have
recommended that the Council turn down the rezoning request. Dennis Peck,
representing the Malinka's, was present stating that he thought the
Council should allow the rezoning due to the housing densi�,y alrec.dy
present on adjacent property..
Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to deny the rezoning request of John
an(; Jeanette Malinka to subdivide 77.9 acres .from agriculture to RR2 due
to concerns about land -use density. This rezoning request should be
reviewed at the time of Comprehensive Plan revision.
All aye. Motion Carried.
William and Patricia Wittman have made a request to subdivide 40 acres of
existing land into two parcels, one 10 acre parcel and the remaining
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parcel to be 30 acres. Their intent is to maintain ownership in the one
30 acre parcel, and sell the 10 acre parcel to an adjacent property owner,
who will include the purchased property into his existing.parcel. The
Planning Commission considered this matter at their meeting of July 22,
1992, and unanimously recommended approval given that the 10 acres being
subdivided should be recorded as part of the existing parcel currently
owned by the purchasing party.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the request of William and
Patricia Wittman to subdivide 40 acres into two parcels, one 10 acre
parcel and a 30 acre parcel. The 10 acre parcel is to be sold and
combined to an adjoining 10 acre parcel. The 30 acre parcel will be
retained by the Wittman's.
All aye. Motion Carried.
OAKSHORE PARK IMPROVEMENT HEARING
A public hearing was scheduled to consider the making of certain
improvements -to the Oakehore Park subdivision, as requested by petition of
area residents. Howard Kuusisto, the City's consulting engineer, provided
his feasibility report, and cost estimates, at the hearing. The public
hearing was opened, and the following comments were made regarding the
proposed improvements: FOR: serious septic system problems and poor
gravel road conditions; AGAINST: assessment for project too high, and
improvements would not increase value of property in comparison to the
cost of the project. Residents will meet as a group (Oakshore Park
Homeowners' Assn) to determine what, if any, improvements they would like
the City to consider.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to deny the petition from residents of
the Oakshore Park subdivision to make improvements to their property.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron
VOTING NAY: Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
CHANGE ORDER TO FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE CONTRACT
Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, has recommended a Change Order to the City's
contract for the purchase of a new fire truck. This Change Order would
add $3,134 worth of equipment onto the new truck. It was the fire
department's intention to add this equipment after purchase. By adding
the equipment as part of the vehicle contract, the City would save sales
tax amounting to $206.00.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the Change Order to the
City's contract for the purchase of a new fire truck, by the addition of
$3,134 worth of equipment onto the new truck.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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TRANSFER OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
North Central Cable Communications Corp., the City's current cable
television franchisee, has requested approval to transfer control of the
Cable Franchise to Meredith/New Heritage Strategic Partners, LP. Transfer
of control has already been approved by the Ramsey/Washington County
Suburban Cable Communications Commission. Though the City of Hugo is not
a part of this Commission, Article 12, Section 1C of the Hugo Cable
Franchise Ordinance requires the City to approve transfer ownership or
control of the Franchise upon approval of the Ramsey/Washington County
Cable Commission. At issue is a change to the Cable Franchise, which
would in effect, void the right of Hugo residents to use the cable TV
facility in the City of White Bear Lake due to changes in the franchise
between the Ramsey/Washington County Commission and the new owners. Cable
facilities would still be available to Hugo residents at other locations.
The North Central Cable Communications has reviewed their records, and
informed the City of Hugo that in the last year, no residents of the City
have used the cable facility in White Bear Lake.
Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-18,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GROUP W CABLE OF
RAMSEY/WASHINGTON, INC. FROM HAUSER CABLE OF MINNESOTA, INC., HAUSER CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF MINNESOTA, INC., TO
MEREDITH/NEW HERITAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERS L.P.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Brunotte
Motion Carried.
At Council request, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
July 22, 1992 to consider the SUP on Zap Games, Inc., to conduct paintball
games at 7000 132nd Street in Hugo. The Planning Commission recommended
continuation of the SUP for Midwest Paintball, Inc., doing business as ZAP
Games, subject to changes in the original SUP. The City received written
complaints regarding the ZAP Games operation. Mr. Carron, representing
ZAP Games, stated that all conditions of the original permit, and
amendments from the Planning Commission had been met, with the exception
of signing of the driveway, because he dial not know what the City would be
requiring.
Mircn made motion, Barnes seconded, to revoke the Special Use Permit for
Midwest Paintball, Inc., dba Zap Games, effective September 15, 1992.
Revocation of the permit is based on the following: petition of
residents, noise, increased traffic, trash, trespassing, devaluation of
surrounding property, growing proximity of residential area,
incompatibility with surrounding residential area, commercial operation in
residential area, and public safety.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Council received a copy of a proposed Joint Powers Agreement between
the City of Hugo and other Washington County governmental units, for the
provision of emergency services.
Brunotte made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Agreement for Joint
and Cooperative Use of Fire Personnel and Equipment, between the City of
Hugo and other Washington County governmental units, for provision of
emergency services. The Mayor, City Administrator, and Fire Chief are
authorized to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City of Hugo.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1993 PROPOSED BUDGET
The Finance Director, Ron Otkin, presented the initial draft of the City's
1993 budget. Under State law, the Council must set an initial property
tax levy amount by September 1, 1992. The levy established on September
let may be reduced in future budget proceedings, but may not be increased.
Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to set a special meeting of Hugo City
Council for August 11, 1992, at 7:30 PM, for the purpose of discussion of
the City's 1993 budget.
All aye. Motion Carried>
ELECTION POLLING PLACE RESOLUTION
The Council received a copy of a resolution establishing polling places
for the elections to be held on September 15 and November 3, 1992.
Leroux made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-19,
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 15 AND NOVEMBER 3, 1992.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the Agreement for
Assignment of Rights and Assumption of Duties, between Martin and Sandra
Wegleitner and Kenco Construction.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
As requested by the Ordinance Violations Committee, City Attorney Johnson
submitted a written report regarding a citizen complaint concerning
activities at 8221 157th Street and 8139 157th Street. City Administrator
Museus suggested that the City employ an independent investigator to
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review the complaint, in light of the fact that one of the properties
mentioned is that of the Mayor's.
M•iron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing City staff to proceed with
the employment of an independent investigator to raview a citizen's
complaint regarding activities at 8221 157th Street and 8139 157th Street.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron
ABSTAINED: Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, that the City Council enter into
executive session to discuss the Dan Santanni litigation matter.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Brunotte made motion, Barnes seconded, to close the executive session and
return to the open meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Brunotte made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to adjourn at 11:00 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary YCreager, City Zrk