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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.12.09 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9. 1992 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:(-)C) PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman City Administrator, Bob MUseUS City Finance Director, Ron Otkin (Truth in Taxation public hearing) City Clerk., Mary Ann Creager Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the minutes of November 16, 1992, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. LerouX made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the claims for December 9, 1992, in the amount of $44,570.90. All aye. Motion Carried. TRUTH IN TAXATION In accordance with State requirements, a public hearing was held to consider the City's 199._ budget and property tax levy. On August 17, 1992, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a proposed tax levy of $912,851.00 to be collected in 1993. This represents a zero increase in property tax level from that levied for 1992, and according to the Washington County Treasurer's Office will result in an approximately 10% reduction in City property tax paid by residents of Hugo. According to State statutes, the City must adopt the final levy for 1993 at this hearing, or announce continuation of this hearing at a future date. The level of taxation may not exceed the preliminary figure established on August 17th. The Council received a draft resolution approving the 1992 tax levy, collectible in 1993, in the amount of $912,851.(_)(-), and a resolution approving the general fund budget for the 199:= fiscal year. The public hearing was opened, and the only individual to address the Council was Grover Storm, who had concerns regarding the valuation of his property. There were no other written or verbal comments. Stoltzman made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-34, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE 1993 FISCAL YEAR. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-35, RESO!_UTION APPROVING 1992 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 1993. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stoltzman Motion Carried. KENCO SUBDIVISION On November 8. 1992, the Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on a request by h;enco Construction to subdivide a portion of Lot 7, Block: =, Birch Tree Ponds 2nd Addition. An error was discovered in the placement of the home on Lot 6, Block. 3, which resulted in the home being �jty Council Meeting of December 9, 1992 Page 2 placed within the required the 10' setback from Lot 6's southern property line. In order to correct this deficiency, M::enco seeks to subdivide Lot 7 in order to provide sufficient property for Lot 6 to obtain the 1(.)' side yard setback. Lot 7 would still meet the minimum requirements of the City's land -use regulations. The PC recommended approval of the subdivision contingent upon Lot 6 complying with the City's 10" side yard setback requirement. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the subdivision request of K.enco Construction to subdivide a portion of Lot 7, Plock. 3, Birch Tree Fonds 2nd Addition. All aye. Motion Carried. 1993 LIQUOR, CIGARETTE, AND GAME LICENSES (RESOLUTION) Applications have been filed by certain businesses in the City of Huqo for renewal of their liquor, cigarette, and game licenses for 199'. The proposed resolution lists the businesses and the licenses requested. Staff is requesting Council approval of the licenses contingent upon the businesses filing proof of payment of taxes, compliance with City ordinances, and adequacy of insurance. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 199'-=6, RESOLUTION APPROVING LIQUOR AND RELATED LICENSES FOR. THE YEAR 1993. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, Stolt man Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY SHER.IFF'S OFFICE (CAPT. MIME JOHNSON) Captain Mike Johnson of the Washington County Sheriff's Department was present to introduce himself to the Council, discuss law-enforcement use of the shooting range owned by the Bald Eagle Sportsman Assn, and inquire about the possibility of having a contract officer attend Council meetings. Councilman Leroux; felt it was important to have more contact with the deputies and information of patrol activities. The City Administrator will work with the Sheriff's Department to help coordinate a reporting procedure. COMPLAINT REGARDING HORSES AT 13829 ISLETON AVENUE On November 16, 1992, the Council received a complaint regarding horses being kept at 13829 Isleton Avenue, and directed the City Adrrii.nistrator to investigate and report his findings to the Council. Such a report was submitted for Council consideration indicating that no City action was required because the property is located in the agriculture district, which does not regulate the number of horses allowed. These situations will be addressed during comprehensive plan review. Miron made motion, Leroux; seconded, directing staff to forward a copy of the Administrator's report to the complainant. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of December 9, 1992 Page .= REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (LEGAL SERVICES] Based on Council request, staff prepared a Request for Proposals for legal services for Council approval. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to advertise for Request for Proposals for legal services, with acceptance until January 8, 1993. A recommendation for appointments will be made at the Council meeting of January 19, 1993. All aye. Motion Carried. BIRCH TREE PONDS _(REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT) Requests have been made by Merila and Associates, representing Kenco Construction, for reduction in bond amounts required by the City for development of Birch Tree Ponds 2nd, .rd, and 4th Additions. Howard M::uusisto, City Engineer, recommends that the letters of credit requirements be reduced as follows: 1. Birch Tree Ponds 2nd Addition - reduced to $600.00. 2. Birch Tree Ponds 'rd Addition - reduced to $14,774.0i). 3. Birch Tree Ponds 4th Addition - reduced to $49,492.0i►. Lerou>: made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer for reduction of letters of credit for &TP 2nd, '=rd, and 4th Additions. All aye. Motion Carried. WHITE BEAR LAKE AMBULANCE CONTRACT The City has, for some years, contracted with the WBL Fire Dept., for ambulance service, which required a payment by the City, to subsidize the cost of providing service in our area. During 1991, the Council considered entering into a contract with District Memorial Hospital of Forest Lake for ambulance services. Final decision by the Council was to stay with the WEAL Fire Dept., but to pay no subsidy to the department. The City recently received a bill from the City of White Bear Lake for $12,030 to pay for ambulance services received durinq in 1992. In reviewing the circumstances of the agreement with WBL_, staff has been unable to identify any documents that indicate that WEAL was waiving its service charge. The circumstances surrounding this misunderstanding seem to be that during 1991, WEAL attempted to make its ambulance service self-supporting, but no such decision has been made to --date. A letter received from the WEAL City Manager indicates that such a decision is expected in the near future. Given the long-standing relationship of the City with the WEAL Fire Department ambulance service, the fact that the City did receive the services, as stated, and that there was no mutually agreed understanding between the two cities to waive the contract payment for 1992, staff recommends payment of the bill, as presented, as full and adequate payment for the services provided. G:AY G(Julnci l a -testing of December 9, 199: Paqe 4 Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve payment of $12,030 to the City of White Bear Lake, for ambulance services rendered. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED JUNK: YARD ORDINANCE The Council received a proposed ordinance regUlatinq auto dismantling yards and junk yards in the City of Hugo, replacing an existing ordinance. The purpose behind this recommendation is to provide set standards and equitable treatment to auto dismantling and junk yard operators in the City of HUgo while protecting the public's health and the environment. Copies of this proposed ordinance were provided to the City Attorney and MNDNR for review. Staff recommends that the Council establish a hearing date of January 4, 1993 to consider adoption of the ordinance. Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to schedule a public hearing for January 4, 1997., 7:05 PM, to consider a proposed ordinance regulating auto dismantling and junk yards in the City of Hugo, replacing the existing ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT As directed, Fire Chief Ron Istvanovich presented a report on the status of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department to the Council. Dill Bruen, affiliated with technical colleges in Minnesota, also made a presentati to the Council. He stated he was available to assist the Fire Department in resolving their problems. Miron made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Administrator to work with Evill Bruen in review of the Operations Manual in an effort to set a mission and goals for the Hugo FD. All aye. Motion Carried. Councilman Miron felt it important that all members play a "key" role in the process. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT After conducting interviews with a number of fire fighters, the City Administrator submitted a written report identifying their concerns. STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION Mr. Evill Coleman of the Minnesota Dept of Trade and Economical Development's Star City Program has agreed to be the facilitator for the issue -identification workshop as the first step in revision of the City' Comprehensive Plan. Administrator MUSeLts reviewed the many ways the Cit. could generate interest in this process, and requested that everyone become involved to make this project a success. A workshop will be held at the Hugo Elementary School on January 14, 1993, at PM. 1ti.. City Council meeting of December 9, 1992 Page 5 BIRCH TREE FONDS PHASE 4 IMPROVEMENT ACCEPTANCE The City's Engineer, Howard k::uusisto, has recommended that the City accept the public utilities and roads constructed as part of the BTP Phase 4 development for operation and maintenance by the City. Miron made motion, LerOUX seconded, that the City of Hugo accept the public utilities and roads constructed as part of the Birch "free Ponds Phase 4 development for operation and maintenance by the City. The one year warranty on these improvements begins 12/09/92. All aye. Motion Carried. M I SCELLANEOUS Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, that the City Administrator interview Ron Istvanovich, Jr., for possible appointment to the Hugo FD and make a recommendation to the City Council. All aye. Motion Carried. Lerou;: made motion, Barnes seconded, to adjourn at 9:45 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. 7/141'erk MaryCreager City