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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.06.20 CC Minutes MINUTES FOR HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 20,2016 f Call to Order Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ! PRESENT: Haas,Klein,Miron,Petryk,Weidt ABSENT: None i ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear,City Engineer Jay Kennedy, City Attorney Dave Snyder, and City Clerk Michele Lindau Approval of Minutes for the June 6.2016 City Council Meeting Petryk made motion,Miron seconded,to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting on June 6,2016 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Agenda Weidt made motion,Klein seconded,to approve the agenda as presented. i Two residents asked questions on the status of a proposed development in the area of the northeast corner of 130'b Street and TH61. City Administrator Bryan Bear informed them a concept was to be presented to the Planning Commission on June 23,2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. Washington County Library Strategic Plan—Director Keith Rvskoski and Commissioner Fran Miron Washington County recently completed the library strategic planning process. This 20-month process involved more than 800 people. Public participation in the form of surveys, questionnaires,forums,retreats,meetings and a public comment period resulted in a final strategic plan released in February 2016. Washington County Library Director Keith Ryskoski and Senior Library Manager at Hardwood Creek Amy Worwa were in attendance to talk about the plan. i Ryskoski explained the goals outlined in the plan were to deliver programs,expand public awareness,cultivate partnerships,and develop as a community technology hub. The goal to i improve facilities will be discussed in more detail at the July 12*workshop with the Washington County Board. Amy talked about their mission statement: Inspire curiosity, champion innovation and spark Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 20,2016 Page 2 of 5 opportunity. She explained that Hugo residents mainly visit the Hardwood Creek Branch,which is located 6.1 miles north of City Hall. She provided statistics on items checked out and online access hours showing a high return on investments. The use of electronic books,magazines, and audiobooks continues to grow. These items are purchased per copy by the library and are more expensive than paper. Amy was happy to say they received 1,229 hours of volunteerism in 2015 and the three conference rooms at Hardwood Creek are often used. The library of tomorrow will still be a hub of community opportunity with lots of programing and services for all ages. Amy stated that the library appreciates the unique relationship with the Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission and the school district for library activities. Keith said the library would like to be involved with the City's future needs, and he thanked Council for their time. Commissioner Fran Miron provided an update on some of the activities at Washington County. He said he would be at the EDA meeting the following day to talk about significant issues on economic develop. He talked about the importance of the library plan and provided information on capital improvement projects in the County, stating they add value and provide safety elements. No formal action was taken. Approval of the Consent Agenda Miron made motion,Klein seconded,to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Claims 2. Approve Second Amendment to Lease for Bruce and Virginia Bernin at 6540 Greene Ave for an Extension Through June 1,2022 3. Approve Temporary On-sale Liquor License for North Star Gay Rodeo on July 30-31, 2016 at Dead Broke Arena 4. Approve Variance Request of April Barnhart for Side Yard Setback located at 5368 145th Street North 5. Approve Final Pay Request to Pember Companies for 129'Street Bridge Project 6. Approve CUP Renewal for Thommes and Thomas Land Clearing All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 20,2016 Page 3 of 5 Approve Second Amendment to Lease for Bruce and Virginia Bernin at 6540 Greene Ave for an Extension through June 1.2022 In 2002,the City of Hugo approved a purchase agreement with Bruce and Virginia Bernin for their 23 acre parcel located at 6540 Greene Avenue North for use as a future City park. The acquisition of their property was partly offset by a$275,000 grant from the MN DNR. At that time,the Bernins entered into a lease agreement with the City to rent the property and remain living in the home and operating their tree farm for ten years. In 2009,the Council approved a five-year extension to the original ten-year lease,until the year 2017. As part of that extension, the lease was amended to remove the tree farm operation. The Bernins were requesting another five-year extension to June,2022 to continue leasing the property for residential use. The lessee will continue to pay$8,950 annually for the next five-year term,payable in monthly installments. The Parks Commission had considered the request at their June 8,2016 meeting and recommend approval to the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the second amendment to the lease agreement for Bruce and Virginia Bernin for their home at 6450 Greene Avenue North through June 1,2022. i Approve Temporary On-sale Liquor License for North Star Gay Rodeo on July 30-31.2016 at Dead Broke Arena The MN North Star Gay Rodeo Association had applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license to serve alcohol at their event on July 30&31,2016 at the Dead Broke Arena. NSGR secured two deputies for the event and will provide the City a copy of the liquor liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the temporary on- sale liquor license for the North Star Gay Rodeo. Approve Variance Request of April Barnhart for Side Yard Setback located at 5368145th Street North April Barnhart requested a variance to allow a three-foot side yard setback,where City ordinance requires a ten-foot side yard setback,to expand a finished porch on her home.At its June 9,2016 meeting,the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustment considered the request and held a public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing, and the Board agreed that the request met the criteria necessary to approve the variance. The Board had recommended approval to Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2016-15 APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR APRIL BARNHART IN THE FUTURE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5368145TH STREET NORTH. j I Approve Final Pay Request to Pember Companies for 129th Street Bridge Proiect I The City of Hugo received the Final Pay Request No.5 from Pember Companies,Inc for the 129th Street Bridge Improvements. City Engineer Jay Kennedy and Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff hah reviewed the final pay request,and found it to be satisfactory for work completed on this project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Final Pay Request No. 5 to Pember Companies, Inc in the amount of$49,829.34 for work completed to i i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 20,2016 Page 4 of 5 date on the 129th Street Bridge Improvements. Approve CUP Renewal for Thommes and Thomas Land Clearing Tom and Joanne Benick requested approval of a renewal of the conditional use permit(CUP)on their property generally located south of 165 'Street,west of Forest Boulevard. The CUP allows for the processing and storage of firewood,recycling of tree waste,and wood chipping and,the operation of a mobile air curtain furnace. The permit is to be renewed every two years. On June 15,2016, staff inspected the property and found it to be in compliance with the approved CUP conditions. It was in staff's opinion that the applicant meets the conditions listed in the CUP. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the renewal of the CUP for Thommes and Thomas Land Clearing. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein provided an update on recent activities of the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network.Northland fence had rented a movie theater in Mounds View for special screening of Independence Day on June 23,2016 with all proceeds going to the Hugo YRN. Members of the National Guard,including some soldiers from Hugo,are in training in California. The 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth is currently deployed to Korea,the 131st Infantry Regiment is going to Egypt, and the 168th Engineer Battalion is already in Kuwait. They had sent the YRN a certificate of appreciation of their support. Haas welcomed back former City Parks Commissioner Dan Gabriella who served as a pilot in the Air Guard. He was recently reassigned to the east coast and is now back as a new commander of the 131St Air Wing. Wednesday is burger night and Keller Williams Realty will sponsor it. Haas thanked everyone who helped in the kitchen at Good Neighbor Days. CIP Workshop on Monday.June 27.2016 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council of the workshop scheduled for Monday,June 27,2016 at 7 p.m.to discuss the CIP for City streets. The workshop will be held at Hugo City Hall. Forest Lake YMCA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday.July 14.2016 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Forest Lake YMCA will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday,July 14,2016 a 9 a.m. -9:30 a.m. follow by tours from 9:30— 11 a.m. The YMCA is located at 19845 Forest Road North in Forest Lake. Haas made motion,Petryk seconded,to schedule the YMCA Ribbon Cutting on Thursday,July 14, 2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 20, 2016 Page 5 of 5 Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf Charity Clay Shoot on August 20,2016 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that the Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf is holding a charity clay shoot on Saturday,August 20,2016 from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. at Wild Wings of Oneka. Schedule Midyear Budget Review City Administrator requested Council select a date at the end of August on which to hold the midyear budget review meeting. Miron made motion,Klein seconded,to schedule the annual midyear budget review for Monday, August 22,2016 at 7 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment Miron made motion,Klein seconded made motion, seconded to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Lindau City Clerk i I i i i i