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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.07.18 CC Minutes MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 18.2016 S i Call to Order Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PRESENT: Haas,Klein,Miron, Petryk,Weidt ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, City Attorney Dave Snyder, and City Clerk Michele Lindau Approval of Minutes for the July 6,2015 City Council Meeting Petryk made motion,Klein seconded, approve the minutes for the July 6,2016 Council meeting as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Agenda I Weidt made motion, Miron seconded,to approve the agenda by adding an item to recognize County Attorney Pete Orput,who appeared in an article in the Wall Street Journal. All Ayes. Motion carried. i Presentation of 133rd Air Wing of the Minnesota National Guard—Colonel Dan Gabriella Colonel Dan Gabrielli,Air Wing Commander,and Vice Wing Commander Colonel Bob Hagel presented to Council on the 133d Air Wing of the Minnesota National Guard and the 148 ' Fighter wing in Duluth. He provided information on the history and readiness of the Air Lift Wing. Both Gabrielli and Hagel have ties to Hugo with Hagel as a current resident and Gabrielli as a former resident for 12 years. Both commented on the reputation Hugo has for supporting the military, and they thanked the Council for their support of the National Guard. Approval of the Consent Agenda Weidt made motion,Klein seconded,to approve the following Consent Agenda items. 1. Approval of Claims 2. Approve Certificate and Resolution Recognizing Wilson Tool 50 Year Anniversary 3. Approve Six Month Extension of Internship for Administrative Intern Taylor Richter 4. Approve Resolution for Authorization to Apply for Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Grant All Ayes. Motion carried. i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 18,2016 Page 2 of 5 Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve Certificate and Resolution Recognizing Wilson Tool 50 Year Anniversary Wilson Tool began in 1966 in St. Paul,MN, and quickly expanded to Hugo soon after. Their world headquarters has been located in Hugo since 1978 and has grown to 350,000 square feet. Today,the company is"the largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses,press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry."The business plays a vital role in Hugo's economic success and stability. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2016—20 RECOGNIZING THE WILSON TOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY. Approve Extension of Employment for Administrative Intern Taylor Richter Taylor Richter began her internship on December 21,2015,as the City's Administrative Intern. This temporary position is for a six month period of time, after which it may be extended for an additional six month period. Taylor has assisted the City Administrator on a wide variety of projects over the past six months.Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the extension of the internship of Taylor Richter for an additional six month period. Approve Resolution for Authorization to Apply for Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Grant The City of Hugo must review and update its comprehensive plans as required by the "decennial"review provision of Minnesota Statutes §473.864, subd.2. On April 27,2016,the Metropolitan Council adopted need-based eligibility criteria in order to award local planning assistance grant funds. Maximum grant amounts for eligible grantees were also established. The purpose of the grant is to help grantees review and update their comprehensive plans as required by Statute. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2016-21 IDENTIFYING THE NEED FORFUNDING TO COMPLETE ITS 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS. Discussion on Temporary Health Care Dwellings Community Development Assistant Rachel Leitz provided information to Council on a new law that created a process for landowners to place a temporary residential dwelling on their property to serve as a family health care dwelling. This bill was signed by Governor Dayton on May 12, 2016,and will go into effect September 1,2016. This would automatically apply to all cities that do not opt out or do not already allow temporary family health care dwellings as a permitted use under their local ordinances. Because the new law alters the City's level of zoning authority and the structures have the potential to change the character of the area, staff recommended opting out of the temporary family health care dwelling ordinance. The Planning Commission had considered this at their July 14,2016 meeting and recommended to Council to opt out of the ordinance. i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 18,2016 Page 3 of 5 The Council discuss other methods available to residents who were experiencing health situations,and generally felt zoning issues are best controlled at a local level. The City has the ability to provide housing for those with needs. The Council agreed the City has carefully crafted neighborhoods, and permitting these types of dwellings would be out of character with what is in Hugo. Weidt made motion,Klein seconded,to direct staff to draft an ordinance to opt out of the statute to provide temporary health care dwellings. j All Ayes. Motion carried. j i Discussion on Concent Plan for Terre De L'eau Excelsior Group, LLC,had requested review and comments on a sketch plan for 296 residential lots on 197.5 acres generally located north of 1301'Street, east of TH61 and the Country Ponds development. Planner Rachel Juba presented the plan to the Council explaining the gross density of the proposed project would be 1.5 units per acre and the net density would be 2.5. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet would be required and approval of zoning change from R-3 to PUD to allow flexibility on lot width, lot sizes,and setbacks. The plan included the use of ' the City owned outlot for a passive park area, stormwater pond, and trails. Rachel informed the Council the Planning Commission and Parks Commission have reviewed and provided informal comments to the developer at their meetings in June and July. The Council's comments included the desire to preserve trees,use of the City owned outlot, concern over the design of the roadway through the development,desire to encourage traffic from the development to use 1301i Street, appreciation for proposing a stormwater reuse project, and whether a community center was being considered. Ben Schmidt, Excelsior Group,responded to comments stating they took into consideration preserving trees,and they would rather put the money into parks than a community center. There would be a master homeowners association and sub associations. He explained the type of product they were proposing to build and shared concerns regarding the streets. He stated he was excited to work with staff and thinks it will be a good project. The Council were generally pleased with the project,liked the open space and the stormwater management, and felt the housing type was in demand. It was also stated that there needed to be improvements to 13011 Street as part of the project. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported Council on the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. There will be a golfing outing next month with proceeds going to the YRN. Haas talked about the upcoming pheasant hunt and the packing event scheduled for July 30, 2016, and a $1,800 donation from Mark Schwope. The YRN responded to a request from a new mother that was answered by the Blue Star Moms. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 18,2016 Page 4 of 5 i County Attorney Pete Orput-Wall Street Journal Article Haas added this to the agenda to encourage everyone to read the article in the Wall Street Journal that recognized the work of Washington County Attorney Pete Orput. Schedule Grand Opening for McCollar Park The Parks,Recreation, and Open Space Commission had recommended Council schedule a Grand Opening of McCollar Park during the first part of September. At the meeting of May 2, 2016,the City Council approved the purchase of play equipment in the amount of$70,000. This included $50,000 from the special park fund and a$20,000 donation from the Fable Hill Homeowners Association. The neighborhood residents and other stakeholders participated in selecting the play equipment from St. Croix Recreation. The park property was acquired and improved through park dedication with the Fable Hill Third and Fourth Additions. The park has been named in honor of the former property owner whose family will be invited to attend the Grand Opening in addition to area residents and stakeholders. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommend Council select a date on which to hold the grand opening of the park. Weidt made motion, Miron seconded,to schedule the grand opening for Saturday, September 10, 2016,with the time to be determined by members of the McCollar family. All Ayes. Motion carried. HBA Business Showcase and Networking Social Event on July 28,2016 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Hugo Business Association is hosting an annual networking event on July 28,2016,at the Gallivan Insurance Agency. The event begins at 4:00 pm and will include games and food. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule the HBA Business showcase as a meeting of the Council on Thursday,July 28,2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. Schedule Neighborhood Meeting for 2017 Street Reconstruction Project The project ranked by staff as priority one for a 2017 street reconstruction project included Homestead Avenue, 132nd Street,Homestead Drive,and 126th Street. City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the next step of the project would be to schedule a neighborhood meeting. Klein made motion,Miron seconded,to schedule the neighborhood meeting for Monday, September 12,2016 at 7 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. i Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 18,2016 Page 5 of 5 Adjournment Haas made motion,Klein seconded,to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Lindau City Clerk i `E i I