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Home My WebLink About1990 December Newsletter -------------- City Of City Mall Newsletter City of Hugo, 5524 Upper 146th Street North, Hugo, MN 55038 • 429-6676 December 1990 ...... ........ , � .. nolo •.�.. ...��1+n+w...:., .'1••.' ,.1�....:•..,.1•.A,;,, .:.:...;+..,:.... ...,,.. n:'.,.,,.1',,.,•'h,,.,, .�:•...�:A.:.::. .,'..,.,.. ...1,' .:.,,;11+•. ;lY 1, {A.. New Councilmembers Elected Council May Results of the fall general as the City's representative from years are Councilman-at-Large, Televise Its Meetings election pro- Ward 1. The M i k e At the suggestion of Council- duced three citizens of McAllister man-elect, Fran Miron, Mayor new mem- H u g o and Council George Atkinson has directed bens to the showed areal Y . representa- the City staff to prepare a report Hugo City , interest in tive from on the feasibility of televising Council . this year's Ward 2,Tom City Council meetings.With the Elected as election by Jesinski. All coming of cable television in the Mayor was the excellent members of City of Hugo, this medium Mr. Walter voter turnout the Council, opens new avenues for better �'ih Stoltzman, on Novem- bothnewand communications between Mr. Fran ber 6th. The old, are en- elected officials and the citi- Mi ron was new Council c o u r a g i n g zenry. The staff report on this elected as Stoltzman will officially Brunotte more citizen proposal will be submitted to Council rep- take office on participation Miron the City Council at their De- resentative from Ward 3, and January 7, 1991. Remaining on on community decisions in 1991. cember 17,1990 Council meet- Ar. Bernard Brunotte, elected the City Council for two more ing. Ordinance Violations Council Approves Budget Committee Formed and Tax Levy Pursuant to truth in taxation amount of$53,840.00,which is At the suggestion of various Mayor,one member appointed laws,the City Council held its up approximately 6.9%from the citizens and newly elected offi- from the City Council and one required budget hearing on De- 1989 tax levy collectible in 1990. cials the current City Council member from the Planning cember 3,1990 to review its 1991 This tax levy increase was pri- passed a formal resolution es- Commission. Complaints on budget and proposed tax levy. marily attributed to increased tablishing an Ordinance Viola- ordinance and licensing viola- After securing input from the debt service and replacement of tions Committee, effective De- tions are to be submitted in public and responding to the lost local government aids, as cember 3,1990.The purpose of writing to the City,or orally to various questions raised, the well as$14,588.00 to the general the committee is to provide the the Mayor,and said complaints City Council approved a fund. Although there were a citizens with better access to will then be reviewed by the $908,381.00expenditure budget, number of questions raised at elected officials when issuing Committee,followed by a rec- which is up approximately 1.6% the public hearing, there were complaints on ordinance and ommendation to the City Coun- from the City's 1990 budget of no oral objections to the budget licensing violations. The City cil as a whole.Itwas felt that this $593,793.00. The Council ap- as approved. Council has indicated its frus- approach will not only reduce proved a tax levy increase in the tration in trying to deal with the work load on the City staff, ordinance violations in a fair but get the City Council more .,'.,:.> ........::,:,'>:;.>:,.>:,•>::>::.:.:.::::: :,•::,+:•::,.::»::�:.�:•:::'<>:.:.++ ::,;>: :::�:,•>:.,::•>:: >:::::•::::::.»+:.:+;., '�Cof'1'Imeants? and equitable manner without activelyinvolved in dealing with I,that the Newsletter is to provide information to citizens of Hugo, antagonizing one art or the what appears to be one of the p g g g party PP the City would like to encourage comments from residents.If you have _. other.The Ordinance Violation more sensitive areas of admin- ti: questions or topics you would like to see addressed in the Newsletter,please Committee is made up of the istration in the City. `j send your written request to Hugo City Hall,5524 Upper 146th St.,or drop them off in the drop box at City Hall. 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Final hearing for Phase 2 of the hearing, action by the City located south of Rice Lake Council decision of this City's Capital Improvement Council to approve the 1.4 and north of County Rd.8A. project is anticipated for late Project.Road improvements million dollar project was In late November, the City December of 1990 or January met with both opposition,as met with around of applause received the Commissioners' of 1991.In addition to meet- well as support at the hear- from one faction of the audi- order establishing the fair ing the City's parkland ing.The current City Coun- ence and jeers from those market value of this land and needs, this land purchase cil requested participation by opposing the Council's ac- buildings at approximately also may end the long- the newly-elected Council tion. With the support of $323,000.It is the City's intent standing court battle be- representatives at the meet- newly-elected Council to use an installment pur- tween the City and the White ing.Emotions were running members, the City Council chase contract with the Bear Rod and Gun Club re- high at times,with those op- has appointed its financial Washington County Hous- garding the appropriate land posing the project citing cost consultant and authorized ing and Redevelopment use for this site. and safety as major concerns, the City to study the bond Authority, as well as dedi- while those supporting the market to pursue the sale of project cited traffic safety, general obligation bonds af- Planning Commission Vacancies hazardous road conditions, ter the first of the year. M a y o r - e 1 e c t their reasons for wanting to Stoltzman notes that cur- serve the community. The Curbside Rec c�i n i n 91 ? rently there are two vacan- Planning Commission meets Y g cies on the Hugo Planning on the fourth Wednesday of On several occasions and the drop off recycling Commission and there will each month and anyone in- last year the City Council was center located on 170th St. possibly be a third after the terested in serving can an- contacted by various con- west of Highway 61. Cur- first of the year. Mayor ticipate a commitment of 8 tractors interested in imple- rently,the City does not have Stoltzman is requesting that to 10 hours a month to this mentinga curbside recycling mandatory garbage service Hugo residents interested in effort. Letters of interest service in the City of Hugo. making curbside recycling serving on the Planning should be sent to City Hall, Although it would appear optional at this time. A Commission send him a let- Attention Mayor Stoltzman, the trend in recycling is now curbside approach is being ter of interest indicating as soon as possible. being geared toward encouraged by the Wash- Water Management Study Begins curbside pickup,the City is ington County Health De- faced with the dilemma of partment and seems to be The City has begun its City is currently in the pro- how to deal with its agree- the trend for the future. initial steps in preparation ment with the Boy Scouts of astate-mandated Water cess of doing the necessary topographic mapping that Management Study.Both the will be required in prepara- Sister Cities Program Participation Brown's Creek Watershed tion of this study. The total In 1990, the City as volunteers from the com- District and Rice Creek Wa- estimated cost of the project Council authorized partici- munity to pursue this en- tershed District have now isapproximately$70,000 and pation in the International deavor. If you have an in- approved their plans and the anticipated completion of the City's efforts will be dove- initial draft stud Sister Ci ties Program.Coun- terest in getting actively in- Y is Decem- cil representative, Tom volved in the Sister Cities tailed with those of the vari- ber of 1991. Jesinski, has indicated an Program for the City of ous watershed districts.The interest in leading this effort Hugo,please contact Coun- and is seeking input,as well cilman Jesinski at 426-3772. City Staff Dial 911 Ken Huber...................................... City Administrator for emergencies John Benson.....................................Building Inspector 439-9381 Mary Ann Creager...................................... City Clerk for other law enforcement services Carole LaBelle............................................Deputy Clerk Ron Otkin...........................................Finance Director ..................................:..........: .....:...........................................•....................................................................................................,.................,............,•:::.......... ..,.+. .,:•:•::::r••:: City of Hugo Newsletter Page 2 Council/Staff Workshop Held Should Home Businesses be Legalized? At the suggestion of tent to show its support of The fall elections again proper districts.Businesses in revealed that the allowing of commercial districts a newly elected Council the staff and that he wanted pay members, a joint City to put everyone's differences commercial or industrial higher taxes,insurance rates, Council/staffworkshop was behind them and start the businesses outside of appro- and overhead,and must meet held on Thursday,December new year working together priate zoning districts is still a tougher building codes, and 6, 1990. The purpose of the toward some common goals. burning issue that will need comply with other City ordi- workshop was to discuss ex- All parties involved seem to to be dealt with in the future. nances and regulations.While pectations of the City staff, be optimistic about a smooth There are those in Hugo who it is estimated that there are as well as those of the newly- transition from the current feel property owners have the over 100 commercial busi- elected Council members. City Council to the new right to run businesses out of nesses operating outside of Mayor Stoltzman stated that Council after the first of the their homes or accessory commercial districts in the it was the new Council's in- year. buildings, and that such City of Hugo,many of those home-operated businesses could legitimately be classi- ations.For are necessary to the livelihood fied as home occupations.Compost Site Monitor Needed p of many individuals. Then those that would not be classi- Although the City's evenings per week.The City there are those who believe fied as home occupations,the compost site is closed for the is seeking applicants for op- that business should be lim- Po question becomes to what winter season,the City will eration of the compost site ited to commercial and in- extent should they be legiti- be looking to hire a compost from early April to mid No- dustrial districts in an effort mized or controlled?" Al- site monitor in the spring of vember.Please submit letters to protect the integrity of resi- though there are no easy an- 1991. The compost site is of interest to City Hall,5524 dential and conservancy ar- swers to this dilemma, it is open on Saturdays and Upper 146th St.,Hugo,MN eas.The planning purists feel certainly a major challenge Sundays, as well as two 55038. that businesses operating in that the Planning Commission residential and agricultural and City Council will be fac- zones are given an unfair ad- ing in the months and years to Floodplain City Spending vantage over the legitimate come. businesses operating in Management Below Average Council Agenda Deadline Reminder Amendments In a recent report from The City Council has cil to adequately review a re- the State Auditor's office,the requested that we remind the quest or presentation. The In the fall of 1990,the City's financial position was public that the deadline for public is also reminded that City received notice from the given a clean bill of health getting an item on the agenda items of a planning and zon- Department of Natural Re- with comments indicating is Wednesday noon,prior to ing nature are subject to re- sources that amendments to the City's general govern- the City Council meeting. view by the Planning Com- the City's Floodplain and ment spending was well be Agenda items must be sub- mission or Board of Zoning Shoreland Management Or- low the metropolitan aver- mitted in writing with the Adjustment prior to consid- dinances will be required in age. The City's per capita necessaryn accompanying yi g in- eration by the City Council. 1991.Representatives of the spending in 1989 was formation for the City Coun- DNR have indicated that $207.00, while the average amendments to the local or- per capita spending for other Wood Treatment Application Withdrawn Recently,the City was Industrial Park.He cited le- dinances are being required municipalities in the metro- so that they are consistent politan area was$480.00. informed by developer A.J. gal hang-ups as the major with the state requirements, Bumby that he is withdraw- problem, but did indicate as mandated by the Minne- ing his application for site that there is an outside chance sota Legislature. plan approval to construct a he may want to reapply for wood treatment facility in consideration some time in City Priorities Workshop to be held Hugo,north of the Bald Eagle the future. v}:•:}}}}}}:{:.vy}}'•}:•}}'•:•:ti:.};•}'r•:ti•:».}::•}:t•}}}:}}}}:}}}:•:i i•}:•}}}:{•:{•:•:•:•}:};•}}i':t?:•}:•:tiff:•:`:•' ::v:•:•}}}}}:•:ti•}}}'v:v}:tiv:ti•}{:.}•. Shortly after the first of suggested that residents ;,.. ....»>.,1 ...... .,,......:...................:... ......, . .,,.. .:.. ........ : ...... :.^ the year,it is the intent of the contact their elected officials Council Members newly-elected officials to meet to provide input regarding George Atkinson ....................................... Mayor for the purpose of discussing establishment of priorities Deane Vail.................................................Ward 1 community priorities. It is for the City. ;k Tom Jesinski ...............................................Ward 2 " Robert Olson............................ Ward 3 Mike McAllister.........................................At Large >? :.v:titi�"•.'>>:;:�;:+?:.+.}:�+:�?+:U:fiS`•::ti::•>':•;'%i;{.4ti{ti�'�'� •�.. 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City Hall closed Planning Commission meets 7. PM *Monday, Jan. 7, 1991 *Monday, March 4, 1991 City Council meets 7:00 PM City Council meets 7:00 PM *Monday, Jan. 21, 1991 *Monday, March 18, 1991 Holiday! City Hall closed City Council meets 7:00 PM *Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991 *Wednesday, March 27, 1991 City Council meets 7:00 PM Planning Commission meets 7:00 PM *Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1991 *Monday, April 1 , 1991 Planning Commission meets 7:00 PM City Council meets 7:00 PM Monday, Feb. 4, 1991 *Monday, April 15, 1991 City Council meets 7:00 PM City Council meets 7:00 PM *Monday, Feb. 18, 1991 *Wednesday, April 24, 1991 Holiday! City Hall Closed Planning Commission meets 7:00 PM *Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1991 City Council meets 7:00 PM X RX BULK RATE U.S, POSTAGE PAID City of9 HU 0 HUGO,MN 55038 PERMIT No.21 City Hall Newsletter City of Hugo 5524 Upper 146th Street North Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Occupant