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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.11.06 CC Minutes MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 Call to Order Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Haas, Klein, Miron, Petryk(arrived at 7:20), Weidt ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Attorney Dave Snyder, City Engineer Mark Erichson, City Planner Rachel Juba, Community Development Assistant Rachel Leitz , Intern Sarah Rumppe, and City Clerk Michele Lindau Minutes for the October 14, 2017 YRN Barbeque Rib Cook-off Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the October 14, 2017, BBQ Rib Cook-off/Yellow Ribbon Fundraiser as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Minutes for the October 16, 2017 City Council Meeting Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the minutes for the October 16, 2017 City Council meeting as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Minutes for the October 19, 2017 Neighborhood Meeting-Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the October 19, 2017 Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue neighborhood meeting as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Minutes for the October 23, 2017 Good Life Senior Living Groundbreaking Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the October 23, 2017 groundbreaking ceremony for Good Life Senior Living as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Agenda Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the agenda as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 6,2017 Page 2 of 6 Donation to the Yellow Ribbon Network from the Fry Group On Saturday, October 14, 2017, a barbeque rib cook-off was held at Hugo Lions Park. This event was held by the Fry Group as a fundraiser for the Yellow Ribbon Network. Dave and Monica Fry were present and Dave explained the competition between himself and Dave Huynh, a.k.a. BBQ Dave, came about through office banter about who made the better ribs, and they chose the Yellow Ribbon Network to donate to. A check was presented to the YRN in the amount of$957 from donations gathered during the event. Approval of the Consent Agenda Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda items. 1. Approval of Claims 2. Approve Resolution Designating Precinct Polling Locations for the 2018 Election All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve Resolution Desi2natin2 Precinct Polling Locations for the 2018 Election During the 2017 legislative session, changes were made to Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, which discusses polling designations. The new law states that municipalities must designate precinct polling places for all elections for the year by December 31 of the prior year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2017-39 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRECINCT POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE 2018 ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Approve Resolution Approving CUP for Gunsmithin2 at 5611 152nd Street North, Unit 3 Haas removed this item from the Consent Agenda to hear more about the business. Kevin Muramatsu was requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 5611 152nd Street North, Unit 43,that would allow him to utilize 25% of the 2,000 square foot unit for retail space as a supplementary use to the gunsmithing facility. At its October 12, 2017, meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. No one in the audience spoke at the public hearing. The Planning Commission agreed that the application met the requirements necessary to approve the CUP and recommended Council adopt the resolution approving the CUP for 5611 152nd Street North. Owner Kevin Muramatsu explained he had been operating out of his home and needed more room. An ideal space opened next to his primary client, JP Enterprises, and part of the building will be used as a small commercial retail space. He explained that he basically builds and fixes firearms. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 6,2017 Page 3 of 6 Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2017-40 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR KEVIN MURAMATSU TO ALLOW RETAIL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5611 152ND STREET NORTH, UNIT #3. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Oneka Lake Blvd/Harrow Avenue Neighborhood Meeting and Approve Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Feasibility Study On October 19, 2017, a neighborhood meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Rice Lake Center. A number of residents were in attendance that evening where Mark Erichson summarized the proposed improvements. City Engineer Mark Erichson explained the project area, which was Oneka Lake Boulevard from Goodview Avenue to Harrow Avenue and Harrow Avenue from Oneka Lake Boulevard to 165th Street. He stated it was the next project identified on the City's CIP. The proposed improvements would consist of reclaiming and paving Oneka Lake Boulevard from Goodview Avenue to Harrow Avenue and Harrow Avenue from Oneka Lake Boulevard to 165 ' Street. He talked about road widths and a possible future water main and future trails as showed in the comprehensive plan He stated trail are something the neighborhood was not in favor of but the road could be widened to allow a safer road for pedestrians. Project cost is estimated at 1,600,000, not including sewer and water or widening the roadway, and would be paid for through assessments and City funds. He talked about the assessment policy and the general process as it is governed by state statute. He provided a potential schedule which would be to hold a public hearing in January and begin construction in the spring of 2018. Council members who were present at the neighborhood meeting stated the residents who attended generally agreed the road condition was poor and it needed to be brought to a higher standard. There was also overall sentiment that there should be no trail around Oneka Lake but possibly widen the road and add porta potties. Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2017-41 ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO ALL OR PORTIONS OF ROADWAYS IDENTIFIED AS THE ONEKA LAKE BOULEVARD AND HARROW AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Concept Plan for Creekside Heights Planner Rachel Juba presented to Council the Concept Plan for Creekside Heights to be located north of the Peloquin Industrial Park, east of the commercial business along the east side of TH61, and west of Oneka Lake. The Lincoln Group was requesting feedback from the Council on a sketch plan for a subdivision of the 132-acres, owned about various owners, for development of 251 housing units. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 6,2017 Page 4 of 6 Rachel explained the property is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area, currently vacant and contains some challenges regarding wetlands, drainage ditch, and high ground water. Rachel talked about developments that were proposed for the same properties about ten years ago (Dell Webb and Oneka Shores). During those discussions, there were comment on access improvements, incorporating the commercial property into the plan, and the preservation of natural resources. Those proposed developments were larger and triggered an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, which would not be required with this smaller project, but staff will continue to monitor it. The project would include a combination of single family, villas, and townhomes with the gross density of 1.9 units per acre and the net density of three units per acre. Staff would continue to work with developers on the use of the outlots, including a dock or fishing pier that would be constructed along Oneka Lake. A homeowners association would be established for this development. She explained staff's concerns regarding the buffer between the townhomes and industrial uses and the desire to have the villa products clustered together. Juba stated there are 25 acres of wetland on the site, and the applicant had done a good job meandering the roads around them. There were some floodplains that would be impacted with the development, and staff will continue working with the developer on that. As part of the PUD, the applicant was asking for reduced lot widths and setbacks on the townhomes in exchange for creating trail connections and constructing a dock and fishing pier for public use. She explained the phasing would include homes on the north side, accessed from Highway 61, and homes on the south of the property, which would be accessed from Goodview Avenue and Goodview Trail. Access to sewer and water would be a challenge because the necessary roads will not be built, and they are also working on extending the watermain from 159th Street. She stated it was also unclear how many of the trees will be preserved, but as part of the PUD, it is expected they would preserve a significant number of them. Traffic studies are showing there may need to be traffic intersection improvements at full buildout, and the plan included a roundabout,but the design had not been vetted by either staff or MnDOT. Work will also need to be done with RCWD regarding the ditch crossings, and stormwater management would need to comply with City standards. The applicant had been encouraged to incorporate stormwater reuse, and staff recommended the entire length of Oneka Lake be public parkland. Juba talked about the Parks Commission's comments on the plan saying they liked the amount of trails and sidewalks, fishing pier and dock, but had concerns about tree preservation. They also questioned parking for the public park and wanted to see the park amenities located at the south end of Oneka Lake, closer to Oneka Park off Goodview Avenue. They commented on the lack of trail connections to the townhomes, and they expected the landscaping to go beyond minimum standards. The Planning Commission had expressed concerns about the traffic flow for Phase One, the roundabout design, and the proximity of the homes to the industrial properties. The Commissions also encouraged stormwater reuse. Council asked whether there were any issues in other developments that have reduced lot widths and questioned who would maintain the trails. Juba replied there were reduced lots in other developments with no problems, and the trail would likely fall into the City's park system. There was also discussion on the fishing pier and the DNR's PUD standards. It was stated that buyers would need to know hunting was allowed on Oneka Lake. The Council had questions Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 6,2017 Page 5 of 6 regarding the roundabout, and Juba stated it first needed to be determined if it was warranted through MnDOT. City Engineer Mark Erichson added that it would be a City led project. Council talked about the importance of the connection to TH61, stormwater reuse, and synergy with the properties to the south. Project Engineer Rich Wilburn, from Kaskaskai Engineering, explained that the roundabout as shown is conceptual, and its design is complicated by the Industrial Utilities property. The Lincoln Group has been trying to negotiate with the property owner. He stated they are looking at reusing stormwater and agreed it made sense to put the fishing dock on the south ridge. He stated there was not a lot of usable ground, and they are asking for the PUD for flexibility to make the numbers work. They are still working through some road issues, and the location of lots are dictated by the lay of the land. He indicated they were open to all comments received. Discussion on Revisions to City Code Re2ardin2 Small Cell Technolou in ROW City Administrator Bryan Bear explained there was an amendment to the Minnesota's Right-of- Way statute effective May 31, 2017, which gives telecommunications (small cell) providers permitted use of the right-of-way in all zoning districts except historic and residential. As a result, updates should be made to the City's ROW ordinance per the new amendment, and the City is also responsible for providing a draft colocation agreement and new permit for small cells by November 30, 2017. Intern Sarah Rumppe explained how the new technology complements macro-cell towers with the use of smaller antennas to boost and enhance the technology. Cities can manage the use of the right-of-way and charge a fee for using poles in the right-of-way, though the City does not own most poles. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to direct staff to prepare revisions to the City's right-of way ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Report Council Members Haas and Klein reported on the recent activities of the Yellow Ribbon Network. Haas showed photos of the Fry group and talked about the VFW Auxiliary in White Bear Lake who helped collect money to aid in the cancer treatment for a two year old, whose grand uncle is an YRN volunteer. They received "thank-you" cards from the 210 EIS for an event they sponsored, the 133 Air Wing for a Children's Halloween party the YRN help helped with, and from KC 10 pilots in Afghanistan for the care packages. The YRN received an invitation to attend Veteran's Day Remembrance at the Forest Lake High School. General Nash recognized the Serve Our Troops volunteers and presented the highest civilian award to Haas. The general's reception on Saturday included Senator Klobuchar. Bob Dettmer, who is the chair of the House Committee of Veteran Affairs, presented a resolution to General Nash for 45 years in the military and General John Jensen was sworn in as new adjutant general. The YRN received an anonymous donation for $500. The YRN helped a couple of families with childcare Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 6,2017 Page 6 of 6 and household items. They received an email from a sergeant in the 133 Air Wing thanking the YRN for care packages. Ryan Companies is doing a community outreach and will be putting together packages. They received another donation from Mark Schwope. The 133rd Air Wing will recognize the YRN in December. Network volunteers host the meat raffles on Saturday from noon to 2 at Sals's. December 2 will be the 18th pheasant hunt. The YRN is gearing up for the Secret Santa program. On November 23, Mueller Mortuary will sponsor Hamburger Night. Hass stated he had received notice that the American Legion received a grant from the sale of Serve Our Troops license plates that will help them update their facility Legislative Reception Thursday,November 16,2017 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council they had scheduled a meeting to attend the Legislative Reception to be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Tria Restaurant in North Oaks from 5-7 p.m. Reschedule Comprehensive Plan Workshop to Monday, February 26, 2018 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the meeting scheduled for the Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. was changed to a different date. Weidt made motion, Miron seconded to reschedule the Comprehensive Plan Workshop to Monday, February 26, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adiournment Klein made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Lindau City Clerk