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HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Call to Order
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Haas, Klein, Miron, Petryk, Weidt
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Attorney Dave Snyder, City Engineer
Mark Erichson, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, City Clerk Michele Lindau
Approval of Minutes for the July 15, 2019 Council Meeting
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting held
on July 15, 2019, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Agenda
Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the agenda as amended by adding WCCO
Radio's announcement of their Good Neighbor Award to Denny Route, an update on the Tough
Mudder, and an announcement of a demonstration of the Fire Department's ladder truck.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Swearing in of Matt Drew as Safety Lieutenant
Chief Kevin Colvard invited Deputy Chief Jim Compton, Jr. and Assistant Chief Dave Jensen to
come to the podium to help with the swearing in of Firefighter Matt Drew as the new Safety
Lieutenant. Weidt thanked him for stepping forward and expanding his role in the department.
Matt Drew thanked the Chief for having confidence in him to do so.
MN State Representative Ami Wazlawik
Democratic Representative Ami Wazlawik was present to speak to Council about things
happening at the legislature and answer any questions Council had. Wazlawik represents House
District 38B which includes all of Hugo's Ward 1, Ward 2-Precinct 2B, and Ward 3-Precinct 3B.
Wazlawik talked about new legislation in the Health and Human Services area that gave the state
a licensing structure for assisted living facilities. Legislation was also passed for funding to assist
in the opioid crisis, funding for special education in the schools, expansion of social security tax
and the working family tax credit, and a slight tax rate decrease for the middle income tax
bracket. Wazlawik stated that next session she will be working on school safety assessment
teams to ensure schools are safe and getting a ban on the toxic TCE chemical that was being used
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by Water Gremlin, a company in White Bear Lake. She stated she will also be working on the
insulin shortage.
Petryk talked about her service on the Transportation Advisory Board and the funding for trails,
pointing out that funding for trails is based heavily on population, and Washington County
scores poorly. She asked if this could be considered at the legislative level, and Wazlawik stated
she would look into it.
Klein thanked her for her support in the City's application for the Met Council grant for water
conservation projects.
Weidt asked her what her biggest challenges were and issues specific to her area. Wazlawik
replied it was a challenge to find balance and navigate the politics. Upcoming issues in
Washington County included bonding for road construction projects and the new history center
building. Other projects included County Road J and 35E interchange, and there would likely be
issues with the White Bear Lake bond referendum.
Weidt invited her back during the next legislative session.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
1. Approve Claims Roster
2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Mechanic Dave Greeder
3. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Director Scott Anderson
4. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler
5. Approve Pay Voucher No. 4 to CB&I for Water Tower No. 4 Project
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Claims
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.
Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Mechanic Dave Greeder
Dave Greeder was hired by the City of Hugo as the mechanic in the Public Works Department
on August 8, 2005. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review
for Public Works Mechanic Dave Greeder.
Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Director Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson was hired by the City of Hugo on August 11, 2003, as a Senior Engineering
Technician, and on August 5, 2008, Scott was promoted as the City's Public Works Director.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Public Works
Director Scott Anderson.
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Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler
Mike Loeffler was hired as a Maintenance Worker for the City of Hugo's Public Works
Department on August 5, 2002. On October 17, 2011, Mike was promoted to be the Public
Works Lead Worker. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review
for Public Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler.
Approve Pay Voucher No. 4 to CB&I for Water Tower No. 4 Proiect
CB&I had submitted a pay request for work done on the Water Tower No. 4 project certified
through July 1, 2019. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment of Voucher No. 4 to
CB&I in the amount of$450,618.96
Public Hearing on Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation for Waters Edte 3`'d Addition
Hugo Ventures, LLC, 14505 43rd Ave N, Plymouth, had applied for a vacation of the existing
drainage and utility easements lying over Outlot A, Waters Edge 3rd Addition. Community
Development Director explained that the proper drainage and utility easements would be
dedicated with the final plat for Water's Edge 6 h Addition. There were no changes being made
to the existing drainage or stormwater management and no impacts to the existing wetlands for
the development. She recommended Council hold a public hearing to take comments on the
request,then approve the notice for vacation of the easement over Outlot A, Waters Edge 3rd
Addition.
Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing. Receiving no comments, Weidt closed the public
hearing.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the notice for vacation of the easement over
Outlot A, Waters Edge 3rd Addition.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Yellow Ribbon Network Report
Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow
Ribbon Network activities held recently. Haas talked about recent care packaging events and the
partnership with McGough Company. They also received care package items from Lutheran Bible
Camp that the campers put together. Also included were slippers hand knitted by a Korean War
veteran and a note that talks about him. A Special Welcome Home pheasant hunt will be done in St.
Cloud at Gold Meadows at the end of September. On Sunday, the Lions would be holding their golf
scramble, and McGough will be selling shirts to raise money for the YRN. The YRN assisted a
local vet cleaning up dead trees, and a member of the 133rd Air Wing with furnace repairs. The Bald
Eagle Sportsman Association donated proceeds from their open house equaling nearly $800. Two
thousand airman and their families will be attending a picnic in September, and the YRN will be
helping with the lunch, and Cub Foods was donating items for a spaghetti dinner. WSB was last
month's Burger Night sponsor and sold 203 burgers.
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WCCO Pop Communications Good Neighbor Award
Haas added this to the agenda to announce that Tuesday's WCCO Pop Communication's Good
Neighbor Award will go to Denny Route from the Hugo Lions Club. This award is in honor of those
who have helped neighbors lighten loads and share labors.
Tough Mudder Update
Haas added this to the agenda to see if staff had any comments on the Tough Mudder event that was
held at Wild Wings in July. He stated he talked to neighbors and some enjoyed the financial awards
of the event. Bear stated there were no concerns that he knew of. It was noticed that participants of
the event did patronize some of the local businesses.
Ideal Credit Union Appreciation Day on Tuesday, August 6, 2019
City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council a meeting was scheduled to attend Ideal Credit
Union's Community Appreciation Event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ICU will be making a donation at noon to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, and attendees
were requested to bring a non-perishable donation.
National Night Out on Tuesday,August 6, 2019
City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council a meeting was scheduled to attend National
Night Out events on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The Council will meet at Hugo City Hall at 4:30
p.m.
Reschedule the September 2, 2019 City Council Meeting to Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Each year, the Hugo City Council has to reschedule its first meeting in September due to the
Labor Day Federal Holiday. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommended Council reschedule
their regular Council meeting on Monday, September 2nd to Tuesday, September 3rd due to the
Labor Day Holiday.
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to reschedule the first Council meeting in September to
Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Reschedule Midyear Budget Workshop to Thursday, September 5, 2019
Council had scheduled the midyear budget workshop for Monday, September 9, 2019; however,
not all Council members were able to attend. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommended
Council reschedule the Budget Workshop to Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 7 p.m.
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to reschedule the workshop to Thursday, September 5,
2019.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Tour de Hugo on Saturday, September 21, 2019
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the City of Hugo, along with many sponsors,
would be holding the 9 h annual Tour de Hugo on Saturday, September 21, 2019, beginning at 7
a.m. There are several different ride options that all begin and end at Lions Park, and all
proceeds from the ride go to support Hugo's parks and trails.
Schedule City Wide Bus Tour for Saturday, October 5, 2019
Annually, the City holds a bus tour of the City for Commission members, legislators, school
board members, and interested residents. This would be the City's 14'h bus tour. City
Administrator Bryan Bear recommended Council schedule the bus tour for Saturday, October 5,
2019, at 10 a.m. The starting location had not yet been determined.
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule the citywide bus tour for Saturday, October 5,
2019at10a.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2019
The Fire Department Open House will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. The Open House will include the Fearless Firefighter Fun Run 5K at 10 a.m. and the Trick-
or-Treat Run at noon. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Staff recommends Council schedule the Fire
Department Open House as a meeting if they choose to attend.
Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule the Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2019,
as a meeting.
All Ayes.
Fall Cleanup Event on Saturday, October 12, 2019
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the annual Fall Cleanup was scheduled for
Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Public Works Building from 8 a.m. to noon.
Live Rescue Demonstration at Keystone Place on Saturday, August 17, 2019
Weidt added this to the agenda to inform Council they were invited to attend a live rescue
demonstration using their new ladder truck at Keystone Place on Saturday, August 17, 2019,
from 10 a.m. —noon.
Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the live rescue
demonstration at Keystone Place on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 10 a.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Adiournment
Klein made motion, Miron seconded to adjourn at 7:52 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michele Lindau
City Clerk