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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.11.04 CC Minutes cFrtir C:)F Minutes HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING EST 1906 HUGO CITY HALL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019 - 7 P.M. 14669 FitzguerMd ften uu INorth• Hugo,MN 55038 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 Engineer Mark Erichson, City Attorney Dave Snyder, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, City Clerk Michele Lindau Moment of Silence The Mayor called for a moment of silence in remembrance of Randy Kopesky, former Lakeland Shores Mayor, who was struck and killed along the highway on November 3, 2019. Haas remembered Randy as the president of the Yellow Ribbon Network in Washington County. October 21, 2019, City Council Meeting Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular City Council meeting held on October 21, 2019, as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Agenda Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the agenda as amended by adding the scheduling of a neighborhood meeting for the Goodview Avenue street reconstruction project. All Ayes. Motion carried. Recognition of the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network—State Representative Bob Dettmer State Representative Bob Dettmer was in attendance to recognize the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network. Dettmer read a house resolution recognizing the YRN tenth anniversary and presented it to Council Members Haas and Klein for their work with the YRN. Washington County Historical Society Presentation on New Heritage Center The Washington County Historical Society has launched a $5 million capital campaign for a Heritage Center to be located at 1862 South Greeley Street in Stillwater. The facility would include exhibit spaces, climate-controlled storage areas, research library, and space for educational programs. WCHS Board Treasurer Tom Simonet and Board Member Sheila Hause were in attendance and began by showing a short video on preserving tomorrow's history. Simonet stated that Hugo should be proud of the City's Historical Commission, but there needs to be more to share for the future. He said there are 31 communities in the County they will be Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 4,2019 Page 2 of 5 going in front of and asking for support, and they were requesting a grant in the amount of $10,000 from Hugo. He said he understood each community will give what they can afford. The Council asked questions about document preservation and storage and if they had items from Hugo. Simonet responded they could store Hugo items and they already have some that were given to them. Hause added they have a lot of donations but no place to store or showcase them. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to direct staff to work on the request and bring it back to another meeting incorporating the deliberations of Hugo's Historical Commission. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Consent Agenda Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Claims 2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Kraig Pettee 3. Approve Annual Performance Review for Community Development Assistant Emily Weber 4. Approve Resolution Establishing Water and Sewer Rates for 2020 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 Worker Kraig Pettee was hired as a Public Works Maintenance Worker starting November 12, 2018. Kraig had worked the three previous summers as a seasonal worker. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review of Public Works Worker Kraig Pettee. Approve Annual Performance Review for Community Development Assistant Emily Weber Emily Weber was hired as a Community Development Assistant starting November 26, 2018. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review of Community Development Assistant Emily Weber. Approve Resolution Establishing Water and Sewer Rates for 2020 Last year the City Council adopted a resolution approving a pro-forma financial guide for water and sanitary sewer operations and established service rates. The Finance Department was Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 4,2019 Page 3 of 5 directed to update the financial guide and review service rates on an annual basis going forward. The Finance Director has updated the pro-forma for the 2020 fiscal year and the service rates needed to fund operations. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2019-47 ADOPTING A PRO FORMA FINANCIAL GUIDE FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER OPERATIONS FOR THE 2020 FISCAL YEAR AND ESTABLISHING SERVICE RATES. Approve Option/Purchase Agreement for City Owned Property Community Development Director Rachel Juba presented to Council the Option/Purchase Agreement for the City owned property along Highway 61 and Egg Lake. She explained Tony and Michele Harmening would like to develop it and own a steakhouse restaurant called "The Cattlehouse". At its Tuesday, October 15, 2019, meeting, the EDA was presented with a concept plan and agreed it generally met the development criteria the City has for the property. The EDA directed staff to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Harmenings for City Council approval. Juba reviewed the concept plan with the Council explaining there would be a restaurant and future event center. Docks and public amenities are planned along Egg Lake as well as other outside recreational opportunities. The second phase would be commercial opportunities. She explained that staff had been meeting with the development team reviewing the development criteria and are continuing to have discussions with the architect on the design guidelines. The City's financial adviser, Baker Tilly, is reviewing the applicant's financials. Juba stated the EDA thought the concept was a good match to have the property sold for one dollar, and staff would like to take the property off the market with a purchase agreement. She reviewed the purchase agreement terms that included a requirement to go through the approval process by April 30, 2020, and a clause stating that if the project was not built, the City would regain ownership of the property. Tony Harmening addressed the Council stating he has been working hard on a family restaurant. He has been on the road the past ten years in the restaurant business and would like to bring it home to Hugo. Council talked about the proposed public amenities and expansion plan. They agreed it was a great addition to the City, brought attention to the downtown area, and they appreciated him wanting to invest in his home town. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded to approve the option/purchase agreement subject to the City Attorney review and approval. All Ayes. Motion carried. Proposed Property Donation -Rich Kettler Community Development Assistant Emily Weber presented to Council on the proposed donation of land by Rich Kettler. Weber explained Kettler proposed to donate two lots located north of 140'h Street North and west of Fenway Boulevard North. The two lots equal approximately six acres and are outlots of the Fenway Place Development done by Kettler in 2002. The lots were potential future phases but the developer would need to construct 140'h Street. There are a significant amount of wetlands on one outlot, and the other outlot contains a lift station. Emily Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 4,2019 Page 4 of 5 reviewed the property taxes on the outlots explaining if the properties are acquired, the City would be responsible for paying the second half of 2019 property taxes and the taxes for the year 2020. This is estimated to be just over $3,000 the City would need to pay. After 2020, the City can apply to be tax exempt for these two properties. The Council asked what the City would use the property for and if it could be developed in the future. Weber replied that there was nothing designated for it at this time, but it would be a good addition to the neighboring City owned property. Petryk made motion, Miron seconded, to direct staff to draft a quit claim deed to accept the property donation from Rich Kettler. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. Haas showed photos of the Highway Federal Credit Union team that sold 160 burgers at the last Burger Night. Thank you notes were received for care packages. Haas talked about the Oakdale Fleet Farm employees packaging event. The YRN is receiving candy for the troops from Fairview and Oneka Dental Clinic. Students from the Forest Lake High School Rotary Club organized a school-wide collection. Council Member Miron talked about the November 1 Ph student organized event to honor all who served. Oneka Elementary will be making blankets again for the troops. The YRN is preparing for the 22nd Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt. White Bear Lake School District Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council the White Bear Lake School District would be holding an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Hugo residents in the WBL School District (ISD 624) can cast their vote at their normal polling location from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot were three school board member seats and a bond issue question. Public Works Facility Workshop on Tuesday,November 12, 2019 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council a meeting had been scheduled to attend the workshop on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rice Lake Centre to discuss the space needs study performed by Oertel Architects, Ltd. White Bear Chamber Legislative Reception on Tuesday, November 13, 2019 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council a meeting had been scheduled to attend the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception to be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Tria Restaurant in North Oaks. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 4,2019 Page 5 of 5 Neighborhood Meeting on Goodview Avenue Improvement Project on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. City Administrator Bryan Bear added this to the agenda to inform Council a neighborhood meeting had been scheduled to discuss a potential road project on Goodview Avenue. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Oneka room at City Hall Klein made motion, Weidt seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the Goodview Avenue Neighborhood meeting on November 20, 2019. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment Klein made motion, Miron seconded to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, �-4� . Michele Lindau City Clerk