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HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HUGO CITY HALL/HYBRID MEETING
14969 Fitzgerald Avenue North • Hugo. MN SS038 MONDAY. APRIL 5. 2021 — 7 P.M.
The Council meeting was held using a hybrid model consisting of in -person and virtual via
ZOOM, pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021.
Meeting ID # 822 3995 9951
Passcode: 210067
Call to Order
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT IN CHAMBERS: Klein, Miron, Weidt
COUNCIL PRESENT REMOTELY: Haas, Petryk
OTHERS PRESENT AT CITY HALL: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Development Director
Rachel Juba City Clerk Michele Lindau
OTHERS PRESENT REMOTELY: City Engineer Mark Erichson, Community Development
Assistant Emily Weber
City Administrator Bryan Bear reviewed the protocols for hybrid meetings
Approval of Minutes for the March 15, 2021 City Council Meeting
Miron made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting held
on March 15, 2021, as presented.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Agenda
Weidt made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Washington County Assessor's Report — Assessor Dan Squyres
Washington County Assessor Dan Squyres attended the meeting to provide information on the
County's Assessor's report as it pertains to Hugo and answer questions by the Council in
preparation for the Board of Appeals and Adjustments meeting on April 8, 2021. Squyres began
by reviewing the cycles during the year saying market value statements had gone out in March,
and the appeals period was taking place now. He explained when and how properties were
reviewed and stated he would be reviewing over 1,800 this year in Hugo. There were 161 new
homes constructed last year, up from 101 the previous year, and one new commercial start. He
explained how they do sales analysis and adjust property values. There were over 4,000 sales in
Washington County last year, and 323 "arm's length" transactions in Hugo, which do not include
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new construction. The number of townhome sales had doubled since last year. He reviewed the
impact of "lender mediated" sales such as foreclosures, short sales, and bank owned sales saying
there were 54 countywide sales and only two in Hugo. Squyres explained how they use time
adjusted sales prices and the steps they use to reach target values. He talked about homes sales
saying they were significantly up. More houses were selling but supply was down by almost
40% indicating there are more buyers on the market than sellers, which leads to quickly
increasing prices. It was anticipated this trend would continue. He explained it was hard to
determine the average value increase of homes because situations differ, but the overall trend
was up 1-10%, with less than 200 homes Countywide that decreased. The median value of a
home in Hugo this year was $309,000, slightly lower than the County value of nearly $317,000.
The median value in Hugo last year was $290,000. He talked about apartments and commercial
properties saying the number of sales was holding steady. Commercial was up 5.92% in Hugo,
and the County was up 8.4%. He noted that the office market values held steady and industrial
values were very strong, but retail was hit hard. Countywide, apartment adjustments were up,
and rental rates were fairly strong. There was a reduction in agriculture adjustments countywide,
but Hugo increased. He pointed out that Hugo was in the northern tillable section where values
were up between $288-5,260 per acre. He stated they were currently in the appeals period, and
he expected fewer appeals this year than last year.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following consent agenda:
1. Approve Claims Roster
2. Approve Grant Agreement with BWSR for CSAH 8 Stormwater Reuse Project
3. Approve Resolution Restricting Parking Along Portions of 147th Street
4. Approve Resolution to Rescind the Local Emergency
5. Approve Resolutions Approving Variance and CUP Amendment for Xcel Energy - 13620
Fenway Boulevard North
6. Approve Property Line Adjustment on 9604 170th Street North — Scott Johnson
7. Approve Resolution Approving the Encroachment Agreement for Octavio Chung
Bustamante and Mary Chung - 4958 142nd Circle North
8. Approve Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees
9. Approve Resolution Adopting Water and Sewer Pro -Forma Financial Guide for 2021
10. Approve Purchase of Easement on Atkinson Property — 147th Street
11. Approve Reduction in Cash Escrow for Hugo Gardens
12. Approve Pay Voucher No. 3 from Scandia Trucking, LLC for JD2 Ditch Maintenance
13. Approve Pay Voucher No. 6 from Ebert Construction for New Public Works Facility
14. Approve Pay Voucher No. 14 from CB&I, LLC, for Water Tower No. 4
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
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Approve Claims Roster
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.
Approve Grant Agreement with BWSR for CSAH 8 Stormwater Reuse Project
The City of Hugo had authorized preparation of plans and specifications for the final design of
the County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse Project that would irrigate the median and boulevards
along County Road 8, Lions Park, City Hall, Hugo Gardens and Keystone Place. The City was
notified that they had been awarded funding from the Board of Soil and Water Resources
(BWSR) in the amount of $392,400 for the project. The City had previously been awarded
$50,000 from the Metropolitan Council Stormwater Grant Program and grants from the RCWD
in the amounts of $100,000 and $76,000. The total project cost was estimated to be $729,000,
with approximately 85% of the cost coming from grant funds. The City's share of the project
cost was $110,600. As part of the Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement, the City could not begin
work under this grant until the agreement was executed. The funds for this grant would expire on
December 31, 2023. The agreement required the installation of signage as provided in Minnesota
Laws 2010, Chapter 361, Article 3, Section 5(b) for Clean Water Projects, and all signage
needed to represent BWSR and the Clean Water Fund program as a funding partner. Adoption of
the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2021-17 AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF
SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES 2021 CLEAN WATER FUND GRANT AGREEMENT
FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 8 STORMWATER REUSE PROJECT.
Approve Resolution Restricting Parking Along Portions of 147" Street
Improvements to 147th Street included reconstructing the existing portion of 147th Street from
Flay Avenue to Finale Avenue and extending a new street section from Finale Avenue to Oneka
Parkway. 1471h Street had been designated as a Municipal State Aid (MSA) roadway and would
be required to be constructed to meet the design requirements set forth by MnDOT as the City
would be expending MSA funds for the project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved
RESOLUTION 2021-18 RESTRICTING PARKING ALONG 147TH STREET FROM
FOREST BOULEVARD (TH 61) TO ONEKA PARKWAY FOR THE 2021 DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT S.A.P. 224-104-006.
Approve Resolution Rescinding the Local Emergency
A local emergency was declared by Mayor Weidt on March 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-
19 Pandemic. On March 20, 2020, the Council approved a resolution to extend the Mayor
declared local emergency. Although no actions were ever taken, the declaration had put the City
in a state of readiness should it need to make decisions quickly. At its March 15, 2021, the Hugo
City Council discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and unanimously approved rescinding the City's
local emergency powers. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2021-19
RESCINDING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY.
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Approve Resolutions Approving Variance and CUP Amendment for Xcel Energy - 13620
Fenway Boulevard North
Xcel Energy currently owned and operated a training facility on property located at 13620
Fenway Boulevard North and proposed to construct additional training facilities to include a
"mock" transmission line. The transmission line was proposed to have approximately 12 utility
poles of various types and heights. This required a Conditional Use Permit amendment to amend
the site plan for utility pole locations in the CUP. The applicant had also requested a variance
from the maximum building height for the training poles to be 72 feet tall, where 50 feet was
allowed by ordinance for structures and buildings. At its March 25, 2021, meeting, the Hugo
Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the requests. There were no residents
who spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission found that the applications met
all requirements necessary for approval and recommended that the City Council approve the
variance and CUP amendment. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION
2021— 20 APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FOR
A TRANSMISSION TRAINING LINE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 FENWAY
BOULEVARD, and RESOLUTION 2021-21 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT FOR XCEL ENERGY TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 13620 FENWAY BOULEVARD NORTH.
Approve Property Line Adiustment on 9604170th Street North — Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson had requested approval of a property line adjustment for properties located at 9604
170th Street North. The applicant had proposed to adjust the common property line between the
two properties. The existing Parcel A was two acres and Parcel B was 37.33 acres. This adjustment
would result in Parcel A totaling 3.7 acres and Parcel B totaling 35.63 acres. Staff found that the
property line adjustment would reduce the extent of any nonconformities. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2021-22 APPROVING A PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT
FOR SCOTT JOHNSON FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 9604 170TH STREET
NORTH.
Approve Resolution Approving the Encroachment Agreement for 4958 142"1 Circle North -
Octavio Chung Bustamante and Mary Chung
Octavio Chung Bustamante and Mary Chung had requested an encroachment agreement to allow
construction of a fence within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 4958 142"d
Circle North. Staff had reviewed the request and recommended that the City Council approve the
encroachment agreement. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2021-23
APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR OCTAVIO CHUNG
BUSTAMANTE AND MARY CHUNG TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE
WITHIN A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4958 142ND CIRCLE NORTH.
Approve Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees
Staff had requested authorization to re -hire seasonal employees for the public works
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department. In the 2021 General Fund Budget, Council approved funding for six seasonal
employee positions. All six seasonal employees from the previous year wished to
return. Seasonal Public Works Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park
maintenance, boulevard maintenance and general public works maintenance. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved re -hiring the seasonal staff from the previous summer.
Approve Resolution Adopting Water and Sewer Pro -Forma Financial Guide for 2021
In 2018, 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
directed to update the financial guide and review service rates on an annual basis going
forward. Finance Director Ron Otkin had updated the pro -forma for the 2021 fiscal year and
recommended no changes to the rate schedule. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved
RESOLUTION 2021-24 ADOPTING A PRO FORMA FINANCIAL GUIDE FOR WATER
AND SANITARY SEWER OPERATIONS FOR THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR AND
ESTABLISHING SERVICE RATES.
Approve Purchase of Easement on Atkinson Property —147th Street
As part of the new Public Works facility project, 3-phase electrical power was required and
currently being installed. Public Works staff had worked with Xcel Energy to find the most cost
effective way to provide this power to the new building. The best route involved installing an
underground electrical mainline across the Atkinson property located on the south side of 147tn
St. N. (north of Irish Avenue Park). Xcel Energy had drafted an easement and City staff had
negotiated a price of $8,000 with Mike Atkinson for the purchase of the easement. Adoption of
the Consent Agenda approved the purchase of a utility easement from Atkinson for the
installation of 3 phase power to the new Public Works facility.
Approve Reduction in Cash Escrow for Hugo Gardens
The Hugo Gardens Project had grading and utility work completed to date, and the Hugo Garden
Apartments, LLC. had requested a reduction in the cash escrow. The current amount of cash
escrow for the Hugo Gardens Project was in the amount of $2,160,007. Staff had inspected the
work completed to date and recommended Council approve the reduction in cash escrow.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reduction in cash escrow to $2,145,757 based on
the value of work remaining to be completed.
Approve Pay Voucher No. 3 from Scandia Trucking, LLC for JD2 Ditch Maintenance
The City of Hugo had received a pay voucher from Scandia Trucking, LLC. for approval of its
third pay request for the 2019-2021 maintenance on Judicial Ditch #2. City staff had reviewed
the pay request and found it to be satisfactory for work completed to date. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved partial payment to Scandia Trucking, LLC. in the amount of
$72,495.45.
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Approve Pay Voucher No. 6 from Ebert Construction for New Public Works Facility
Ebert Construction had submitted Pay Voucher No. 6 for payment for the City of Hugo Public
Works Facility project in the amount of $23,191.51. The quantities completed to date had been
reviewed and agreed upon by the architect, contractor, and City staff. The amount indicated
above reflected the work certified through March, 2021, with a 5% retainage applied. Total
retainage being held for the project to date was $58,041.95. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved Pay Voucher No.6 in the amount of $23,191.51 to Ebert Construction.
Approve Pay Voucher No. 14 from CB&I, LLC, for Water Tower No. 4
CB&I had submitted Pay Voucher No. 14 for work certified through December 2, 2020, on the
Water Tower No. 4 project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount
of $107,131.07 to CB&I, LLC, for the Water Tower No. 4 Improvement Project.
Approve Colin Emans as New Assistant Chief on the Hugo Fire Department
Two firefighters had been interviewed for the vacant position of Assistant Chief, and Colin
Emans was selected to fill this position. Staff had recommended Council approve Colin Emans
as Assistant Chief on the Hugo Fire Department. Mayor Weidt removed this from the Consent
Agenda and invited Fire Chief Jim Compton to give a little background on the appointment of
Emans as Assistant Chief.
Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the appointment of Colin Emans as Assistant
Chief on the Hugo Fire Department.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Resignation of Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser from the Hugo Fire Department
Hugo Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser had submitted her letter of resignation from the Fire
Department. Chief Jim Compton, Jr. recommended Council accept the letter and confirm
termination of her employment with the Hugo Fire Department effective immediately. Mayor
Weidt removed this from the Consent Agenda to thank her for her efforts and volunteerism to the
City.
Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the resignation of Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser
from the Hugo Fire Department.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Site Plan, CUP, Property Line Adiustment, and Development Agreement for New
White Bear Lake Elementary School
Community Development Director Rachel Juba provided information on the request from the
White Bear Lake School District for approval of a site plan, Conditional Use Permit, property
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line adjustment, and development agreement for their new elementary school located west of
TH61 and across from 152" d Street. The property is approximately 137 acres but only 35 acres
of the property in the northeast quarter was buildable. The house on the property was
demolished and the barn would be torn down when construction is finalized. The school would
be 100,000 square feet with a gymnasium connected. There would also be ball fields, a
playground, and hiking trails that would connect to the Hardwood Creek Trail. The property line
adjustment was for property owned by Xcel Energy to acquire the property, and then then an
easement would be granted to Xcel. The Conditional Use Permit was to allow the school in the
R3 Zoning District, and the site plan and development agreement approvals were for public
improvements. At its March 25, 2021, meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
and considered the requests. There was one resident that spoke during the public hearing and
asked about buffering her property from the trail that would extend to 157th Way North. The
school district stated they would be in contact with that resident to discuss options. The Planning
Commission liked the site plan layout and the architecture of the building. They all agreed it was
a good addition to the community and they looked forward to the school opening. The Planning
Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the resolutions approving the site plan,
CUP, and property line adjustment for the White Bear Lake School District.
Juba went over the details of the site plan showing the primary access off 152" d Street and the
location of the busing area. The playground would be located on the southwest portion, and the
recreational fields north of that with a trail connecting to the neighborhood. The applicant was
working with MNDot to improve the intersection at 152°d Street. She reviewed the landscape
plans with the Council saying it exceeded the requirements in the landscape ordinance. She
talked about the architecture being of high quality material with brick, precast concrete, and a
significant amount of glass.
Klein and Haas asked about water reuse on the site and if the water from the CSAH 8 project
could accommodate it or water from the drainage ditch. Juba replied there would be ponds next
to the building, but water would not stay in the ponds long enough for stormwater reuse. City
Engineer Mark Erichson stated there would not be adequate capacity to extend the CSAH 8
stormwater reuse project, and the drainage ditch could be evaluated, but it fed into the CSAH 8
basin as well.
White Bear Lake School Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak talked about the strategic
planning process and how the product of that was to build a new elementary school in Hugo. He
thanked Hugo for their partnership. He introduced the team present with him that evening: Dan
Schmidt, currently Principal at Lincoln Elementary and new principal at the new elementary
school; Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations; Paul Aplikowski and
Tyler Ertl from Wold Architects; and Dan Rose, Director of Building Operations.
Paul Aplikowski gave a brief presentation on the design of the building. He explained a group of
approximately 70 stakeholders called the "Future of Learning" developed basic principles and
handed them off to the core planning groups who worked on designing the layout of the building.
User groups then designed the individual rooms. The school would be for Kindergarten — 5th
grade. The total project cost was approximately $43 million and included the building and on
and off site improvements. He explained, with Council approval, they would be ready to begin
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the dirt work. He commented that the best qualities of urban and rural came together in Hugo,
and the design of the building embraced the idea of nature.
Tyler Ertl went over the floor plan showing how student traffic would flow through the building.
He talked about the different spaces, with the Learning Commons being at the heart of the
building. He showed images of the outside of building and talked about the patterns and colors,
He showed renderings of the inside of the building with natural shapes and colors, explaining
there would be a lot of natural light.
Dan Schmidt talked about the six Learning Studio areas explaining the different learning
environments in each. He showed where there was a cubical in each Learning Studio that the
teachers would use as office space and work collaboratively. There was an area for special
education and intervention programing and mud room and lockers that would lead into a flex
space area. The studios would be unique because they would be multi -grade studios to honor
personalized learning experiences. He talked about how they would be collaborating with Oneka
elementary to enhance the programing at both schools.
Tim Wald talked about the next steps in the process explaining they were currently moving
equipment to the site. Naming of the school would begin in August, and they hoped to have a
name to recommend to the school board in November. He talked about the school having solar
on all parts of the roof.
Klein asked how the new school would compared to Oneka Elementary in size and capacity, and
Klein asked about technology at the school. Wald replied they were about the same size and
similar in technology. He said they would be putting in the best technology available, and they
had been keeping Oneka Elementary's technology updated.
The Mayor and Council voiced their appreciation for the City's partnership with the school
district and their enthusiasm for the opening of the new school.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2021-25 APPROVING A
PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
XCEL ENERGY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 152ND STREET NORTH
AND WEST OF FOREST BLVD NORTH (HIGHWAY 61).
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Weidt made motion, Miron seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2021-26 APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTIRCT TO ALLOW
A SCHOOL IN THE SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONING
DISTICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 152ND STREET NORTH AND
WEST OF FOREST BLVD NORTH (HIGHWAY 61).
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
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Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2021-27 APPROVING A
SITE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED
NORTH OF 152ND STREET NORTH AND WEST OF FOREST BLVD NORTH (HIGHWAY
61).
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Northeast Youth & Family Services Update and Discussion on Contract
Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS), located in White Bear Lake, had provided
counseling services to youth and families in the City of Hugo for over 20 years. President and
CEO Tara Jebens-Singh was in attendance remotely to provide information on services provided
by them to Hugo's residents.
City Administrator Bryan Bear began by giving background on the City's relationship with
Northeast Youth and Family Services (located in White Bear Lake) and Lakes Center for Youth
and Families (located in Forest Lake). He asked Council to consider what level of support the
City should give for these services. He explained that about ten years ago, Council allocated
$12,000 for youth diversion programing to be split between both organizations, and that amount
had not changed since 2011.
Tara shared information on the organization explaining they partner with 15 municipalities and
three school district to provide support to low-income and underinsured youths and families and
adults. She said they will be celebrating 45 years of service the community this spring. She
provided information on the services available at their outpatient clinics in Shoreview and White
Bear Lake, and the telehealth services they started this year due to COVID. She provided
information on their school -based mental health services and their NETS Day Treatment
program. She explained community -based services included a diversion program, senior chore
program, and community advocate program. She reviewed cost saying Hugo is one of 15
municipalities that support what they do, and the cost of services provided to Hugo last year was
$28,266. She thanked Hugo for the additional support of $8,463.71 the City of Hugo provided
them from the CARES Act, which allowed them to invest in working remotely and provide over
5,500 telehealth services. She said they were looking forward to more in -person services
becoming available noting that telehealth would remain an option and their online presence
would be expanded.
Miron asked about who received their services and how they were paid for. She replied their
primary contacts were the Ramsey County Generals Office and referrals from local police and
schools. A person coming from the Washington County courts would go to Forest Lake and
Ramsey County courts would go to White Bear Lake. She explained there were different cost for
different services, and they included donations, insurances, grants, and restitutions. Additional
dollars for support came from contracts.
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Klein asked how Hugo compared to the other community's in the amount of support requested.
Tara explained how it varied between communities, and Hugo was similar to St. Anthony in that
both were split between two service providers. She encouraged Hugo's continued support for
the Forest Lake provider. She said dollar amounts were based on population, and in 2020,
amounts ranged from $1,591 from Birchwood (population 876) to $60,777 from Roseville
(population 36,000). She said when she started, she realized the amounts had not been adjusted
over the years and they basically set it at $2 per capita. She talked about the makeup of the
board, which included community leaders.
Weidt made motion, Miron seconded, to ask staff to analyze this and come back to council with
a recommendation.
Miron asked staff to see if Lakes Center for Youth and Families in Forest Lake would like to
give a presentation to determine what services they have provided.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Tara provided an open invitation for Hugo to have representation on one of the boards.
Discussion on Short Term Rental Ordinance
Community Development Director Rachel Juba talk about a complaint the City received on a
short term rental facility that was advertised on the website Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO).
The Washington County Sheriff's Department had also received numerous complaints on the
property. The complaints related to noise, parties, and the transient nature of the short term
rentals. After reviewing the City Code, it was in staff s opinion that short term rentals were not
allowed in the City. The City Code does not specifically define or address short term rentals. The
owner of the short term rental had made a request to the City Council to evaluate allowing short
term rental facilities in the City. She talked about other communities that have performance
standards for short and long term rentals, and she recommended Council forward this to the
Ordinance Review Committee.
Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to forward the request to the Ordinance Review
Committee (ORC) for their review and recommendation to the City Council on what to do with
short term rental facilities in the City.
Roll call vote — all ayes. Motion carried.
Update on Yellow Ribbon Network
Council Members Chuck Haas updated the Council on the activities of the Yellow Ribbon
Network to date. Haas shared photos of soldiers receiving pheasants from the last Pheasant Hunt
at Wild Wings and a photo of soldiers at the remote Burger Night site in Guantanamo Bay.
Haas announced Burger Night at the Hugo American Legion will start again on April 27th and
will be sponsored by the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. He presented
information on the annual report from the YRN Treasurer showing how over $100,000 in funds
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were spent. He talked about the Certificate of Recognition from Governor Tim Walz given to
the YRN for surpassing expectation and obligation to the community.
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization on Thursday, April 8, 2021
City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council they were scheduled to meet as the Local
Board of Appeals and Equalization on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the Oneka Room from 5:30 —
6:30 p.m.
White Bear Lake Elementary School Groundbreaking on Tuesday, April 13, 2021
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the White Bear Lake School District had
invited the Council to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for their new elementary school to be
located at 15198 Forest Boulevard, just north of the Hugo Post Office, on Tuesday, April 13,
2021, at 2:00 p.m.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a meeting of the Council to attend the White
Bear Lake Elementary School Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Lions Park Workshop on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Hugo Parks Commission had scheduled a
workshop to review the construction plans for Lions Park on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7
p.m. at Hugo City Hall.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a meeting of the Council to attend the Lions
Park Workshop on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Spring Citywide Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 17, 2021
City Administrator Bryan Bear announced the City would be holding its annual Spring Cleanup
Day on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8 a.m. — noon at Public Works.
Vacancy on the Carnelian - Marine - St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Washington County Board of
Commissioners was accepting applications for the Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed
District Board of Managers. There were currently four member on the board with terms to
expire on June 21, 2021. The City was asked to submit a list of nominees by April 22, 2021.
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Adjournment
Klein made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 9:01 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Resspnectfullly Submitted,
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Michele Lindau
City Clerk