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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, May 1, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
COUNCIL PRESENT: Klein, Petryk, Miron, Strub, Weidt
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
OTHERS 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 for Sergeant Joe Bergeron
Sergeant Joe Bergeron was killed in the line of duty on May 1, 2010. Joe worked for the
Maplewood Police Department and was a Hugo resident. Mayor Weidt called for a moment of
silence to remember Sergeant Joe Bergeron on the anniversary of his death.
Approve Minutes for the April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting
Klein made motion, Strub seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting held on
April 17, 2023, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes for the April 17, 2023, City Council Executive Session
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council Executive Session
held on April 17, 2023, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes for the April 19, 2023 Metro Cities Annual Meeting
Strub made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the Metro Cities Annual Meeting
held on April 19, 2023, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Agenda
Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the agenda as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Hugo Good Neighbor Days – Lions Member Jerry Torgerson
Lions Member Jerry Torgerson presented information to the Council on the upcoming Hugo
Good Neighbor Days Community Festival scheduled for June 9-11, 2023, at the Hanifl Fields
and Shelter. This would be the second year the event was held in that location. Jerry showed a
drone video from the 2022 event, and he indicated it would be the same setup and activities,
except new this year would be an ax throwing trailer and a presentation from the MN Raptor
Center on Sunday. The Lions had requested the Council co-sponsor the event by waiving the
Special Event Permit fee and providing Washington County deputies to be present during the
event, as in the past.
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to waive permit fees and provide police coverage for the
event.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the 2023 Good Neighbor Days event.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Klein made motion, Strub seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
1.Approve Claims Roster
2.Approve Annual Performance Review for Parks Planner Shayla Denaway
3.Approve Resignation of Hugo Firefighter Trevor Legros
4.Approve Donation from the Hugo American Legion to the Hugo Fire Department
5.Approve Special Event Permit for the MS 150 on June 11, 2023
6.Approve the Special Event Permit for Spring and Fall Outdoor Services at New Life
Church
7.Approve Special Event Permit for the Military Rodeo on August 25-26, 2023
8.Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the
Military Rodeo on August 25-26, 2023
9.Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo Lions Club for Good
Neighbor Days on June 9-11, 2023
10.Approve Amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance Limiting Licensed Refuse Haulers
11.Approve Water Reuse Agreement and Public Drainage and Utility Easement Agreement
for Hugo Gardens
12.Approve Water Reuse Agreement for Keystone Place
13.Approve Temporary Easement Agreement with Industrial Utilities
14.Approve 2023 Dust Control Project
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Claims
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.
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Approve Annual Performance Review for Parks Planner Shayla Denaway
Shayla Denaway was hired on May 11, 2009, as the Economic Development/Parks Intern. On
May 3, 2010, Council approved promoting Shayla as the new Parks Planner. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Parks Planner Shayla Denaway.
Approve Resignation of Hugo Firefighter Trevor Legros
Trevor Legros joined the Hugo Fire Department in November, 2016. Trevor had submitted his
resignation due no longer being able to fulfill the requirements of a firefighter. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Firefighter Trevor Legros from the Hugo Fire
Department.
Approve Donation from the Hugo American Legion to the Hugo Fire Department
The Hugo American Legion had requested to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from
pull-tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department needed to be
approved by the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the donation of $1,000 to
the Hugo Fire Department.
Approve Special Event Permit for the MS 150 on June 11, 2023
The Multiple Sclerosis Society had applied for a Special Event Permit (SEP) for their annual
fundraising bicycle event to be held on June 10-11, 2023, from Proctor, MN to White Bear Lake,
MN. On the second day of the ride, bikers would be traveling south through Hugo, primarily on
the Hardwood Creek Trail and Highway 61. Council approval was necessary for SEPs when
there was expected to be over 200 people in attendance. The MS 150 expected to have
approximately 2,100 riders. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the SEP as described in
their application in addition to conditions in the SEP memo.
Approve the Special Event Permit for Spring and Fall Outdoor Services at New Life
Church
David Streitz on behalf of New Life Church had applied for a Special Event Permit to hold
outdoor events on Sunday, June 11 and a Sunday in the fall (date not yet determined) on
their property at 6000 148th Street North. A Special Event Permit was required because they
would use an amplified sound system during the event. Both spring and fall events would
include a free outdoor service held from 9-10:30 a.m. followed by a picnic from noon-4 p.m.
Approximately 100 people were expected to attend. The event would include a potluck and
games. Amplified sound would be used for the service and possibly for games during the
picnic. There may also be 1-2 small canopy tents set up for the event. The fall event may
include a small band and hayrides around the property. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved the Special Event Permit for New Life Church for outdoor events on June 11 and a
Sunday in the fall to be determined.
Approve Special Event Permit for the Military Rodeo on August 25-26, 2023
Freddie Waltz from Veterans Up North Rodeo, Inc. had applied for a Special Event Permit to
hold a Military Rodeo at the Dead Broke Arena, 5676 170th Street North. This is a two-day
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military rodeo event on August 25 and 26, 2023. Approximately 90 military rodeo athletes and
1,500 - 3,000 spectators were expected to attend. This event would be held entirely on the
Ramberg property (Dead Broke Arena) and be a competition consisting of six rodeo events
taking place between 7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. each day. There would be local vendors between 5 p.m.
– 9 p.m., and food and alcohol will be served. Hugo City Code required a Special Event Permit
approved by Council for any event that expected over 200 people in attendance, served alcohol,
or had amplified music or sound. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Special Event
Permit for the Military Rodeo on August 25 and 26, 2023, as described in their application in
addition to conditions in the SEP memo.
Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the
Military Rodeo on August 25-26, 2023
The Hugo American Legion had applied for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to serve beer
at the Military Rodeo at the Dead Broke Arena on August 25 and 26. The Legion had paid the
fee and submitted the appropriate Certificate of Insurance for the event. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the Military
Rodeo.
Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo Lions Club for Good Neighbor
Days on June 9-11, 2023
The Hugo Lions Club had applied for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to serve alcohol at
the Hugo Good Neighbor Days on June 9-11, 2023. The Lion Club had paid the fee and
submitted the appropriate Certificate of Insurance for the event. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo Lions for Good Neighbor Days.
Approve Amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance Limiting Licensed Refuse Haulers
Hugo City Code allowed for seven licensed refuse haulers, and up until this year, all seven
licenses had been issued. Waste Management purchased SRC, dba Forest Lake Sanitation at the
end of last year, so SRC did not reapply for a 2023 license. This reduced the number of licenses
issued to six. In the past, the City Council had expressed interest in reducing the wear on public
infrastructure caused by multiple garbage trucks traveling on the same streets. Staff felt it was
an appropriate time through attrition to reduce the number of licenses issues to three. If a
currently issued license was not renewed or is revoked, a new license would not be issued unless
there were no more than two licenses in effect at such time a new license was applied for.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the ordinance amending the Solid Waste Ordinance
to reduce the number of hauler licenses issued by the City to three.
Approve Water Reuse Agreement and Public Drainage and Utility Easement Agreement
for Hugo Gardens
The City of Hugo had successfully built the water reuse infrastructure as part of the CSAH 8
water reuse project that also brought stormwater for irrigation purposes to Hugo Gardens,
Keystone Place, Lions Park, City Hall and portions of 147th Street. The Hugo Gardens
development needed to construct a portion of the trunk water reuse line outside of the public
drainage and utility easements identified in the final plat. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved the drainage and utility easement to reflect the actual location of the pipe. Adoption of
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the Consent Agenda also approved the Water Reuse License Agreement with Premier Hugo MN,
LLC and AFLP Hugo, LLC, subject to review by City Attorney, Dave Snyder.
Approve Water Reuse Agreement for Keystone Place
The City of Hugo had successfully built the water reuse infrastructure as part of the CSAH 8
water reuse project that also brought stormwater for irrigation purposes to Hugo Gardens,
Keystone Place, Lions Park, City Hall and portions of 147th Street. This would allow them to
connect to the stormwater reuse system and begin irrigating with stormwater. Adoption of the
Consent Agenda approved the Water Reuse License Agreement with Hugo Senior Housing,
LLC, subject to review by City Attorney, Dave Snyder.
Approve Temporary Easement Agreement with Industrial Utilities
As M/I Homes continued with plans for the Roundabout at 159th Street and TH 61, Industrial
Utilities had expressed some concerns related to their singular access that was proposed to be
replaced with another access further to the south onto TH 61 and another added along 159th
Street. These concerns were raised with the developer and staff had developed a Letter of
Agreement that ensured that the developer would add fencing and rolling gates for security
purposes, install sewer and water services into the property, construct the two access points,
connect these access points to their existing parking lot, 159th be designed for a 10-ton standard
without limitations during spring road restrictions and add signage for pedestrians at their
entrance location that crosses a trail for safety purposes. Staff had also prepared temporary
easement documents allowing this work to take place. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
approved the Letter of Agreement and temporary easements subject to City Attorney review.
Approve 2023 Dust Control Project
The City of Hugo applied dust control to approximately 23 miles of gravel roads located within its
municipal boundaries. The City’s 2023 General Budget had accounted for a dust control project in
2023. Quotes for dust control were received and opened on April 21, 2023. The following prices
were received: Northern Salt Inc. - $1.278/gallon and Envirotech Services - $1.32/gallon. The total
amount expected for the project is $136,882.45. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved a
contract with Northern Salt Inc. in the amount of $136,882.45 for the 2023 Dust Control Project.
Public Hearing on the Vacation of Road Easement – Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition and
Approve the Resolution Approving Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Final Plat and Development
Agreement
M/I Homes, had requested a vacation of the existing public road easement located over on a
portion of the property proposed to be developed as Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition. New road
right-of-way would be dedicated on the property in lieu of the easements at time the final plat
was recorded. Staff was comfortable with the applicant’s request to vacate the public road
easements. Community Development Director Rachel Juba explained M/I Homes was also
seeking approval of the final plat and development agreement for Rice Lake Reserve 3rd
Addition in order to plat 20 lots on property located north of Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8) and east
of Goodview Avenue, which would develop the last phase of the Rice Lake Reserve preliminary
plat and PUD. The lots met the minimum lot standards and requirements outlined in the
regulations for the Rice Lake Reserve PUD. Staff had recommended approval of the resolution
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approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition,
subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing.
Eugene Zerwas, 6732 Egg Lake Road, said staff was going to work with them to move the road
on the northernmost portion and put it more on their property. If it goes the way it’s shown, it
will make his lot useless. He wanted it in the record that the City had agreed to work with him on
the new road alignment.
There were no other comments, and Mayor Weidt closed the public hearing.
Weidt made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the notice to vacate the public road easement
located over a portion of the property proposed for the Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition
development.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2023-6 APPROVING A
FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR M/I HOMES OF
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, LLC, FOR RICE LAKE RESERVE 3rd ADDITION, subject to
review by the City Attorney.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Schedule Performance Review for City Administrator
Bryan Bear had been employed with the City since May 3, 2004. Bryan served as the
Community Development Director until being appointed the City Administrator on November,
7, 2011. Staff requested Council schedule the annual performance review for City Administrator
Bryan Bear.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule the performance review for Monday, June 5,
2023, at 6 p.m. prior to the regular Council meeting at 7 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Schedule Bernin Park Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5-7 p.m.
At the meeting of April 19, 2023, the Parks Commission set a date for a community meeting to
review the approved master plan for the Bernin property. The meeting would be held on
Tuesday, June 27, in the Oneka Room at City Hall. Residents would be invited to attend an
informational presentation at 5:30 pm followed by an open house until 7:00 pm. A proposal was
approved by Council at the March 20, 2023, meeting from WSB and Associates to render the
2004 master plan for the property. The Oneka Lake Park amenities and other minor changes
were included, and the master plan was ready for review by the public.
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Strub made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the Bernin Park Community
Meeting on June 27, 2023.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
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