HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.02.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19. 1991
The regular meetinq of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Stol.tzman at 7:00PM.
PRESENT: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man,
City Attorney Charles Johnson, City Administrator Huber,
Deputy Clerk Carole LaBelle
Motion made by Miron, seconded by McAllister to approve the claims of
February 19, 1991, in the amount of $99,219.98
All aye, motion passed.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Brunotte to approve the minutes of
February 4, 1991 as amended.
All aye, motion passed.
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Currently, there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission for a two-year
term from the community at -large, and the Council representative to the
Planning Commission, who serves as an ex -officio, nonvoting member. The
Council -appointed committee has interviewed candidates for the
community -at -large position and recommended that Mr. Dan Davis be
appointed to the position.
Motion made by Brunotte, seconded by Miron to appoint Mr. Dan Davis to the
Hugo Planning Commission for a two year term endinq December 31, 1992.
All aye, motion passed.
The names of the other three candidates will be retained and considered
for future appointments to the planning commission.
Mayor Stoltzman volunteered to serve as ex -officio, nonvoting member of
the Planning Commission.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS
Currently, the Board of Appeals has one vacancy, which is the Planning
Commission representative. Debra Barnes now serves in that capacity, and
has indicated she would like to remain as the Planning_ Commission's
representative on the Board.
Motion made by Brunotte, seconded by Jesins4::i to appoint Debra Barnes to
the Board of Appeals for the year 1991.
All aye, motion passed.
TELEVISE COUNCIL_ MEETINGS
Administrator Huber stated that the City is currently running behind
schedule in getting City Council meetings televised. The City has
experienced some difficulties in putting together the right equipment
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confiquration to meet the City Council's needs. Currently, the equipment
we requested is on order, and we are anticipating a mid-March completion
date. Cable TV North Central has made a commitment of $3,000 toward the
purchase of equipment; however, with the use of two cameras, and combining
our audio and video equipment, it would appear that the total cost to
equip the Council chambers will be approximately $6,500. The City Council
expressed no objection to the increased cost and instructed Administrator
to proceed with the installation of the equipment as discussed.
ELMOREST AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
The City received a letter from City Engineer KUUsisto regarding the
Elmcrest Avenue bridge replacement project. It was noted that the revised
estimate for this project is $107,260, compared with the original estimate
of $78,208 in 1988. The primary reason for the increase is the need to
better address the roadway approaches to this bridge. Based on the
engineer's report, it would appear that approximately $50,000 of this
project will be the local share, making Hugo's commitment approximately
$25,000. This is up approximately $12,000 from the budgeted funds for the
making of this improvement. It is our understanding that this project is
fairly high on the State's list, and we are looking at a 1991 or 1992
project date. After a lengthy discussion, the council directed the city
engineer to proceed with this project as presented in the report dated
February 7, 1991
PARk::ING IMPROVEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS
When the City completed its improvements to the athletic fields, north of
City Hall last fall, the parking facilities to serve this complex were
dropped from the project. The reason for this last-minute change was the
high cost of the improvement over the engineer's estimate. We have
contacted the Washington County Highway Department to see if they would be
willing to do some of this construction work: for us in the spring. We
feel it is imperative that we provide off-street parking to accommodate
this new facility, and would recommend authorization to proceed with this
proposal. Administrator Huber informed the Council the parking
improvements would be paid for out of park funds at a cost of
approximately $6,i)(M).00.
Miron made motion, seconded by McAllister to authorize Administrator Huber
to work with Washington County to accomplish the parking lot project
within the scope of the cost estimate referred herein.
All aye, motion passed.
LETTER FROM BRUCE FAULk:EN
A letter from Mr. Bruce Faul4::en, written on behalf of Dr. Robert k::ieffer
was provided to the City Council. Councilman McAllister read the letter
to the audience. The council felt copies of the letter should be provide,
to the Ordinance Violations Committee. Councilman McAllister stated he
objected to the executive session scheduled for later and felt discussion
at said meeting should be restricted to the ad hoc committee report. City
Attorney Charles Johnson informed the council that listening to the
demands of the litigants was not a problem; however, responses that would
be expressed could be a problem.
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Councilman Miron asked whether the ad hoc committee listening to the
Schumann's demands jeopardized the City's insurance. Charles Johnson
stated that just listening to the demands, the risk. would be minimal, but
the City must cooperate and communicate with the insurance company.
STANFORD KRUEGER CASE
The City Council was provided information regarding previous dealings with
Mr. Stanford Krueger involving a Special Use Permit #1987-27 issued
several years ago. Mr. Krueger had made a verbal commitment to bring his
property into compliance with the SUP right after January 1, 1991. We
have requested that the City attorney bring the Council up-to-date on the
status of this issue.
Attorney Charles Johnson informed the Council that he had been in contact
with Mr. Krueger's attorney. Mr. Krueger is currently out of the state,
but will return February 25, 1991. Inspections of the property revealed
that no commercial activity is currently tak::inq place on site.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Jesinski to table the Stanford Krueger
matter until the City Council meeting of March 18th, 1991 to allow Mr.
Krueger time to confirm whether or not his contract for deed on the
property has been paid off and construction of a home can begin.
All aye, motion passed.
The Forest Lake Lions were present with an application for a Charitable
Gamblinq License/Premise Permit. The clerks office had received no
paperwork: from the club prior to the city council meetinq. Mr. Lloyd
Sather and Mr. Dale Swanson were anxious to have the Hugo City Council
waive the 60 waiting period and adopt a resolution regarding this
request. After a lengthy discussion regarding whether a resolution was
required, the council decided to follow the same procedure as in previous
requests, and if a problem occurred, the council would consider the
resolution.
Councilman Miron moved that the Hugo City Council does hereby resolve that
they have no objections to issuance of a Premise Permit, pursuant to M.S.
349.213, Subd. 2, for the property described as R.J.'s Restaurant and
Lounqe, 13891 Forest Boulevard, Hugo, MN, as submitted by the Forest Lake
Lions Club, for the purpose of conducting lawful gambling.
All aye, motion passed.
Administrator Huber stated the building inspector would be in need of
assistance during the summer months, and unless the Council expressed
objections, an intern would be hired to work; with John Benson starting in
mid-April. Noting that this is a budgeted item, the City Council
indicated no objection to proceeding as recommended.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (SCHUMANN LITIGATION)
After a brief recess to clear the council chambers, the Council met in
executive session.
PRESENT: Brunotte, Jesins4::i, McAllister, Miron, Administrator Huber,
City Attorney Charles Johnson and Prosecutor Rich Hocking,
Deputy Clerk Carole LaBelle
Discussion to include the Ad Hoc Committee report and third party summons
involving Mr. David Schumann and the City of Hugo.
The regular City Council meeting reconvened at approximately 10:30PM.
Councilman Miron moved to accept the report of the Ad Hoc committee and
direct the city prosecutor to prepare a report regarding the nature of the
Schumann's demands and that said report be sent to the City's insurance
company with copies to the City Council. The City Attorney is to secure
an attorney general's opinion on whether or not the council has the
authority to negotiate and allow a specific land use in a zoning district
where that land use is currently not allowed, and that the Ad Hoc
litigation committee serves no further purpose and that it be dissolved.
Motion seconded by Councilman McAllister, all members voting aye.
Motion passed.
Motion made by Miron, seconded by Jesinsk.i, to adjourn at 10:40PM.
All aye, motion passed.
Carole LaBelle, Acting Secretary