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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.04.01 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE _ REGULAR ,C I TY CClllraC I l� i E f_I Ia(.:a OF AE'R T L� J. , 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stolt man at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man City Administrator, Ken Huber City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the meeting of March 18, 1991, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. McAllister made motion, Jesinski seconded, to approve the claims for April 1, 1991, in the amount of $52,045.73. All aye. Motion Carried. ON/OFF SALE BEER AND CIGARETTE t_.1 CErasFS (I? . TAVERN 1 EFT Jesinski moved, Brunotte seconded, to approve an on/off sale non -intoxicating liquor license and cigarette license for the Lakeview Inn (D. Tavernier), 4444 129th Street, Hugo, MN. Approval of this license is subject to Mr. Tavernier securing all other required licenses, as well as compliance with health, safety, and other requirements of the municipal code. All. aye. Motion Carried. STREET LIGHTING REDUEST At the March 18, 1991 regular meeting of the Hugo City Council, action was taken directing the staff to secure information regarding the cost of street lighting installation, as well the City's policy regarding street lights, a copy of which was provided to the Council for their review. In our communications with NSP earlier this week, they, once again, confirmed that street lights requested by the City are installed at no charge to the City, when they are installed pursuant to Items 7, 8, and 10 of the City's street lighting policy. It should be noted, however, that the City is responsible for all energy costs relating to approved street lighting. Miron made motion, McAllister seconded, authorizing the installation of a street light at the Highway 61 entrance to the newly constructed senior citizen housing building located at 14255 Forest Blvd. All aye. Motion Carried. VARIANCE REQUEST OVERSIZED GARAGE: Mr. Gary Ristow has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct a 936 square foot residential garage on his property located at. 1.7375 Henna Avenue, Hugo, MN. The property in question is zoned c=onservancy, and consists of approximately 23 acres. The application notes that the garage will be used for residential purposes only, and no commercial activity would be allowed on site. The request in question is consistent with the City's policy regarding variances for oversized garages. City Council meeting of April 1, 1991 Page 2 McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the variance application of Gary Ristow to construct a 936 square foot residential garage on his property located at 17375 Henna Avenue, Hugo, MN. The proposed garage is to be used for residential purposes only. All aye. Motion Carried. PLANS AND SPECS FOR CTP PHASE 2 As per Council direction, the City Engineer has completed plans and specs for the City's CIP, Phase 2. This project involves bituminous surfacing and related improvements on the following roadways: 1:70th Street from County State Aid Highway #8A west to Irish Avenue, Irish Avenue from 130th Street south to County State Aid Highway #7, 125th Street from Goodvieai Avenue east to Homestead Drive, 132nd Street from Goodview Avenue east to County Road #8A, Homestead Avenue from 1.7.2nd Street north to 147th Street, Henna Avenue (aha 128th Street) from 132nd Street south to Hilo Avenue, and Hilo Avenue from Henna Avenue (a�%a 128th Street) south to 125th Street. The scope of the project in question is the same as that authorized by the City Council at the public improvement hearing in November, 1990. The City Engineer was present on to review the plans and specs, in detail, with the City Council. To pursue this project at this time, the appropriate action, by the Council, would be adoption of the proposed resolution approving the plans and specs and ordering the advertisement for bids. McAllister made motion, Jesinski seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-3, A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR C.I.P. PHASE, PROJECT #199(--)-i. VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man VOTING NAY: None METRO WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION PERMIT #2110 Earlier this weeE;, the City received a notice from the MWCC regarding their approval of a permit for the discharge of landfill leachate and contaminated groundwater or special industrial waste into the metropolitan disposal system. Apparently, this permit is being issued to J.R. Johnsen Supply, Inc., of 5226 North Frenchman Road, Hugo, MN. Based on the reporting requirements outlined in the permit, it would appear that this activity is going to take place some time between January 1 and December •_,1, 1991. Section C of the permit indicates that liquid wastes qenerated would be transported by a MWCC permitted liquid waste hauler to the third and commercial disposal site in St. Paul. In that there appears to be r-io request to connect to the City's water or sewer system with regard to- disposal odisposal of contaminated groundwater, we can see no objection to the permit being issued and monitored by the MWCC. Miron made motion, Jesinski seconded, indicating to the MWCC that the City of Huqo has no objection to the removal of landfill leachate and contaminated groundwater, in accordance to Permit #2.110 issued by the MWCC to J.R. Johnson Supply located at 5226 Frenchman Road, Hugo, MN., based on the information provided. All aye. Motion Carried. Ci-ty Council meeting of April. 1, 1991 Page _ REDUEST FOR USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES The City Council received a copy of a proposal from Chris and Steve Brown requesting the use of the municipal tennis courts, west of City Hall. It would appear to be the intent of the Brown's to set up a tennis league that would operate on Tuesday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, starting June 4, 1991 and ending August 20, 1991. The Brown's are also requesting A $50.00 contribution from the City of Hugo for initial start-up costs, including advertising, equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses. The long-standing policy of the City Council has been that municipal part. facilities are made available to all its residents on a first-come, first -serve basis. The exception to that being the use of the part:: facilities for Good Neighbor Days during the summer, and other specific requests for conducting softball tournaments, which are addressed on an individual basis. At our initial communication with Mr. Brown, he indicated that the proceeds from the conducting of these tournaments would be used to clean and maintain the tennis courts, as well as replace the tennis nets. M.i.ron made motion, Brunotte seconded, authorizinq Chris and Steve Drown use of the Hugo tennis court facilities west of City Hall for a tennis .league, subject to the followinq conditions: 1. At this time, authorization shall be on a one-time, trial basis. 2. No more than two courts can be tied up at any time for league play, with one court being left open for the general public. League play shall be limited to Tuesday nights from 6:7.0 PM to 9:00 PM starting June 4, 1991 and ending August 20, 1991. 4. E>:cess money from this operation will be t::ept in an account and used for replacement of tennis court nets. 5. On June 3, 1991, you must file a list of the names and addresses of all participants in the league with the City Clerk's office. 6. You shall be responsible for the conduct of all league participants while league play is in progress. 7. It is recommended that you make a large, temporary sign to be attached to the entrances to the tennis court facilities, noting the use of the courts for league play, with said signs being removed at 9:00 PM each Tuesday night. All aye. Motion Carried. It was suggested that the City determine the success of this proposal for consideration in 1992. LETTER FROM SONJA IRI -BEC.' The City received a letter from Sonja Irlbeck regarding recent action taken on the Goiffon gravel pit. No action was necessary. CABLE TV LETTER The City received a letter from Cable TV North Central regarding -the addition of three levels of service. No action was necessary. City Council meeting of April 1, 1991 Page 4 WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS LETTER The City received a letter from Washington County Public Works regarding Washington County request of the Commissioner of Transportation to transfer accumulated county -municipal funds to the county regular account. No action was necessary. REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY BALLFIELDS The City received a letter from Ken Strantz requesting exclusive of the City's ballfields on April 27 and 29, 1991 for a softball tournament. Jesinski made motion, McAllister seconded, authorizing exclusive use of the City's ballfields to Ken Strantz, representing the Ricci's Softball Tournament, for a softball tournament on April 27 and 29, 1991. Approval is subject to the following special conditions: 1. On -street parking on Fitzgerald Avenue and 147th Street be such that it does not disrupt the two-way flow of traffic on the said streets. Activities on the fields shall not begin before 7:00 AM, and must be concluded no later than 10:00 PM each day. 3. No overnight camping be permitted in the park. 4. No glass beverage containers be permitted in the park.. b. At the conclusion of the tournament, or no later than 12:00 noon on April 29, 1991, all trash, rubbish, and other debris in the park shall be removed and properly disposed of so as to leave the pari:: in a clean and safe condition. 6. The sale of alcoholic beverages on site shall be done by a licensed vendor carrying the proper liability insurance, as per Minnesota Statutes. All aye. Motion Carried. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT BOARD OF REVIEW The City Administrator reminded the City Council of the Board of Review schedule for April 8, 1991 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Representatives from the Washington County Assessor's Office has requested that the Council meet about an hour prior to the start of the Board of Review to go over the duties of the Board. BOY SCOUT RECYCLING CENTER The City Administrator discussed the current "mess" at the old Village Hall. It had been determined that it would cost about $65i) to have the debris cleaned up. Mayor Stolt man stated that he had been in contact with Boy Scout representative, Roger Schadt, regarding clean up of the site. The scouts will volunteer their services, and attempts will be made to have some one tat. --.e the papers. C.il-y Council meeting of April 1, 1991 Page 5 McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, that City staff tate the necessary steps to have the Boy Scout Recycling Center cleaned up in the event the property has not been taken care of by the Boy Scouts by April 15, 1991. All ave. Motion Carried. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION The City received a letter from the attorney general's office stating that they now charge $24.50 for investigative research. McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, authorizing 1f) hours of research by the attorney general's office for the City of Hugo with regard to the David Schumann litigation, as per previous Council discussions. All aye. Motion Carried. LETTER FROM NORTH STAR R I SF:: INSURANCE The City has received a letter from the North Star Rist:: Insurance relative- to elativeto David Schumann's lawsuit against the City of Hugo and its officers. They stressed to the City that this matter should not be discussed unless in the presence of the City's attorney or attorney for the insurance company. COMPOST SITE MONITOR The City Administrator recommended that Roger Bacon, Jr., be hired as the City's compost site monitor, as well as to perform other odd -jobs for the City. Brunotte made motion, Jesinst::i seconded, that the City of Hugo hire Roger A. Bacon, Jr., as the City's compost monitor for 1991, and part-time laborer, for $6.00/hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week:, starting April, 1991. All aye. Motion Carried. FLOYD LAS}::A (AMENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT) McAllister made motion, Jesinst::i seconded, to renew the Service Agreement with Floyd Laska, part:: maintenance, at the following rates of service: $25.00/hour for mowing, $12.00/hour for trimming, and $15.() 1/ hour for emptying of trash containers, plus mileage to the lakes. All aye. Motion Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Dean Att::inson of 13452 Goodview Avenue appeared before the City Council regUesting written notice from the City that his assessed Valuation for tax purposes would not increase as a result of Merila and Associates extending water and sewer lines to his property from Birch Tree Ponds 2nd Addition. City Council meeting of April 1, 1991 Page b McAllister made motion, Jesinsk-i seconded, that the City Administrator be authorized to write a letter to Mr. Dean Atkinson stating that because his .land is not in the Metro Urban Service Area, it is the City Assessor's opinion that his land Value, for tax purposes, would not be affected by the e::tension of utilities to his property if he could not connect to them. McAllister and Jesinski withdrew their motion. Miron made motion, Jesinski seconded, that the City Administrator contact the City Assessor and confirm any change in property values that might result from utilities being extended to a site if the site is not in the MUSA. The City Administrator is to prepare a letter to be sent to Dean Atkinson regarding the results of his discussions with the City Assessor if there would no change in value if utilities were extended to Mr. Atk:inson's property, which is outside of the MUSA. All aye. Motion Carried. McAllister made motion, Jesinsk.-i seconded, to adjourn at 9:04 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. G'. Mary Creager, , City �L;�rk. City f HLtgo