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The meeting was called to order- by Mayor Stolt man at. 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Brunotte, Jesinsk::i, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man
City Administrator, Ken Huber -
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Brunotte made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the minutes for the
Board of Review on April 15, 1991 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the minutes for the
regular City Council meeting of April 15, 1991 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the claims for April
15, 1991, in the amount of $33,346.34.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HUGO LIONS CLUB (3.2 ' NON. I N'1 X I CAT I NG LIQUOR _LICENSE)
The Hugo Lions Club has made application for an on -sale 3.2 beer license
to sell alcoholic beverages during softball tournaments on May 18-19, 1991
and June 22-23, 1991, and during Good Neighbor Days on June 7, 9, 9, 1991.
McAllister made motion, Stolt man seconded, to approve the application of
the Hugo Lions Club for an on -sale 3.2 beer license to sell alcoholic
beverages during softball tournaments on May 18-19, 1991 and June 22-23,
1991, and during Good Neighbor Days on June 7, 9, 9, 1991.
All aye. notion Carried.
RESOLUTION RE@UESTIN- TRAFFIC STUDY
As per Council direction, the City staff prepared a resolution requesting
a traffic study on County Road SA from Highway 61 east to Goodview Avenue.
McAllister made motion, Stolt man seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-4,
RESOLUTION REQUESTING WASHINGTON COUNTY TRAFFIC STUDY.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jes.insk::.i, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man
Motion Carried.
VARIANCE: REQUEST
Mr. Peter Lowell has made application to the City of Hugo for .a variance-'
to construct a 912 square, foot attached garage on his property located at
4990 .126th Street North, Hugo, MN. The property is legally described as
Lot 8, Block:: 2, Bald Eagle Estates. The r-equeast is consistent with the
Council's previous policy regarding variances for over sized garages in
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residential districts. There were no objections to the issuance of this
variance, subject to the garage being utilized for residential purposes
only,:.
Miran made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the application of Mr.
Peter Lowell for a variance to construct a 912 square foot attached garage
on his property located at 4990 126th Street North (a4::a Lot 8, Block
Bald Eagle Estates). The proposed garage is to be used for residential
purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST (D .__LACASSE
Mr. David LaCasse has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance
to construct a ••30' x 48' pole barn in front of his house located at 13487
Elmcrest Avenue (a�%a the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 30, T=1N, R21W).
The property in question is zoned agriculture, and consists of
approximately 10.4 acres. The structure proposed will be located 580'
from Elmcrest Avenue. The City Code Enforcement Officer has reviewed this
request and, in his opinion, the proposed location is far enough from the
road to not create any visual obstructions. The request is consistent
with the Council's previous policy regarding variances for accessory
buildings in front of the principal structure for parcels of 10 acres or
more. There were no objections to the issuance of this variance, subject
to the proposed accessory building being utilized for residential pUrposei.
only.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the application of Mr.
David LaCasse for a variance to construct a .=0' x 48' pole barn in front
of his house located at 17,487 Elmcrest Avenue (ak.a the NW 1/4 of the SW
1/4 of Section •ZO, T31N. R21W). The proposed building is to be used for
residential purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST (J. LEMOINE)
Mr. Jim LeMoine of 14451 Homestead Avenue North has made application for a
variance to place a 22' x 40' post -frame building on his. property
identified as Lot 7 and OUtlot A, Block 2, Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition.
The property in question is zoned agricultural and consists of
approximately 6 acres. The City ordinance requires a minimum 40' setback:
from the front property line in an agricUltUral zone. City ordinances
also prohibit construction of an acces=sory building in front of the
principal residence. Mr. LeMoine is ast::inq for a variance from these two
requirements, which would allow the accessory building in front of the
house, and 27' from the front property line (40' setback is required). Ii
reviewing this site, it would be necessary to remove a larqe number of
trees from the site to meet the required setback conditions. The Board o
Zoning Adjustments considered this variance request at their meeting of
April 24, 1991, and recommended approval of the variance.
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Miron made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the application of Jim
LeMoine for a variance to construct a 22' x 40' post -frame building on his
property located at 14451 Homestead Avenue (aka Lot 7 and Outlot A. Block:
2, Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition) 27' from the front property line and in
front of the principal residence. The proposed building is to be used for
residential purposes only.
All ave. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST (S. SEIDEL)
Mr. Stanley Seidel of 5626 142nd Street, Hugo, MN., has made application
to the City of Hugo for a variance to place a 12' >: 16' storage building
2' from the rear and side property lines. The property in question is
located in an SFU zoning district, and consists of approximately 11,550
square feet. The side yard setback:: requirement in an SFU district is 5'
and the rear yard setback requirement is 5'. In reviewing the site in
question, it would appear that the applicant can meet the side yard
setback: requirement. There appears to be about 47' from the rear of the
house to the rear property lot line. The Board of Zoning Adjustments
considered this variance request at their meeting of April 24, 1991, and
recommended approval with no objections being voiced by adjoining
neighbors.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the request of
Stanley Seidel for a variance to place a 12' x 16' storage building 2`
from the rear and side property lines on his property located at 5626
142nd Street.
All ave. Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST ( ARLINGTON PROPERTIES)
On behalf of Arlington Properties, of St. Paul, MN., Mr. Richard Schreier
has made application to the City of Hugo for the rezoning of a 45 acre
tract of land from Single Family Estate (SFE) to Single Family Urban
(SFU). The primary purpose of this request is to accommodate a small lot,
residential subdivision development some time in the future. The property
in question is located east of Highway 61, between 130th and 140th
Streets. With the exception of a small portion of land in the south east
corner of the site, the tract in question is located within the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The property abuts on an RR1
district to the east, and SFE districts on the north, south, and west.
The City's Comprehensive Flan states that all residential lots, smaller -
than one acre in size within the MUSA, must be served by sanitary seater.
It is the intent of the developer to serve the site in question with
bituminous roads, storm water drainage, and municipal water and sewer.
The Hugo Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider this matter
at their meeting of April 24, 1991, and unanimously recommended approval
of the rezoning request. Greg and Sue Carlson, property owners directly
north of the property requested to be rezoned, were concerned with the
possibility of having to view the back: yards of six to seven homes. Their
hofi-,p is constructed on a =_ x 500' lot, and is only 7' from the property
line. Mayor Stoltzman suggested they meet with the developers to addre5
their concerns.
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McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1991-269, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED
"ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED
REAL PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, JesinsF::i, McAllister, Miron, Stolt man
Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST (B. BRAMSTEDT_)_
Mr'. Robert Bramstedt and Mr. Tom Connolly have made application to the
City of Hugo for the rezoning of a 7.3 acre tract of land from Retail
Business (RB) to Industrial (I). The property in question is located at
17385 Forest Blvd., Hugo, MN., and is generally located east of Highway 61
and south of 175th Street. The area in question is currently zoned RB,
with other businesses of a retail nature in this area. 'rhe RB zone runs
from 175th south to 170th Street, on the east side of Hiqhway 61. The
Huqo Planning Commission reviewed this matter at their regular meeting of
April 24, 1991, at which time said Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the rezoning request. Mr. Bob Bramstedt was present at the
meeting, and stated that Minnesota Custom Processing has expressed an
interest in leasing the building. Their mill grindinq business would
require a change in the zoning district. City Administrator noted that
any industrial business relocating to the building would need to make
application for site plan approval.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1991-2:70, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY
AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL
PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST (MCCULLOUGH/HUSNIK)
Lauren and Mavis McCullough have made application to the City of Hugo to
rezone an 8.33 acre tract of land from Conservancy (C) to RR1. The
purpose of this request is to allow for a subdivision of property for
residential purposes. The property in question is located south and east
of Goodview Avenue at the City's most southerly corporate limits. The
entire tract in question is subject to the City's shoreland requlations.
The only similar request of this nature that the Planninq Commission has
entertained, in the last several years, is the request of k::eystone
Builders to rezone the Irene Arcand property to RR1. That request was
denied by the Planning Commission and City Council citing Section 2B, page.
.32 of the Comprehensive Plan, as the primary reason for denial of the
rezoning. Notices of this rezoning request were forwarded to Grant
Township, as per City policy. The areas adjacent to the site are zoned
conservancy and agricultural. The Hugo Planninq Commission considered
this matter at their meeting of April -24, 1991, and recommended denial of
the rezoning request based on the following:
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1. The property is not within the MUSA.
2. The request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Section
Land Use Policy 2B on page T2.
3. The request is a two-level drop in zoning from conservancy to RR1.
Mr. Paul Husnik: addressed the City Council refuting a neighbor's public
hearing testimony as to why the property should not be rezoned.
Councilman McAllister felt that rezoning the property would compromise the
City's comprehensive plan, and would create spot zoning. Councilman Miron
felt that the rezoning would be consistent with other lots in the area.
The Council discussed future public hearings that would be required in
conjunction with proposed changes in the comprehensive plan, and the
possibility of having another community -attitude survey. It was suggested
that survey questions be prepared by the Council for discussion at the
time of City "priorities", some time in July, 1991.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1991-271, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY
AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL
PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: Miron
VOTING NAY: Brunotte,
ABSTAINED: Stolt man
Motion Failed.
Jesinsk:i, McAllister
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (F. RIERMAN
Fred and Janice Rierman have made application to the City of Hugo for a
SUP to operate a welding shop and storage facility in Peloquin Industrial
Part%, at the site identified as 15171 Freeland Avenue, Hugo, MN. In
September of 1984, the City approved a SUP for Mr. Steve Gaffney doing
business as Minnesota Adhesives on the site in question. The site is
coned industrial, and consists of approximately 1.7 acres. The type of
use being proposed is permitted in the industrial zone by SUP. Currently,
Mr. Rierman is working with the City Building Inspector to bring the
building in question Up -to -code for the uses currently proposed. The Hugo
Planning Commission considered this matter at their meeting of April 24,
1.991, and Unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request subject to
special conditions.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the request of Mr. Fred
Rierman for a Special Use Permit to operate a welding shop and storage
facility in the Peloquin Industrial Park, at the site identified as 15171
Freeland Avenue (Parcel No. 93017-2259). Approval is subject to the
following special conditions:
1. The site shall be maintained in
the Minnesota Pollution Control
2. The structure on site shall be
with the Uniform Building Code
Marshal.
compliance with all requirements of
Agency.
upgraded and maintained in compliance
and all requirements of the City Fire
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On-site drainage shall be handled in a manner so as not to create a
public nuisance or Cause flooding on Freeland Avenue or on adjacent
sites.
4. The five monitoring wells located on the site shall be abandoned by a
licensed water-well contractor, as recommended by NOVA Environmental
Services, Inc. Documented proof Has been provided.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PARk:: FACILITIES (HUGO LIONS CLUB)
On behalf of the HUgo Lions Club, Mr. Joseph Vignalo has made application
to the City of Hugo to reserve City Hall Park. for Good Neighbor Days from
June -10, 1991. Their request is being made with the Understanding that
the Lions Club will be responsible for the activities on site as per
previous permits for the use of the part::. They are also requesting that
the City arrange for the necessary law enforcement.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the request of the
Hugo Lions Club to reserve City Hall Park: for Good Neighbor Days from June
3 through 10, 1991.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF F`A.Rk: FACILITIES ( J . k::OST UJCH )
Mr. John F:.oStUCh, Jr., has made application to the City of Hugo for use of
the parE, shelter and ballfields on Saturday, August 24, 1991. The purpose
of this request is to use the ballfields for a family reunion.
Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to approve the request of Mr. John
k;ostuch for use of the park shelter and ballfields on Saturday, August 24,
1991 for a family reunion.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICER RESIGNATION
The City received a letter from Mr. Brett F•:.oStUCh resigning his position
as 2nd Assistant Chief with the Hugo Fire Department. Although Mr.
Kostuch has indicated he wishes to remain in the department as a fire
fighter, he has indicated that the time commitment necessary for his new
job prohibits him from putting in the time necessary to serve as an
officer in the department. Although a specific date was not identified,
we would assume that Mr. k::ostuch's date of resignation is May 6, 1991.
The appropriate action by the City Council would be to accept Mr.
Kostuch's resignation and direct the City Administrator to proceed with
the appropriate action to interview candidates for filling of this
position on the Fire Department. Councilman Miron suggested that tt--ie Cite
Council get more involved in activities of the Fire Department and
indicated his concern with employee morale. It was suggested that the
Council take it Upon themselves to get involved if they feel it is
appropriate. Councilman McAllister stated that the City had an
administrator to deal with internal administrative problems.
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The Council agreed that this matter should be tabled to allow the City
Council to do some follow up, and asE:ing Mr. F-::ostuch to reconsider his
resignation.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to table this matter until the
City Council meeting of May 20, 1991.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SALARY ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The salary range for administrative intern for the City of Hugo (a
seasonal position) has not been adjusted since it was established in 1987.
The current salary for the administrative intern is $6.00/hr. It is
recommended that this hourly rate be adjusted to $6.95/hr. effective May
6, 1991. Currently, Mr. Scott Holm is employed as an administrative
intern (building inspector) for the 1991 construction season. Mr. Holm
has received certification as a Class 1 building inspector, and has
completed all the schooling for certification as a plumbing inspector.
Councilman Miron felt that $6.00/hr. was an adequate salary for the
intern.
McAllister made motion, Jesinsk-i seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-5, A
RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE SALARY FOR MR. SCOTT HOLM TO $6.95 PER HOUR,
EFFECTIVE MAY 6, 1991.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Stoltzman
VOTING NAY: Miron
Motion Carried.
1991-9 ROAD/BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The City Council received a copy of the County's proposed 1991-92 Road and
Bridge Maintenance Agreement. The Agreement itself is substantially the
same as in previous years. The changes in hourly rates for equipment and
labor is noted on the last page of this Agreement. The comparison of 1990
to 1991 rates was prepared by the City Finance Director. Councilman Miron
questioned the feasibility of the City doing its own road grading.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, ac.tthorizinq the Mayor and City
Clerk. sign the 1991-92 Road/Bridge Maintenance Agreement between the City
of Hugo and Washington County.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CECEL_ I A NADEAU LETTER
The City Council received a copy of a letter from Cecelia Nadeau
requesting that she be given an opportunity to appear before the Cit..,,
Council on May 6, 1991. Ms. Nadeau appeared before the COUncil and
provided information indicatinq that there existing legislation
authorizing financial contributions from vi}.lases to Support school patrc.;l
training. She explained the history of HUgo's involvement in this
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program. It was suggested that this matter be tabled until the meeting of
May 20, 1991, and obtain a response from the City Attorney regarding the
provided information.
Miron made motion, McAllister seconded, that the City pay the fees
requested by the American Legion Club for school patrolling.
Miron and McAllister withdrew their motion.
Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to table this matter until the City
Council meeting of May 20, 1991.
A1]. aye. Motion Carried.
KEYSTONE BUILDERS REQUEST
The City Council received a copy of a letter from Bob F:iewel of keystone
Builders requesting the funds, that are beinq held in escrow for the
Dellwood Ridge subdivision, be released. Representatives of k::eystone
Builders were not present to discuss this matter. The City Council did
indicate that an exchange of letter of credit for the certificate of
deposit would be acceptable. The City Administrator reviewed the
engineer's report with the City Council.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to deny the request of k::evstone
Builders to reduce the financial security under the Dellwood Midge road
warranty.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE: VIOLATIONS COMMITTEE
Mayor Stoltcman and Councilman Brunotte met with the owner of RJ's
regarding the noise complaint registered by a property owner to their
east.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reminded the Council of the bid openinq on May 7,
1991, 2:00 PM for the CIP, Phase 2.
The 120th Street/County Road J project is progressinq.
An on-site inspection was made of the recycling center. There is still
approximately three trUCk loads of debris remaining to cleaned up. Mayor
Stolt man stated that he will again contact Roger Schadt, Boy Scout
representative, regarding this matter.
A deputy from the Washington County Sheriff's Office will appear before
the City Council at their meeting of June 17, 1991 to discuss the
Neighborhood Watch Proqram.
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MISCELLANEOU
Councilman Miron would lige to add the following matter to the May 0'
1991 agenda: develop a policy whereby local organizations can have first
option to the charitable gambling licenses issued in the City.
Councilman Jesinski presented the following Introduction to Resolution
1991-6:
In January, 1991, the City Council, City staff, and consultants met in an
effort to open lines of communication and establish a better understanding
of the role of each party in the operation of City government. At that
time, each member of the City Council indicated their support for the
staff and City consultants, and stated an interest in working with them
closely during the upcoming year. In early February, the City Council
received copies of the 1990 Performance Evaluation for the City
Adm.i.nistrator, as prepared by the City Council. At the time of the City
Administrator's employment with the City, the Council assured the
Administrator that six months prior to contract expiration, he would be
notified as to the Council's intent to renew or not renew said contract.
To date, the City Administrator has not been provided with said notice.
Councilman Miron indicated he had not seen the contract, and was reluctant
to vote on something he had never seen. He also questioned the si:c-month
notice provision referred to in the resolution. Mayor Stoltzman and
Councilman Brunotte stated that considering the contract changes noted in
the resolution, they had no problem with extendinq the contract.
Councilman JesinsE:i stated that he had an opportunity to visit with each
member of the City Council regarding this issue, and as a result of his
discussions, introduced the following motion:
Jesi.nsk.i made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-6,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinsk.i, McAllister, Stolzman
VOTING NAY: Miron
Motion Carried.
Mir -on made motion, Jesins4::i seconded, to adjourn at 10:00 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
htary A Creager, Cit Jerk