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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stoltzman at 7:03 PM.
PRESENT: rrunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Stolt man
City Administrator, 1•:::en Huber
City Clerk:, Mary Ann Cr -eager
ABSENT: Miron
McAllister made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to approve the minutes for the
City Council meeting of August 19, 1991, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the claims for
September .3, 1991, in the amount of $123,038.89.
All aye. Motion Carried. (COUNCILMAN MIRCN ARRIVED AT 7:09 FM.)
CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE
McAllister made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, that the City Council doer
hereby resolve that they have no objection; to the issuance of a Premise
Permit, pursuant to M.S. 349.213, Subd. 2, for the property described as
14559 Forest Blvd., Hugo, MPJ., as submitted by the National Ataxia
Foundation, for the purpose of conducting lawful gambling, and waiver of
the 60 -day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
M 1' NQR SUBDIVISION P.. VALENTq
Mr. Don Valento has made application to the City of Hugo for a minor -
subdivision, waiver- of formai platting requirements, and variance from
minimum lot size, to subdivide a 19.87 acre tract of land into two lots of
approximately 9.94 acres each. The parcel in question is located west of
Everton Avenue, at the most northerly extension of said roadway. The
tract is generally described as the S 1 of NE 1/4 of the SW 1%4 of
Section 18, T31N, R21W, Hugo, MPJ., and is zoned agricultural. Everton
Avenue is presently treated as a minimum -maintenance road, which serves
large -lot agricultural uses in this area. The Planning Commission
considered this request at their meeting of April 24, 1991, and
unanimously recommended approval subject to special conditions. This
matter was tabled by the City Council at their meetings of July 15, 1.'=••�1.
and August 19, 1991, as a result of concerns raised regarding the ability
to ser'v�e Tract 1 with on-site sewer, as well as access to Fverton Avenue.
The City Council received a copy of a letter from the City Engineer
regarding site -access. Mr. Kuusisto's letter- indicates that the center
line of the ?_' of dedicated right-of-way is the same as the east property
line of Mr. Valento's property.
Miron made motion, Hr►_►notte seconded, to approve t-efinal certirir.t_ ::
survey #09-03-91 for Don Valento, waiver_ of the fr...lr-rral platting procedure.,
for the subdivision of a 19.87 acre tr-ac::t of land into two lots. The
property is legally described as the S 1/2 of NE .1.11 of the SW 1/4 of
Section 18. T31P1, R21l-i_, Hugo, MN. Appr_.r_;•,.•a.!. is subject ;...o i-.;-:,_... ,►-,.i.l.c_:w..i.r:ca
special conditions:
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1. Subdivision approval shall be contingent upon compliance with the
special conditions, as well as any grading and storm water drainage
plans.
2. All conditions of survey approval must be met prior to the stamping of
any deeds for recording by the city clerk: unless otherwise permitted
by Council action.
3. The property lines on site must be identified by the owners to assure
proper setbacks when buildings are to be constructed if required by
the building inspector.
4. Proposed driveways and drainage areas within the development must
include installation of a minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal.
culvert, where applicable, in a manner acceptable to the City. The
alternate as shown on the site plan shall be the approved driveway
location.
5. No building permits shall be .issued until the survey has been approved
and recorded with Washington County.
6. All fees relating to this subdivision shall be paid by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
y. The fee Q350.00j in lieu of park land dedication shall be made to the
City at the time of final survey approval.
S. The lowest floor elevation of any structure .in this subdivision shall
be 2 feet above the 100 year high water mark: or 4 feet above the high
groundwater mark:, whichever is greater;
9. No improvements, landscaping, or grading shall be permitted in the
defined drainage areas without the express written authorization of
the City and the approved watershed districts.
10. All property owners shall be responsible for maintenance of drainage
areas within easements on their property.
.11. The developer shall comply with all requirements and restrictions
applicable to existing wetlands.
1. The developer shall permit access to the referenced site for periodic
inspections to assure conformance with this subdivision approval.
13. Parcel #1 must be able to accommodate two mound septic systems.
14. Driveway access to Parcel #1 shall be located at the south ►' of the
site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MUTUAL A I Di F I F, Q SIvQ AGREEMEN
A Washington County group, made up of a number of cities, has requested
the City of Hugo's participation in a Mutual Hid Fire Service Agreement.
Currently, the City of Hugo has mutual aid pacts with the Capi.tol. Cities
group, as well as the communities. of Scandia and Marine -on --St:.. Croix. The
Capitol Cities group includes our neighboring cities_. of Mahtomed.i, White
Bear Lake, Forest Lake, and Centennial. When this agreement was.:
originally proposed, City staff raised questions regarding the language in
Section 3, on Page 1, and requested that said language be changed so that.
dispatching of equipment and personnel would be to the emergency scene
rather than the requesting party. Of particular concern would be
dispatching of equipment and personnel to man someone else's fire s.t.ation .
and being dispatched to areas a great distance from the City of Hugo. Out
major concern is that we not spread the Cityos Fire Department so thin
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that we cannot adequately service our own area with the number of
personnel, and the amount of equipment we currently have available. This
matter was tabled from the City Council meeting of August 19, 1991. Fire
Chief, Ron Istvanovich, was present to answer Council questions.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, to table this matter until such
time as the language in Section 3, Page 1, be changed so that dispatching
of equipment and personnel would to to the emergency scene rather than the
requesting party.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTIOhl EXTENDING CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTRACT
In the spring of 1991, the City Council extended the contract with the
City Administrator until December 31st. This extension was based on the
City Administrator's reluctance to enter into a long -terry, contract at that
time. At the August 19, 1991 regular meeting of the Hugo City Council,
Mayor Walter Stolt man requested that the City Council formally discuss
the desirability of proposing a contract extension for the City
Administrator beyond the first of the year. Mayor Stolt man requested
that the City Council consider that matter-, and contact him for their
input prior to tonight's meeting. The City Administrator has provided
formal notification that he is reaffirming his previous position, and will
not be extending his contract beyond December 31st, except for the purpose
of utilizing accrued vacation. Mayor Stolt man requested that the
following resolution be prepared acknowledging the Administrator's
decision regarding continued employment, and authorizing a contract
extension to February 29, 1992 for the sole purpose of utilizing accrued
vacation.
McAllister made motion, Jesinsk.i seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-16 A
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF THE: CITY ADMINISTRATOR, as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Hugo City Council has entered into a contractual agreement:
with the City Administrator to provide professional services to the City
through December ?.1 , 1991, and
WHEREAS, City Administrator Huber has notified the t:":_;_t_y Council of his
intent not to continue his contract for administrative services pursuant
to his employment agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator- has agreed to accept an extension of his
contract from January 1, 1992 to February 289 1.992 for the sole purpose of
utilizing vacation time earned through December 31, 1991 pursuant to
Section 11, C2 of his Employment Agreement, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Employment Agreement of the City Administrator be extended to
February 28, 1992 for the sole purpose of utilizing earned vacation
through December 31, 1991. .
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2. The City Administrator's notice of intent not to accept a long -terra
extension of his contract be accepted pursuant to Section 2C of the
City Administrator's Employment Agreement.
VOTING AYE: Jesinsk:i and McAllister
VOTING NAY: Brunotte, Miron, Stolt man
Motion Failed.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, that the Citi; of Hugo accept
the letter from City Administrator, Ken Huber, to the Cit;. Council stating
that he does not wish to extend his contract after December 31, 1991. The
City will on, or before, December 31, 1991 compensate Mr. Huber in the
form of cash, or time off, at Mr. Huber's option, for unused vacation time
accrued, and Mr. Huber's contract is to reflect this. change.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister, Stolt man
VOTING NAY: Miran
Motion Carried.
Mayor Stolt man stated that a search committee should now be formed to
find a new City Administrator.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, that the City form a City
Administrator search committee, to be appointed by majority vote of the
City Council. Advertisements are to be placed in the White Bear Press anc
Forest Lal: -.e Times soliciting interested citizens, with a deadline of
September gib, 1991 for submission of letters.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE P1 AN AMENDMENT (J. F ELL I SOP•! )
Mr. Jim k::ellison of 4934 129th Street, Hugo, MN., has made application to
the City of Hugo for amended site plan approval to authorize use of an
existing cabin on his property for a guest house. The property in
question is zoned SFE, and consists of approximately five acres. The
t::uilding is being taxed as an accessory structure. In the fall of 1989,
.gyne City Council approved a minor subolv.i.sion for Mr. Fellisori, at which
time Mr. Kellison notified the City that the structure in question would
be removed from the site. In that he has remodeled the building, and
would like to retain it on site, Council approval would be appropriate.
In his letter to the Council, Mr. Kellison also states that he would like
to have the right, in the future, to come back: to the City Council and ask
their permission to convert the cabin to rental property when either
public_ sewer is available, or he upgrades the septic system to the current
standards for a full -use residence.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the application of
James k::ellison of 4934 129th Street for an amended site plan to authorize
the use of an existing cabin ori his property for a gue=_st house. Mr.
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k:ellison acknowledges that he will need to come to the City Council for
their permission to convert the cabin to rental property when either
public sewer is available, or he upgrades the septic system to the current
standards for a full -use residence.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 49 of the Public Improvement Code, the City Council.
has directed the City Clerk: and City Engineer to prepare the necessary
assessment rolls for the City's CIF', Phase 2, road project to be completed
this fall. The Council has indicated it is desirous of holding the
required assessment hearing on October 7, 1991, and has established the
amount to be assessed against benefiting property. At the time of the
improvement hearing, the City Council recommended the assessment rate at
$5.00 per front foot, or 21% of the actual project cost, whichever was the
greater of the two. The preliminary assessment rolls have been prepared
and are on file in the City Clerk's office, as required. The proposed
resolution has been prepared in conformance with Chapter 429 of Minnesota
Statutes, with the intent of holding the required assessment hearing, as
specified therein.
Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1991-16
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON P'ROP'OSED ASSESSMENT FOR CIF', PHASE 2.
VOTING AYE: Brunotte, Jesinsk:i, McAllister-, Miron, Stoltzman
Motion Carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PARK FACILITIES
The City Council received a copy of a letter from the ERA Realty Companies
of White Pear Lake and Forest Lake, requesting the use of the City's
pavilion area, picnic tables, and the east ball diamond for a company
picnic on Friday, September b, starting at 4:00 PM and ending at 1:00 AM•
September 7th.
Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to approve the request of ERA
Realty Company for use of the City's pavilion area, picnic tables, and
the east ball diamond for a company picnic on Friday, September 65 from
4:00 PM until 1:00 AM.
VOTING AYE: Miron
1.OTING NAY: Brunotte, Jesinski, McAllister-, Stolt main
Motion Failed.
In an effort to avoid a possible park -scheduling conflict between the i:.;.i.ty
and Hugo Lions Club, this matter- is to I. -.,e discussed at the City Council
meeting of September 16, 1991.
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AUTHOE: I Z E BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR FIRE TRUCE::
As per Council direction, the City staff prepared plans and specification=_
for the purpose of securing bids to purchase one 1250 GPM triple
combination fire truck:. The bid documents and specifications have been
completed, and City staff is recommending the securing of bids this fall
with the intent to purchase said vehicle prior to the first of the year.
The estimated cost of this apparatus is $165,000 to $180,000. It is the
recommendation of the City staff that this equipment be purchased, with
50 of the financing coming from the sale of equipment certificates of
indebtedness, and 50% from the capital facilities and equipment fund. We
are estimating a 60 -day period for securing of bids, and a 15 -month
construction period prior to delivery of the vehicle.
McAllister made motion, Ecrunotte seconded, directing the City staff to
secure bids for the purchase of one 1250 GPM triple combination fire
truck:. Bids will be received at the Hugo City Clerk's office until 1:00
PM on the 28th day of October, 1991, at which time and place bids will be
opened and read aloud. The submitted bids will be reviewed by the City
Council at their meeting of November 4, 1991.
All ave. Motion Carried.
MINOR SUDDIVISION i J. KOSTUCH_j
On behalf of Leon and Diane Nadeau, Mr. John Kostuch, Jr., has made
application to the City of Hugo for a minor subdivision, and waiver of the
formal platting requirements, for the purpose of conveying a 10' wide
strip of land from Mr. Nadeau to Mr. John Kostuch, Jr. Transfer of
property is being made for the purpose of permitting expansion of Mr.
Kostuch's garage, while at the same time meeting the required side yard
setback:. The property in question is zoned SFU, and is, generally
described as 5306 142nd Street, Hugo, MN. The Planning Commission
considered this matter at their meeting of August 29, 1991, and
unanimously recommended approval subject to special conditions.
McAllister made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the final certificate
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for Leon and Diane Nadeau to convey a 10' wide strip of land to Mr. Jahn
Kostuch. Approval is subject to the following special conditions:
1. All conditions of survey approval must be met prior to the stamping of
any deeds for recording by the City Clerk, unless permitted by Council
action.
2. The property lines on site must be identified by the applicant to
assure proper setbacks when buildings are to be constructed, if
required by the Building Inspector.
1. The 10' lot in question must be properly staked.
4. No building permits shall be issued, relating to this minor-'
subdivision request, until the survey has been recorded with
Washington County, and Tract A is attached to the tr-act of land east
of the site in question
5. All fees related to this subdivision shall be paid by the applicant!
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County. The
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payment of fee in lieu of park land dedication shall be waived, as the 10,
tract in question is not a buildable site.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Because Mr. Kostuch changed the size of his proposed garage, and would
1'9" shy of the required 10' setback, Mr. Kostuch requested that the City
Council waive the variance procedure so that he could start on
construction before the change in season. Because Mr. !Nadeau was 56' from
the property line, the Council felt that a variance of 1'9" would be no
problem.
McAllister made motion, Stolt man seconded, to grant a variance to Mr.
.john Kostuch from the required 10' side yard setback to allow for the
construction of a 16' addition to his existing garage. The required
variance procedure and $40.00 application fee to be waived.
All ave, Motion Carried.
BUDGET HEARING
McAllister made motion, Stolt man seconded, to set the Truth in Taxation
budget hearing for November 19, 1991, at 7:700 PM. if needed, the budget
hearing would be continued to December 10, X1991.
All aye. Motion Carried.
HENR`d SC::HN I DE:R LETTER
Henry Schnider reviewed his letter of 3/3/91 with the City Council, along
with the City Administrator's response to H.G. Schnider's letter. H.C.
Schnider volunteered his opinion as to how a public employee should treat
customers. Mayor Stolt man and Councilman Miron thanked H.G. Schnider for
his constructive criticism.
Al 7 Ml. LAGER LETTER
Art Munger used this opportunity to voice his dissatisfaction with the way
in which the City has responded to his complaints.
Mi.ron made motion, McAllister- seconded, to refer Mr. Art Mungeros letter"
to the Ordinance Violations Committee.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MISCE„L_i_ANEOL1S
Jim Kellison and Doreen Atkinson addressed the Council with positive
comments about City Administrator Huber and City staff.
The Hugo Lions Club is to be notified that City park: scheduling will be
discussed at the Council meeting of 9/16/91.
McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, to adjourn at 9:20 PM.
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