HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.03.05 CC MinutesMINUTES �ra�:_._1.HE c zlr�_ c�ourar� r f` riEET 11.43 _OF...._.I"f�F:i�H
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Attorney, Charles Johnson
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: Tom Jes:insk:i
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the City
Council meeting of February 20, 1990 as amended.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the claims for March 5, 1990
in the amount of $18,220.23.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo has no
objection to the .issuance of a gambling license to the Lions Club of
Forest. Lake for ti...e operation of pull tabs at RJ's Restaurant, 13891
Forest Blvd., Hugo, MPJ., and waiver of the 60 day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo has no
objection to the issuance of a gambling license to the American Legion
Post 620 Auxiliary to conduct bingo at the American Legion Club, 57.?6
147th Street, Hugo, MN., and waiver of the 60 day waiting period.
All ave. Motion Carried.
M1NnR SUBDIVISION _:_ LEGAL� OPINION (ZALUCKYJi
At the request of the applicants, this matter will be tabled until the
regular City C.ounc:il meeting of March 19, 1990.
i= I RE FIGHTER RE I rlSTPETEF°1 Q T
Mr. Tom Bernier has submitted a letter to the City Council responding to
his recent suspension as a fire fighter from the city's volunteer fire
department. Mr. Dernier Has indicated in his request that the suspension
was excessive when considering his violations of fire department policy.
He also indicated that some of the statistics provided the City Council
earlier may not have been totally accurate.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, that the suspension of Mr.
Bernier terminate on March 6, 1990. Mr. Tom Dernier must apply for
reinstatement, agree to attend meetings and drill.=_, on a regular- basis,
comply with all r..epartment_al policies/regulations, and complete a
six-month probation period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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On behalf of Keystone Builders, Mr. Bob Kiewel has made application to the
City of Hugo for a variance to construct a three car attached garage at
12180 Upper Heather Avenue (Lot 6, Block 1, Dellwood Ridge Subdivision)'
The property in question is zoned RR2 and is approximately 5 gross acres
in size. The garage size being requested is 975 square feet and the
maximum permissible under the City's current ordinances is 720 square
feet. The request in question is consistent with the current Council
policy regarding oversized garages up to 1,000 square feet in size.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the variance request of
Keystone Builders for the construction of a 975 square foot attached
garage at 12180 Upper Heather Avenue (Lot 6, Block 1, Dellwood Ridge).
The garage is to be used for residential purposes only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST - SIGN LOCATION
On behalf of Dennis Fleischman and Dora Lee, Mr. Kevin Vacinek has made
application to the City of Hugo for a variance to allow an advertising
sign on the property identified as 5855 - 165th Street, Hugo, MN (tax
parcel 93008-3020 and 93008-3030). The front yard setback requirement for
signs in an industrial zone is 40', and Mr. Vacinek would like to allow
his sign to remain on site within seven feet of the front property line.
In November of 1988, the City Council approved a special use permit for
the concrete ornament manufacturing business in question. Special
condition 44 of this special use permit stated as follows: "All
advertising on site must be consistent with City ordinances". Mr. Vacinek
has proceeded and installed the sign in question without securing the
required permits and has located the sign as previously noted.
It was the consensus of the Council that because Mr. Vacinek was aware
that placement of any sign must comply with City ordinances and installed
the sign without a permit, and there is no hardship to the land as needed
to grant variances, that the variance should not be granted.
Olson made motion, McAllister seconded, to deny the request of Kevin
Vacinek for a variance to allow an advertising sign at 5855 165th Street
seven feet from the front property line because no hardship was
demonstrated, and Mr' Vacinek was aware of City regulations regarding the
placement of signs on property.
All aye. Motion Carried.
On behalf of Mr. Judd Jackson, Messrs. Brian McGoldrick and George D.
Crockett III have made application to the City of Hugo for site plan
approval to upgrade and remodel an industrial building located at 5100
130th Street North, Hugo, MN. The facility in question will be used to
house the production and distribution of products manufactured by
Phototech Products and Dyna Glass, Inc. In our discussions with Mr.
Crockett, he has indicated a commitment to cleaning up the site in
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question, a remodeling of the building, improving the parking lot, and
some landscaping improvements on site. Although the building is currently
in existence, the applicants are requesting a major change in its use that
will allow flammable and volatile chemicals to be stored on site. In
reviewing the site plan and discussing Mr. Crock tt's proposal to improve
the facility, the City staff emphasized the importance of compliance with
Fire Marshal regulations and meeting Building Code' Mr. Crockett has
indicated, in his submittals to the City, that he intends to fully comply
with all state and local requirements and recognizes the potential costs
of bringing this building into compliance.
Mr. Crockett and Mr. McGoldrick were present at the meeting, and stated
that they will comply with all City requirements, enclose the area with a
wooden fence, comply with the City's sign ordinance, and clean up the site
in question. Councilman McAllister was concerned with the amount of water
usage that will be generated by the business, and requested that a water
meter be placed on their well. Assuming that the cost of the meter would
not be astronomical, Mr. McGoldrick stated that he would install a meter
for their well -water use, and had no problem with the special conditions
recommended by the staff.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the Site Plan
request of George Crockett III and Brian McGoldrick to upgrade and remodel
an industrial building located at 5100 130th Street. The building is to
be used to house the production and distribution of products manufactured
by Phototech Products and Dyna Glass, Inc. Site Plan approval is subject
to the following special conditions:
1. No exterior storage of inventory, supplies or equipment be permitted
outside of the principal structure or fenced in area shown on the site
plan.
2. The employee parking lot as shown shall be improved with a bituminous
surfacing within 12 months of site plan approval. The required
financial security to be deposited with the City shall be as per the
City Engineers recommendation'
3' All building improvements must be made in compliance with the Fire
Marshals recommendations as it relates to structural improvements and
the storage of chemicals on site.
4. All structural improvement as proposed for the building must be made
in accordance with the Uniform Building Code based on the occupancy
classification as established by the appropriate regulatory authority'
5. No chemical or other materials used in the manufacturing of the
products by these two companies shall be disposed of through the
City's sanitary sewer system.
6' City Staff shall be provided access to the site in question at
reasonable times to assure compliance with the conditions of the site
plan approval.
7' The site in question shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition at all times and in conformance with the site plan and
conditions of approval.
8. All chemical and materials disposed of in relationship to the
activities taking place on site, shall be made in conformance with the
Federal EPA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations.
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9. Hazardous materials identification and locations must_ be maintained of
fi..le in the office of the City's volunteer fire department at all
times in conformance with Minnesota Statutes.
10. Failure to adhere to the site plan and special conditions container) in
this approval may be grounds for revocation of said approval.
1.1.. Applicants shall install a water meter to determine water consumption,
from on-site well.
12. All signs on site shall be in compliance with City regulations.
13. All outside storage shall be enclosed by a wooden fence as indicated
on the submitted site plan.
All ave. Motion Carried.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE FONDS REQUEST
In conjunction, with the site plan approval, Mr. George Crockett III is
formally requesting that the City Council consider endorsement of the
issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for the financing of
improvements and upgrading of facilities for Phototech Products and Dyna
Glass (5100 - 130th Street North, Hugo, MN). The City Council was
provided with a prospectus on the proposal in question. Of particular
interest to the Council may be the last section dealing with the benefits
anticipated as a result of this proposal. It is the intent of the
applicants to work: through the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and secure a funding allocation from the State of Minnesota for
the issuance of these bonds. The City Council was provided with a sample
Joint Powers Agreement that the City would be required to enter into if
these bonds are to be issued. The advantage of using this type of
financing is the reduced interest rate available in today's market. This
financing can be done without any commitment by the City of Hugo to the
retirement of these bonds. The Joint Powers Agreement is temporary in
nature and is only in effect until the bonds have been issued and the
project is complete. Note Sections 5 & 6 of the sample_ agreement. if the
City Council is desirous of proceeding with this request:., the appropriate
action would be to refer the Joint Powers Agreement to the City Attorney
and City Staff for review and recommendations to the City Council. The
Council would then approve the Joint Powers Agreement at an upcoming
meeting at which time the paperwork: would be turned over to the Washington
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for processing. Councilman
McAllister asked that City staff research what affect a default on the
bonds would have on the City's bond rating.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, that the City Council endorses the
issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for the financing of
improvements and upgrading of facilities for Phototechi Products and Dyna
Glass, Inc., 5100 130th Street. The City staff is directed to prepare a.
Joint. Powers Agreement between the City of Hugo and the Washington Count:.;
Housing and Redc=_vel.opment. Authority for Council review and approval.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
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As per budget authorization, the City staff has interviewed candidates for
the administrative intern position' The City Council reviewed the resume
and letter of interest from Mr. Scott Holm. This year's administrative
intern position will be assigned to the Code Enforcement Office to assist
the Building Inspector during the upcoming construction season. The
effective date of employment would be April 1, 1990 for approximately a
six-month duration. The recommended salary rate is $6.00 per hour plus a
$100.00 per month travel allowance. Mr. Holm has indicated that he will
accept the position effective April 1, 1990 if offered, and needs the
internship in question to secure his Class 2 Building Officials
Certification.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to hire Mr' Scott Holm as
Hugo's administrative intern assigned to the Code Enforcement Office, for
a six-month duration effective April 1, 1990. Salary is set at $6.00 per
hour plus a $100.00 per month travel allowance.
All aye. Motion Carried.
FOREST LAKE YOUT1H SERVICE BU ,EAU AGREEMENT
The City Council reviewed a statistical summary of activities in the City
of Hugo during the 1989 fiscal year as it relates to services provided by
the Forest Lake Area Youth Services Bureau and a copy of the annual
agreement.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the 1990 Purchase of Service Agreement between the City of
Hugo and the Forest Lake Area Youth Service Bureau.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-7,
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 1990 AS EARTH DAY 1990'
VOTING AYE: McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
Jim Marier asked the City Council what procedure he would follow to
reserve the City's ballfield for a softball tournament. Mr. Marier was
advised to put his request in writing, indicating whether beer would be
sold, and specific dates and times, for Council consideration.
WHITE._BEAR ROD._& GUN CLUB.
At 8:15 PM, the City Council went into executive session to discuss
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pending litigation with the WBR&GC. Mayor Atkinson and Councilmen
McAllister, Olson, and Vail were present as well as Administrator Huber,
Attorney Johnson, and Clerk Creager. City Attorney Johnson reviewed the
status of this case with the Council. This matter to be discussed again
at the regular Council meeting of 3/19/90.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 9:25 PM'
All aye' Motion Carried.
/ �,L?Mary Creager, City rt-.-