HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.03.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 19 1990>
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:0PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, JesinsF::i, Olson„ 'Jail, Atkinson
City Attorney, Charles Johnson
City Engineer, Howard KUUsisto
City Clerk:, Mary Ann Creager
ABSENT: City Administrator, k::en Huber
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular
City Council meeting of March 5, 1990 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Jesinsk:i made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the claims for March 19,
1990 in the amount of $73,035.47.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SENATOR GARY LAIDIG/REPRESENTATIVE DOUG SWENSON
Senator Laidig and Representative Swenson requested an opportunity to
address the City Council immediately following their Town Meeting which
was held in the Council chambers from 6:00 PM Until 7:00 PM. Mayor
Atkinson spoke on behalf of the Council thanking the City's
representatives for taking the time to listen to Hugo's concerns.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING
Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, that the City of Hugo has no
obiection to the issuance of a gamling license to the American Legion Post
#62C► to operate pull tabs at 577.6 North 147th Street, Huqo, MN and waiver
of the 60 day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
LEGAL OPINIONS - ZALUCKYJ/SCHTOWCHAN SUBDIVISION
This matter was tabled from the Council meeting of March 5, 1990, and as
per Council direction, the City Attorney has researched the question of
whether or not the City can require a drainage easement and a formal
subdivision of property as it relates to the ZalucN::yj/Schtowchan
subdivision. Mr. ZalUc�--:yi's attorney has indicated that the City has no
jurisdiction in the matter; however, the City Attorney has researched this
matter and has indicated the following:
1. Under the circLAmstances, there appears to be no change of land use
that will allow for the taking of a drainage easement at this time.
In reviewing Minnesota Statute, it would appear that the City does
have subdivision jurisdiction and can require the subdivision of the
property based on the land division/consolidation currently being
proposed.
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The City Attorney received a letter from Mr. John Branniqan, representing
the Zaluckyj's, requesting an opportunity to meet with the City staff to
work out conditions of concern to both parties. Under the circumstances,
the City staff has recommended that this matter be removed from the
Council agenda until Mr. Brannigan, the City Attorney, and City staff have
had an opportunity to discuss said issues.
8.1 YARD WASTE COMPOSTING AGREEMENT (WASHINGTON COUNTY)
The City Council received a copy of the annual Memorandum of Agreement for
yard waste composting, as submitted by Washinqton County, for their
review. Site maintenance funding has been increased from $2,(_)00 to
$2,40C), and monitoring expense has been increased from $2,500 to $4,100.
The County is also requesting extended hours as indicated in Section 4.
The one change that is currently being questioned by the City staff is
that which requires the City to name the County as an additional named
insured on the City's general liability insurance policy. In light of the
fact that both the City and County have indemnification clauses in the
existing agreement, the City staff cannot understand why this would be
necessary. Also questioned is the advisability of adding Subsection G to
the agreement as currently proposed although the balance of the agreement
would appear to be acceptable. If this language can be easily added to
our liability insurance policy at little or no cost to the City, than
Subsection G may be acceptable. City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager, reported
that the City's insurance agent, Gordy Beulke, had called the office and
stated that the compost site could be added to the City's insurance, and
the County can be named as an additional named insured, both at no cost tc
the City.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City
Administrator sign the 1990 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR YARD WASTE
COMPOSTING between the County of Washington and the City of Hugo.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RECYCLING AGREEMENT - DROP OFF CENTER
The City Council received a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement for
drop-off center recycling, as submitted by Washington County, for their
review. The agreement has apparently been modified to meet the
requirement of the State under the new SCORE legislation. The agreement
appears to be consistent with our 1989 agreement. The amount of funds
available from the County, for funding of the drop-off center, is $1,365.
City staff recommends approval of the agreement subject to continued
operation of the recycling distribution center by the Boy Scout Troop.
The Council was also provided with a copy of the 1990 residential goals
established for cities and townships by Washington County for tl eir
rE_v iew.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, authorizing the Mayor- to sign the
1991 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR DROP OFF CENTER RECYCLING GRANT
DISTF�:IBUTION between thF• County of Wasihington and the City of Hugo.
Subject: to having an agreement for services with the Boy Scout Troop.
A31 ave. Motion Carried.
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APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS
Following the interview of potential firefighter candidates by the City
Administrator and Fire Chief, the City staff is recommending the
appointment of Mr. Greg Burmeister and Mr. Jeff Wenzel to the Hugo
Volunteer Fire Department effective March 19, 1990.
Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, the appointment of Mr. Greg
Burmeister and Mr. Jeff Wenzel to the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department
effective March 19, 1990. These appointments are subject to completion of
the required probationary period and attendance at drills and meetings as
per departmental policy.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PURCHASE OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The City's Finance Director, Ron Otk-in, has recommended the purchase of a
computer software package that involves utility billing, an account's
payable package, and a general ledger package. Total cost of the software
is $5,350.00 which has been budgeted for in 1990. This package was
selected by the Finance Director after considerable research of the
various programs available, and the success that other Minnesota
communities have had with these software programs.
Olson made motion, Jesinski seconded, authorizing the purchase of a
computer software package involving utility billing, an account's payable
package, and a general ledger package, from Micro Arizola Systems, at a
cost of approximately $5,Z50.00.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEASIBILITY REPORT
The City Council received a copy of the required resolution ordering the
feasibility report for the Elmcrest Avenue improvement project, proposed
with the City of Lino Lakes, for their review. Mr. Dan Boxrud of Short,
Elliot, and Hendrickson has been authorized by the City of Lino Lakes to
proceed with the feasibility report, and the Hugo City Council has
indicated an interest in not duplicating the engineering services for this
project. This matter has been discussed with the City Engineer, Howard
K:uusisto, and he has no objection to the City using this approach under
the current circumstances.
ELMC:REST AVENUE LETTER; OF INTENT (LINO LAE::ES i
The City Council received a copy of the Letter of Intent committing the
City to participate in the cost of preparing the formal feasibility study
for the Elmcrest Avenue road improvement project. Total estimated cost or
the project, prior to the feasibility study, was $7- *0,000. 0.
Because of Councilman McAl l ister' s request that some kind of "cap" be
placed on the cost of the feasibility study, and certain questions raise; -d
by the City Attorney with regard tcI the Resolution and the Letter of
Intent:., the following moti(.-)n was made:
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McAllister made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, that the City Attorney review
the resolution authorizing feasibility for Elmcrest Avenue and Letter of
Intent for Elmcrest Avenue with City staff.
All aye. Motion Carried.
AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FLANS AND SPECS
The Washington County Engineering Department has advised the City Engineer
that there are currently grant funds available for bridge replacement in
Washington County. For years, the City has looked at the replacement of
the Elmcrest Avenue bridge because of its reported failing condition. The
bridge is located over Hardwood Creek: between 165th Street and 170th
Street. If the City is to apply for these grant funds, which may be
available on a first-come, first -serve basis, the City is required to
prepare plans and specifications to be submitted with the application.
Total estimated cost of the bridge replacement is $e0,000 of which
approximately $18,000 is for engineering. The City staff is recommending
that the City proceed with this project and submittal of the grant
application with the understanding that the City of Lino Lakes will be
participating in a joint effort with the City of Hugo to replace this
bridge.
Olson made motion, McAllister seconded, that the City of Hugo authorizes
the preparation of plans and specifications, to be submitted along with
the grant application, for the replacement of the Elmcrest Avenue bridge
located over Hardwood Creek between 165th Street and 170th Street.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1990 SEALCOAT PROGRAM
Following an inspection of City streets by Charles Shalander and Mr. Tom
Fast, a list was prepared representing the streets determined to be in
need of patching and sealcoating in 1990. It is the intent of the City to
have the sealcoating done in conjunction with Washington County's
sealcoatinq program for the upcoming season. The City has budgeted
approximately $20,000 for sealcoating and $5,000 for street patching. The
City staff is recommending approval of the sealcoating program as
submitted, and request authorization to include this in the sealcoatinq
contract with Washington County.
McAllister made motion, Jesinski seconded, approving the sealcoating
program as submitted by Charles Shalander and Tom Fast, for inclusion in
the sealcoating contract with Washington County.
All aye. Motion Carried.
WHITE NEAR ROD & GUN CLUB
rat 8:56 PM, the CitY Council went into e;ecutive session to discuss
pendirig litigation with the WBR GC. Mayor Atkinson and Councilmen
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McAllister, Jesinski, Olson, and Vail were present as well as 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 04/02/90.
Olson made motion, Jesinski seconded, to adjourn at 9:28 PM'
All aye. Motion Carried.
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