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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.07.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR E REGU The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Atkinson at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinski, Olson, Vail, Atkinson City Administrator, Ken Huber City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular Council meeting of July 2, 1990 as submitted' All aye- Motion Carried. Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the claims for July 16, 1990 in the amount of $13,359'55. All aye. Motion Carried. James and Katherine Walsh have made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an 840 square foot attached garage at 12165 Janero Avenue North. The property is zoned agricultural, and consists of approximately 1.8 acres- The parcel was a lot of record prior to adoption of the City's zoning ordinance' The building is to be used for residential purposes only. The request in question is consistent with the Council's policy regarding over -sized garages' Jesinski made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the request of James and Katherin Walsh for the construction of an 840 square foot attached garage at 12165 Janero Avenue North' The proposed garage is to be used for residential purposes only. All aye. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION The City Council received a copy of the resolution authorizing the WAshington County HRA to undertake a program for the financing of a housing development project in the City of Hugo to provide multi -family rental housing for persons and families of low and moderate income. The project is identified as the Hugo Senior Project, and is located at 14235 Forest Blvd. North. Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-19, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HRA TO UNDERTAKE A PROGRAM FOR THE FINANCING OF A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUGO TO PROVIDE MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING FOR PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME. VOTING AYE: McAllister, Jesin5ki, Olson, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: NONE Motion Carried. City Council meeting of July 16, 1990 Page 2 The City Council received a copy of the Municipal Service Charge Agreemen between the Washington County HRA and the City of Hugo. This agreement allows the HRA to transact business and exercise its powers within the corporate boundaries of the City. It provides for the HRA to pay a service charge to the City for services and facilities furnished to the project. It provides for a payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of approximately 5% of the aggregate shelter rentals of the project. It also provides for a special service charge to be implemented in lieu of special assessments that might be applicable. This agreement also provides for City consultant fee reimbursement relating to said project. The agreement is consistent with the verbal commitments of the HRA at the time this project was originally proposed to the City. McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-20, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL SERVICE CHARGE AGREEMENT. VOTING AYE: Vail, Olson, Jesinski, McAllister, Atkinson VOTING NAY: NONE Motion Carried. The City Council received a copy of a resolution requesting assistance from MNDOT regarding sidewalk and curb and gutter replacement along Highway 61 from 142nd Street north to 147th Street. This request is to b addressed in conjunction with the proposed upgrading of Highway 61, as reflected in the State Highway Department's 20 -year plan. This request is also consistent with Council priorities regarding the upgrading of Hugo's business district. Olson made motion, Jesinski seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-21, RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT PARTICIPATION FOR SIDEWALK AND CURB/GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS ON TRUNK HIGHWAY 61. VOTING AYE: Olson, Jesinski, McAllister, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: NONE Motion Carried. On Thursday, July 12, 1990, interviews were conducted of candidates for the position of 1st Assistant Fire Chief with the Hugo Volunteer Fire Dept. Mayor George Atkinson appointed an interview panel consisting of City Councilman, Deane Vail, former Fire Chief, Ken Granger, and the City Administrator, Ken Huber, who are directed to conduct the required interviews, and forward their recommendation to the City Council' McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the City Council make the following appointments to the Hugo Fire Department: Jim Compton, 1st Assistant Fire Chief, and Brett Kostruch, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief effective immediatelv. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of July .10, 199k) Page BUDGET C:AL.E_NDAR The City Council received a copy of the proposed 1991 budget calendar, as prepared by the City's Finance Director. The actual truth in taxation hearings, as required by Minnesota Statutes, will be set on August 20, 1990. The City must certify its proposed tax levy to Washington County by September 1, 1990, and the budget hearings will be held some time after that date. The City staff will attempt to schedule all required and optional budget meetings on the same date as Council meetings to make it as convenient as possible for the City Council and public. MISCELLANEOUS City Administrator, Ken Huber, reported on the status for the following matters 1. Phase 2 of the Capital Improvements Project. . NSP is proposing installation of a ib" gas main from 175th Street south to White Bear Lake, within the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way parallel to Highway 6.1.. It was suggested that City staff determine whether it would be feasible to incorporate a City improvement project with the gas main extension by the filling of the ditch so it could be mowed and maintained. 3. The site plan application of Lake Country Wood Preserving has been placed on hold until certain legal determinations have been made regarding ownership of the property. No "unbiased" study will be conducted until this legal matter has been resolved as per Mr. Bumby 's request.. 4. Sentencing for the David Schumann prosecution has been set for the enc -z of this month. b. The City's 1??0 LGA has been reduced to approximately $36,000. b. An inspection of the John Southward property has been made, and the:, property is now in compliance with City codes. 7. The next utility billing should be computerized. 8. The proposed improvement to "City Nall pari:" was discussed. City engineer, Howard Kuusi to, is In the process of refining the plan and obtaining cost estimates. Councilman McAllister questioned whetter the White Bear School District could participate in the cost of the improvements. Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at ::45 PM. All aye. Notion Carried. Maryr'' �q Creager, Cit :leek City of Hugo