HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.08.20 CC MinutesMINUTE3* FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUG -;UST.:._ 20 , _199i)
'The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinski, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Clerk:, Mary Ann Creager
Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes for the
regular City Council meeting of Auqust 6, 1990 as amended.
All ave. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to approve the claims for August 20,
1990, in the amount of $68,67:1.11.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH (3.2 DEER LICENSE)
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the issuance of an
on -sale 3.2 beer licnese to the Church of St. John's for August 26, 1990,
in conjunction with their annual Fall Festival at 143e3 Forest Blvd. No.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DESA ( SUP AMENDMENT)
On behalf of the Fuld Eagle Sportsmans Association, Mr. Dennis Schreifels
has made application to the City of Hugo for a special use permit. The
property in question is identified as the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section
33, T311N, R21W, and consists of approximately eo acres. The property is
zoned agricultural, and is currently used for private recreational
purposes. The DESA is requesting authorization to make operational
changes on site, and is, therefore, requesting the following amendments to
the existing SUP:
1. Amend article #e to read, "The club will be open the last two Sundays
in September and each Sunday in October". The current language reads,
"The club will be open tht> last two Sundays in September and four
Sundays in October".
'?. Amend article #15, adding the language that indicates that the articic-
in question only applies to shooting events':. This change would allow
the club to promote non-shootinq activities on site for families and
friends of members.
3. Article #16 be amended to read, "The City shall be notified at least
ten days in advance of any day which extended hours will be used".
That language currently reads that the City shall be notified at least
ten days in advance of any Sunday during which extended hours will be
Used". The city staff would recommend that this language if changed
read as follows: The City shall be notified prior to the city coL.it-Icil,
meeting preceding any day during which extended hours will be
requested.
A. Article #2P1 be changed to allow the use of mUZcleloading, black: powder
firearms, and that the language in this article read as follows:
Muzzleloaders, in excess of 90 caliber will not be permitted to use
t:hiF facility.
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Amend article #22 to clarify that Goodview Ave. no longer needs to be
maintained by the DESA. This article change would limit their
involvement to providing an annual application of calcium chloride on
125th St. No. from Goodview Ave. to the DESA property entrance. It
should be understood that this condition would only apply until such
time as 125th St. is improved with bituminous surfacing.
b. Article #24 be amended as follows: Four days will be designated as
DCM Shoot days, one day in June, one day in July, one day in August,
and one day in October. The current language allows for two DCM days
in July and two in August.
7. Add an article to the permit that would allow a maximum of four law
enforcement agencies to utilize the DESA facility and discharge fire
arms on approved ranges up to five times per agency/year subject to
compliance with article #8 of this permit.
Following review of City files, it would appear that the DESA is in full
compliance with the conditions of their current permit. The last
complaint received by the Washington County Sheriff's Department regarding
operations at this site was in 1985. The last written complaint filed
with the City regarding operations at this facility was in 1987, and that
related to an approved shooting event.
With regard to article #8, it should be noted that originally, the DESA
operated every Sunday. Sunday usage was then reduced to every other
Sunday, and later was reduced to the Sundays reflected in the existing
permit. With regard to the use of black: powder/muzzleloaders on site, it
should be noted that this type of firearm was permitted on site until some
time in the early 1980's when this right was taken from the club.
Apparently, a muzzleloader club had requested the use of the BESA property
and black: powder cannons were discharged on site.
It should also be noted that the BESA has made significant efforts in the
last several years to improve their facility and alter activities on site
to cut down on the amount of noise and irritants to adjacent property
owners. In 1988/89, the club installed a sound -entrapment shelter and
safety berms on the rifle range to reduce noise. The club is promoting
the use of the archery range,'as well as family use of the facility for
non -shooting events. Promotion of the use of muzzleloaders on site, as
opposed to repeating firearms, seems to be another step in the right
direction. In 1990, the club also added to its reforestation program.
It would appear that the only amendment proposed in this request that
would increase activities at the facility would involve use of
muzzleloaders and use of the facility by local law enforcement agencies on
an occasional basis. Even with this increase in activities, all
individuals would still have to operate pursuant to article #8 of the
permit. A public hearing was Held by the Hugo Planning Commission on July
255 1990, and the following changes were recommended:
:1.. Amend Article #8: The club will be open six consecutive Sunday;
ending with the last Sunday in October.
2. Article #15: No change to current permit.
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5. Amend Article #16: The City shall be notified five (5) working days
prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting preceding
any day during which extended hours will be requested.
4. Article #21: No change to current permit
5. Amend Article #22: Provide an annual application of calcium chloride
on 125th St. No. from 3oodview Ave to the BESA property entrance and
will be automatically deleted at the time 125th tit. is black:topped.
6. Amend Article #24: Four days will be designated as DCM Shoot days:
one day in June, one day in July, one day in August, and one day in
October.
7. No additional article allowing law enforcement agencies to utilize the
BESA facility.
Robert Anderson, Ed Fashingbauer, and Carl Schuneman addressed the
Council, and indicated their objection to any changes in the existing
permit. Mr. Dennis Screifels, BESA president, explained why he thought
the amendments requested were justified.
McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit
for the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association, including the amendments as
recommended by the Planning Commission at their July 255 19903 regular
meeting, with the addition that Item 15 of the SUP be amended by adding_
the following: The membership and range officer requirements shall be
waived for the Washington County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit allowing
them use of the facility up to a maximum of 6 times per year while under
approved supervision, and subject to Condition #e of this SUP.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL_ (INTERSTATE LUMBER )
On behalf of Interstate Lumber Company, Mr. Dennis Cunningham has made
application to the City of Hugo for a site plan approval to authorize the
construction of a 40' x 60' post -frame building on their property at 5517
145th Street, Hugo, MN (aka part of Lot 26 of County Auditor's Plat #7,
Section 20, T31N, R21W, Washington County, MN). The building is going to
be used as a shop and for the storage of related equipment. The property
in question is owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad, and is zoned CB.
According to the applicants, this request is consistent with their lease
agreement with the BN Railroad. The building in question will be located
400' south of County State Aid Highway #3, and approximately 50' west of
the BN railroad tracts. The most recent site plan changes in the
Interstate Lumber Company operation were in 1936 when a warehouse was
constructed, and again in 19ee when a. loading dock: was approved for
construction.
Vail made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to approve the site plan request of
Interstate Lumbar for the construction of a 40' x 60' post -frame building
on their property at 5517 145th Street Oki part of Lot 26 of Count;:
Auditor's Plat #7, Section 20, T31N, R21W, Washington County, MN). Said
building to be used as a shop and for the storage of related equipment.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
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.1.. The storage of hazardous materials or chemicals in this building shal.
be prohibited unless the site is licensed by the Washington County
Health Dept., and the premises are in full compliance with the State'
Right -to -Know Law.
2. The structure shall be located on the site so as to afford easy access
by fire/emergency equipment at all times.
3. Location of the building, as shown on the site plan, shall be
consistent with the applicant's Lease Agreement with the property
owner.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1990-91 TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
The City Council received a copy of a proposed resolution adopting the tax
levy for the 1990-91 fiscal year. This resolution must be adopted and
recorded with Washington County prior to the next regular- City Council
meeting in September. The overall tax levy of $829,870.00 is up 6.9.7
over the 1989-90 levy of $776,030.00. Of the total levy, approximately{
$1.15,770.00 is earmarked for debt service.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1??0-24,
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1990 TAX LEVY COLLECTIELLE IPJ 1991.
VOTING AYE: Olson, Jesinski, Vail, McAllister, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
VARIANCE _( OVER—E I.7 E D GARAGE)
Michael and Debrah Dailey have made application to the City of Hugo for a
variance to construct an over -sized gagage on their property located at
9400 170th Street, Hugo, MN (aka the E 900' of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of
Section 1, T31N, R21W, except the E 660' thereof) . The property in
question is zoned agriculture, and consists of approximately 10 acres.
The 24' „ ?4' attached garage' (616' square feet) is to be used for
personal use only. No commercial activity is to be permitted on site.
The request in question is consistent with the Council's policy regarding
over -sized garages in this zoning district.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the variance request of
Michael and Debrah Dailey for the construction of a 24' x 34' attached
garage on their property located at 98=0 170th Street. The proposed
garage is to be used for residential purpose.=_. only.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ROAD I MPROVEP•1EP_ PETITION
The City Council received a copy of a. petition signed by numerous propert
owners on Irish Avenue and 130th Street requesting that their- roads. &:
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classified as collector streets and be included in Phase 2 of the Cityos-
CIF' program. If the City Council feels, that the roadways in question
should be classified as collector streets, and this improvement be
included in Phase 2 of the CIF' program, City staff recommends passage of
the appropriate resolution ordering a feasibility report and combining
this project with the other collector streets identified in the CIF'
program. The City Administrator reviewed the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-25
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT FOR PHASE 2 CIF'
#1990-1.
VOTING AYE: Vail, McAllister, Olson, Jesinsk:i, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
BUDGET PRESENTATION
The City Council received a copy of the proposed 1991 general fund and
utility budgets. The total general fund budget., as reflected therein, is
$921,423.005 which is up 3.1% from last year's expenditure budget of
$393,79.3.00. It should also be pointed out that the expenditure budget
exceeds the revenue budget by $16,755.00. If the expenditure portion of
the budget is reduced to balance the budget, the total spending increase
in the general fund for 1991 would be 1.21%. Highlights of the budget are
reflected as follows
1. Interns in planning/zoning, as well as in administration - $12,900
2. Fire truck: repairs/body work: - $14,205.
5. Ordinance recodi.fication - $15,000.
4. Road improvements/capital outlay for Elmcrest Avenue - $25,200.
5. Finance director hours increased from 30 hours to 40 hours per week:.
6. Fire Department training services - $10,270.
It was noted in the revenue portion of the budget that the City's local.
government aid has now been reduced to approximately $76,000 annually.
The City may want to consider the possibility of planning for the loss of
all LGA by 1993, when tax; .levy limits will no longer be in effect. We
would suggest the City Council consider a budget review session at the
conclusion of either its September 4th or 17th City Council meeting. A.
formal public hearing, prior to budget approval, will be scheduled as per
Truth in Taxation requirements. The proposed budget has been prepared
consistent with the Council's fiscal policy. The expenditure budget
reflects the request of all department heads without administrative
reductions.
The City Council will review the proposed 19?1 budget at their regular
meeting of September 17, 1990.
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M I S C ELI...ANE QUS
Mayor Atkinson read a prepared statement announcing that he will not seer::
a third term as the Pity's Mayor. He expressed his pleasure in working
with the past and present Councils and the City staff.
City Administrator, Ken Huber, reported on the following:
1. Gravel improvements on 157th Street and Keystone Avenue are nearing
completion.
2. The City staff has made arrangements to maintain the grass and weeds
growing along Highway bl in the "downtown" area. There is also money
budgeted for its continuing maintenance in 1991.
Atkinson made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to adjourn at 5:20 PM.
All ave. Motion Carried.
Mary Ar Creager, City C e k:
Ci�� y f Hugo