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The meeting was ca11r-..;d to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinsk:i, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Finance- Officer, Ron ut-.k:in
City C=lerk:, Mary Ann Creager
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular
City Council meeting of September- 4, 1990 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Jesinsk:i made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the:
special City Council meeting of September i, 1990 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, jesinsk:i seconded, to approve the claims for September
17, 1990 in the amount of $36,543.99.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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On behalf of Cee Jays, Inc., Richard and M.ikel Brandt have made
application to the City of Hugo for an auto dismantling license at 1661.5
Forest Boulevard, Hugo, Mie.{. The operating hours of this business are 7:00
AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. This application ic:_at-ion is being made
pursuant to Chapter 130-2 of the municipal code. The appropriate
application and financial deposit have been received by the City. An auto
dismantling yard allows for the storing and keeping of two or more
vehicles, by any person on private property within the City of Hugo, for -
purposes of dismantling and disposition of parts and salvage material..
Although this business operation requires the annual renewal of an auto
dismantling license, the Counci.l policy requires administrative review: of
the application on the odd -numbered years, and Council review on the
even --numbered years.. The City Council reserves the right to review this
permit at any time if violations of the permit occur or activities on site
change. The applicants have indicated that their site plan has not
changed from previous years. The City staff is recommending that Section
10 of the previous permit be amended to read as: follows: "The:;
owner/operator shall install a monitoring well on site at a location, and
.in a manner, acceptable to the Washington County Health Department:., and
that at least one t.e,s.'t must be performed annually at a laboratory of the
owner/operator's choice, and the results of said gest for oil, gas, lead,
and anti -free e, etc., be submitted to both the: City of Hugo :and the
Washington County Health Department prior to the anniversary i-!at.r-.:y of this
license ].S'1_faf1C:E?.
McAllister made motion, v'a_i.l seconded, t.r_•, approve the request of Richard
and Mik:el Brandt for an Auto Dismantling License at. 16615 Forest:. Blvd.,
subject to the recommended ed change .in Condition #10, and all previous
special conditions, with an expiration date of 10 /3/91.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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AUTO "I %ANTLING LICENSE (STEPHEN BARTHOLD
On behalf of Northside Auto, Mr. Stephen Barthold has made application to
the City of Hugo for an auto dismantling license at 16705 Forest
Boulevard, Hugo, MN. The operating hours of this business are 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays. This
application is being made pursuant to Chapter 130-2 of the municipal
code. The appropriate application and financial deposit have been
received by the City. An auto dismantling yard allows for the storing and
keeping of two or more vehicles, by any person on private property within
the City of Hugo, for purposes of dismantling and disposition of parts and
salvage material. Although this business operation requires the annual
renewal of an auto dismantling license, the Council policy requires
administrative review of the application on the odd -numbered years, and
Council review on the even -numbered years. The City Council reserves the
right to review this permit at any time if violations of the permit occur
or activities on site change. The applicants have indicated that their
site plan has not changed from previous years. The City staff is
recommending that Section 10 of the previous permit be amended to read as
follows: "The owner/operator shall install a monitoring well on site at a
location, and in a manner, acceptable to the Washington County Health
Department, and that at least one test must be performed annually at a
laboratory of the owner/operator's choice, and the results of said test
for oil, gas, lead, and anti -freeze, etc', be submitted to both the City
of Hugo and the Washington County Health Department prior to the
anniversary date of this license issuance."
Jesinski made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the application of
Stephen Barthold, dba Northside Auto, for an Auto Dismantling License at
16705 Forest Blvd., subject to the recommended change in Condition #10,
and all previous special conditions, with an expiration date of 10/3/91.
All aye. Motion Carried.
GAMBLING._LICENSE _L I DNS
On behalf of the Hugo Lions Club, Mr. Mike Gallivan has made application
to the City of Hugo for a gambling license renewal to allow charitable
gambling at the Keystone Lounge in Hugo, MN.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo has no objection
to the issuance of a Gambling License to the Hugo Lions Club to sell pull
tabs at the Keystone Lounge, 12010 Keystone Avenue, Hugo, MN., and waiver
of the 60 -day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
1291 PROPOSIED....QDQET REVIEW
As per Council direction, an informal review of the proposed 1991 budget
was scheduled for Monday evening's Council meeting. The purpose of the
budget review is to discuss financing options and possible ways to balancL.,
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the 1991 proposed budget.. The City staff has recalculated its revenue and
expenditure figures for Council review noting that the proposed budget
calls for revenues in the amount of $904,668.00, and the revises{
expenditure budget figures are $908,.381.00. There are several areas that
the staff has discussed to assist the Council in balancing the budget:
1.. Reduction in the amount earmarked for recodification of the municipal
code ($15,000).
2. Reducing the administrative intern from a six-month position to a
three-month position ($6,240).
3. Consider the need to replace the 1959 'fire truck in the Fire
Department utilizing the sale of equipment certificates of
indebtedness in 1991. This would be a two to three year process, and
the estimated cost of vehicle replacement would be between $125,000
and $150,000.
4. Tie our emergency medical training contributions, and other
contributions, to the local government aids received from the State of
Minnesota. As the local government aids are reduced, the Council may
want to consider reduction in these contributions.
The City Council will again review the 1991 budget on or before 12/3/90
1991 SPECIAL.. FUND REVIEW
In addition to general fund operations, and the City's utility funds,
budgets are also prepared for debt service and special projects. The
three major projects proposed for 1991 have been funded previously :and
would be scheduled for implementation next year. The projects in question
are as follows:
1. E:lmcr'est Avenue - road paving $210,490.
?. Purchase of police squad car $13,500.
3. Water management study $33,089.
AUTHCIR I Z. E DID AI:]VERT I SEME NT FOR HALLF I ELD I MPRQVEKEPt TS
As per Council direction, the engineer has completed plans and specs for
improvements to the City's softball diamonds. The City Council was
provided with a copy of the bid advertisement, with the anticipated start
date for work being October ?, 1990.
Vail made motion, Jesinski seconded, to advertise for bids for
improvements to the City's softball diamonds, with an anticipated starting
date of October 2, 1990.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PURCHASEFihJl1 lhJST'G`il.._'t_fi-IC�t�1 OF 0 RAIaF ''C f t)RAGE. BLDG.
Two 'years ago, the City Council discussed the neer..) to provide for garage
facilities and additional storage to serve the Cite Hall complex. The old
storage building, located west of the well pump, has been moved to the
City's compost.: recycling center. Cost estimates have been secured for the
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been secured for the construction of a 26' x 32' garage and storage
facility west of the well site, in the amount of approximately $7,000.
The garage in question would provide for indoor storage to accommodate tvi
City vehicles, as well as additional storage for the Fire Department and
City Hall. The entire project involves the relocation of the electrical
power pole, construction of a concrete slab, building construction, and
required electrical wiring' The City staff is requesting Council
authorization to proceed, with funding coming from capital facilities.
Members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department have indicated a willingness
to construct the structure in question, under the supervision of Mr. Ron
Istvanovich and City Building Inspector, with an anticipated completion
date of mid-October.
McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, authorizing the purchase and
construction of a 26' x 32' garage and storage facility, to be located
north of City Hall and west of the of the well site, at an estimated cost
of $7000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DAVID SCHUMANN REGUEST FOR PERMITS
Mr. David Schumann has applied for an auto dismantling license, as well as
site plan approval and a building permit, to accommodate the facilities
currently housing his autobody shop at 7630 137th Street North. This
request has been referred to City Prosecutor, Rich Hocking, for directior
on handling this request.
The City Council received a copy of a petition by residents of Oakshore
Park requesting that speed limits signs be installed in their
neighborhood. The City Council will discuss this matter at their next
regularly scheduled meeting after the City staff has made an inspection of
the area to determine what signs are in place at this time.
The City Council received a proposed timetable for implementing Phase 2 of
the City's roads CIP project' The Council reviewed the proposed schedule
and made no modifications to same.
TARI,ARHIP TRIAL (STATIS REPORT)
The City staff reviewed the results of this trial with the Citv Council.
City Administrator, Ken Huber, reported on the following:
The City received a letter from Sheriff's Deputy Dan Harjes regarding
"Neighborhood Watch" signs needed in the Oakshore Park area, as well as
traffic regulatory signs needed in other areas of the City.
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The City of White Bear Lake has offered to sell their used sewer jet
rodder on a sealed -bid basis' The City has been renting the machine
periodically at an hourly rate' One of the problems with purchasing the
equipment is finding a place to store such a large piece of equipment.
There was also some discussion as to the type of engine used in the
machine relative to continuing maintenance and costs' This matter will be
discussed again at a later date'
The City received a bill from Vern Peloquin for bobcat work that had to be
done on his property. Because of flooding problems on Geneval Avenue, a
ditch located on Mr. Peloquin's property was cleaned. Councilman
McAllister recommended that the bill not be paid. This matter was to be
reviewed by the staff, and discussed at a later date.
RESOLUTIONS
McAllister made motion, Jesinski seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-26,
RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
KEN HUBER AND THE CITY OF HUGO.
VOTING AYE: Olson, Jesinski, Vail, McAllister, Vail
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
This initiative by the Council is to be in the form of a salary adjustment
based on merit.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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