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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.11.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 199U The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Jesinski, Olson, Vail, Atkinson City Administrator, Hien Huber City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager ABSENT: Mike McAllister Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular City Council meeting of November 5, 1990 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Vail made motion. Olson seconded, to approve the minutes for the Board of Canvass on November 8, 1990 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Jesinski made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the claims for November 19, 1990 in the amount of $94,900.16. All aye. Motion Carried. MINING PERMIT (G. INDYk::IEWICZ) Mr. George Indykiewicz of 1920 Highway 96, New Brighton, Mn., has made application to the City of Hugo for renewal of his mining permit to mine black dirt and sandfill on the property generally described as the W 1/2 of the N 1/2 of Section 17, T.'1N, R21W, Hugo, MN. Mr. IndyEciewicz's r_urrent permit expired 11/01/90. According to the review by the City Engineer, Mr. Indykiewicz has complied with conditions of his previous permits, and has now provided an up -dated contour map of the site reflecting existing site elevations and where he will be mining in the future. Mr. Indykiewicz has indicated that he would like to remove fill to an elevation no lower than 918' mean sea level. Mr. Indykiewic-z would also like to remove all other stockpiled material outside the area to be mined on site. Mr. Indykiewicz has indicated that his hours of operation will be 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, and he will continue to use the same service roads, haul roads, and access to the site as in previous years. Vail made motion, Jesinski seconded, to renew the Mining Permit for George IndyE::iewicZ until November 1, 1991, subject to the following amendments to the existing permit: 1. Deletion of Items 2 and 14 of the existing Mining Permit. Add the following special conditions: 1. Starting at contour 920', there shall be not less than a 1 1/2% slope upward to the east and south. Owner/applicant shall have a contour map prepared reflecting this change and submit within 90 days of this permit approval. 2. The hours of operation shall be 7:00 AM to 5:'O PM, Monday through Saturday. 3. No mining shall take place within the designated area below 920' mean sea level. City Council meeting for November 19, 1990 Page 5. Outside of the designated area, no mining shall take place with the exception of removal of the stockpiled materials on site. 6. All mining on site must be in conformance with any special requirements of the RCWD with regard to drainage issues. 7. The submitted site plan shall become a part of this permit. 7. This permit shall be considered void unless the applicant maintains the required financial deposit and liability insurance as specified herein. 8. This property shall be used for no other purposes than those specifically identified in this permit. All aye. Motion Carried. AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE (MODERN AUTO FARTS) On behalf of Modern Recycling, Inc., Mr. Roger Dupaul of P.O. Box -302, has made application to the City of Hugo for renewal of his auto dismantling yard permit for Modern Recycling, Inc., 16813 Forest Blvd. Mr. DUpaul's permit expired October 3, 1990, and has now provided all the appropriate information and application fee to process this permit request. Jesinski made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the Auto Dismantling License for Roger Dupaul DBA Modern Recycling, Inc., 168131 Forest Blvd. North, legally described as follows: Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, T31N, R 1W, Washington County, MN. The Auto Dismantling License will expire October 3, 1991, and is subject to compliance with all requirement=_ outlined in the previous permit, and the following two special conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall be 9:(:)C> AM to 5:0 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays. 2. All activities on site shall be limited to those permitted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 130 of the City Code, entitled "JUnk-yards and Auto Dismantling Yards". All aye. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION ADOPTING PARKING FINE SCHEDULE As per Council direction, the submitted resolution was referred to the City Prosecutor for review and a recommendation. In discussing this matter with Mr. Richard Hocking, he indicated that the parking fines, as ordered by the courts, have varied from $10 to $15 in the past. He stated that although he had not experienced any appeals of the fines previously levied, he felt that it made a lot of sense to have a uniform parking fine schedule for all of the communities in Washington County. He stated that a uniform schedule makes it a lot easier and less expensive for the court system, and with uniform fines, they are more defendable in court. The City Prosecutor has recommended approval of the enclosed resolution. Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-36, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING STANDARDIZED FINES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY. VOTING AYE: JesinsF::i, Olson, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: None Motion Carried. City Council meeting of November 19, 1990 Page _ VARIANCE (OVER -SIZE GARAGE) Jeffrey and Bernadette Arcand have made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an 884 square foot attached garage in an agricultural zoning district. The property in question consists of approximately 10 acres, and is located at 13985 Elmcrest Avenue, Hugo, MN. The garage is to be for personal use only, and no commercial activity will take place on the property. The request in question is consistent with current Council policy regarding variances for over -sized garages of this nature. Vail made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the variance request of Jeffrey and Bernadette Arcand to construct an 884 square foot attached garage at 13985 Elmcrest Avenue. The proposed garage shall be used for residential purposes only. All aye. Motion Carried. ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BIRCH TREE PONDS On behalf of Merila and Associates, Inc.. Mr. John Johnson has made a formal request to the City to accept the grading, streets, and utilities for Birch Tree Ponds, Phase 1. The City Engineer, Howard KUusisto, is recommending acceptance of the improvements, as requested, subject to holding the required financial retainage as provided for in the Development Agreement, as well as an additional $6,500 to cover the cost of trees that are to be planted within the subdivision development, as required by the City's subdivision ordinance. Olson made motion, Vail seconded, that the City of Hugo accept the grading, streets, and utilities for Birch Tree Ponds, Phase 1, subject to the recommendation of the City Engineer requiring financial retainage as provided for in the Development Agreement, as well as an additional $6,500 to cover the cost of trees that are to be planted with the subdivision development. All aye. Motion Carried. COMPLAINT LETTER The City Council received a copy of a letter of complaint regarding alleged activities at Ricci's Saloon and Eatery. Mayor Atkinson directed the staff to owner/s of Ricci's Saloon and Eatery Office. The Sheriff's Office is to follow-up report with the City. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES forward a copy of the letter to the and the Washington County Sheriff's investigate the complaint and file a The City Administrator reminded the City Council of the budget meeting on December 3, 1990 at 7:00 PM. City Council meeting of November 19, 1990 Page 4 The City is continuing its discussion with NSF regarding their request to install a 16" gas main in the City of Hugo. Martin Wegleitner has requested that his application for rezoning be placed on the City Council agenda for December 3, 1990. City Administrator, k:en Huber, reported that Mr. A.J. Bumby has withdrawn his application for site plan approval to locate a wood -treatment facility in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The public hearing to consider Phase 2 of C.I.P. will be held November 26, 1990, at 7:00 PM, Withrow Elementary School. The City Administrator will be prepared to discuss the possibility of televising Council meetings at the Council meeting of December, 3, 1990. Residents in attendance inquired about the purchase of Rice Lake Park and signs on Onek:a Lake Blvd. ADJOURNMENT Jesinski made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at 7:30 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager, City rt_.: