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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.12.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEEI-ING OF DECEMBER 17, 199() The meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Jesinski, McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson City Administrator, Ken Huber City Attorney, Charles Johnson City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular City Council meeting of December 3, 1990 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Jesinski made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the claims for December 17, 1990 in the amount of $76,613.82. All aye. Motion Carried. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (M. HUBER) This application for Special Use Permit has been withdrawn indefinitely at the request of the applicant' VARIANCE REQUEST (R. SENI--',LER� Mr. Richard Senkler of 12967 Ingersoll Avenue North has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an open deck on the back of his home within 50' of the high water mark of Sunset Lake and 65' of existing shoreline' Currently, the house is located 70' from the high water mark, and Mr. Senkler is requesting a variance to construct the 18' x 30' deck sometime in the spring. The location identified on the site plan was selected by the applicant as a result of limitations on site. The Hugo Board of Zoning Adjustments considered this request at their meeting of 11/28/90, and unanimously recommended approval. Olson made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the variance request of Richard Senkler of 12967 Ingersoll Avenue to construct an open deck on the back of his home, within 50' of the high-water mark of Sunset Lake, and 65' of the existing shoreline' Approval is based on the following limitations on site: 1. To avoid the removal of trees and existing landscaping. 2. To take advantage of the steep slope in his backyard running in a southerly direction. 3. To avoid blocking the view of the lake from his home. 4' To utilize the existing entrance/exit at the rear of his home' All aye. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOND ..SALE _�Cl,_P, PHASE 2) After Council direction, the City staff has proceeded, along with Ehlers and Associates, to monitor the bond market, and prepare the necessary legal documents to proceed with a bond sale just after the first of the year. The total bond issue amount is $1,210,000, which will finance all of the roads identified in the resolution ordering the improvement with City Council meeting of December- 17, 199E Paqe the exception of that portion of 132nd Street west of Homestead Avenue. An alternate financing plan has been developed that would allow for eithe the inclusion or exclusion of the west portion of 172nd Street in project construction. Mr. Dill Fahey, representing Ehlers and Associates, was present at the meeting to explain the present bond market, and answer any questions. The Council -elect was present, and they indicated no objection to proceeding with this bond sale, as proposed. Hearing no objection, the following motion was made: McAllister made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-42, RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF $1,2210,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT FONDS OF 1991. VOTING AYE: JesinsE::i, McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: None Motion Carried. AUTHORIZE SALE OF TRUCk::/SURPLUS PROPERTY Earlier this month, the City had the opportunity to purchase a vehicle for the City's road supervisor to replace the vehicle he currently operates. For over five years, the City has provided Mr. Charles Shalander with an old truck:: purchased from Washington County, which is now in a very dilapidated and hazardous condition. With the brakes failing, and over 170,000 miles on this vehicle, the City has been trying to secure other transporation to meet Mr. Shalander's needs. When the opportunity presented itself to purchase a 1977 Dodge Pickup truck: with 4,5(--)i) actual miles on it, at a cost of $2,00i the City staff purchased it, and now have a vehicle to replace Mr. Shalander's truck:. The City staff is requesting Council authorization to declare the 1979 Ford truck: surplus property, with a value of under $500, and direct the: sale or disposal of this vehicle prior to the first of the year, if possible. Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, authorizing City staff to declare the 1979 Ford truck as surplus property, with a value of under $50t_r, and authorize the sale or disposal of this vehicle prior to January 1, 1991, if possible. All aye. Motion Carried. R I CE LAF::E PARS::: ACE -1U I ST I ON The City Council received a draft resolution authorizing settlement of the White Frear Rod & Gun Club lawsuit, and disbursement of funds for purchase of park land. Earlier this month, the City received a Commissioners' order from the courts valuing the WBR84GC property in excess of $3222,000. F•::eeping in mind the funds available to the City for the purchase of this land, the City staff met with representatives of the WBR&GC to negotiate a settlement -purchase price for this property. The proposed resolution comes to the City Council with the recommendation of the City Attorney and City Administrator, establishing a purchase price of $290,000, as well as the other items identified in the resolution. Attached to the resolution City Council meeting of December 17, 1996 Page was a break down of resources available to finance this land purchase and settlement of the lawsuit. Break down of revenues are to be derived as follows: 1.. Balance in bond fund - $211, 603.39. 2. Balance in the part.. land dedication fund - $9,231. 3. Excess of 1990 general fund revenues over expenses - $60,000. 4. General fund reserves - $10,165.61. This brings the total revenues for purchase of this property to $29o,000. Hearing no objection from the Council -elect, or from others in the audience, Mayor Atkinson made the following motion: Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-439 RESOLUTION SETTLEMENT OF WHITE BEAR ROD AND GUN CLUB LAW SUIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF PAR[,-"' LAND. VOTING AYE: Jesinsti, McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: None Motion Carried. Councilman McAllister suggested that the residents of Hugo be notified somehow of the action just taken by the City Council. ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS COMMITTEE The Ordinance Violations Committee received a report regarding the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association permit renewal. The BESA has since signed the amended SUP and returned them to City Hall. No action was taken. TELEVISE COUNCIL MEETINGS (FEASIBILITY REPORT) The City Council received a feasibility report, prepared by the City staff, regarding the possibility of televising City Council meetings in the near future. McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, that the City staff be directed to proceed forthwith to have a cable TV system installed at City Hall. The City Council prefers that two cameras be installed, if possible. All aye. Motion Carried. FARNHAM AVENUE ROAD EXTENSION REPORT In the fall of 1989, representatives of Milson Tool appeared before the City Council and requested authorization to extend Farnham Avenue from 130th Street south to their employee parking lot. In light of the City's policy regarding requiring bituminous surfaced roads in the City, the City Council reluctantly approved this request by Wilson Tool, subject to the following: City Council meeting of December 17, 1990 Page 4 1. Review and recommendations of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 2' The road could be improved to a point approximately 300' south of Farnham Avenue, with said road being constructed to City specs. 3. Wilson Tool agrees to either petition for the blacktopping of this road within three years from this authorization by the City, or that they will not object to any assessments for the bituminous surfacing of this roadway, if initiated by the City. It was agreed that once Wilson Tool built this roadway, the City would plow and maintain it. City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto, reported that the road in question was built to City specifications, and the City could accept it for maintenance at this time, with the understanding that the road would be blacktopped within the next couple of years' VARIANCE REQUEST (R. ANDERSON) Mr. Roger H. Anderson has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to move an existing home on to his property described as the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 1, T31N, R21W, Washington County, MN (P.I.D. 93001-2250). City code requies a minimum ground floor area of 800 square feet, and the structure being moved by Mr. Anderson, contains only 720 Square feet on the ground floor. Total square footage of livable area in this home is in excess of 1000 square feet' At the time Mr. Anderson purchased this property from Mr. Joe Thill, it was his understanding that the building was 26' x 30'. It should be noted that this request has not been reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments as is normally required. Mr. Anderson, in his declaration of hardship, has indicated that he is in a bind with regard to the City codes on getting this building placed on site prior to the ground freezing. He is requesting that the Council waive the review requirement by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, and grant him a variance, based on the fact that he thought the building met minimum code requirements at the time of purchase, and has to get this building put on a foundation as the house movers are going to be removing the support beams shortly' The City Code Enforcement Officer indicates that the septic system has been approved by the Washington County Health Department, and the site appears to meet all other municipal code requirements as currently proposed' The City suggests, however, that if the City Council approves this variance and authorizes Mr. Anderson to proceed, that he assure the City this home will be provided direct access to Keystone Avenue, and that the driveway to this building be maintained so as to be accessible to public safety equipment at all times. Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the variance request of Roger Anderson to move an existing 720 square foot home on to his property described as the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 1, T31N, R21W (P.I.D. 93001-2250). City code requires a minimum ground floor area. Mr. Anderson's hardship is that he is in a bind to get this building placed on-site prior to the ground freezing, as was not aware of the square footage requirement at the time this structure was purchased. All aye' Motion Carried' City Council meeting of December 17, 1990 Page 5 STATUS OF 1990 APPROVED PROJECTS AND PR10RITIES The City staff submitted a list of projects and priorities established by the City Council in 1990. Also included was a list of the projects and programs completed during the 1990 year for comparison with the original priority list. MISCELLANEOUS The City received a letter from the Washington County Public Health Department regarding Hugo's recycling program and plans the City may have for future program changes. Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo apply for any grant monies available for a curbside recycling program' All aye' Motion Carried. The received a response from Transportation Commissioner, Len Levine, regarding speed limits on certain streets in the City of Hugo. McAllister made a motion to have Mr' Levine's response published in the Forest Lake Times and White Bear Press. McAllister withdrew his motion in lieu of the City staff including the letter in the City's next newsletter. SCHUMANN LITIGATION The Mayor notified the Council of a claim filed against the City by David and Carol Schumann. Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1990-44, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEFENSE OF CITY OFFICIALS AND FILING OF COUNTER CLAIM. VOTING AYE: Jesinski, McAllister, Olson, Vail, Atkinson VOTING NAY: None Motion Carried. The City has received the feasibility report from SEH for improvements to Elmcrest Avenue. Copies will be sent to the Council shortly. Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 7:50 PM' All aye. Motion Carried. MarY; I Creager, City �l�rk