HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.01.17 CC MinutesMINUTES FO R THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 17 1984.
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinsk:i, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Attorney, Charles Johnson
City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Consulting Attorney, Mark Ayotte
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the City Council minutes for -
January 3, 1989 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the General Claims for
January 17, 189 in the amount of $23,506.64.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for
January 17, 1989 in the amount of $379.76.
All aye. Motion Carried.
ITABLE GAMBLING - MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION
Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, stating that the City of Hugo has no
objection to the issuance of a Gambling License to the Minnesota Waterfowl
Association for the operation of pull tabs at Willy's 61 Club, and waives
the btu day waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CABLE TV PUBLIC HEARING
As per Council direction, the city's consulting attorney, Mark: Ayotte, has
prepared a draft request for proposals for cable TV service. Of
particular interest to the Council would be Page 3 of the request which
outlines the timetable, and Page 14 which lists the priorities for
selection of the company that will serve the city. Both companies who
have indicated an interest in the City of Hugo Have extended their- cable
TV lines to the city's corporate limits, and can serve the city with their
existing system. The two companies in question both provide a proven
service to other communities; however, they will probably be different
with regard to the features of the services they will propose for the City
of Hugo. It is important we establish our selection priority, and we are
in agreement on our primary service area.:. A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING has
appeared in the Forest Lake Times as required. Mr. Ayotte was present at
the meeting and reviewed the RFP with the Council.
Mayor Atkinson called for public input on the Request for Proposals at
7:00 PM. There was no one present at the public hearing, or were written
comments submitted, regarding this matter.
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Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 89-2,
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF HUGO.
VOTING AYE: McAllister, Jesinsk:i, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: NONE
Motion Carried.
McAllister made motion, Jesinsk:i seconded, to schedule a special meeting
of the Hugo City Council for Thursday, February 23, 1989, at 7:00 PM, for
the purpose of holding a public hearing for consideration of proposals
submitted for a cable communications system in the City of Hugo.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINOR SUND (R. POTTSMITH)
Richard and Harriet Pottsmith have made application to the City of Hugo
for the subdivision of a 40 acre tract of land into two 20 acre parcels in
a Conservancy district. Currently there is a home located on Parcel A of
the survey. The applicants have requested waiver of the formal platting
requirements for survey approval. Parcel B of the proposed survey is
located in Floodplain Zone A (100 year flood) as per the city's Flood
Insurance Map. Hardwood Creek: runs in a north/south direction through all
of Parcel B in this proposed subdivision. Throughout the review process,
city staff has been concerned with regard to an acceptable building
location on site as well as the ability to provide an on --site =ewer system
in this area. The DNR has indicated that they have no problem with this
proposal, and RCWD has issued a permit and established minimum floor
elevation for buildings at 914 feet. In reviewing the site percolation
test, and the preliminary survey provided, it would appear that the
location for the proposed on-site sewer system is not within the buildable
area of the site. Mr. Pottsmith has informed the city that the map
accompanying the percolation report is incorrect, and that the pert holes
are actually within the buildable area as shown on the survey. The:
Planning Commisson reviewed this request at their November 22, 1988
meeting, and recommended approval of the survey, and waiver of the formal
platting requirements, subject to special. conditions.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the final certificate of
survey #1-17-89(A) for Richard and Harriet Pottsmith, waiver of the formal.
platting procedure, for the following described property: The !•a1= 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 of Section 7, T31N, R21.W, Washington County, Minnesota.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All fees relating to the subdivision shall be pairs by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
2. Developer pity fee in lieu of parkland dedication at the time of final
survey approval in the amount of `l;550.00.
2. A drainage plan including holding ponds and ditches- must be approved
by the watershed district and maintained by the property owner with
the method of maintenance:; to be reviewed by the city engineer.
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4.
Mailbox locations shall be approved by the United States Postal
service.
5.
Developer shall install one tree per lot of a minimal size within
the
subdivision development as per city regulations.
6.
Approved driveways or drainage ways must include the installation
of a
minimum 15" diameter, corrugated metal culvert acceptable to the
city
if required by the city building inspector.
7.
The developer shall secure Rice Creek Watershed District and DNR
approval of their on-site drainage plan and acceptable building
floor
elevations established prior to approval of the final survey by
the
City Council.
S.
Perc test information must be provided for the proposed location
of
future residence on parcel B prior to any deed approvals.
9.
Lot lines within the subdivision must be staked and identifiable
to
determine proper building setbacks if required by the building
inspector.
10.
Applicant provide topographic map with contours for the site.
11.
The minimum floor elevation of any structure on site shall be
established at 914 feet.
12. The on-site sewer system be designed to serve the site in question as
per city policy and ordinances at the time of building permit
issuance.
13. Building construction on Parcel B shall be preceeded by a Special Use
Permit.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MINOR SURD (D. VALENTO)
Don and Janet Valento have made application to the City of Hugo for the
subdivision of a tract of land located north of County Road 8, between
Elmcrest Avenue and Everton Avenue, in the City of Hugo. The property in
question is located in the S 1/2 of Section 18, T.31N, R2.1W, Washington
County, Minnesota. The Hugo Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this request on November 22, 1988, at which time this matter was tabled
pending the submittal of additional information regarding the location of
Everton Avenue. Mr. Valento submitted a revised preliminary survey
identifying three tracts of land which shows the relationship of Everton
Avenue to Tracts B and C of the proposed survey. Mr. Dave Torgersoii,
representing Milner Carley, indicates that when they surveyed the exact
location of the roadway in existence, it shows that Everton Avenue abutts
on both Tracts B and C of the proposed survey. Mr. Valento informed the
Planning Commission that he intends to remove the 17' x 26' shed from
Tract. A which is located within 8' of the north property line of proposed
Tract A. At the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission,
residents adjacent to the site appeared and indicated their concern with
regard to placement of Everton Avenue as it affects their property and the
Valento property. Mr. Leroy Peltier insisted that the misting roadway
does not abutt Mr. Valento's property. The objectors to this subdivision
felt that the survey they had conflicts with the survey prepared by Milner
Carley. The Planning Commission did not feel that the survey necessarily
conflicted as Mr. Pel tier's survey only shows the approximate centerline
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of the roadway where the applicant's survey shows the precise location o
the existing roadway. Mr. Valento agreed to wait until the January 17,
1989 Council meeting for review of this request allowing area residents t.
check their survey with a registered surveyor to determine if there is a
conflict in roadway location. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the subdivision of land and waiver of the formal platting
requirement as reflected in the survey. City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto,
gave a history of the Everton Avenue road improvement. Jim Leroux, 4360
165th Street, addressed the Council, and suggested that they not use the
piece -meal approach to secure right-of-way for Everton Avenue, and that
the city acquire all of the right-of-way from the Valento property south
to County Road 8. Leroy Peltier presented a survey, prepared by Hult and
Associates, which indicated there was an approximate 2' strip of land
between most of Parcel C of Mr. Valento's survey and existing Everton
Avenue. He stated he had no objection to Mr. Valento's subdivision, but
didn't want Mr. Valento or future property owners crossing his mother's
land to get to their home or building site. Mr. Valento agreed to locate
the driveway to Parcel C where said tract abutts on Everton Avenue. He
also agreed to give the city whatever easements are necessary for future
road improvements, and a temporary easement for a turn -around until such
time as Everton Avenue is extended to the north.
McAllister made motion, Jesinski, to approve the final certicate of survey
#1-17-89(B) for Don and Janet Valento, waiver of the formal platting
procedure, for the following described property: The S 1/2 of the NE 114
of the Stat 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4, Section 18, T.31N,
R21W, Washington County, Minnesota. Approval is subject to the followinc
special. conditions:
1. All fees relating to the subdivision shall be paid by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
2. Developer pay fee in lieu of parkland dedication at the time of final
survey approval.
3. A drainage plan including holding ponds and ditches must be approved
by the watershed district and maintained by the property owner with
the method of maintenance to be reviewed by the city engineer.
4. Mailbox locations shall be approved by the United States Postal
Service.
5. Developer shall install one tree per lot of a minimal size within the
subdivision development as per city regulations.
6. Approved driveways or drainageways, must include the installation of a
minimum 15" diameter, corrugated metal culvert acceptable to the city
if required by the city building inspector.
7. The developer shall secure Rice Creek: Watershed district approval of
their on site drainage plan prior to approval of the final survey by
the city council.
S. Percolation tests must be completed an each of the buildable lots and
must be submitted to the city for review prior to final survey
approval.
9. Lot lines within the subdivision most be identified to determine
proper !:-wilding setbacks if required by the building inspector.
10. The 16' X 26' shed located on the north border of Tract= A be remove(I
prior- to the stamping of any deeds for conveyance_ of Tract A.
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11. Mr. Valento shall deed to the City of Hugo the easterly 33' of Tracts
B and C and the westerly of Tract A and the residual lot north of
Tract A for right-of-way purposes.
12. The Rice Creek Watershed District shall establish the proper building
elevations for residential construction in Tracts B and C of this
survey.
13. The primary access to Tract "C" identified on this survey shall be
directly from a public roadway at the southeast corner of said Tract
"C".
14. This certificate of survey approval is subject to compliance with the
above listed conditions, and the existing roadway shown on the survey
being in the exact location identified by the surveyor.
All aye. Motion Carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT (ASPEN DEVELOPMENT)
The Aspen Investment Company, on behalf of Ethelyn VanBeek:, has made
application the City of Hugo for the subdivision of a 69 tract of land
into 10 residential lots. The property in question is located off of
Irish Avenue, north of County Road 10, and northwest of Long Lake. Lots
proposed range from 5.2 acres to 6.2 acres in size. The property is zoned
RR2, and the applicant is requesting waiver of the subdivision requirement
for length of cul-de-sac and the installation of curb and gutter. The
property is located in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the NW
1/4 of Section 35, T31N, R21W. The lots appear to meet the minimum lot
size, lot width, and building setbacks. The Hugo Planning Commission held
a public hearing on October 26, 1988, at which time the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat of Countryview
Acres, subject to special conditions. Residents in the vicinity of the
site indicated their concerns regarding the location of the proposed
roadway at its ,intersection with; Irish Avenue. A question was also raised
regarding whether or not the roadway could provide access to the property
on the north where it is adjacent to said property. The plans submitted
by the applicant were revised to reflect the approved drainage plan and
roadway construction to provide for eventual extension of the roadway to
the north. Although percolation tests for the site have not been
completed as of this date, the applicants have indicated said tests will.
be submitted to the city prior to final plat review. The Planning
Commission also indicated no objections to waiving the requirement for
curb and gutter except in areas where the curbing is necessary to
accommodate drainage on site. The Hugo Planning_ Commission recommended
approval of this subdivision subject to special conditions.
McAllister made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the preliminary survey
for Aspen Investment. Company, on behalf of Etheiyn Van Beek, for the
subdivision of a 69 tract of land into 10 residential lots to be known ass
COUNTRY VIEW ACRES, and approval of two variances - one to exceed length
of 600' cul-de-sac and the waiver of requirement for installation of curb
and gutter. The property is located in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the
SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35, T31N, R21W, Washington County,
Minne'_sota. The preliminary survey is subject to the 1'(:711ol^1_ing conditions:
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1. The final plat be submitted to the City Council within 90 days of the
Commission's recommendation, and the revised plat incorporate the
recommendations of the staff, Rice Creek Watershed District, and othe
governmental agencies.
^. The final plat will not be submitted to the Council until all legal,
engineering, and staff recommendations have been incorporated into the
plat.
3. All fees relating to the subdivision shall be paid by the applicant
including the cost of recording documents with Washington County.
4. Developer pay fee in lieu of parkland dedication at the time of final
plat approval.
5. All street improvements shall be installed as per city design
requirements and the cost of all on site improvements be borne by the
developer.
6. A drainage plan including holding ponds and ditches must be approved
by the watershed district and maintained by the property owner with
the method of maintenance to be reviewed by the city engineer.
7. Internal roadway system shall be of bituminous surfacing with
installation of curbing and approved stormwater drainage.
8. All interior roadway signs shall be paid for by the developer.
9. Mailbox locations shall be approved by the United States postal
14. Developer shall install one tree per lot of a minimal size within the
subdivision development as per city regulations.
15. Approved driveways or drainage ways must include the installation of :.a
minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal culvert acceptable to the city
if required by the city building inspector.
16. All applicable conditions of the preliminary plat and development
agreement must be met prior to approval of the final plat by the city
council.
17. The developer shall secure Rice Creek: Watershed District approval of
their on site drainage, erosion control plan prior to preliminary plat
submittal to the city council.
18. The developer- shall eater into a Developer's Agrr_ement with the Cit;,
of Hugo as required for a development of this nature. The developer
shall deposit with the city cash or a letter of credit equal. to 12"5is
of the cost of installing bituminous roadway to service this
subdivision.
service.
10.
All development
adjacent to the Long Lake shoreline shall be subject
to the city's shoreland
regulations.
11.
Developer shall
deposit with the city, a check: in the amount of
$5,0007 to cover
the costs of engineering, legal, and
administration.
Developer shall pay any cost incurred, and the city
shall reimburse
the developer any remaining funds to cover the staff
review.
12.
The developer shall
reimburse the city for costs incurred for
engineering inspection
incurred during the course of roadway
construction.
10.
Restrictive covenants
shall address maintenance and activities in the
wetland area.
Restrictive covenants shall also prohibit the
construction of
fences, buildings, or other vegetation in the
wetlands.
14. Developer shall install one tree per lot of a minimal size within the
subdivision development as per city regulations.
15. Approved driveways or drainage ways must include the installation of :.a
minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal culvert acceptable to the city
if required by the city building inspector.
16. All applicable conditions of the preliminary plat and development
agreement must be met prior to approval of the final plat by the city
council.
17. The developer shall secure Rice Creek: Watershed District approval of
their on site drainage, erosion control plan prior to preliminary plat
submittal to the city council.
18. The developer- shall eater into a Developer's Agrr_ement with the Cit;,
of Hugo as required for a development of this nature. The developer
shall deposit with the city cash or a letter of credit equal. to 12"5is
of the cost of installing bituminous roadway to service this
subdivision.
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19. Percolation tests must be completed on each of the buildable lots and
must be submitted to the city for review prior to final plat approval.
20. Preliminary road design submitted to city engineer before this
subdivision goes to the city council and address the visibility for
access onto Irish Ave.
All aye. Motion Carried.
INDIVIDUAL. SEWER ORDINANCE REVIEW
At the January 3, 1989 regular meeting of the Hugo City Council, a draft
ordinance dealing with individual sewer systems was submitted to the City
Council for their review. The city engineer and city attorney are
completing their review for modifications to the ordinance. Mayor
Atkinson requested that this matter be placed on tonight's agenda for a
brief discussion so that the staff can answer- any questions the Council
may have regarding possible modifications to the ordinance. Once the
staff and Council input is provided, a final ordinance will be prepared
for review and consideration. The Mayor requested comments and
recommendations from the Council.
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES L...IST
Mayor Atkinson requested that this item be placed on tonight's agenda for
Council discussion after the priorities list rankings were tabulated by
the city staff. In that only two members of the City Council had returned
their priority rankings, the city staff was unable to prepare a tabulation
for Council review. Mayor Atkinson suggested that this matter be tabled
until all priority lists have been submitted for tabulation, and this
matter be placed on the agenda as soon as possible.
SPECIAL. USE PERMIT - STAFF REPORT
As per City Council direction, city staff has submitted a report regarding
possible Special Use Permit violations by Mr. Thomas Frampton. Mr.
Frampton has been operating several businesses from a site located south
of County Road 10 and west of Ingersoll Avenue since approval of a SUP in
1977. Neighborhood complaints have arisen as a result of the scope of Mr.
Frampton's operation as well as the noise created in the vicinity of
residences east of Ingersoll Avenue. City Administrator, Ken Huber, was
instructed to contact Mr. Frampton regarding this natter and report back
to the Council.
MISCELL...ANEOUS
AUTHORIZE SQUAD CAR PURCHASE.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign a draft .in the amount of $12j532.00, payable: to Thane
Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, to purchase a squad car under the Washington
County bids.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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The city received a letter from a Centerville resident regarding the
possibility of installing a handicap parking spot at the Hugo Post
Office. The writer of the letter will be kept informed regarding this
matter.
The city received a letter from residents of the City of Hugo regarding a
complaint they had about their neighbor's horses creating a nuisance in
the neighborhood. The matter was taken care of by the Washington County
Sheriff's Office.
The city received a letter from Vern Peloquin requesting a four month
extension to allow him to meet the conditions of his preliminary
subdivision approval on 11/8/88.
McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to grant an extension to Mr. Vern
Peloquin, until June 5, 1989, to enable him to meet the conditions of
preliminary subdivision approval granted 11/8/89.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 89-" RESOLUTION
REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE FUNDING OF ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF HUGO.
VOTING AYE: Vail, Olson, Jesinsk.i, McAllister, AtE::inson
VOTING NAY: NONE
Motion Carried.
Mayor Atkinson requested the city administrator obtain a copy of MNDOT's
plans for the upgrading of Highway 61.
Administrator Huber stated that he will contact Larry Bousquet regarding
the installation of certain traffic regUlatory signs at Everton and Ethan
Avenues, north of Bald Eagle Lal --.-e.
Atkinson made motion, McAllister seconded, to appoint Mr. Bob Oswald tc.
the Huqo Planning Commission for a term to expire 12/=1/89.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Administrator Huber stated that Senator Laidig and Representa.ti.ve 5a�esn=.c •n
will be at Hugo City Hall one hour prior to the Council meeting of :