HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.02.06 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE . REGULAR CITY_ COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1989
The meetinq was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Jesinski, Olson, Vail, Atkin -son
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Clerk:, Mary Ann Creaqer
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to approve the City Council minutes for
January 17, 1989 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion., Olson seconded, to approve the General Claims for
February 6, 1989 in the amount of $31,167.27.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for
February 6, 1989 in the amount of $4,104.13.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SENATOR LAIDIGiREPRESENTATIVE SWENSON
Senator Gary Laidiq and Representative Douq Swenson were present at City
Hall prior to Monday niqht's City Council meetinq to hold a "Town Meeting"
of their- own. Mayor Atkinson act%nowledged their presence at the Council
meetinq, and thanked Hugo's representatives for their efforts on behalf of
the City of Hugo.
REZONING REQUEST (HARSTAD COMPANIES)
On behalf of the Harstad Companies, Merila and Associates has made
application to the City of Hugo for the rezoninq of a 53 acre tract of
land from Sinqle Family Estate (SFE) to Single Family Urban (SFU) in the
City of Hugo. The property in question is located immediately south of
the Hugo Meadows subdivision, and was platted as Outlot C on the original
Hugo Meadows plat. It is the intent of the developer to improve this
property for single family development with the extension of utilities and
streets to serve the area. Notices of this rezoninq Were published in the
Forest I_aE::e Times, as required, and mailed notices were sent as per city
ordinance advising affected residents of the public hearing scheduled
before the Plann.i.r;g Commission on January 25, 1989. When the Harstad
Companies came before the city in 1986 to rezone an 8C-) acre tract of land
for residential development, the Planninq Commission felt that with the
drainage concerns and impact of this development on the area, that the
site in question should be approved in phases rather than approved as one
large parcel. The Harstad Companies reduced the scope of their request to
a 27 acre tract consisting of 57 residential lots. The original
preliminary plat called for the dedication of a part: off of Goodview
Avenue to serve the development. The lot development on the 53 acre tract
in question Would be worked around a protected wetland within this area.
Our preliminary review indicates that the site can be served by municipal
utilities, and the development of this area into single family residential
lots appears to be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. We
should point out, however, that any approval of the rezoning is not a
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guarantee that a subdivision approval will follow unless all conditions c
the subdivision ordinance are complied with. Soil conditions and drainage
plans must be acceptable for development of the area. The original plat
of Hugo Meadows was designed to provide road access for expansion to the
area in question. The Hugo Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the rezoning request. John Johnson, Merila & Assoc., and Ken
Briggs, Harstad & Companies, were present at the Council meeting to
discuss the rezoning request and their future plans for subdivision of the
property into 89 lots' Mr' Johnson stated that even though SFU allows for
10,400 square foot lots, the majority of parcels would be 6/10's of an
acre because of property constraints (wetlands, woods, etc.). Mayor
Atkinson stated that he would like to see the future subdivision of the
property provide for road extensions to the south and west for possible
continuation of roads and future development.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 89-255, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY
AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY.
VOTING AYE: McAllister, Jesinski, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: NONE
Motion Carried.
RAILROAD CROSSING WARNING SIGN
The city received a letter from Washington County regarding the city's
obligation to provide railroad crossing warning signs' The letter is
somewhat self explanatory, however, city policy is that the Council
authorizes the installation of all traffic and regulatory warning signs in
the City of Hugo.
Atkinson made motion, Jesinski, authorizing city staff to authorize the
installation of warning signs at the railroad crossings at 125th Street
and 140th Street in the City of Hugo'
All aye' Motion Carried'
RECIPROCAL FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT
The City of Marine has requested the City of Hugo enter into a Reciprocal
Fire Service Agreement with them' We now have such an agreement with New
Scandia Township, and both agreements are identical with the exception of
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY not included in the first WHEREAS in the Marine
agreement. Councilman McAllister was concerned with the following wording
in Paragraph 1, Page 1: "or within the limits of any territory in which
the undersigned have contracted" because of possible additional costs to
the city's taxpapers. After further discussion of this matter, it was
determined that because of the ability to withdraw from the contract in 3
days, that the city could react in the event of abuse of the agreement'
If approved by the city, the city administrator will return the agreement
along with an accompanying letter stating the city's concerns.
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Vail made motion, Jesinski seconded, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to
sign the Reciprocal Fire Service Agreement between the City of Marine on
St. Croix and the City of Hugo.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo has no objection
to the issuance of a Gambling License to American Legion Post #620, and
waiver of the 60 day waiting period'
All aye. Motion Carried'
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
As per council direction, city staff compiled the results of the Council
questionnaire dealing with community priorities, and also added a list of
staff priorities and concerns for Council consideration. Mayor Atkinson
indicated that he would like to discuss these priorities for possible
ranking and strategies for future implementation. The Council reviewed
the priorities evaluations as submitted, and after a lengthy discussion,
agreed on the following community priorities:
NEW PROJECTS
1. Meet staffing needs (finance and planning)'
2. Add offices at City Hall (temporary).
3. Improve the image of Hugo.
4' Fire station expansion within next two years.
5. Purchase new fire truck.
6. Install traffic signal and controls (Highway 61 and 145th Street/8A).
CONTINUING PROJECTS
1. CIP Phase #1.
2. Cable TV.
3. Zoning ordinance amendments.
Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, adopting community priories.
All aye' Motion Carried.
The Council then directed the city administrator to proceed with whatever
steps are necessary to start recruitment for a finance director and
planning intern.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at 9:50 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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�Z��rI Creager, y Clerk