HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.01.19 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19 1988
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor George Atkinson at
7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Peltier, Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Administrator, Ken Huber
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 4, 1988 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Peltier made motion, Olson seconed, to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of January 13, 1988 as amended.
VOTING AYE: Peltier, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
ABSTAINED: Potts
Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for
January 19, 1988 in the amount of $28,810.63.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for
January 19, 1988 in the amount of $1,197.43.
All aye. Motion Carried.
7.1 APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY
As per Mayor Atkinson's request, the appointment of the city attorney was
delayed to the second regular meeting of the City Council in January.
Currently, Mr. Charles Johnson serves as city attorney for the City of
Hugo.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, to appoint Mr. Charles Johnson as
the attorney for the City of Hugo for the year 1988.
VOTING AYE: Peltier, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
ABSTAINED: Potts
Motion Carried.
7.2 SPECIAL USE PERMIT (J. PFURTSCHELLER)
Ms. Jeanette Pfurtscheller has made application to the City of Hugo for a
Special Use Permit to board horses on their property located at 8745 122nd
Street, Hugo. The property in question is zoned RR2 and consists of
approximately 16.9 acres. The permit to construct the 30' x 48' pole
building to house the animals in question was approved by the city in
October, 1986. When this structure was approved, it was specified that
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the building was not to be used to house animals. The applicants are now
requesting that this building be used to house animals although they have
failed to specify how many. It is our understanding that the applicants
have proceeded with the remodeling of the building in question and that
the required building permit to mage such modifications has not been
secured. At the December 21, 1987 regular meeting of the Hugo City
Council, action was taken denying the SUP request based on the information
discussed at that time. William Simonet, speaking on behalf of Ms.
Pfurstchleller at the meeting, stated that there was no bartering taking
place between the owners of the horses, a total of b animals (2 owned by
Ms. Pfurtscheller and 4 that are boarded.) Mr. Simonet also stated that
the allegation that animals are allowed to roam unattended on the
Pfurstscheller property is inaccurate. Neighbors of Ms. Pfurtscheller
were present to testify that they had witnessed the animals grazing
outside of the corraled area. Mayor Atkinson noted that the applicant was
already in violation of the special permit conditions they agreed to at
the Planning Commission level. He questioned how much they could be
trusted to comply if the permit had beena pproved by the City Council. If
the City Council feels that either, information was deleted or new
information has been provided that would affect the previous decision of
the City Council regarding this matter, the City Council may reconsider
this request by motion of 1 of the 4 members voting to deny the permit.
Because none of the four dissenting voters introduced a motion for
reconsideration (Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson), the motion for denial of
the application for a SUP for the boarding of horses made by Jeanette
Pfurtscheller stands as voted on at the Council meeting of 12/21/87.
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR
Potts made motion, Atkinson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1988-5,
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEANE VAIL AS ACTING MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 1988.
VOTING AYE: Peltier, Potts, Olson, Atkinson
ABSTAINED: Vail
Motion Carried.
8.1 ORDER LAW ENFORCEMENT SQUAD CAR
As per previous Council direction, the staff has been working with
Washington County in an effort to purchase a sheriff's squad car as
opposed to the lease arrangement provided for in previous law enforcement
agreements. Recognizing the financial advantages of the city purchasing
the vehicle and leasing it back to the county, said county has agreed to
this arrangement for the 1988 fiscal year. Rather than ordering 14
replacement squad cars for the sheriff's fleet, they are ordering only 13
squads and allowing the city to purchase the 14th vehicle through the same
bidding arrangement. The total purchase price of this vehicle from Polar
Chevrolet in White Bear Lake is $10,999.00, and is per bids received by
the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.
Potts made motion, Olson seconded, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign Purchase Order #0107 for the purchase of a sheriff's squad car
from Polar Chevrolet in the amount.of $10,999.00.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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8.2 AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
As per previous Council discussion, we have explored the possibility of
the sale of $60,000.00 worth of equipment certificates of indebtedness to
fund needed public safety equipment for the City of Hugo. In the past,
the city has leased a sheriff's squad car from Washington County as per
our law enforcement agreement. As was discussed earlier, there are some
definite financial advantages to the city in purchasing its own vehicle
and leasing it back to Washington County. I have discussed the various
financing possibilities with the city's financial consultant, Mr. Bill
Fahey, and he concurs that one of the viable options for the city is the
sale of equipment certificates of indebtedness. He also suggested that
there may .be some other financing options available to us with regard to
any future city borrowing. Pending Council action on the purchase of a
sheriff's squad car, it is necessary for the staff to proceed with the
necessary steps to finance this public safety equipment over the next T to
4 years. The proposed $60,000 in equipment certificates would be utilized
to purchase a sheriff's car in 1988, 1989, and 1990. It would also allow
for the purchase of a pickup truck for use by public safety and public
works personnel. Repayment of this financing is permitted by special levy
as per Minnesota Statutes. The enclosed resolution allows the use of
equipment certificates to finance this effort if more financially
desirable arrangements are not available.
Vail made motion, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1988-6, RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR SEALED QUOTATIONS FOR SALE OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES.
All aye. Motion Carried.
8.3 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (1988)
Enclosed is the newly proposed law enforcement services agreement with
Washington County for services to be provided in the 1988 calendar year.
The major change in the contract from the previous year can be found in
Article 1II, #11, which deals with the purchase of a police squad car and
leasing it back; to Washington County.
Upon further review of the agreement by the city administrator, Kien Huber,
it was determined that this matter should be dropped from the agenda until
clarification of certain items is obtained.
8.4 CITY ASSESSOR SERVICE AGREEMENT
The city staff, using the recommended format provided by the city
attorney, has prepared a service agreement formally contracting for
services of the city assessor. The city will be paying the assessor $4.34
per parcel assessed or reassessed in 1988. The city has budgeted
$8,185.00 for the 1988 fiscal year, and the actual cost may vary depending
on the number of parcels assessed. The city has had an unwritten
agreement with Mr. Francis Langer for a number of years, and it is now
desirable to put this arrangement in a formal, contractural document.
This agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Langer, and he does consent to the
language in the agreement.
Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign the Service Agreement #1-1988 between the City of Hugo
and the city's assessor, Francis Langer.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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8.5 ROAD SUPERVISOF; SERVICE AGREEMENT
The city has completed preparation of an agreement between Mr. Charles
Shalander and the city for roads supervisory service during the 1988
calendar year. The agreement was prepared using the format provided by
the city attorney, and outlines the proposed arrangement with Mr.
Shalander for the upcoming year. Sections V and VI of the agreement
summarize both performance and compensation agreed upon. This schedule is
also consistent with previous Council discussions regarding the use of the
full-time building inspector for some roads inspections in the winter
months. Mr. Shalander has reviewed the contract and concurs with the
language set forth therein. This agreement puts our arrangement with Mr.
Shalander in a formal document as recommended.
Olson made motion, Vail seconded, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign Service Agreement #2-1988 between the City of Hugo and the city's
road supervisor, Charles Shalander.
All aye. Motion Carried.
9.1 ONEKA LAKE BOULEVARD (ROAD STUDY REQUEST)
Residents of Oneka Lake Boulevard have contributed $300.00 toward the
study of a cost comparison for the improvement of bituminous vs. recycled
blacktop on their road.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Council authorize
the staff to proceed with the cost comparison of bituminous surfacing vs.
recycled blacktop for Onet%a Lake boulevard.
All aye. Motion Carried.
11.0 MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Vail inquired as to the status of the cable TV ordinance. City
administrator Huber stated that the ordinance should be in the final
stages for Council review.
City Administrator Huber stated that the building inspector, Tom Crever,
will notify the city within a few days as to whether or not he will be
accepting the full-time position of code enforcement officer/building
inspector.
12.0 ADJOURNMENT
Peltier made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at 8:45 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary A Creager, City erk
city f Hugo