HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.02.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1988
The regular meeting of the Hugo City Council was called to order by Mayor
Atkinson at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Peltier, Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager
Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes for February 1,
1988 as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for
February 16, 1988 in the amount of $21,804.7•=.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for
February 16, 1988 in the amount of $926.24.
All aye. Motion Carried.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING - WHITE BEAR BOXING INC.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo has no
objection to the issuance of a Gambling License to White near Boxing,
Inc., to operate pulltabs at the Blacksmith Lounge, and waives the .30 day
waiting period.
All aye. Motion Carried.
SENATOR GARY LAIDIG/REPRESENTATIVE DOUG SWENSON
Senator Laidig and Representative Swenson have requested an opportunity to
address the City Council immediately following the town meeting which is
being held in the Council chambers from 5:45 PM until 6:45 PM, Tuesday
evening. Mayor Atkinson took: this opportunity to thank Senator Laidig and
Representative Swenson for all their efforts on behalf of the city of
Hugo.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1988-10,
RESOLUTION REOUESTING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE INTERESTS OF SMALL
CITIES AND THE CITY OF HUGO.
All aye. Motion Carried.
REZONING REQUEST (DAVE POTTER)
Dave and Joyce Potter have made application to the City of Hugo for the
rezoning of a part of an 11 acre tract of land from Conservancy to SFE.
The property is generally located northeast of 19th Street and Elmcrest
Avenue at the north end of Bald Eagle Labe (aka that part of the northerly
288' as measured along the east line) of Government Lot 1, Section '1,
T31N, R21W, Washington County, Minnesota, lying easterly of the centerline
of Elmcrest Avenue North. The south portion of the property is currently
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zoned SFE, while the north portion is Conservancy. The line separating
the two districts goes through the residence located on site. If this
request is granted, the entire tract of land in question would be zoned
SFE allowing for one acre parcels. Mr. Potter has indicated he is
contemplating the subdivision of the proerty in question should it be
rezoned. The property is located within 1,000' of lakeshore, and we have
notified the DNR who indicated they have no comments regarding this
proposal. This matter was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their
January 27, 1988 meeting, and said request was denied based on the
following:
1. They didn't feel that a single family estate district is appropriate
for the area, and that the site was more conducive to a Conservancy
zone.
2. Utilities were not available to this site to accommodate one acre
lots.
3. The area in question is very swampy and would be very difficult to
develop.
Mr. Potter has submitted a tentative subdivision proposal that would allow
for one 3 acre lot and two 4 acre lots on the site in question. The
Planning Commission indicated its concern that once the property was zoned
SFE, there is nothing to hold Mr. Potter to his commitment that he will
subdivide the property in tracts of land as large as currently proposed.
Mr. Potter was notified that rezoning of the land does not guarantee
approval of his proposed subdivision nor does it guarantee that the sites
are buildable unless they pass percolation tests and meet other code
requirements.
Mayor Atkinson stated that he personally was in favor of the rezoning
request as the best use of the land, but felt that land should remain in
larger than one acre lots because of the wetlands. Because Mr. Potter has
made it clear that he intends to subdivide the property should he obtain
rezoning approval, Mayor Atkinson stated that any subdivision would
require that any deeds would have a restrictive convenant stating that
that particular parcel could not be further subdivided. Councilman Potts
felt that if three acres was the smallest lot size the city would like to
see it that area, that the property should be rezoned to RRI thereby
eliminating any further subdivision of newly created parcels.
Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1988-247, AN
ORDINANCE REZONING THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY FROM CONSERVANCY TO SFE.
VOTING AYE: Olson, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: Peltier, Potts, Vail
Motion Failed.
Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to support a rezoning to RRI as
opposed to SFE subject to meeting legal requirements.
VOTING AYE: Peltier, Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
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SET IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR 120TH STREET PROJECT
In December 1987 the City Council authorized participation in the 120th
Street Public Improvement project in a joint effort with White Bear
Township. The project involves street, curb and gutter, and storm water
control on 120th Street from Highway 61 to a point approximately 1.06
miles to the east. Total estimated cost of the project is $530,300,00.
Ramsey County has indicated they may fund 75% of the project cost, and the
city's participation would be 30% of the local share. We have discussed
the possibility of funding the city's participation in the amount of
approximatley $75,1=00 with a combined bond issue including the Homestead
Drive project and the purchase of public safety equipment. The city
received the initial feasibility report for this project in February 1985,
and an addendum to the feasibility report was provided in December 1987.
To combine this funding with the other projects referenced, it would be
required to conduct the necessary public improvement hearing for the
project which would also allow for the assessment of all or a portion of
this project to benefiting property owners some time in the future. We
would recommend that a public improvement hearing be set for March 15,
1988, at 7:00 PM to proceed with this project as previously authorized.
Vail made motion, Atkinson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1988-11,
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, RECEIVING REPORT, AND CALLING
FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 12-21-87.
VOTING AYE: Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: Peltier
Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN INVESTMENT PROGRAMS
At the first of the year, the city council authorized use of the Minnesota
Municipal Money -Market Fund for the investment of funds during 1988. This
is a program sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities which is used by
many municipalities in the Metro area. To participate in the fund, state
laws requires adoption of a resolution authorizing the city to enter into
a joint powers agreement in the form of a Declaration of Trust. The city
is currently in a position where it needs to do a better job of investment
of its surplus funds, and we would like to keep the 4M fund option
available to the city for future investments.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1988-12,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BY THE CITY OF
HUGO IN THE FORM OF A DECLARATION OF TRUST ESTABLISHING AN ENTITY KNOWN AS
"MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY-MARKET FUND" AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
CERTAIN INVESTMENT PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
VOTING AYE: Peltier, Potts, Olson, Vail, Atkinson
VOTING NAY: None
Motion Carried.
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SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES
We are continuing to get our contractural employees under written
agreements. The city has authorized similar service agreements with the
city assessor and road supervisor, and we would like to get our custodial
service personnel under a written agreement as soon as possible.
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the Service Agreement #3-1988 between the City of Hugo
and the city's custodial personnel, Nancy Erickson.
All aye. Motion Carried.
RENEWAL OF RECYCLING AGREEMENT (WASHINGTON COUNTY)
Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Memorandum of Agreement for Recycling Grant Distribution between
the City of Hugo and Washington County.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Olson mentioned that he had received phone calls regarding the
living conditions of a resident in the city of Hugo. Mayor Atkinson
stated that this matter should be referred to the Washington County Public
Health Dept.
Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 8:06 PM.
All aye. Motion
Mary A Creager,
City f Hugo
Carried.
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