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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.02.17 CC Minutes21 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL February 17, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Atkinson at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Bob Olson, Peltier, Potts, Vail, Atkinson City Administrator - Ken Huber City Attorney - Charles Johnson City Engineer - Howard Kuusisto 3.0 Approval of Minutes Motion made by Peltier, Potts seconded, to approve the minutes of February 2, 1987 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 Approval of Claims Motion made by Peltier, Vail seconded, to approve the General Claims for 2/17/87 in the amount of $32,586.91. All aye. Motion Carried. Motion made by Vail, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for 2/17/87 in the amount of $5,800.57 All aye. Motion Carried. 7.A Cable T.V. - Franchise Ordinance (Model) As per Council request, the staff has secured a comprehensive, cable TV franchise ordinance for the Council's review. At the suggestion of the Commissioner of Commerce office, we are using an ordinance that appears to be very comprehensive and exceeds minimum franchising standards. In an effort to identify that required franchise provisions, we have compared the ordinance against the checklist provided by the State of Minnesota. The State Cable Communications Board has been abolished so all references to it should be deleted from the model ordinance. The submitted ordinance would have to be modified to meet the needs of Hugo And the requirements of potential cable TV suppliers. The Council also reviewed a draft timetable reflecting what steps the city will most likely have to follow to get through the franchising process. The city has the option of creating a citizens advisory committee to go through the necessary steps or the Council may take on the responsibility. 8.A Site Plan Approval - Wilson Tool On behalf of the Wilson Tool Company, Mr. Ken Wilson has made application for site plan approval to construct a 100' x 200' concrete block structure in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The new structure is to be used for a machine shop and warehouse. The 7.2 acre parcel of land in question is currently owned by Wilson Tool, and is on the site of their existing facility. The engineering report indicates that building setbacks appear to be in conformance with municipal code with the exception of the rear yard setback to the west of the proprosed building. The city code requires a minimum 30' rear yard setback, and representatives of Wilson Tool have indicated that the building can be moved 5' to the east to bring their site plan 22 February 17, 1987 into compliance. The city staff questioned the advisability of channeling truck traffic to the new loading dock through a parking lot area with only 20 to 25 feet between parking stalls. In general, we can see no problems with the: proposal by Wilson Tool, and would recommend approval of the site plan subject to conditions. Motion made by Atkinson, Potts seconded, to approve the site plan of Wilson Tool for the construction of a 100' x 200' concrete block structure, in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, to be used for a machine shop and warehouse. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The building setback requirements be complied with. 2. Adequate off-street parking for employees/customers be provided in compliance with the city code. 3. No employee/customer parking be permitted on 130th Street. 4. All on-site improvements be made in conformance with the city engineer's recommendations regarding enlargement of existing holding pond. 5. The applicant secure a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District approving their drainage plan for the area, and that said plan be implemented prior to the issuance of Certificate of Building Occupancy. 6. Any sewer service shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. All aye. Motion Carried. 10.A NSP/Stanek Right -of -Way Controversy As per City Council direction, the city staff and consultants have put together a report outlining the sequence of events involving the controversy over right- of-way between the City of Hugo, Joe Stanek, and NSP. The city's direct involve- ment in this issue dates back to 1972, and the city has been actively involved in resolving this issue since 1978. City Administrator, Ken Huber, prepared a synopsis Stanke/NSP right-of-way controversy for the Council's review. The controversy stems from action by NSP to construct a transmission tower blocking road access to Joe Stanek's property. The city entered into an agreement with NSP in March, 1984, indicating that, based on certain conditions, the city would attempt to secure an easement to provide Mr. Stanek with access to his property. Mayor Atkinson has requested that this matter be placed on the City Council agenda for discussion by the Council in an effort to bring them up-to-date as to the history of this situation. The city attorney has suggested that this matter be limited to discussion by the Council and securing any input Mr. Stanek may have regarding his conerns. Mr. Stanek was present at tonight's meeting and went through what records he hasframll� ve to this matter. The approximately 100 acres has been in the Stanek /sincT1922, and would like to have some resolu- tion to the right-of-way controversy. Mayor Atkinson asked that the cityl.staff prepare alternate solutions to the controversy for submission to the Council for their review some time in March. 10.B Ordinance Allowing Licenses and Fees be Set by Council Resolutions Currently, the city code is structured in a manner that provides for the setting of many license and permit fees by ordinance. When these fees are amended, the city is, technically, required to amend the ordinance despite that fact that the city may, under other circumstances, approve licenses and permits by Council resolution. After discussions with the city attorney, we are recommending that the Council consider adoption of an ordinance allowing all 23 February 17, 1987 license and permit fees be set by Council resolution as opposed to amending the city ardinances. Motion made by Peltier, Potts seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1987-242, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HUGO CITY CODE AND ALLOWING FOR THE SETTING OF UTILITY RATES, LICENSE, PERMIT, APPLICATION FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION. All aye. Motion Carried. 11.0 Miscellaneous Councilman Olson stated that he has received calls regarding a possible zoning code violation at the Garry Boyer property. City Administrator, Ken Huber, will be looking into the matter. Councilman Vail inquired into the status of the LaCasse property on Forest Boulevard. City Administrator, Ken Huber, stated that all the inspections (building and fire) have not as yet been completed. Mr. Huber will make a report after all the necessary information is provided. 12.0 Adjournment Motion made by Peltier, Potts seconded, to adjourn at 8:57 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. G� MaryA Creager, City rk City Hugo