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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.09.21 CC Minutes113 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1987 PRESENT: Peltier, Potts, Olson Vail, Atkinson City Administrator, Ken Fauber City Attorney, Charles Johnson City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of September 8, 1987 as amended. All aye. Motion Carried. Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for September 21, 1987, in the amount of $96,512.35. Al aye. Motion Carried. Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for September 21, 1987, in the amount of $833.24. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.A Hugo Meadows - Final Plat Representatives of Harstad and Associates have submitted their final plat for review and approval by the City Council. The final plat appears to be substantially the same as the preliminary plat previously approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The special conditions of the development agreement have been approved by the Council, and the utility and street design are being reviewed by the City Engineer. It is our understanding that the developers intend to proceed with the utility installations this fall with street, curb, and gutter being installed in the spring of 1988. The Council was to note the part- location on sheet 2 of the plat. It had been previously recommended that lots located in Block 2, 3, and 4 be extended to the south border of the plat on sheet 1. The final plat now references Outlot A and Outlot B. We would question who will own, and be responsible for, these outlots. Pending resolution of concerns regarding the outlots, the staff would recommend approval of the final plat subject to compliance with the special conditions of the preliminary plat, and all conditions of the development agreement, and other developer commitments. Copies of the final plat have been forwarded to the city engineer for his review and final comment. Administrator Huber and Engineer Kuusisto agreed that some matters they had previously discussed with Mr. Ken Briggs, Harstad Company, had not been implemented on the final plat now submitted. It was also noted that the form of the final plat was not "typical" to other plats previously reviewed. These matters will be reviewed with Harstad representatives for further clarification. Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the final plat for HUGO MEADOWS until the Council meeting of October 5, 1987, at which time the concerns of the city will have been reviewed with the Harstad Company. All aye. Motion.Carried. ��/� ��^� 8.A A000intment to Plannino Commission The city received a letter from Planning Commission Chairman, Harry Rudisill, indicating he is resigning his position with the Hugo Planning Commission effective immediately. The staff recommended accepting Mr. Bmdisill's resignation with regret, and encouraged the appointment of a replacement as soon as possible. Atkinson made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo accepts the resignation of Harry Rudisill from the Hugo Planning Commission effective immediately. All aye. Motion Carried. � Mayor Atkinson asked that the city staff obtain a plaque for Mr. Rudisill as a token of appreciation for his years' of services to the city. Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, appointing Richard Senkler as Chairman of the Hugo Planning Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. 8.B Firemen's Pension Increase Reouest The Hugo Firemen's Relief Association has formally requested Council consideration of an increase in their pension from $400.00 per year of service to $500.00 per year of service. In 1986, the association requested an increase from $300.00 per year of service to $500.00 per year of service. On January 1, 1987, the city implemented an increase to $400.00 per year of service with a commitment that the City Council would consider an increase to $500.00 effective January 1, 1988. The Relief Association submitted a financial review and a report from the association's auditors regarding their financial position. Based on a pension increase to $500.00 per year of active service, they are projecting an accrued liability, through 1988, of $93,234.00. They are projecting assets as of December 31, 1987 at $95,486.00. The accrued liability projected is that of active members, deferred members, and early vested members. The projected association income for 1988 is based on receiving approximately $7,900.00 in Minnesota state aid, and earning 5% interest on their projected assets of $95,486.00. The auditor's projection reflects no need for tax support of the fund in 1988. Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1987-46, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZED AN INCREASE IN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE CITY OF HUGO FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCATION FROM $400.00 PER YEAR OF SERVICE TO $500.00 PER YEAR OF SERVICE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1988. All aye. Motion Carried. � � �� ���� 8.0 Comoost Recyclinq Agreement with Washin ton County The Council reviewed a memorandum of agreement for yard waste composting as prepared by Washington County. A copy of the agreement had been forwarded to the city attorney for his review and comment. It was noted, however, that we are assuming the costs and reimbursements, identified in 2E, 2C, 21), and 5C will be adjusted in 1988 for both spring and fall activities as opposed to just the fall activities anticipated in 1987. If we are unable to secure the proposed site and construct the facility in question yet this fall, it is assumed that we will proceed with this project in the spring of 1988. The City Attorney noted several points that he felt needed clarification before the city could enter a contract for compost recycling: 1' No site identified in the agreement. 2. No indication as to whether the site would be fenced. Who would pay? 3. Work hours for monitor to be hired. Mayor Atkinson authorized city staff to address the city's concerns with Washington County for implementation into a final draft. 11.0 Miscellaneous Attorney Johnson reviewed pending matters with the Council: The motion hearing for the White Bear Rod and Gun Club has been taken under advisement by Judge Tom Armstrong. The subdivision ordinance is in the revision process, and Mr. Johnson stated that he will be meeting with Administrator Huber before bringing the draft to the Council. Administrator Huber met with representatives from the City of White Bear Lake regarding Hugo entering into an agreement with them to provide personnel and equipment for Hugo's utility department. They are drafting a preliminary agreement that will be reviewed by city staff prior to submission to the Council for their review. Mr. Fred Burg, 14625 Forest Boulevard, was present at the Council meeting to voice his objection to an invoice he received from the city for charges incurred at his residence on July 18, 1987. As a result of an "emergency" call from Mrs. Burg that a valve had broken and water was running into their residence, Mayor Atkinson had to contact the City of White Bear Lake for assistance as Hugo's personnel were unavailable. Mr. Burg feels that the service provided should be the responsibility of the city, not his. He stated that he does not intend to pay the charges, and Mayor Atkinson stated that the city would proceed on that basis. Peltier made motion, Olson seconded, to adjourn at 7:55 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk City of Hugo � � `�