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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.05.21 CC Minutes MAY 21 1973 MMMM,S OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Caxlsont LaVallev Bjorumv and Lease present. Leroux absent. Minutes of the May 7th regular meeting and May 8th Sewer Hearing were approved as presented. The village general claims for payment were approved as presented. Two announcements were than made: Hugo Good Neighbor Days will be held this year June 89 9, & 10, and Mrs. Gus Ebeling had received a trophy from the White Bear School District as the outstanding woman of the year. Royal Tool and Engineering appeared before Council concerning the denial of a Special Use Permit for a commercial building by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bigelback from Royal Tool questioned whether a Special Use Permit would be granted if percolation tests would pass. Mayor Carlson said there is also the fact that promises made to the Village from Grace Development had been unkept. According to Attorney Johnsons the minutes of Oneka Township, 1968 state that vacation of 130th Street is a condition of a Special Use Permit granted Grace Development. It appears that Grace Development is obligated to maintain streets until they are accepted by the Village. Ken Tschida of Grace Development stated that they did maintain streets in the Industrial Park and also Oak Shore Park and then the Township decided to take over the Industrial Park streets. Apparently, this was a misunderstanding on Mr. Tschida's parts according to Oneka Township the Industrial Park and the problem of Royal Tool solved as soon as possible. Don Lease suggested that the Village contact Metro Sewer Board regarding a connection to the trunk line, and that LaValle get together with Ken Tschida, Engineer Kuusistog and Attorney Johnson regarding a road age-ement on 130th Street. Motion made by Leaser seconded by Bjorum to approve Job Orders 31047 and 31022 for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Motion carried. Motion made by Leaser seconded by LaValle to grant a Mobile Home Permit for Robert LaCasse, 6010 170th St. Not under Paragraph Ct Section II of Oneka Ordinance # 8. Motion carried. Motion made by Bjorumg and seconded to invest $2500.00 from Water Revenue Funds into savings certificates. Motion carried. Clerk Burkard reported that he had talked with Idor Pederson regarding the George King propertyv and will get a call back from Mr. Pederson. Burkard also reported he had gotten forms from Washington County concerning the removal of junk cars for Village residents. Mayor Caxlson stated that the Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on May 30th at 8:30 PM to work on the Zoning Ordinance. Dan Spitzer mentioned that the Council and public are invited to all the Planning Commission meetings. A representative for Bruce Kelly appeared before Council regarding the granting of a Special Use Permit for a pole barn for storage of antique cars. Dan Spitzer of the Planning Commission stated that they recommended granting the permit with conditions. Motion made by Bjorum, seconded by LaValle to grant Special Use Permit to Bruce Kelly, 17112 Farnham Avenues or EJ of NJ of SJ of W4 of SE-41 of Section 6, Township 31 Range 21t Washington County Minnesota (Legal description checked with Wash. Co.) to build a pole barn for the storage of antique cars subject to the following conditions from the Planning Commission: 1. Use of building restricted to the storage of antique automobiles by a private collector. 2. Building not to exceed 40 x 56 feet. Motion carried. Dan Spitzer stated when the name of Norm Horton came ups that Mr. Horton has been very cooperative with the Planning Commission regarding his obtaining a junk yard license, and he will be at the June 4th Council meeting. MAY 21, 1973 ^A Regarding the Tom Perzichille Special Use Permit, the commission recommends it be approved after the McCullough property goes through a minor subdivision. Tom Perzichille must also get a land survey, which he is in the process of doing. It was stated that the Fischer Mining Permit comes up for renewal on June 189 1973, and the Deputy Clerk was instructed to send them a letter informing Fischer of this, and that they should appear at the Planning Commission meeting June 19, 1973. On the subject of mining permits, Mayor Carlson said he would like them and also junk yard licenses to go before the Planning Commission for their recommendations before coming to the Council. Dan Spitzer thought this would be a very good idea. He also stated that they had made an amendment to their by—laws, stating agenda items for the Planning Commission should be given to the Secretary by the Friday preceeding the meeting night. Larry Furlong appeared before Council concerning approval of a subdivision to be called Royalhaven Estates 2nd Addition, and discussion was held between Furlong and his partner, the Council, Engineer, and Dan Spitzer. Spitzer said the Planning Commission recommmded approval with certain conditions, one of which being that Lot #20 should be given to the Village as park land. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to approve Royalhaven Estates 2nd Addition subject to conditions in a contract to be written up by the Village Attorney and Engineer. Motion carried. Motion made by LaValle and seconded that Village accept deed for Out Lot A of Royalhaven Estates 1st Addition subject to clearance of any liens or mortgages. Motion carried. Recess called at 9:00 PM. Called back to order at 9:20 PM. Regarding the Village Sewer System, Don Lease reported the Sewer Committee has been meeting weekly to work on the Sewer and Water Ordinance, and they should be able to finish after talking with the Engineer, Plumbing Inspector, and Attorney. They would like the Engineer to attend the sewer meeting Thursday of this week. Lease also stated that Howard is drawing up specs for bidding. Engineer Kuusisto reported that he and Road Superintendent Jerry Dube had worked out a 1973 road plan for maintenance. Howard had with him a map showing county roads, roads already worked on, and those to be worked on this year which he showed to Council. He had also had brought a written street maintenance plan and cost estimates. Don Lease suggested that Howard work out a priority system, as the road budget is approximately $19092 and Howard's cost estimate was $71,610. Howard also requested from Council authorization to purchase oil for dust control purposes on village roads. Motion made by Bjorum, seconded by LaValle to authorize Road Department to purchase 1,000 gallons of MC oil for dust control on roads proposed by the Engineer at a maximum cost of $500.00. Motion carried. A spokesman for Doris Mikeworth appeared regarding approval of a land division. Mayor Carlson stated he would like divisions of land to go to the Planning Commission before going to the Council. (all parcels of land to be divided) Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to refer land division of Doris Mikeworth to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Motion carried. (Charles Schubat was asked to come in to the Clerk's office and get a checklist before going to the Planning Commission) Mayor Carlson stated work should be started soon on a 1974 Budget and also a 5 Year Budget. The subject of Revenue Sharing came up and Lease, Bjorum, and LaValle stated that they were opposed to spending the funds for a new fire truck, as the Village had already gotten permission to bond for it. The report for planned use of revenue sharing funds has to be mailed out of the Clerk's office by June 20, 1973 and failure to do so could result in withholding of future payments. Mayor Carlson stated that the central business district seems to be decaying rather than making improvements. If this should happen, the central village plan, according to the comprehensive plan will fail. Eugene Peltier, president of the Hugo Businessmen's Associa— tion said it is a case of private economics-whether a businessman can afford improvements or not. He said the association had discussed the same problem, but solving it is not so easy. Don Lease questioned if it was easy to get money from the Hugo bank, and Peltier MAY 219 1973 73 stated that several businessmen had found it a hard thing to do. The bank seems to be more of a small loan operation. Pam Bjorum stated it would be nice to have the central business district developed before a shopping center is put up on the edge of the Village. Joe Marier said perhaps a planner could be hired to discover how the central business district could be upgraded. Don Lease stated that Hugo's businessmen should have the first chance at obtaining land for planned unit developments rather than have new businessmen come in. Gene Peltier said some businessmen who started with a huge mortgage and are finally getting it down to where they can live nicely, don't care to get another huge mortgage for remodling. According to Dan Spitzer, the Village should take the first step by getting together with the fiscal agent to discuss the possibility of Municipal Bonds to revamp the business district, at no tax levy to residents. He said other communities have done this and it worked out very well. Peltier stated that the businessmen hold their meeting the last Wednesday of each month, and the Council and public are invited to attend. Howard Kuusisto had prepared a report on the Bald Eagle Industrial Park in regard to sewer, street improvements, and drainage. A water sytem was not touched upon, but Howard said the idea of a separate water system in that area is feasible. Cost of the project is approximately $6459000 for the entire park. Howard would like the report given to the Sewer Committee for their review. Charlie Johnson said certain procedures had to be followed regarding getting a sL*wer connection in that' area, such as meeting with the Metro Sewer Board, etc. He also mentioned the Sewer Board doesn't care for spot development. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to grant an On Sale Beer License for June 2nd and 3rd to the Hugo Slow Pitch Team, Carlson, Bjorum, LaValle for Lease opposed. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to have Police Chief Gunderson investigate Bur Lar mining operation. Motion carried. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to hire Eugene J enni's to out grass in the Village Park. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to adjourn at 12:00 A.M. Motion carried. Robert E. Burkard, Clerk Village of Hugo