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SEPTEMBER 179 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO -�-I 4 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Carlson, LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum Present. Lease arrived at 7:30 PM. Minutes of the September 4th meeting were approved as presented. An addition was made to the general claims for payment for # 14-Mark Pelletier $40.00. Claims approved as corrected. Mayor Carlson reported that he had received a letter from Washington County Sheriff ED Westphal regarding the county starting a county wide crime bureau. The council thought Chief Gunderson should look into the matter to see if it would be advantageous. The mayor also received a letter from Governor Wendell Anderson promoting United Nations Week, and one from Mayor Lawrence Cohen of St. Paul advocating associate membership in the Ramsey County League of Municipalities. A letter was also received from Steve Bernard, White Bear Lake City Manager, regarding a gas rate authority, similar to the electric rate authority set up. A letter was received in the clerk's office from Lino Lakes Village regarding upkeep of 24th Avenue (Elmcrest Avenue). They stated they felt Hugo should pay one half the cost of upkeep on that particular road, and sent a bill for $3040.00 along with a contract for councils signature, whereby the council would agree to pay their portion. Councils opinion was to ignore the bill and contract agreement. Irene Leroux reported for the planning commission that they would like the village attorneys opinion as to the status of planning commission items before them at the present time, especially those pertaining to subdivision, as the proposed zoning ordinance had as yet not been passed. She also reported that the Co. Planning Coordinator, Bill Schwab had prepared a portion of a base map of the village at a scale on one inch to four hundred feet. In order to complete the map, he would need the authorization. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum to authorize planning coordinator to provide a complete base map of the village at a scale of one inch to four hundred feet Motion carried. Clerk Burkard reported that he had gotten a copy of all outstanding plats in the village and he could get another one : for the. planning commission if they so desired. Attorney Johnson then gave council members a copy of the water ordinance he had been working on, for their review. Regarding CSAH # 4, attorney Johnson had talked with the county highway engineer, and found that the county will erect and maintain traffic control signs and will leave intact the portion of the highway to be maintained by village. The county also requires curbcuts, and driveways will be rebuilt and some reestablished. There should also be a minimum 30 mile per hour speed limit, Following action was taken: Motion made by Carlson, and seconded thst village council approve Resolution #22, titled Agreement Between Municipality and County For Federal-Aid Highway Improvement. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux that village council approve Resolution # 23, titled Alignment and Grade Approval Form. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux that village council approve Resolution # 24, covering parking on CSAH # 4. Motion carried. Mayor Carlson next read aloud a resolution from the Metro East Steering Committee regarding the guidance of growth of the East Metro Area. This resolution was given the planning commission chairman for his review. Regarding the proposed zoning ordinance for the village, the mayor stated Carl Dale had a few suggestions for changes to be discussed at the September 20th meeting between the council and planning commission. Dan Spitzer suggested postponing the continued public hearing a sho Mime to give the commission time to work on changes, but attorney Johnson stated that since a date had already been set, the council and others involved should appear at that time.