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SEPT i- ]R 179 1973 �:3 Don Brandanger appeared before the council regarding his obtaining a special use permit for a dog kennel. LaValle questioned 1.7r. Brandanger as to how much land he owned, and it was stated he had 12.7 acres next to the Andy Goiffon farm. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Bjorum to grant Special Use Permit to Donald Brandanger for a dog kennel at 8478 14711th Street in the village, subject to conditions set forth by the planning commission. More discussion was then held on the matter. Mr. Brandanger mentioned that he wouldn't be able to have a kennel built this year anymore as planned, and would have to use his insulated, heated garage until spring. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Leroux to amend the pre— vious motion to add that the dog kennel be constrrated by July 1974, and until such time, Mr. Brandanger can use his garage for kennel purposes. Motion carried. Next item on the agenda was the Richard Vail Evergreen Hills 2nd and 3rd Additions. Engineer Howard Kuusisto reported he had met with Mr. Bill Schwab and they reviewed the whole area according to soil. They reached an agreement on new lot lines. Previously there were 28 lots, now there are 23. Howard . stated that now both the 2nd and 3rd additions have all buildable.'.lots. Mayor Carlson asked Vail if he was planning on putting in bituminous streets and Vail stated he had conceeded five lots at a cost of $25,000.00 and he'd like the council to conceed and let him put in gravel roads. The planning commission is to check over the new drawings on September 26 and a decision should be made by the council at the October 1st council meeting. The planning commission is also to draw up conditions for acceptance of Vails plans. Mayor Carlson had drafted recommendations for hiring a village coordinator, contracting to White Bear Lake for sewer services, and lowering property taxes in the village, copies of which he gave the council while he explained in detail. The council discussed this at some length, and Bjorum questioned the mayor whether hiring a coordinator would mean firing Mr. Burkard, Mayor Carlson stated that "replacing" would be a better word. Both Bjorum and Leroux didn't think hiring a coordinator was necessary. Regarding the contracting to White Bear Lake for sewer services, Leroux wondered if Hugo would always be a step—child to White Bear. She felt Hugo should have its own mari grow into the sewer job for the village. LaValle said he'd like to know more about the contracting. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle the village of Hugo attempt to negotiate with the City of White Bear Lake for Sewer and Water Maintenance Services. Carlson, LaValle, Lease, Bjorum for, Leroux opposed. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease that the village advertise for a village coordinator in the Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers. Carlson, LaValle, Lease for, Bjorum and Leroux opposed. Motion carried. Dan Spitzer made mention of the fact that the planning commission by—laws had been amended to state the commission will meet the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday (if necessary) of each month. Recess called at 10:20 PM. Called back to order at 10:45 PM. It was brought out that there had been a work session scheduled for work on the 1974 budget on September 25th, but as the public hearing on zoning had been continued to that date, the work session would have to be rescheduled. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to reschedule the work session for budget on September 27th at 7:00 PM at the village hall. Motion carried. Howard Kuusisto next reported that approval with a few revisions, was obtained on the village sewer system from HUD. Also, Howared, attorney Johnson, and some members of the village council had met with the Metro Sewer Board and their engineer to discuss the Industrial Park situation. The sewer proposed for the park is being prepared in a proposal form. Regarding the village system, Charles Johnson stated work on easements should be complete in approximately two months. There is a possibility of taking bids on the sewer in the industrial park in October.