1973.12.03 CC Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

DECEMBER 39 1973 in firemens homes at $194.00 each, for a total of $2022.00 to get started on the system. They also plan on obtaining two old police radios and converting them, to be connected to the Washington County Sheriffts office. Motion made by Carlson and seconded that fire chief investigate costs of setting up and maintaining new fire communication system. Motion carried. Regarding the Norman Horton special use permit, the fire chief stated he had inspected the property and cases and been removed from the fence, and plowing had been started in various spots, but is not completed. Marvin asked attorney Johnson if the council could "call in special use permits". Mr. Johnson said the council must have a public hearing for the porpose of cancellation or amendment of the permit, with a notice being sent to the permit holder of time and place. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to schedule a public hearing on December 17th, at 8:00 PM to consider the revocation or amendment of the special use permit of Norman C. Horton Sr. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ridler appeared regarding their building s home on 170th Street, east of Highway 61. A building permit had been denied by the building inspector due to a high water table. It was stated that his percolation tests didn't pass, either. Mr. Ridler had sketched a sewage system plan which he said would work in a high water table. Mrs. Ri&ler stated that Lyle Dorr of the County, said they could mound dirt where they want to put the system, wait one year, and then put it in and it would work. It was noted that they have a chance of getting a building permit if they can get percolation tests to pass at some future date. Recess called at 905 PM. Called back to order at 10:00 PM. Police Chief Richard Gunderson had prepared a written report which he gave the council for their review. He stated he and Sargent Peltier had gone through a refresher course on police work, and now with Mr. Barth, Hugo will have four men certified by the state. Chief Gunderson recommended repair and extension of the gasoline hose at the town hall, and. LaValle is checking on the matter. Mayor Carlson read aloud commendation for Mr. Davidson and Mr. Peltier in regard to their fine police work on an aggravated assault case. The village attorney stated he has been working almost exclusiviely on the sewer easements. Concerning the Mike Doherty property, the owners would like $400.00 for their particular piece of land, and it was appraised at $200.00. Regxrding the Howard Moe property, there was no committment to sign up at any price. It was stated that the lift station c add be relocated on the Vern Peloquin property cheaper by buying less land. Construction costs could be saved by moving it also, although- the village engineer would have to recalulate the easement area. Motion made by Carlson and seconded to authorize village attorney to purchase property for sewer easement from Mr. Doherty at a cost of $400.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease and seconded to approve modification of sewer easement plan to change from Howard Moe property to Vern Peloquin property, with village attorney negotiating costs. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson said he has also been negotiating on the property between Grangers DX and the Plumbing shop, which is approximately one half acre. The appraised value of $900.00 for one half acre is not acceptable to them. It was stated that deeds were delivered by Ken Tschida for the Industrial Park, and there were some discrepanceis in them. Clerk Burkard is to check with Mr. Tschida on the matter.