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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.09.04 CC Minutes 115 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979. The meeting was called to order by acting Mayor, Spitzer, at 7:06 P.M. PRESENT: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail ABSENT: LaValle and Schletty 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of August 20, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 27, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the General Claims of September 4, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Utility Claims of September 4, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Howard Moe - Release of Letter of Credit City Engineer, Kuusisto, inspected the blacktopping installed at B & H Auto Sales, and found everything to be satisfactory. Mr. Moe had provided the city with a letter of credit to insure the blacktopping. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the Letter of Credit sub- mitted by Howard Moe to cover the blacktopping at B & H Auto Sales,be released. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk was directed to notify Howard Moe and the 1st State Bank of Hugo that the letter of credit has been released. 116 SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 5.2 William Clark - Proof of Ownership for Special Use Permit Attorney Johnson has talked with Mr. Clark regarding Condition #8 of his Special Use Permit, asking that proof of ownership be submitted. Evidently, Mr. Clark has had difficulty in obtaining this information. Mr. Clark has until September 15, 1979, in which to meet all the conditions of the permit. The bond and letter of credit have been submitted. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the deadline for signing of the Special Use Permit for William Clark be extended to October 16, 1979. Irsfeld withdrew his motion. Mr. Clark entered the meeting at this point of time. He presented a certification of continuation from Title Insurance Company of Minnesota. Attorney Johnson reviewed the document, and stated that it did not have an entry that shows ownership - just a list of entries. Mr. Clark also presented a Grant of Easement, for the purpose of drainage and ponding of surface waters. Kuusisto reviewed, and stated it was acceptable to the city. Johnson suggested that a copy of the survey from Milner Carley be attached to the easement. Clark will submit a copy of the title opinion from his bank when completed. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the deadline for signing of the Special Use Permit for William Clark be extended to September 18, 1979. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Robert Anderson- Special Use Permit Mr. Anderson, 12200 Goodview Avenue, would like to construct a 30 x 48 pole barn to be used for personal storage. The land lies in the Conservancy District. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Special Use Permit for Robert Anderson, 12200 Goodview, to construct a 30 x 48 pole barn for personal storage, in accordance with the Site Plan provided. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.4 Raymond Olson - Removal of Mobile Home Mr. Olson is attempting to sell his mobile home. At present, the deadline for removal of the home is September 16, 1979. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant Mr. Olson an ex- tension of the time limit to sell the mobile home until September 18, 1979. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 117 SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 6.1 Ordinance Committee A draft for the Gambling Ordinance will be submitted. 6.2 Planning Commission The Planning Commission interviewed Mr. John Waller and Mr. Ken Lorch for the filling of the vacancy on the Commission. They recommended the appointment of Mr. Ken Lorch. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to accept the recommendation from the Planning Commission and appoint Mr. Ken Lorch for a term to expire 12/31/80. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk was directed to send a letter to Mr. John Waller thanking him for his interest, and Ken Lorch, notifying him of his appointment. 6.3 Water Superintendent - No Report 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. 6.5 Fire Chief Ron Istvanovich, Fire Chief, was present, asking for authorization to purchase 6 pairs of coats and boots, and one light water extinguisher with brackets and refill. The coats and boots would total $1 ,050.00, and the extinguisher $140.00. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to authorize the Fire Chief to purchase six coats and six boots, and one light water extinguisher with brackets and refill, for an amount not to exceed $1 ,200.00. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.6 Police Chief Jim Fure, acting Police Chief, submitted the monthly report. Bob Barth was present, and stated that he had received a resignation form John Jackson dated August 30,1979, and would be effective September 7, 1979 - one week notice. MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to accept the resignation of Mr. John Jackson. According to the city's Personnel Policy adopted June 4, 1979, vacation will not be paid. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 118 SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 Police Chief (continued) Mr. Barth stated that because of his illness, and Mr. Jackson's resignation, the Police Department does not have enough men to meet the demands of the city. Spitzer suggested that the Police Department reduce services with the man-power available. 6.7 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Johnson stated that he has been contacted by Barry Stack regarding a possible discrepancy in the construction of July Avenue located by the Larry Alm property. The road is apparently not constructed on the right-ofway. Engineer Kuusisto will contact Mr. Stack to verify his statement, and ascertain how the city can straighten out the matter. Mr. Geck, attorney for Jim Brevig, has contacted Mr. Johnson looking for some deter- mination as to if the city is still willing to proceed to move the dike, and if so, when this might be expected to happen. Kuusisto was instructed to obtain cost figures to move the dike by means of a bulldozer, and an alternate way. Assuming that the City will move the dike, inform Mr. Brevig that the dike would be moved by October 1 , 1980. Attorney Johnson was instructed to notify Mr. Geck of the action being taken to resolve this matter. Attorney Johnson attended the recent meeting regarding Open Space. Spitzer suggested that Councilman Vail draft a summary of the City's position regarding Open Space. The Policy Statement should be referred to the Planning Commission to see if there are areas, other than Open Space, on which the Planning Commission feels the City Council should comment. Mr. Ramaden, MR Tourist Camp, has contacted Attorney Johnson, and feels that he has been unduly harassed by the city. To date, Johnson has not had a response from the Health Department regarding the possible violations at the camp. City officials (Crever, Vadnais, Vail and Irsfeld) are to make an on-site inspection of the sewer system. Attorney Johnson will again contact the State Health Department. POLICE UNION CONTRACT MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a Special Meeting of the Hugo City Council for September 10th and 18th, 1979, at 7:00 P.M. , for the purpose of discussion of the Police Union Contract. Mr. Evans is to be contacted regarding the meeting of September 18. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The City's insurance agent is to be asked to attend the meeting of September 10 to clarify our policy. A written clarification as to what the policy actually covers is to be provided by the agent. 6.8 Engineer Mr. Kuusisto submitted his monthly report. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve Job Order 49935 for Northwestern Bell, subject to the reservation of the City Engineer that the cable to be relocated by Northwestern Bell during roadway and ditch grading. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 119 SPETEMBER 4, 1979 6.9 Clerk MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, that Ordinance #160, addressing itself to the Benson rezoning, be changed to Ordinance #161 . VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The City received a letter from Marjorie Proulx stating that she had received a notice to have a diseased tree removed from her property. She would like to have the deadline to remove the tree extended to October 31st. Hugo Feed Mill has sand running off into the storm sewer along Fitzgerald. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Clerk be directed to write Mr. Joe Marier suggesting that the area in question should be sodded or otherwise restrain from placing sand into the road or storm sewer. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The Clerk stated that the office is in need of a stamp machine. There would be a $25.00 deposit, and cost of $10.00/month thereafter, plus the cost of the stamps. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City Clerk be authorized to rent a Pitney Bowes stamp machine. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED The Clerk received a complaint regarding the cleanliness of Carpenter's. The city cannot take any action until a formal signed complaint is received. The Waugh Lease Agreement will be discussed at the meeting of September 17, 1979. Mr. Waller notified the city that diseased trees were being dumped on the Danna farm. The Police Department reported that there were piles of trees on the property. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Clerk be directed to notify the owner of the property where the trees are being dumped to appear at the earliest City Council meeting to discuss the apparent violation of the diseased tree ordinance. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.0 NEW BUSINESS The Building Inspector stated that the Building Permit for the boat rental operation on Bald Eagle Lake will become null and void, if it has not already. The Clerk is to notify the property owner. 120 SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 New Business (continued) MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a public hearing, for September 17, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. , to discuss disbursement of revenue sharing funds. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that a meeting be set for September 13, 1979, to do the preliminary work on the 1980 budget. Department heads to prepare their budgets for that meeting. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. All aye. Motion Carried. A i is i ' , �.L �t :2�•� Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo