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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.05.19 CC Minutes57 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL May 19, 1986 The additional regular meeting was called to order by McAllister at 6:09 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Schwab, McAllister Attorney, Charles Johnson Engineer, Howard Kuusisto ABSENT: Potts 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of May 5, 1986 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the General Claims for May 19, 1986 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for May 19, 1986 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 James Ward - Discussion on Drainage - No one present. 5.2 John Bergman - Subdivision Mr. Bergman is proposing the division of two 10 acre parcels from a 72 acre tract of land. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions being met, one being dedication of 27' for utility and roadway purposes along the easterly lot line of the two parcels (abuts Greystone Avenue). Charles Johnson stated that a deed will be required to describe the easement for recording purposes, and agreed to draft them with Mr. Bergman paying any legal costs incurred. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the subdivision for John Bergman to divide two 10 acre parcels from 72 acres subject to the fol- lowing conditions being met: 1. Dedication of a 27' utility and roAay easement along the easterly lot line of the two new parcels. 2. Mr. Bergman to sign said deed describing easement and pay any legal costs incurred. 3. Payment of parkland dedication in the amount of $200.00 All aye. Motion Carried. 58 May 19, 1986 5.3 Richard Vail - Culvert on 8A and Fountain The city received a letter from neighbors adjoining Shamrock Glen that they are experiencing drainage problems because the developer failed to install a culvert under Fountain Avenue. Mr. Vail had the culvert installed this day. Kuusisto stated that some of the drainage in that area was the county's concern. It was the concensus of the Council that the City write a letter to the originator's of the letter stating that we regret any inconvenience they may have experienced, and that the City feels the city engineer staff is addressing the matter. 5.4 Harlee Anderson -Subdivision Mr. Anderson is proposing the resubdivision of two lots into 3 lots. Mayor McAllister stated that Fiona is in terrible condition and needed to be closed this spring. POTTS ARRIVED AT 6:30 PM. McAllister wanted to know who was going to upgrade the road as no funds were available for such a project. It was McAllister's feeling that the developer should be responsible (Anderson and Charles Shubat). McAllister asked the City Enigeer to prepare minimum engi- neering studies as to costs to upgrade the road. 5.5 BESA - Calcium Chloride The city is waiting to hear further information regarding alternatives to use of calcium chloride on dirt roads utilized by the BESA. Charles Shalander and Ken Briggs, Harstad Construction, will be contacting City Hall. 5.6 Harstad Rezoning Ken Briggs, representing Harstad Construction, was present to discuss proposed changes in their application for rezoning in that they are scaling down the number of lots that will be considered for development. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to return the Harstad appli- cation for rezoning to the Planning Commission to schedule another public hearing because of the change in the design of the plan and the number of homes to be rezoned. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.7 Keith Anderson - Subdivision Mr. Anderson, owner of approximately 16 acres on the east side of Round Lake, is proposing the division of the property into two parcels. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application. The Council addressed the length of the proposed driveway and whether is was desirable to have 3 parcels of land serviced by a private easement. Councilman Potts inquired about liability should emergency vehicles not be able to gain access from an easement. Attorney Johnson stated that property owners assume a certain amount of risk when choosing to live on a long driveway, but as far as the city is concerned, it would not be considered the most desirable situation. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the subdivision of Keith Anderson to divide approximately 16.2 acres into two parcels (5.5 & 10.7). VOTING FOR: None VO'T'ING AGAINST: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Motion Failed. May 19, 1986 5.8 Tony Yocum - Subdivision Mr. Yocum is proposing the division of 36.5 acres into two parcels (30.76 acres zoned RR2 and AGO and (5.74 acres zoned RR2). The parcels would lie at the inter- section of Hilo and 125th Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a waiving of the hardshell requirement. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the application for sub- division from Tony Yocum to divide 36.5 acres into two parcels, subject to payment of $100.00 parkland dedication. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.11 Mike Jasinski - Special Use Permit and Variance Mr. Jasinski, 17431 Greystone, is applying for a SUP to construct a 40 x 63 pole building in the RR2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions being met, one of which was the removal of out buildings currently on Mr. Jasinski's property. During conversation, it was acknowledged that there are two buildings which now lie partially on Elsie Jasinski's and Michael Jasinski's property. The Council concurred with requirement that existing buildings be removed prior to construction of the new building. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve construction of the 40 x 63 pole building for Michael Jasinski subject to the removal of the other buildings on his property. Building to be used for personal storage only. VGTING FOR: Mauer, Peltier, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Potts Motion Carried. MO`T'ION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to allow construction closer to the road than the principal building. All aye. Motion Carried. No building permit is to be issued until other buildings are removed. 5.12 Oneka Lake - Project 8611 (Opening of Bids) The bids were opened by City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto, at approximately 7:30 PM, with five bids in hand: H & R STUMPING, INC ($17,949.00), LAKE AREA UTILITIES ($57,195.00), BECKLIN BRO'T'HERS (13,810.00), JIM STEVENS CONSTRUCTION ($16,473.00), and C/M BARRY CONSTRUCTION ($28,910.00). MOTION: McAllister made motion, Hauer seconded, that the engineer take the bids under advisement and return with a report with three lowest bidders. All aye. Motion Carried. Following opening of the bids, there was a lengthy discussion regarding this project. When this matter is again placed on the agenda, the clerk's office is to send written notice to the people who have expressed interest in the project. per, May 19, 1986 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - No discussion 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Contract - Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau Attorney Johnson is reviewing this contract. 7.2 Rural/Urban Taxing District The city received a letter from the county stating that the city has until August 31st in which to notify them of the parcels to remain in the rural taxing district. As of this time, Hugo has two taxing districts - rural and urban. If, and when, the city decides to revise this structure, a public hearing will need to be held. POTI'S LEFT THE MEETING AT 10:10 PM. 7.3 Birchwood Builders - Letter of Credit Birchwood's letter of credit will expire June 6th, and it was the consensus of the Council that it be renewed for another year. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Marlo Graber/Steve Markeson - Disc on drainage Messrs. Grager and Markeson were present to discuss work they would like to do to relieve a ponding problem at 121st Street, north of Bald Eagle. They alleged that drainage was plugged when the metro sewer line went through, and would like to either unplug or replaced about 600' of drain tile. Prior to any work, they are to obtain a permit from the RCWD, and notify Howard Kuusisto of any specifics regarding the drain tile. Graber and Markeson also stated they will incur all costs. 8.2 Report of Fire Chief - Ambularce Service MO'T'ION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to set an additional regular City Council meeting for June 12, 1986, at 7:00 PM, to discuss the Fire Chief's report regarding ambulance service for the City of Hugo, and any other appropriate city business. All aye. Motion Carried. 9.0 ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER 9.1 Fischer/Schuh - Mining permit Mr. Schuh is interested in working out of the Hansen pit under the Fischer Mining Permit until is able to obtain his own permit for the pit. The matter is on the Planning Commission agenda for May 28th. Messrs. Richard Schuh, Gene Fischer, and Elmer Hansen submitted a signed agreement and contract itemizing conditions under which Schuh would operate the pit. It was the opinion of the Council that hotmix plants are allowed under Chapter 170, Mining Permit. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to extend the meeating passed 11:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. 61 May 19, 1986 MOTION: McAllister made moiton, Peltier seconded, to accept the agreement between Richard Schuh, Eugene Fischer, and Elmer Hansen to operate under Fischer's Mining Permit until the Planning Commission has considered his own appli- cation. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to amend the original motion that it is clear that Mr. Richard Schuh shall be allowed to run a hotmix plant under Mining Permit #11 until he receives a permit under his own name. VOTING FOR: Hauer, Peltier, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Schwab ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. Mr. Schuh's existing bond and letter of credit will cover all mining at the Hansen pit. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City will share in the cost of sealing and striping the tennis courts with the Lions Club. All aye. Motion Carried. The Lions Club is to hire the contractor, coordinate the work, and the City will pay the Lions Club. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 11:25 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. G� Mary Creager, Cle Cit f Hugo