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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.09.02 CC Minutes99 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL September 2, 1986 The public hearing to consider District Memorial Hospital's request to service a portion of Hugo with ambulance service was called to order at 6:00 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Terry Brenny, Barry Mattson, and Larry Irsfeld, representing DMH, were present to present reasons why Hugo should designate a portion of its northern area to DMH for ambulance service. It was their feeling that response time, especially in the case of an emergency, was crucial. They were interested in obtaining approximately 152nd Street and Highway 61 to the north. Leonard Schoeller stated that he belonged to Group Health, and that there only certain hospitals that they can go to. He was informed that the patient will be taken to any hospital requested unless it is deter- mined by the doctor or paramedic that the patient should go to a trauma center. Ken Granger asked what would happen if the service became economically unfeasible or not self-supporting. Mr. Mattson stated that the service is paying for itself For the record, Mayor McAllister recognized receipt of a petition signed by approxi- mately 100 Hugo residents stating their desire that the City of Hugo retain White Bear Lake for its ambulance service. The public hearing was closed at 6:45 PM. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:06 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the minutes of August 18, 1986, after the following changes have been made: (5.4) 4th line should read: she will pay for any assessments..... (5.5) 10th line should read: could be done at that level. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for September 2, 1986, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MO`T'ION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for September 2, 1986, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. AMBULANCE SERVICE Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, recommended that the City of Hugo stay with the White Bear Lake Ambulance Service for the entire City of Hugo. The Council concurred with his recommendation because of the "quality" response, and the good working relation- ship with the current provider. /00 September 2, 1986 AMBULANCE SERVICE MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Clerk be directed to contact the City Administrator for White Bear Lake requesting a con- tract renewal for the ambulance service in the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1986-13, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFICE RECOGNIZE THE CONTRACT BE'T'WEEN THE CITY OF HUGO AND THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE FOR AMBULANE SERVICE. ALL 911 CALLS ARE REQUESTED TO BE DISPATCHED THROUGH WHITE BEAR LAKE AMBULANCE SERVICE. All aye. Motion Carried. GRASS FIRE RIG MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Fire Chief be dis- patched, along with necessary help, to the City of Audubon, Minnesota, to inspect the used grassfire rig, and if it meets our expectations mechanically, that he be authorized to bring a draft, in the amount of $8,000.00, to the City Clerk of Audubon. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to amend the previous motion to include that the Chief and assistant shall be reimbursed for meals and the City Clerk is to issue a $100.00 cash advance to take care of gas for both vehicles. AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. Let the record show that the balance in the Fire Equipment Account be transferred to the General Fund thereby closing it out. MO`T'ION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase 200' of 12" hose and 200' of 2i" hose in the amount of $780.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase a water monitor in the amount of $850.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase 10 gallons of foam in the amount of $190.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Fire Department be authorized to send two people to the State Fire Convention, in an amount not to exceed $400.00. All aye. Motion Carried. /D/ September 2, 1986 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to appoint Fire Chief, Ron Istvano- vich, to represent the City of Hugo on the Washington County Task Force on Pipeline Safety. All aye. Motion Carried. Cheryl Istvanovich approached the Council requesting permission to increase the pension for the Fire Department from $300.00 to $500.00 per year. The Relief Association does not need City approval to make the increase if they will not be using City money. It was recommended to Mrs. Istvanovich to obtain City approval in the event something would happen to their funds, the City would be obligated to takeover the payments. Mayor McAllister stated that he would like to confer with the City Attorney prior to any decision. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Lucy Ulrick - HRA Housing Certification MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1986-14, A RESOLU- TION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO IMPLEMEI,IT THE SECTION 8 EXISTING RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGO. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.2 Charles Ptacek - Variance Mr. Ptacek is proposing the construction of a 40 x 63 pole building closer to the road than the principal building. Ptacek also inquired about the possibility of parking a RV on his property to serve as a residence until his house is constructed. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the variance request of Charles Ptacek to construct a 40 x 63 pole barn closer to the road than the principal residence, according to Site Plan. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City grant a temporary mobile home permit to Charles Ptacek, if needed, with the understanding that he may have up to 18 months to construct his residence. All aye. Motion Carried. Mr. Ptacek is to notify City Hall in the event a temp permit is needed. 5.4 Bob Bramstedt - Special Use Permit/Site Plan Approval Mr. Bramstedt is proposing the construction of a 60 x 200 building to be used for boat, snowmobile, and motorcycle repair, along with accessory sales. There would also be outside storage of seasonal vehicles. The Planning Commission held a public hearing relative to the SUP application with no local opposition. Mr. Bramstedt stated that they plan on using fencing to screen the property as well as planting of trees, in the hopes that they will survive, which historically is not the case. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit request of Bob Bramstedt for boat, snowmobile, and motorcycle repair, and exterior storage of seasonal vehicles subject to the following: 1. Provide proof to the city that the two parcels have been combined (93004-2240 and 93005-2333) to make sure setback requirements can be met. September 2, 1986 Bramstedt - cont. 2. Submission of proof -of -ownership or duplicate application signed by the current fee owner. 3. This permit is subject to annual review at the discretion of the City Council. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Bob Bramstedt for the construction of a 60 x 200 building for repair and sales, according to the plan submitted, and subject to the following conditions: 1. Property to be screened by wood or slat -type fencing on west side only, a height of 8 feet. 2. The City reserves the right to require further screening at a later date. 3. The owner/applicant shall expand the existing on-site septic system when directed to so by the City Engineer. 4. Lights shall be installed at driveway entrance. 5. No storage shall take place outside of the fenced area. 6. No above ground construction until the RIND permit is issued. Poles for the building may be installed. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 Leslie Raymond/Charles Shubat - Subdivision Mr. Shubat was present to discuss the division of 40 acres into 4 10 acre parcels along Fiona Avenue and 120th Street. All lots meet the 10 acre requirement. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the subdivision request of Leslie Raymond to subdivide 40 acres into 4 10 acre parcels subject to the following: 1. Payment of $300.00 parkland dedication. 2. Submit to City Clerk a signed Certificate of Survey showing no less than 10 acres for each of the 4 parcels. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.6 Don Opse - _pecial Use Permit Mr. Opse, 8295 122nd Street, is proposing the boarding of a horse on his property in the RR2 district. Mr. Opse stated that he owns 42 acres although the assessor's office stated the lot consisted of 2 acres. It was determined that his property where the animal would be located would not have a negative impact on the sur- rounding lakes in the area. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Hauer seconded, to grant a Special Use Permit to Don Apse for the boarding of one horse in the RR2 district, and subject to t following conditions: 1. The horse to be pastured in the fenced area according to the Site Plan. 2. The permit be up for annual review at the discretion of the City Council. 3. The permit will become null and void with the change of fee owner. All aye. Motion Carried. September 2, 1986 5.8 Walt Thielbar - Special Use Permit Mr. Thielbar is interested in purchasing the Ronald Granger residence on 165th Street and would like to operate an upholstery business out of the accessory building. The Planning Commission reviewed the application and recommended approval. MO`T'ION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit for Walt Thielbar to operate an upholstery shop out of an accessory building at 7483 165th Street,and subject to the following conditions: 1. No generation of any offensive odors, glare, dust, smoke, noise, vebration, or any objectionabl e influences beyond the property line. 2. No over-the-counter sales. 3. No signs, other than ordinary signs, allowed in the Cons. zone. 4. No more than three employees. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.9 Norman Horton - Auto Dismantling License (2) MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the (2) auto dismant- ling licenses for Norman Horton, subject to the following conditions being met: 1. Water samples prove to be satisfactory. 2. All conditions, as previously stated, be complied with. VO'T'ING FOR: Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Hauer Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Clerk be directed to send a Certified letter to the Brandt's requesting they appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss the appearance of house & business. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.10 Minnesota Adhesives - Annual Review Let the record the Fire Chief submitted a report of acceptance, after inspection, and the City Council considered same. 5.11 David Schumann Removal of Vehicles from Property Mr. Schumann had applied for an Auto Dismantlin License, which was denied by the City Council. He had until the end of August in which to comply with the order for removal of the vehicles. Mayor McAllister stated that he will have the sheriff's office make an inspection of the property and make a report. 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion. %U � September 2, 1986 6.2 Planning Commission At present, there is still a vanancy on the board. 6.3 Building Inspector - No discussion. F a r1Ark MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that election judges be compen- sated at the present temporary labor rate which is 95.50/hour. VO'T'ING FOR: Hauer, Potts, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Peltier Motion Carried. The City received a letter from Richard Degnan, Falcon Avenue, requesting reduced speed limit signs (30 mph) along Falcon, from 120th to 125th Street. The City Clerk is to draft a Resolution requesting a study and present at the Council meeting of 9/15/86. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1986-236, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 262 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM", BY AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY SEWER INSTALLERS, THEIR BOND, AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to adjourn at 9:33 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary City Cler City*�reager, go