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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985.04.15 CC Minutes33 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL April 15, 1985 The regular meeting of the Hugo City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Potts, Schwab, Hauer, McAllister Attorney - Charles Johnson 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the minutes of April 1, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Notion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 11, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 6, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the General Claims for April 15, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for April 15, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, CONKJNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Fire Department Operations Review Committee Ken Granger, chairman, and committee members, Jim Olson and Leonard Charpentier were present to recommend a new member to the Fire Department, Thomas Clymer, sub- ject to a satisfactory doctor's examination and one year probation. MOTION: Potts made motion, Hauer seconded, to appoint Thomas Clymer to the Hugo Fire and Rescue Department, as recommended by the Review Committee. All aye. Motion Carried. The committee then reviewed the applications received to fill the positions of Fire Chief, 1st Assistant Chief and 2nd Assistant Chief, and their credentials. The committee questioned the need for RESOLUTION 1985-1, and felt that the way the department has been run for the past 60 years was satisfactory. Mayor McAllister answered their questions and assured them that the new system would be better for the City as well as the Fire Department. 34 April 15, 1985 FD Review Committee - cont. The following men applied for the Fire Chief's position: Ron Istvanovich, Glen Reimer, and James Wisner. The following applied for assistant chief: William Beaman, James Compton, and Joseph McMahon. It was the concensus of the committee that although Ron Istvanovich was the most qualified, they would recommend James Wisner be named Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, 1st Assistant Chief, and Bill Beaman 2nd Assistant Chief. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Potts seconded, that Ron Istvanovich be ap- pointed Hugo Fire Chief for the balance of the year 1985. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, that James Wisner be appointed 1st Assistant Chief for the balance of the year 1985. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that William Beaman be appointed 2nd Assistant Chief for the balance of the year 1985. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that the Hugo City Council will appoint members to the Hugo Fire Department. VOTING FOR: Potts, Schwab, Hauer, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Peltier Motion Carried. The committee stated that they will attempt to amend the by-laws to extend the boundaries beyond the one mile radius for membership on the department, and consider other changes they will help keep the number of members at full ca- pacity (30 members - 3 officers). 5.2 Ken Schotl - Discussion on Land Division Ken and Barb Schotl were present to discuss a proposal to divide property to create a 5 acre parcel for construction of their residence. They would have a 2,000 foot driveway that would service their house as well a future buyer of an adjoining 5 acre parcel. The Council reviewed their plan and had no problem. The Schotls met with attorney Johnson to determine what would be required for two property owners using one driveway. They will need to return with appli- cations of land division and a certificate of survey. 5.3 Byron Anderson - Discussion on Land Division Mr. Anderson would like to sell 20 acres, but did not want to have it surveyed. He was informed that to get land division, a certificate of survey would be required. 5.4 Walter Scheerer - Disc on Earth Shelter Home Mr. Scheerer was present to discuss the drainage plan for construction of an earth home located on Egg Lake Road just west of Goodview. Engineer Kuusisto will review the submitted drainage plan, and approve, prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The house plans meet with the approval of Tom Crever. April 15, 1985 Walter Scheerer MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Walter Scheerer to construct an earth shelter home subject to review of the drainage plan by the City Engineer. Mr. Scheerer to place a fence or shrubbery in such a way as to obstruct access to the elevated roof. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 Gary Olson - Farm Site Plan MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Farm Site Plan for Gary Olson to construct a 106 x 180 pole barn subject to Mr. Olson's storing all manure so as not to drain into the creek. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.6 Margaret Doerrer - Site Plan Approval MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Mar- garet Doerrer for the construction of a 1620 sq ft pole barn for her personal use only. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.7 Dave Mastd - Special Use Permit Mr. Mastel had wanted to install an ATV track on property belonging to the Caruth family. The Planning Connnission had held a public hearing with much opposition from the adjoining property owners. The PC recommended denial, at which time Mr. Mastel stated that he would not be going to the Council with his application. 35 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the clerk write Mr. Mastel stating that it is the City Council's understanding that he has withdrawn his application to operate an ATV park. The $500.00 deposit as well as the $65.00 application fee will be refunded in its entirety. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.8 Greg Cardinal - Land Division MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Land Division for Greg Cardinal to divide 40 acres into two 20 acre parcels. All aye. Motion Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Council further discussed the Oneka Lake matter with the City Attorney. Mr. Johnson stated that the City has four options: 1. Do nothing. 2. Negotiate for some form of settlement, either with Alex Zaluckyj or some- body else. 36 April 15, 1985 Oneka Lake 3. Consider legal action to establish that there is a ditchway right- of-way in place that can be improved. 4. Ignore the past and determine that there is a public need and that there is a public benefit and enter into condemantion proceedings. 5. Property owners petition Commissioner of DNR. GRAVEL MOTION: Schwab made motion, Potts seconded, to accept the proposal of Richard Schuh to purchase 20,000 cubic yards of gravel at $1.75 per cubic yard - $17,500 to be paid at completion and $17,500 to be paid by March 31, 1986. $5,000 to be paid to Andrew Goiffon at completion of pile. All aye. Motion Carried. LINO LAKE AGREEMENT The Council reviewed the agreement between the City of Hugo and Lino Lake, as submitted by Charles Johnson. After discussion of recommended changes, Johnson will have agreement retyped, highlight the changes, and resubmit to Lino Lakes for their approval. BLACKSMITH LOUNGE MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Clerk send a certified letter to owners of the Blacksmith Lounge stating that any further reports from the Washington County Sheriff's Office of after-hours occupancy, in violation of the city code, shall result in a 10 -day suspension of their on -sale liquor license. All aye. Motion Carried. INSURANCE MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to authorize the City Attorney to write a letter of cancellation to the Beulke Insurance Agency and International Excess and Surplus Lines for the public officials liability insurance. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 10:50 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. /&A -e Ge v MaryCreager, Cler City Hugo