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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985.06.03 CC MinutesI J MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL June 3, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 6:03 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Schwab, McAllister ABSENT: Potts Curt Sparks and Zack Hansen were present at the meeting to discuss the Lakes Area Recycling Center located in Forest Lake Township, and the possibility of ob- taining Hugo's grant money (approximately $1600.00) to be used in their recycling center. Mr. Hansen, Washington County Environmental Health Specialist, stressed the fact that the money could be used for only an "established" center, and not for the starting -up of a new one. Their were representatives of Hugo's Boy Scout Troup present expressing their desire to use the grant money to start a center at the newly remodeled youth building. Mr. Sparks stated that he would gladly work with Hugo's scout troop to help them get started. (POTTS ARRIVED AT 6:20 PM). There is also money available from Metro Council for recycling costs, payable the year following the year the costs were incurred. Mr. Hansen was not pre- pared to submit an agreement between Hugo and Washington County, but should be available shortly. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to adjourn at 7:02 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Potts, Schwab, McAllister ABSENT: Peltier MOTION: Hauer made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the minutes of May 20, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the minutes of May 22, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Potts made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the General Claims for June 3, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Hauer seconded, MOTION: Schwab made motion,/to approve the Utility Claims for June 3, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the claims for Project 8407 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 50 June 3, 1985 5.0 PETITIONSL REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Vern Peloquin - Land Division MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, to table 1985-19 at the appli- cant's request. All aye. Motion Carried. MRS. PELTIER ARRIVED AT 7:30 PM. 5.3 Gary Unze - Site Plan Approval Mr. Unze, 10051 180th Street North, is proposing the removal of his existing garage and the construction of a 24 x 38 building to replace it. A letter from the adjoining property is on file stating no objection to the variance to the 20' setback requirement (will be 10' from line). The Planning Commission recoirr mended approval. MOTION: Potts made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Gary Unze, for the construction of a 24 x 38 pole building 10' from the interior property line. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.7 Fischer Construction - Mining Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the renewal of the Mining Permit for Fischer Construction for one year, subject to current financial guarantees. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 6.1 Ordinance Committee Mrs. Peltier reported that they have been working on berm and earth shelter structures. 6.2 Planning Commission Ken Lorch, Planning Commission Chairman, submitted his resignation effective 7/11/85. Mayor McAllister expressed the city's appreciation for his valued contribution to the Planning Commission. Any members of the Planning Commission interested in serving as chairman are to contact Mayor McAllister. 6.3 Building Inspector - No discussion. 6.4 Fire Chief MOTION: Potts made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the appointment of Robert A. Hancock to the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. June 3, 1985 51 5.2 Bald Eagle Sportsman Assn. - Amended Special Use Permit (Public Hearing) The public hearing to consider the proposed changes in the BESA Special Use Permit was called to order at 7:30 PM. Ken Lorch, 13608 Homestead Avenue, submitted a letter to the Council regarding what he perceives to be an increase in the noise since 1984. His letter, on file at City Hall, also addresses changes in the entire operation that he would like to have implemented by 1990. Dick Houde, 7695 137th Street, stated that he had written letter of complaint rela- tive to noise from the club, in both 1984 and 1985. Jim Osiecki, 23135 Ethan Court, questioned Mr. Lorch's statrent regarding the level of sound he hears at his residence located two miles from the club. Grace Axelson, 12317 Goodview Avenue, stated that she has lived next to the club for 28 years, and has been bothered by the noise since it start operating. She would like to see the club phased out in the near future. Mike Prokosch, 1501 Highway 96, stated that the club has been trap shooting since 1971, and does not know why the residents seem to be bothered more in the last two years. Also, he stated that there would be no way the club could meet 40 decibels at the club's property line. Although they are doing whatever they can to try to appease the neighboring property owners, they have certain limitations. Bob Oswald, 14081 Hyde Avenue, asked if the club had changed their direction of shooting, and they replied "no". Brad Carpenter, 12821 Goodview, stated that the noise, and frequency of noise, has been increasing. Dave Holm, 6460 125th Street, stated that he was unfamiliar with the club's represen- tatives present at the meeting, because of his dealings with Mr. Timm. He thought everything was cleared when the neighbors worked out their compromise with the club. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 PM. The regular meeting was called back to order. MOTION: Schwab made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the Amended Special Use Permit for the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association, with the following changes and additions: 1. Muzzleloaders will not be permitted to use the facility. 2. The BESA will absorb the cost to calcium chloride Goodview Avenue approximately 8/10's mile. 3. The club will close Memor 1 Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the week of the 4th of July. 4. The club will be opened one Sunday a month from the 2nd weekend in April until the 1st weekend in October, and will be allowed two Sun- days in October. 5. BESA will provide the names of three people responsible for main- taining the rules of the club so that they can be contacted in case of any rule infraction. The club will provide a copy of their (continued) 52 June 3, 1985 BESA - cont. 5. shooting schedule to any neighbor requesting a copy. A copy to be provided to City Hall. 6. Saturday hours will be reduced to 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 7. Two days in both July and August will be designated as DCM shoot days. VOTING FOR: Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Hauer, Peltier, Potts MOTION FAILED Potts - Let the record show that it is clear nothing -t --be done with the 40 decibel requirement this year. Would like to see if these changes will make any diffence. MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Amended Special Use Permit for the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association, with the following changes and additions: Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 would be the same as previous motion. Item 4 would be changed to read as follows: 4. The club will be opened the last two Sundays in September, and four Sundays in October. Hours of operation to be from 12 o'clock noon until 6:00 PM. VO'T'ING FOR: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Motion Carried. 5.5 Cvril LaCasse - Rezonina Cyril LaCasse is proposing the rezoning of approximately 7 acres from Conservancy to Agriculture. These seven acres would then be added to the 40 acres lying directly east of the property to be rezoned. Ultimately, they would divide the 47 acres into four lots. The Planning Commission recommended approval. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Schwab seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1985-219, AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. VOTING FOR: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Motion Carried. 5.6 Theresa Steiner - Addition to Residence in CB zone Representatives of The Remodelers, Hugo, were present to described the work that will be done on the Steiner residence located Fitzgerald - an 11 x 24 addition to the garage, new outside siding, roofing, and insulation. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for an 11 x 24 addition to Theresa Steiner's garage located in the CB zone. All aye. Motion Carried. 53 June 3, 1985 5.6 Will Harris - Site Plan Approval Mr. Harris had previously been given approval for the construction of a 24 x 32 pole building on 30 acres adjoining the The Texan. Mr. Harris plans on installing two softball fields, and possible some golf course, on the same property. A Special Use Permit would be required for a semi -park and playground (320-4, 3C). Mayor McAllister instructed Mr. Harris to prepare a site plan for the Planning Commission of June 12 for application of a SUP. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that Mr. Harris's application for Site Plan Approval be refunded ($10.00), and previous action by the City Council be rescinded. All aye. Motion Carried. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS The city received a letter regarding the traffic hazard on the bridge located on Bald Eagle Lake (129th Street). MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, that Councilman Hauer will make arrange- ments to have NO PARKING SIGNS installed on the south side of 129th Street near the bridge. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the city send Mark Ann Creager and Carole LaBelle to the Univerity of Minnesota continuing education center for a fee of $470.00/total. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to adjourn at 9:06 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. 2 MaryCreager, City Cl Cit ?]Hugo