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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985.07.01 CC MinutesWE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL July 1, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Attorney, Charles Johnson 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the minutes of June 17, 1985 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the General Claims for July 1, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for July 1, 1985 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the $400.00 claim to First Trust Saint Paul (Project 8407), as well as naming them the paying agent for said project and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk sign the Agency Agreement. All aye. Motion Carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, and Review Committee member, Ken Granger, were present to discuss department business. Ron submitted a brochure from the Nicholson Company regarding a repair contract for the pumpers. McAllister stated that he would like to see a work schedule and an anticipated annual cost so that the amount could be considered at budget time (August 19th). Ron further discussed the cadet program he is interested in establishing for Hugo. The boy scouts would insure for members aged 14 - 18 years old. White Bear, Lake Elmo, and Mahtcmedi now are using the program. The youths would "assist" the fire personnel at a fire site or at the hall. They would not be allowed in a dangerous situation, e.g. burning building. Mr. Granger stated that the committee has not looked into the program, but stated they would check into it. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Hauer seconded, that the Fire Chief be authorized to take Hugo's pumper and grass fire rig to the Forest Lake parade (July 4th). All aye. Motion Carried. 60 July 1, 1985 Previously appointed Tom Clymer will not be able to serve on the Fire Department. McAllister asked that he submit a written resignation even though his appointment was not finalized because of lack of a physical. Mayor McAllister also stated he would like to have all accepted applicants appear before the Council. The FD has 4 new applicants which will bring membership to 27, including officers. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to appoint Floyd Nettleton to the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Potts made motion, Schwab seconded,. to appoint Roger Henry Dirks to the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to appoint Brad Moe to the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to appoint Rob Andre to the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase four (4) sets of boots. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Fire Chief be authorized to replace all four (4) doors on the Fire Hall, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, CONIlMICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Eugene Shultz - Temporary Mobile Hare Permit Mr. Shultz was present and stated that he has made application for his building permit, thereby eliminating the need for a letter of credit. He will need to renew his mobile hone permit, however. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to renew the Mobile Hone Permit for Eugene Shultz, and allow his letter of credit to expire on 7/5/85. A new letter of credit will be required should construction not start within 30 days. All aye. Motion Carried. July 1, 1985 5.2 James Leroux - Renew Mobile Home Permit Matter to be placed on agenda for meeting of July 15th. 5.3 Jean Turner - Site Plan Approval MOTION: Potts made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Jean Turner, 17950 Keystone Avenue, for the construction of a 42 x 60 pole building for her personal use. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 Fred Hummel - Site Plan Approval MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Fred Hummel, 7225 Oneka Lake Boulevard, for the construction of a 32 x 50 pole building for his personal use. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee The committee is close to completion of the zoning ordinance change relative to earth type buildings. They will now be working on the new subdivision ordinance. 6.2 Planning Commission Mayor McAllister presented out -going Planning Chairman, Ken Lorch, with a plague representing appreciation from the city for his years of service to the city. He will resign effective the end of the Planning Commission meeting of July 10th. Mayor McAllister appointed George Atkinson to serve as the Planning Commission chairman, effective July 11, 1985. The rest of the Council agreed with the appointment. 6.3 Building Inspector Tom Crever stated that the Texan Bar still does not have a completed Certificate of Occupancy. A partial certificate has already been issued. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Pelthr seconded, that the City send a certified letter to Will Harris, Texan Bar, and signed by the Building Inspector, stating that the rear portion of his building cannot be used until a final Certificate of Occupany has been issued. Any violation is a misdemeanor and will be prosecuted. All aye. Motion Carried. Crever stated that a resident has constructed a fence with barbwire in a residential zone. Attorney Johnson will research to determine if there is a statute against such a fence. 62 July 1, 1985 6.4 Fire Chief - No discussion 6.5 Clerk - No discussion 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1985-9, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLAN. All aye. Motion Carried. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Hhuer has done some research on the upgrading of the railroad crossing at 130th Street and Highway 61. There are funds available, federal and state, but given on a priority basis. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that Councilman Hauer be authorized to write a letter to Bob Swanson, MinnDOT, on behalf of the City of Hugo, requesting the upgrading of the railroad crossing at 130th Street and Highway 61. All aye. Motion Carried. Councilman Hauer did some research on a senior citizens housing program, and the cost for each community. Hugo's portion would be $215.00 for 3 years. The city has until July 26 to decide if they want to participate in the program. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Potts seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1985-10, A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE HOME SHARE PILOT PROGRAM. All aye. Motion Carried. BROWN'S CREEK Attorney Johnson touched on his concerns with the Joint Powers Agreement for the Brown's Creek Watershed District. One of his main concerns was that there is money that will have to be spent, or could be spent in the future, with no idea what Hugo's costs would be. It was determined that the city should meet with Nile Kriesel, and Hugo's representative to the commission, to attempt to resolve all questions. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Hauer seconded, to schedule an additional regu- lar City Council meeting for July 11, 1985, at 7:00 PM, to discuss the Brown's Creek Agreement, and any other appropriate city business. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 9:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary AndCreager, WA/ City C Cityff Hugo