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Home My WebLink About1985.10.07 CC MeetingsN MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 7, 1985 The special meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 6:10 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Charles Johnson, City Attorney This meeting was called to discuss the Fire Department Cadet Program. All require- ments for a special meeting were met. Sherri Whiting, representative from the Indianhead Council (Boy Scouts), was present to advise the Council of the cadet program, and some of its guidelines. The program was designed to give young adults a first-hand experience of the operations of a fire department, with a possible future careet. Hastings, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, and Lake Elmo all have implemented the cadet program in their respective fire departments. Ms. Whiting stated that after the recruiting program has been completed, the program belongs to Hugo. The city be in charge of allowing how involved the youths would become. The boy scouts have the primary liability in- surance, but you don't have to be a boy scout to be a member of the cadet program. Mayor McAllister asked that the Fire Review Committee discuss further the informa- tion regarding the program, and that Ms. Whiting send the city attorney a copy of the liability insurance for his review Ms. Whiting suggested the city contact the other communities who have implemented the program to see how they have dealt with their similar concerns. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to refer the cadet program matter to the Fire Review Committee. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to adjourn the special meeting at 6:40 PM All aye. Motion Carried. tMary Creager, Clerk Cit H f ugo The regular meeting of the City Council was called to (rder at 7:06 PM. PRESENT: Hauer, Peltier, Potts, Schwab, McAllister Attorney Johnson not present at regular meeting. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the minutes of September 16, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. October 7, 1985 MOTION: Peltier made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of September 25, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Hauer seconded, to approve the General Claims for October 7, 1985, after the following additions have been made: Floyd Nettleton, John Schoeller - $16.50/each Mike Ferguson - $11.50 All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for October 7, 1985, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES Pi re Ch i Pf The chief was present to discuss future purchases for the FD. Mayor McAllister instructed Ron to obtain sealed bids for the purchase of pagers, chargers, and batteries in blocks of 5. The bids will be opened at the Council meeting of November 4th at 7:45 PM. 5.1 Francis Wollan - Farm Site Plan MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Farm Site Plan for Francis Wollan for the construction of a 30 x 48 farm machine shed. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Hauer seconded, that the City Clerk be designated as the Zoning Administrator as specified in Chapter 320-28, Subd. A. Councilman Potts felt the Building Inspector should be the Zoning Administrator. VOTING FOR: Peltier, Hauer, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Potts Motion Carried. 5.2 Al Schoch - Farm Site Plan MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Farm Site Plan for Al Schoch, 16881 Elmcrest, for the construction of a 30 x 56 pole barn to be used for cattle and hay shed for feeder cattle. All aye. Motion Carried. October 7, 1985 5.3 Peter Neilsen - Site Plan Approval MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Peter Neilsen, 16130 Harrow Avenue, for the construction of a 30 x 40 pole building to be used for cattle and horses. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.4 Wayne Polsfuss - Site Plan Approval and Variance The Planning Commission held a special meeting 10/5 to make an on-site inspection of the Polsfuss property at 10031 122nd Street. The Planning Commission, on a 3-1 vote, recommended approval for the construction of a 20 x 22 accessory building closer to the road than the principal building. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Wayne Polsfuss, 10031 122nd Street, for the construction of a 20 x 22 garage to be constructed in front of the principal residence. VOTING FOR: Hauer, Peltier, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Potts Motion Carried. 5.5 Ray Rogalla - Farm Site Plan MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Farm Site Plan for Ray Rogalla, 8086 165th Street, for the construction of a 24 x 36 pole building to be used as a machine shed. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.6 Joe Thill - Rezoning and Land Division Mr. Thill, 9294 170th Street, is proposing the rezoning of approximately 60 acres from Conservancy to Agriculture. He is planning on dividing 10 acres for future sale. The Planning Commission recommended approval. MOTION: Potts made motion, Schwab seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1985-224, AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" By AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Potts seconded, to approve the Land Division for Joseph Thill to divide 10 acres from 60 acres as indicated on Exhibit "A" or the Certificate of Survey. Approval subject to $100.00 payment for parkland dedication. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.7 Robert Ricci - Site Plan Approval (CB) Mr. Ricci is proposing the construction of an 18 x 50 addition to the east side of Ricci's Saloon. Mr. Ricci, present at the meeting, stated that there would be no additional seating, because of the removal of the seating in the bar area. There would now be an entrance directly into the dining area. October 7, 1985 Ricci - cont. WA MOTION: Hauer made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Robert Ricci for the construction of an 18 x 50 addition to Ricci's Saloon (east side of building). All aye. Motion Carried. 5.8 Linda Stedt - Temporary Mobile Home Permit Mr. & Mrs. Stedt would like a tempaary mobile home permit so they can reside in a mobile home during the construction of their residence. They must make application for a building permit in conjunction with the mobile home permit or a letter of credit would be required to guarantee construction. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve a temporary Mobile Home Permit for Mr. & Mrs. Stedt to reside in during the construction of their permanent residence. This permit to be effective until 11/1/86. Approval contingent on the Stedts' paying the building permit fee. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.9 Thomas Frampton - Special Use Permit Mr. Frampton is requesting permission to raise non-domestic animals in the RRII zone. There was no representative at tonight's meeting on behalf of Mr. Frampton. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the Thomas Frampton matter be tabled until the meeting of 10/21/85, at 7:30 PM. Mr. Frampton to be sent a certified letter stating the date and time for consideration of his SUP. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - continuing meetings are being held. 6.2 Planning Commission George Atkinson and Mayor McAllister discussed legislation regarding the "Open Meeting Law". There is violation of this law where there is a majority of the members present, along with discussion of city business. It was the opinion of Mayor McAllister that on-site inspections may be made by the Planning Commission members, but that the discussion of the matter take place at City Hall. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that Robert Olson, 12980 Ingersoll Avenue, be appointed to fill the current vacancy on the Hugo Planning Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.3 Building Inspector Discussion on city policy regarding private garages. It is city policy that a 720 sq ft garage is allowed for any residence without site plan approval. Any addi- tional accessory storage would reguire site plan approval. 98 October 7, 1985 6.5 Clerk MOTION: Potts made motion, Hauer in the Special Use Permit to December 31, 1985. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No discussion. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS No discussion. 9.0 NEW BUSINESS seconded, that the 60 day requirement (Item 1) granted to Leo Lutz (1985-30) be extended Lyle Zerwas was present to discuss a proposed land division on County Road 8A and Goodview Avenue (north of 8A). Mayor McAllister stated that before the city could approve any development on that particular road, the developer would be responsible for road improvements. Mr. Zerwas was instructed to deposit $300.00, and the clerk would have the City Engineer make an on-site inspection for submission of a plan to insure Goodview, would? ccessble to 8A. He was also informed of the necessity to obtain a Rice Creek Watershed permit. It was the concensus of the Council that they approved the layout concept for division of the land. Mayor McAllister stated that for the record there were no guarantees any land division would be granted. Councilman Hauer received a complaint from the landowner adjoining the city's property (access) to Bald Eagle Lake. She stated that duck hunters were shooting within cbse proximity to her house, and that there noisy parties during late hours on the kty's property. Hauer was to inform her that signs would be posted re- garding shootin within 500' of an occupied building. The city would also ask that the sheriff's department survey the property more frequently. MOTION: Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 9:40 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. '0000;2 C�y Mary Creager, City C City Hugo