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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983.02.22 CC Minutes 13 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL February 22, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: McAllister, Peltier, Atkinson, Vail Also - Attorney Johnson and Engineer Kuusisto ABSENT: Schwab 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of February 7, 1983, after the following correction has been made: Page 11 (RESOLUTION 1983-3) - PELTIER voted against the motion, not Atkinson. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for February 22, 1983, after deletion of the claim for American Legion in the amount of $45.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Vail made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for- February orFe} uary 22, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COIvMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES 5.1 Larry Durand, Disc on status of Mobile Home Permit Mr. Durand was present, and stated that Windsor-Gro is attempting to sell the mobile located on their property. He inquired as to whether he could covert the trailer to an office and storage space if they were unable to sell the home. Mayor McAllister stated that this was not the kind of precedence the city would like to start in the RB zone. The city would possibly grant an extension for the permit, and the bond which expires 5/7/83 would have to be kept current with the extension. Mr. Durand stated that if the home was not sold by the first meeting in May, he would supply an extended bond certificate. 5.2 Ron Istvanovich - Fire Department Ron stated that Rush City would purchase the FD's 3 MSA air paks for $1200.00/total The cost for 3 new Scott Air Paks would be $2304.00/total, or a cost of $1104.00 to the city from the FD budget. MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to sell 3 MSA Air Paks to Rush City for $1200 and the purchase of 3 Scott Air Paks to re- place them in the amount of $2304.00. Total cost to city - $1104.00. All aye. Motion Carried. 14 February 2, 1983 The city received a quotation from Capitol Electronics for the purchase of a used Motorola radio for truck #5 in the amount of $750.00. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to pur- chase a used Motorola radio for truck #5 from Capitol Electronics, in the amount of $750.00. All aye. Motion Carried. The Fire Chief stated that he would like to attend the State Fire Convention in International Falls on June 16 - 19, 1983. The cost to the city would be $310.00. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, to deny the request of the Fire Chief to attend the State Fire Convention in June. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Peltier, Atkinson VOTING AGAINST: Vail Motion Carried. 5.4 Mike Perrault - Variance Mr. Perrault, 17803 Henna Avenue, would like to construct a double garage closer to the front yard setback than allowed by ordinance. As proposed, the addition would be approximately 27' from the right-of-way and code requires 40' . MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to grant a variance to Mire Per- rault for the construction of a double garage no closer than 58' from the center of the road. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.3 Silver Spur Saloon - Discussion of Nuisance The following were present to discuss this matter: David Weigel, Trish Anderson, Esther Weigel, and Ed Michel. It was determined that Ed Waugh is the fee owner of the property in question, and Mrs. Ester Weigel has been assigned the property subject to two prior Contract for Deeds (Nitti/Meline and Michel/Driggs) . Mrs. Weigel stated that just as soon as they are granted a demoliton permit, work will be started to clean up the debris from the fire. Twin City Testing performed a preliminary review of the -fire damaged perimeter black walls at the request of the Building Inspector. It was their deterndnation that fire damage to the black walls was only limited to a few localized area, but after debris from the floor and existing wall covering materials are removed, a more thorough review could be performed. NOTION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, that David Weigel be issued a demolition permit for 30 days, and that the Building Inspector reinspect the building after debris is cleaned up and make a written report to the City Council. Mr. Weigel will have Twin City Testing review the property and give us a written comment on it. All aye. Notion Carried. 15 February 22, 1983 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo set a pro- ximity for the liquor license previously issued to the Silver Spur Saloon to Esther Weigel until June 1, 1983. The City Council may consider an extension of that if the applicant meets all requirements of the city code. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that an extension of time for consideration for abatement of the nuisance to run concurrent with the demolition permit. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 Arthur Potts - Discussion of White Bear Rod & Gun Club Mr. Potts, along with a number of his neighbors, was present to solicit the Council's help in deterring the granting of a conditional use permit to the White Bear Rod and Gun Club for a shooting range on 272 acres located north of Hugo's 180th Street boundary. In particular, they were requesting the Council to contact the Metro Council for a significance evaluation. Attorney Johnson suggested that someone contact Metro's legal counsel to get their interpretation as to whether or not 272 acres is going to be sufficient magnitude for this type of study. If Hugo requested the study, it would be liable for costs incurred. Mr. Potts stated that he would contact Metro regarding this matter. McAllister felt that it would be benificial to contact Hugo's neighbors, Forest Lake Township, prior to requesting Metro's intervention. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1983-4, WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Hugo has been petitioned by a number of its residents to seek intervention by the Metropolitan Council in the matter of the White Bear Rod and Gun Club's request for a license in Forest Lake Township, just north of the boundary of the City of Hugo, and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Hugo feels, at this time, that a joint meeting between the Forest Lake Town Board and the City Council of the City of Hugo to be a more appropriate response, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Hugo respect- fully requests the members of the Forest Lake Town Board to take no further action on the request of the White Bear Rod and Gun Club for a facility in Forest Lake Township until its two governing bodies have met. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 NSP Matter The Council reviewed the letter received frau Mr. Smith, dated 12/30/82. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Attorney draft an agreement for the City Council containing essentially the conditions in the letter dated December 30, 1982 from NSP to the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. 16 February 22, 1983 7.2 Seal Coating Project Engineer Kuusisto has been in contact with Mark Mattson, and the county is soli- citing for bids. The city's 47,200 square yards of paved streets has been in- cluded and he will notify us as to the cost per square yard. The budget allows for $33,000, but Kuusisto determined that the cost would be well under this amount. After this project is completed, Kuusisto urged first consideration be given to the surface extension of Ethan Avenue, south from 126th Street. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the City Engineer be directed to submit a letter of commitment to the Washington County Engineer stating the city's intention to participate in seal coating program as indicated on the map submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.3 Determination of REC charge for Utility Billing After a discussion with Marvin LaValle, Mayor McAllister stated that the city has used a formula of 22 employees, dry business, for one REC unit. Metro Steel is to be contacted to determine their number of employees. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 George Atkinson - Appointmentio Planning Commission It was the Mayor's feeling that the rural area is well represented, and that the vacancy should be filled by someone from the downtown area or south of the down- town area. Councilman Vail will research this matter as it is his ward. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo accept the resignation of Bill Greger, and that the City Clerk write him a letter expressing the city's thanks for his many years of service. All aye. Motion Carried. 9.0 ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Engineer Kuusisto was informed that the Council had already approved work to be done by Layne Minnesota. He is also to obtain a cost estimate for another well and pump (no tower) . 10.0 CLERK The city is not interested in submitting the RESOLUTION regarding the relocation of the metro regional office for the DNR. The city received a letter from Don Wical regarding his interest in the old village hall and the property. The clerk is to write a letter to the Forest Lake School District, along with a copy of Wical's letter, asking their position in this matter. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 10:43 PM. 77 aye. 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