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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984.06.04 CC Minutes 45 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL June 4, 1984 The regular meeting of the Hugo City Council was called to order at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: McAllister, Peltier, Schwab, Vail ABSENT: Atkinson 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 21, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21 , 1984, after the following correction has been made: Page 42 - Representatives of Wilson Tool All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the General Claims for June 4, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for June 4, 1984, as submitted. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COM4UNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Barry Mattson - Forest Lake Ambulance Service Mr. Mattson, Director of Emergency Services at District Memorial Hospital, was present to solicit Hugo's participation in their ambulance service. It was his contention that they could respond more quickly to an emergency than Hugo's present contract holder, White Bear Ambulance Service. There are two years left on our contract. Two ambulances are available with a cost of $190.00/ALS and $160.00/BLS, and an addi- tional cost of $3.50/mile for both units. Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, was present, and stated that Hugo has a good working relationship with the present contract holder, and that he is well-satisfied with their service. Mayor McAllister recommended that the city request Chief Vadnais to appear before the Council to discuss how his service works. The city will in turn notify Mr. Mattson as to the Council's decision. Chief Istvanovich will make the necessary arrangements with Chief Vadnais. 5.2 Bryan Palmer - Complaint The city had received several complaints regarding the Palmer residence at 5398 145th .. Street for unnecessary storing of brush, debris, and vehicles. Mr. Palmer was present and was informed that he resides in a residential neighborhood and that the city wants the area cleaned up. Mr. Palmer stated that he was in the process of cleaning up. 46 June 4, 1984 5.3 Roland Stricklin - Land Division Mr. Stricklin, owner of 40 acres lying along 170th Street, zoned Conservancy, is proposing division of the property into two 20 acre lots. Proof of ownership, as well as a Certificate of Survey, was submitted. MOTION: Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the Land Division for Roland Stricklin, 8980 170th Street, to divide 40 acres into two 20 acre parcels. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.6 John Kostuch - Rezoning This matter will be tabled until Mr. Kostuch requests to be placed on the agenda. 5.7 Eugene Fischer - Mining Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to renew the Mining Permit for Eugene Fischer for a one year period. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.8 Cal-Inland - Site Plan Approval Cal-Inland is proposing the construction of a 30 x 30 office addition to their present building. The addition will go up rather than out. They are working with Rice Creek to comply with their permit as originally issued. Cal-Inland's • representative stated that they are not anticipating any new employees at this time. The additional space will be used more for storage than anything else. Mayor McAllister stated the the business was alot larger than originally anticipated. MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Cal-Inland, for the construction of a 30 x 30 addition to their present building for office space. Approval subject to approval from Rice Creek. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 Lawrence Hazel - Rezoning Mr. Hazel, 7426 125th Street, is proposing the rezoning of 5.77 acres from AG and RR2 to the SFE district in order to sell a lot. There were two lots of record as of 1972, but were erroneously combined when the estate of John Hazel was settled. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Vail seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1984-204, AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL Prirrxri. All aye. Motion Carried Let the record show that this type of zoning is not desirable for the City of Hugo, and feel that the Planning Commission and Council took into account the extenuating circumstances, and in fact, recognize that these two lots were lots of record prior to 1972. 47 June 4, 1984 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMIllIES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion 6.3 Building Inspector Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. The city received a letter frau Robert Olson, 12980 Ingersoll Avenue, regarding the raising of cattle by his neighbor, Lloyd Sathre. A SUP is needed to raise cattle in the RR2 zone. Mr. Olson commented on the debris dumped along Sathre's driveway. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that the City Clerk notify, by cer- tified mail, Lloyd and Tom Sathre, asking them to appear at the next City Council meeting (6/18/84) at 7:45 PM to comment on the complaints regarding the keeping of non-domestic animals without a SUP in the RR2 zone, and the litter situation existing on his property. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.4 Fire Chief The Fire Chief stated that a new regulation has been handed down from OSHA that there is to be no more riding on the tailboard on emergency vehicles. The situation could continue provided a cage was constructed to hold the fireman. The chief was not in favor that action because of the possibility of being trapped on the truck. Mayor McAllister stated that the volunteers will have to use the big pumper and rescue truck as a personnel carrier. McAllister approved the chief to informally investigate the cost to purchase another vehicle. It was the concensus of the City Council that the Hugo Fire and Rescue Department comply with OSHA's regulation. The chief submitted a proposal for replacement of the large, overhead doors in the fiza hall. The clerk was instructed to obtain other bids, specifically addressing warranty, price, and insulating factor. The chief suggested the Civil Defense Director investigated the possibility of obtaining grant money for the purchase of warning sirens. It was his opinion that the city needed 2 or 3 more sirens, at a cost of $8,000.00/each, completely installed. The Mayor felt this was a low_priority item. 6.5 Clerk MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that the Clerk's office schedule a computer seminar with the city auditor, at a cost not to exceed $300.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the Myrl Peterson letter until the meeting of June 18, 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No discussion. 48 June 4, 1984 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Lake Classification Matter tabled until the meeting of June 18, 1984. 9.0 NEW BUSINESS Let the record show that the city has received a notice of damage from Joe Oman Tony Vilgos, Hugo Lions Club, was present to discuss the renovation of the park's tennis courts. Mayor McAllister informed Mr. Vilgos that the city would be in- terested in participating with the Lions Club for the restoration of the courts. Schifsky proposed a cost of $12,800 with petromat. The city and Lions club would share in the cost 50/50. McAllister advised Mr. Vilgos to obtain 3 more bids and ask what kind of warranty can be obtained if the petromat is installed. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1984-6, A RESO- LUTION ESTABLISHING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY'S INSPECTORS (BUILDING, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL) . All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to ADOPT ORDINANCE 1984-205, AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" BY INCREASING THE FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND PLUMBING PERMITS. All aye. Motion Carried. Mr. Bruce Bernin was present to discuss the high water problem by Oneka Lake. inspection property Mayor McAllister will make an on-site/of the Ken Peltier/regarding dumping of debris on a neighboring and whether they are using his property for access to their land. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 9:45 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Aeager, Clerk dCA/ City 714o