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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984.06.18 CC Minutes 49 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL June 18, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:04 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Atkinson, Schwab, McAllister Attorney Johnson and Engineer Kuusisto ABSENT: Vail 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of June 4, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for June 18, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for June 18, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Gordon Vadnais - Disc on ambulance service Mr. Vadnais gave brief history of the White Bear Ambulance Service. The paramedic ser- vice was started in 1979 with two ambulances. The service is self-sustaining and charges $75.00 for their basic life support and $125.00 advance life support. Forest Lake Ambulance Service is not paid for by the taxpayers and charges $160.00 for BLF and $3.50/mile, and $190.00 ALS and $3.50/mile. All communities utilizing the White Bear service pays for the training of personnel. Hugo's contract became effective January 1, 1982, for a 5 year duration. Mayor McAllister stated that Hugo considers more than just the cost factor - experience is very important. The city has an excellent working relationship with White Bear, and it was the recommendation of Higo's Fire Chief to remain with White Bear at this time. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, that the City of Hugo send a letter to Mr. Terrence Brenny, Chief Executive Officer for the District Memorial Hospital, stating that we will remain with the White Bear Lake Ambulance Service. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.3 Lloyd Sathre - Complaint Mr. Sathre, 13040 Ingersoll, was present at the meeting with his son, Tom, to discuss the complaint received by the City regarding the dumping of debris and the keeping of non-domestic animals in the RRII zone. Tom Sathre stated that there is a lot of quick- sand on the property, and that they were attempting to fill holes and extend their 50 June 18, 1984 driveway. It was their impression that as long as they owned 35 acres that they qualified for a farming operation. Mayor McAllister stated that some of the material placed on their property could not be considered "clean fill" and that he would be making an on-site inspection of the property. As far as the animals are concerned, McAllister informed the Sathre's that their land was zoned residential not agriculture, regardless how many acres they had. They need a Special Use Permit to keep non-domestic animals in their zone. The Clerk was instructed to provide the necessary application and copy of the City code to Mr. Sathre, and they be placed on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting of June 27th. 5.4 Norm Horton - Auto Dismantling License Because the application fee has not been paid, the matter was referred to the next Council meeting. 5.5 Leroy McCullough - Minor Subdivision Mr. McCullough has made application for the division ofhiece of property into two lots along Highway 61 . James Flannery, attorney for Mr. McCullough, was present at the meeting. Curt Leibel, purchaser of one lot, has been issued a cease workorder from Rice Creek and the City for filling of his property. It was determined that the lots created, as indicated on the Certificate of Survey, do not meet the 100' width requirement. Both lots need a variance. Mayor McAllister stated that even if the lots are divided, there is no certainty that they will be buildable. 5.6 William Pavek - Variances Mr. Pavek, 12582 Ingersoll Avenue, would like to make two additions to his resi- dence, an entryway that faces Ingersoll, and replace existing deck with a basement and solar porch. The Council recessed the regular meeting to make an onsite in- spection of the property. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the variances (2) for William Pavek, 12582 Ingersoll Avenue, to construct the following: 1. An addition to the east side of his residence per the attached site plan, and, 2. A variance to replace the existing deck with a 12 x 30 addition with a basement. All aye. Motion Caried. 5.2 John Kostuch - Rezoning Mr. Kostuch, owner of property on 140th and Fenway, is proposing the rezoning of approximately 17 acres from RBI and Industrial to the SFU district. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1984-206, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. VOTING FOR: Peltier, Atkinson, Schwab, McAllister Motion Carried. Approval is contingent on Mary Doherty signing the application for rezoning. 51 June 18, 1984 5.7 Glen Bjornson - Special Use Permit Mr. Bjornson, 12001 Ingersoll Avenue, appeared at a special meeting of the Hugo City Council (May 21, 1984) , and stated that he was aware of the requirements for a Special Use Permit in the RRII zone, and that he would make an application for same. A public hearing was subsequently set by the Planning Commission to consider his application. The public hearing was held June 13, 1984, at 7;45 PM, and Mr. Bjornson failed to apply for a permit or appear at the public hearing. The Planning Commission stated that they would recommend denial if an application had been submitted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, that the Washington County Sheriff's Office be requested to investigate and issue a citation to Mr. Glen Bjornson, 12001 Ingersoll Avenue, under Chapter 320-4, Subd. F (3) , specifically, the keeping of non-domestic animal in the RRII zone without a Special Use Permit. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.8 Art Munger - Site Plan Approval Mr. Munger, owner of 19 acres in the CONS zone, would like to construct an additional 26 x 64 accessory building on his property. The accessory square footage would still be less than the 3600 square feet allowed with site plan. Mr. Munger stated that they raise arabian horses, and would have a maximum of 5 brood mares, 10 if they all had colts. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Art Munger, 5311 165th Street, for the construction of a 26 x 64 accessory building for his personal use only. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1984-7, A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE STORM SEWER SINKING FUND TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,015.08. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Letter from Myrl Peterson The city received a letter from Mr. Peterson regarding the use of property at the end of Francesca for ingress and egress the to the trailer park. Mayor McAllister felt that the City should write Mr. Peterson stating that Mr. Oman's application for expan- sion of his trailer park is still under consideration and that his comments willWcon- sidered along with the rest of the application. Councilman Schwab felt that he would like to make an onsite inspection, and that something could be done prior to the Oman natter being resolved. MOTION: Peltier made motion to table the Peterson letter until the next meeting. Peltier withdrew her motion. At this time, the Council left the meeting to make an onsite inspection of the area. 52 June 18, 1984 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the city install a barri- cade within the city right-of-way to curtail access to the public roadway from the area being used as a driveway from the mobile home park, which has not been approved. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.2 DNR - Lake Classification The City of Hugo is going to request that Egg Lake, Round Lake, and Sunset Lake be changed from a natural environment to a recreational development classification. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, that the city submit the letter drafted June 19, 1984, to the DNR, Kent Lokkesmoe, regarding reclassification of lakes in the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Keystone & 180th - Street Improvement Engineer Kuusisto stated that Hugo's portion of cost in the upgrading of said inter- section was $1,200.00. The project has been initiated by New Scandia and May Townships to improve the sight distance. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo participate in the upgrading of Keystone Avenue and 180th Street project with New Scandia and May Townships, and Forest Lake. All aye. Motion Carried. 9.0 ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Engineer Kuusisto reported on the pro- posed improvement project to County Road J (120th Street) east of Highway 61. Kuu- sisto will check with the appropriate parties to determine Hugo's cost to participate in the project. MISCELLANEOUS Richard Granger was present and stated that George Jundiut would no longer be in- volved in his subdivision plan for road improvements. He will need to submit a revised plan eliminating Everton Avenue and 30' of the main east/west road. As 100% owner of the property, Mr. Granger will be petitioning the city for sanitary sewer, rural type street sections, and drainage/ponding improvements MO'T'ION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that the City of Hugo accept the petition from improvements signed by Richard Granger on behalf of Birchwood Builders, and authorize a feasibility study. The petition is a valid pe- tition of 100% of the property owners All aye. Motion Carried. June 18, 1984 53 The improvements requested are for the revised preliminary plan submitted at tonight's meeting. The preliminary plan has eliminated the George Jungblut NLype,-Ly and the - entire roadway along the west boundary of the Granger property and includes a new street with cul-de-sac not drawn to scale. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to extend the meeting past 11:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that Mr. Mikesell be notified that the City of Hugo will not be able to honor his request to pump water from his property. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to adjourn at 11 :15 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. / % f -,-L Mary reager, Clerk City o ugo