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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984.09.17 CC Minutes 107 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL September 17, 1984 The regular meeting of the Hugo City Council was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:35 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Atkinson, Schwab, McAllister Also - Attorney Johnson and Engineer Kuusisto 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the minutes of September 4, 1984, as submitted. All Aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for September 17, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for September 17, 1984, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES Mr. Peterson, 12877 Ethan, would like to construct a 32 x 54 pole building for his personal storage. His land is zoned Conservancy. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Robert Peterson, 12877 Ethan, for the construction of a 32 x 54 pole barn for his personal storage only. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.3 Lawrence Hazel - Minor Subdivsion Mr. Hazel, owner of 5.58 acres in the SFE zone, would like to divide the land into two lots for the sale of one for a residence. A Certificate of Survey was submitted. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Minor Subdivision for Lawrence Hazel to divide 5.58 acres into two parcels (2.79 each) . All aye. Notion Carried. 5.1 Antoinette Neeser - Land Division Jeff Joyer, representing Ms. Neese and land purchaser, Ronald McRoberts, stated that the 22.2 acres is being divided for the purpose of the recording of a Warranty Deed for the McRoberts's residence. A Certificate of Survey was submitted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, to approve the Land Division for Antoinette Neeser for the division of 22.2 acres into two parcels, 11.1 each, subject to payment of $100.00 for each lot created ($200.00) for parkland dedication. All aye. Motion Carried. 108 September 17, 1984 5.9 Vern Peloquin - Minor Subdivision Mr. Peloquin is proposing the division of land in the Peloquin Industrial Park to accommodate the business of Steven Gaffney, Minnesota Adhesives. A Certifi- cate of Survey was submitted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Minor Subdi- vision of Vern Peloquin, for the sale of property in the Peloquin In- dustrial Park. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.2 Lloyd Chalupsky - Special Use Permit Mr. Chalupsky is proposing the filling of Lot 4, Royalhaven Estates, using dirt fram Lot 9. A recommendation was submitted by Engineer Howard Kuusisto regarding city requirements prior to any work being performed. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit for Lloyd Chalupsky, to fill Lot. 4, Royalhaven Estates, using fill from Lot 9 (property across Homestead Drive) , subject to the following: 1. All conditions be met as listed in City Engineer's letter dated September 7, 1984, except Items 3 and 4. 2. A Letter of Credit, in the amount of $5,000.00, shall be provided to insure the efficiency of the erosion control system as well as the maintenance of elevations and topographical alterations, as created. Letter of Credit to also guarantee that Mr. Lloyd Chalupsky will provide the city with a 20' recordable drainage easement, as re- quired by the City Engineer. Said Letter of Credit to remain in effect until December 31, 1986. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.4 Frank Puleo - Special Use Permit Mr. Puleo is purchasing the Vandelac property, Forest Boulevard, and would like to construct a 32 x 56 pole barn for storage of equipment. There are 10 acres, and the land is zoned SFE. A permit has been obtained for the placement of a manufactured home on the land. The Planning Commission recommeded denial because of the size of the building in the SFE zone (640 sq ft allowed) . There was dis- cussion about the possibility of rezoning the property from SFE to AG, as the lot is 10 acres. Let the record show that Mr. Frank Puleo had volunteered to apply for the rezoning request. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to schedule a public hearing for the Hugo Planning Commission to consider the rezoning request of Frank Puleo for October 10, 1984, at 7:05 PM, to rezone 10 acres from SFE to AG. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.6 John Johnson Mr. Johnson, prospective purchase of the Harley Johnson property on 145th Street, was present to discuss his plans for the property. His plans for a wholesale florist business is presently not allowed the CB district. Mr. Johnson stated that he would rather have an ordinance change than have a SUP issued. Mayor September 17, 1984 109 McAllister stated that he felt comfortable about the ordinance change now that the city requires Site Plan Approval in the RB, CB, and Industrial districts. His only concern was the effect on the residential neighborhood from the emissions of coal heating. It was the concensus of the Council that they would not object to the floral operation. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the clerk be directed to schedule a public hearing for the City Council meeting of October 15, 1984, at 7:05 PM, to consider the ordinance change to allow for wholesale florist operation in the CB zone (permitted principal use) . All aye. Motion Carried. Cary Weisner - Minor Subdivision Mr. Weisner is proposing the division of 0.821 acres from a 22 acre tract of land lying west of Highway 61, south of 140th. He is proposing the construction of a 40 x 80 building to be used for a specialty bodyshop, and will be hooked up to city sewer. A site plan will be required at a future date. A Certificate of Survey was submitted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Minor Subdivision for fee owner, Roy Molitor, to divide 0.821 acres from a 22 acre parcel in the Industrial zone. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Cary Weisner, for the construction of a 40 x 80 building for bodyshop business, and subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed building to meet all state building codes and uniform fire codes. 2. The proposed building to be connected to the sanitary sewer system. 3. All SAC and REC charges to be paid. 4. Mr. Weisner to install posts from the northeast property line for a distance of 110' to prevent traffic access and egress to 140th Street. All aye. Motion Carried. STEVE GAFFNEY - Site Plan Approval Mr. Gaffney is proposing the construction of a 2724 sq ft plant and office building in the newly created lot in the Peloquin Industrial Park. The building will house Minnesota Adhesives, Inc., which was previously issued a SUP. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Steve Gaffney, Minnesota Adhesives, INc., for the construction of a 2724 sq ft building to be constructed in the Peloquin Industrial Park according to the site plan submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. HOWARD SPIZMAN Mr. Spizman, 12301 Ethan, would like to run electricity under Ethan Avenue to his property on Bald Eagle Lake. 110 September 17, 1984 SPIZMAN - cont. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that Howard Spizman, 12301 Ethan Avenue, be granted permission to install private electrical service under Ethan Avenue, subject to Mr. Spizman signing an agreement that con- tains all conditions of the City Engineer and executes a hold-harmless agreement to be drafted by the City Attorney. The applicant to bear the cost for engineering and legal fees. All aye. Motion Carried. FIRE HALL ADDITION There was much discussion regarding the cost feasibility and practicality of the two proposals for adding on to the City Hall, to the north and to the west. It was Mayor McAllister's personal opinion that the addition to the west is not the way to go for now. Chief Istvanovich felt that Kuusisto's cost estimate was too high, and provided the Council with some costs that he had obtained, which were considerably lower than the engineer's. The addition has been con- sidered to allow for more meeting room, a shop area, additional storage, and parking facility for the city truck. MOTION: Peltier made motion, McAllister seconded, to table this matter until the meeting of 10/1/84. Peltier withdrew her motion. MOTION: McAllister made motion that the City Engineer advertise for informal quotes for the general purpose garage/building on the north end of City Hall and report a the next meeting. Motion failed for lack of second. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City not construct an addition on City Hall this year (1984) . All aye. Motion Carried. Fire Chief informed the Council that the city not repair the transfer valve on #3 pumper, and that a new clutch will be installed on the rescue truck. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Ramsey County- Maintenance of County Road J The city received a letter regarding Hugo's responsibility to share in the cost of maintaining 120th Street. The City Engineer will attempt to negotiate with Ramsey County stating rHAr Hugo will maintain 120th Street west of Highway 61 if they will maintain the road east of 61. 9.0 ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER Engineer Kuusisto will report on the Bottle Company at a later date. The city received payment of $2,000 for the Armon Septic System. However, Mr. Johnson will notify the bonding company that Hugo will not indemnify their company. Mr. Johnson will advise the city as to when it can deposit the money. September 17, 1984 111 10.0 CLERK MOTION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, to set a Special Meeting of the Hugo City Council for September 25, 1984, at 3:00 PM, to consider and set the budget for fiscal year 1985, and any other city business that may be appropriate. VOTING FOR: Atkinson, Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Peltier Motion Carried. M7TION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, that the city purchase four (4) shades for the Council chambers from Karen Charpentier in an amount not to exceed $300.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, the clerk send a letter to the Brandt's advising them that there is no exterior storage allowed in front of their auto reduction yard, outside of the gate, and they are requested to have them removed. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Atkinson seconded, to adjourn at 10:48 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary � Creager, Clerk City Hugo