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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:04 PM.
PRESENT: McAllister, Schwab, Vail
ABSENT: Peltier, Atkinson
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Schwab made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of July 18, 1983,
as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Vail made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the General Claims for August 1 ,
1983, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MOTION: Vail made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for August 1 ,
1983, as submitted.
All aye. Motion Carried.
5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.1 Barry Stack - Rezoning
Rescheduled for meeting of August 15th.
5.2 Fred Macalus - Land Division
Mr. Macalus, 5696 170th Street, owner of 103 acres in the AG zone, would like to divide
2-10 acre parcels along 180th Street. The field work on the parcels has been completed,
but no Certificate of Survey was submitted. (PELTIER ARRIVED AT 7:09 PM) Mr. Macalus
submitted his abstract as proof of ownership, the last entry being the purchase of the
property by Mr. Macalus.
MOTION: Vail made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Land Division for Fred Macalus
to divide 2 - 10 acre parcels from a 103 tract. Division approval subject
to submission of an additional $25.00 for the additional parcel to be created
and a Certificate of Survey.
All aye. Motion Carried.
5.4 Jeff Barbour - Rezoning
Mr. Barbour would like to rezone a 3.26 acre parcel lying east of County Road 8A from
AG to RRI for the purpose of a building site. The Planning Commission recommended
approval because the property is divided from the large parcel by 8A and the hamesites
to the north all have equivalent lot sizes. A letter was received from Mr. William
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Whitaker stating his reasons why he felt the rezoning should not be approved. James
Johnson, land owner to the north, was.present and stated that.he did not feel the
land was a good site for a residence because of runoff and swampy areas. Mr.
Potts, Planning Commission member, was present and reiterated their reasoning
for recommending approval of the request. Peter Lowell, prospective land owner,
submitted a site plan showing location of the house, well, and septic system.
He stated that he would be willing to give a permanent easement to Mr. Whitaker
for access to his property. McAllister stated that rezoning requires a 4/5's
council vote and Councilman Atkinson was not present. Mr. Barbour requested his
application be considered at the next Council meeting when a full Council would
hopefully be present. After a straw vote, Mayor McAllister was the only dissenting
vote.
5.5 John Maniple - Variance
Mr. Maniple, 5389 145th Street, would like to construct a 20 x 22 addition to his
existing garage. The addition would be 3' from the sideyard lot line and 5' is
required. DonaYlKalsnes, the effected property owner, provided a letter stating
that he had no objection as long as the line of the building remain the same.
MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Variance request of
John Mample to construct a 20 x 22 addition to his existing garange 3'
from the sideyard lot line, according to submitted Site Plan.
All aye. Motion Carried.
5.6 William Kost - Site Plan Approval
Mr. Kost, 5560 140th Street, would like to construct a 14 x 20 storage building
on his property. The zone allows for 260 square feet accessory storage so appli-
cation should have been for a Special Use Permit rather than Site Plan.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Special Use Per-
mit for William Kost to construct a 14 x 20 storage building subject to
payment of the additional fee cost ($15.00) . Building to be used for
personal storage only and constructed according to submitted site plan.
The exterior of the building to comply with Ordinance 186.
All aye. Motion Carried.
5.3 Carl Hjelmhauq - Nuisance
The Hjelmhaug's were contacted regarding the inoperable vehicled parked in front
of their residence, and was informed that the vehicle had just been towed away.
MOTION: McAllister made notion, Peltier seconded, that the City Clerk write a
to Mr. & Mrs. Hjelmhaug notifying them that the notice to appear before
the City Council for consideration of a nuisance is abated. They are to
be thanked for their cooperation and ask that in the future they keep
the city sidewalk clear from debris.
All aye. Motion Carried.
6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND CJ 4'4I'rrt ES
6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion
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6.2 Planning Commission
It was the general concensus of the Council that the Planning Commission membership
remain at 7. The Mayor asked that the Clerk request that the interested parties
attend several Planning Commission meetings and a selection will be made at the
Council meeting of October 3rd. They are also to obtain a copy of the city's Comp
Plan for their review.
6.3 Building Inspector
Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. Mr. Johnson is to give a legal opinion
regarding the placement of an approved mobile home on a parcel of property already
having a residence.
6.5 Clerk
The city received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the
confirmation of a meeting of September 28, at 9:30 AM, for a Community Assistance and
Program Evaluation. There will also be a meeting that afternoon for local bankers,
savings and loan associations, insurance and real estate agencies. Notice of this
meeting to be published in the Forest Lake Times, White Bear Free Press and the
St. Croix Free Press.
6.4 Fire Chief
Ron Istvanovich was present to request authorization for the purchase of Fire Depart-
ment equipment.
MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to authorize the Fire Chief to make pur-
• chases in the amount of $1 ,060.00, for suction hose and couplings.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mayor McAllister requested the Fire Chief to obtain competitive prices for purchases
over $200.00.
8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 1983 Sheriff Contract
NOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, authorized the Mayor to sign the 1983
Law Enforcement Contract.
All aye. Motion Carried.
8.2 Doug Kruse - Settlement Agreement
Mr. Kruse is to be notified that this matter will be addressed at the Council meeting
of August 15.
9.0 NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Budget Review Meeting (1984)
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MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to set a.Special Meeting for
August 31 , 1983, at 7:00 PM, for the purpose of review of the proposed
1984 budget, and possible other considerations.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 9:20 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Mary Creager, Cler
City of Hugo