HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983.11.02 CC Minutes - Special meeting 94
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL
November 2, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:45 PM.
PRESENT: Atkinson, Peltier, Schwab, McAllister
ABSENT: Vail (notation made by Lu Prachar, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, that Vail had
been notified of meeting earlier in the day.)
PURPOSE OF MEETING: Consider the application of John J. Oman for an Amended Special
Use Permit to expand the Twin Pine Trailer Park, and any other city business.
Mayor McAllister stated requirement under Chapter 20 for posting and publication of
special meeting for application of Amended Special Use Permit have been met. Differ-
ences of legal opinion on matter required the presence of a representative from the
Fire Marshall's office, Mr. Ron Sockness. Differences in opinion stem from the fact
that the Uniform Fire Code requires installation of fire hydrants in the trailer park,
and the NFPA does not. Also, the City of Hugo has not adopted the Uniform Fire Code.
Question is - which authority does the City follow?
Letters were presented to the City by Ms. Karla Wahl, Mr. Oman's attorney, concerning
the tornado and storm shelter and noise abatement. Mayor McAllister read both letters,
and are on file with the City Clerk.
Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, presented a diagram of the park showing where hydrants
should be located. Mr. Sockness reviewed the diagram, verbally, with the Council
and audience present.
Mr. Johnson, Hugo City Attorney, stated his opinion and problem with the fact of
which authority takes precedence - the UFC or NFPA. His understanding was that Mr.
Oman flatly refused to place hydrants in park because of the cost factor. Mr. Johnson's
final recommendation was that since we have a definite problem as to the applicability
of the code, the City should request the Minnesota Attorney General for a ruling on the
situation. He recommended that the City not act on issuance of the ASUP until this
ruling has been handed down. The alternate proposals made verbally as part of this
application, with regard to park changes, street widening, etc. , should be documented
and submitted to the Fire Chief and Council, before action on the matter is resolved.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, directing the City Attorney to seek
a legal opinion from the Minnesota Attorney General's office, or research
ruling on similar matter, and Council will hold a special meeting, and give
proper notice when received.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to allow the Sunset Lake Homeowner's
Association to hold a meeting with the City Engineer on the fourth Monday
in January, 1984, at Hugo City Hall, to informally discuss the possibility
of blacktopping Ingersoll and Homestead Drive, and such meeting not to be
considered a City Council meeting.
All aye. Motion Carried.
MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, to adjourn at 8:37 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Lu Prachar, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
City of Hugo