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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983.11.07 CC Minutes 95 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL November 7, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:03 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Schwab, Vail, McAllister ABSENT: Atkinson 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of October 17, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 2, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims for November 7, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for November 7, 1983, as submitted. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 George Indykiewicz - Mining Permit City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto, stated via the phone, that an inspection had been made of the mining site, and that the permit could be renewed. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to renew the Mining Permit for George Indykiewicz, Brighton Excavating, until November, 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.2 American Legion Post 620 - Review Special Use Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to table this matter until the meeting of November 21 , 1983. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.3 Frank Arcand - Special Use Permit Mr. Arcand, 12878 Irish Avenue, is proposing the construction of a 32 x 60 pole building to be used for his personal storage. A letter, signed by Bruce Myhre and Joe Stachowiak, was submitted,stating that they have no opposition to the construction of a pole building on any reasonable site on Arcand's land. Mr. Arcand owns 51/2 acres in the RR2 zone. 96 November 7, 1983 Frank Arcand - cont. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit for Frank Arcand, 12878 Irish Avenue North, for the construction of a 32 x 60 pole barn for his personal storage only. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.4 Tom Caruth - Rezoning Mr. Caruth withdrew his application for rezoning. 5.6 John Malinka - Land Division Mr. Malinka, owner of approximately 100 acres of land lying along 140th Street, Section 24, is proposing the division of that property into two parcels - 77.9 on a Contract for Deed and 20 acres for a homesite. Mr. Frederick Frost, fee owner of the property, countersigned the application, and proof-of-ownership was submitted. A Certificate of Survey has also been provided. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the Land Division for John Malinka to divide approximately 97 acres into two parcels - 77.9 acres and 20 acres, more or less. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.7 David Fakler - Rezoning David Fakler, fee owner of 1 .2 acres on the northeast corner of Highway 61 and 165th Street, is proposing the rezoning of that property from SFE to CB. He is contemplating the placement of a restored automobiles for retail sales. The Planning Commission held a public hearing, and it was their recomdaation to rezone the property. Ron Cressman, neighboring resident, was present to express his concerns about the rezoning relative to drainage, and whether the city would be able to control the use of the property. Mr. Fakler would have to obtain a Special Use Permit for auto sales at that location, assuming the property is rezoned. Tom Crever was present, and commented that it was his feeling that the lot was better suited for business rather than a residence. He also stated that the lot was very low and would require a drainage plan. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 196, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. VOTING FOR: Pelteir, Schwab, Vail, McAllister Motion Carried. 5.8 Donald Rieck - Renew of Mobile Hone Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for Donald Rieck, 12718 Irish Avenue, under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision B, for a period of 90 days. All aye. Motion Carried. November 7, 1983 97 James Leroux - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for James Leroux, 4360 165th Street, under Chapter 40, Subdivision D, Article III, for a period of 90 days. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.10 David Schumann - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for David Schumann, 7630 137th Street, under Chapter 40, Article III, Sub- division B, for a period of 90 days. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMTrrtLS 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion 6.3 Water Superintendent - No discussion 6.5 Fire Chief Ron Istvanovich, Fire Chief, was present to request authorization to make certain purchases - 17 helmets for $969.00, 11/2" nozzle for $275.50, and 10 gallons of foam for $170.00. MOTION: Vail made motion, Schwab seconded, to authorize the Fire Chief to make purchases in an amount not to exceed $1500.00 prior to January 1, 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Crever was present and made comments relative to the Ricci multi-family building. Mr. Ricci is to stay 30' from the front yard setback - all 30' to remain clear. McAllister stated that he will contract Mr. Ricci regarding Crever's comments. Crever also discussed the fact that Robert McCullough has constructed a building without a Building Permit from the city or the Rice Creek Watershed District. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City Clerk be directed to send a letter to Robert McCullough asking him to appear at the Council meeting of November 21, along with the Building Inspector, to discuss a copy of a letter dated September 2, 1983, stating that he is in violation of the rules of the Rice Creek Watershed District by not obtaining a permit from them. All aye. Motion Carried. Tom Crever will contact Mr. McCullough prior to the meeting regarding this matter. 5.5 James Flannery - Amended Special Use Permit Mr. Flannery, attorney for Wilbur Harris Investment, Inc. , was present to discuss re- quirements for the reconstruction of Schmidty's. The SUP was granted by the Council at their meeting 4/18/83 with certain conditions attached to the permit. There was no response to the city's letter of 4/21/83 requesting Mr. Harris' signature on the SUP. 98 November 7, 1983 Wilbur Harris - cont. Rice Creek approval was obtained 7/27/83, thereby creating a delay in the permit process. Mr. Flannery stated that local contractors have been employed and con- struction could start immediately. Mayor McAllister reviewed the SUP as issued in April, and determined that none of the conditions have been met. An on-sale liquor license cannot be issued to a non-existent 'building. It was determined that the City would not reduce the 5R0,000 Letter of Credit insuring the septic system. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Amended Special Use Permit for Wilbur Harris Investment, Inc. , subject to the following conditions: 1 . That Mr. Harris apply for and pay fees, and obtain a Building Permit from the Building Inspector, within 30 days. 2. That the SAC charges for the building be paid along with the Building Permit. 3. That the Letters of Credit that are required by the original Special Use Permit be posted within 30 days. 4. That the original SUP and the Amended SUP be signed by Mr. Harris within 30 days. 5. The City of Hugo commits itself to reserve one (1) on-sale liquor license for Mr. Harris until August 1 , 1984. McAllister withdrew his motion. 9.0 CLERK The clerk requested the Council set a Special Meeting for November 21 , 1983, at 6:00 PM, for the purpose of discussion of the punchcard voting system. Mr. Herb Reissner, E. L. Marketing, will make the presentation and answer any questions. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to set a Special Meeting of the City Council for November 21,1983, at 6:00 PM, for the purpose of discussion of the punchcard voting system, and other city business. All aye. Motion Carried. The city received a letter from Esther Weigel requesting a 90 day extension for reservation on an on-sale liquor license. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo reserve an on-sale liquor license for Mrs. Esther Weigel for another 90 days, and advised that the matter will not be on the agenda again until the Building Inspector has received an acceptable set of interior plans for the building. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the City of Hugo accept the resignation of Marvin LaValle as acting Sewer Superintendent, and that the Mayor sign a letter to Mr. LaValle expressing appreciation for carr munity service. All aye. Motion Carried. 99 November 7, 1983 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that Roger Bacon be appointed as temporary acting Sewer Superintendent effective immediately. All aye. Motion Carried. PERSONNEL POLICY After much discussion on the submitted rough draft of the personnel policy, the city accepted the changes with the following action being taken: MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1983-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REVISED PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to adjourn at 10:45 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager, Clerk/ asurer City r Hugo