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Home My WebLink About1983.12.19 CC Minutes 107 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL December 19, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Mayor McAllister at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Schwab, Vail, McAllister ABSENT: Atkinson Attorney Johnson and Engineer were also present. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 5, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the General Claims of December 19, 1983, with the addition of the following: Hugo Fire Relief Association - $5,540.00 All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Vail made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for December 19, 1983, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. (ATKINSON ARRIVED AT 7:05 PM) . TWIN CITY TUNNELING (CHANGE ORDER #1) MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve Change Order #1 for Project 8311. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to add final engineering costs for Project 8311 to the General Claims for December 19, 1983, in the amount of $2,497.86. All aye. Motion Carried. The city has received two bids relative to the pulling of the pump for the water tower. Copies of the proposals were submitted to the Council for their review, and the matter is to be placed on the agenda for the second meeting in January. Matter to be identified as Project 8401. 108 December 19, 1983 ATTORNEY Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Copies of the proposed changes in Chapters 150 and 190 were submitted to the Council for their review. Drafts to be discussed at the Council meeting of January 3, 1984. Attorney will prepare certification for the clerk's signature relative to the existence of Janero Avenue as a city street. 1984 PARAMEDIC CONTRACT MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, authorizing the Mayor to sign the 1984 Paramedic Contract with the City of White Bear Lake. All aye. Motion Carried. GROSS MISDEMEANORS Effective January 1 , 1984, the City of Hugo will be responsible for the prose- cution of its own gross misdemeanors. Our present criminal lawyer, Sarah Currie Mardell, has expressed interest in taking on the responsibility for $40.00/hour. She is presently being retained at $35.00/hour. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, that the City of Hugo apppoint Sarah Currie Mardell as the prosecuting attorney for the City at a fee of $40.00/hour. The City Attorney is directed to draft an ordi- nance change defining the City Attorney and the Prosecuting Attorney responsibilities. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES 5.1 Joan McMillan - Discusi.on on Land Division After review of the submitted information by the City Attorney, it was determined that the realtor should appear before the Council to answer questions about the documentation. 5.2 Barb Thiltgen - Disc on Lot 2 (Goodview and 8A) Ncbpresent. 5.3 Licenses MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, to approve the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk (see attached) . All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Schwab made motion, Peltier seconded, to grant a Gambling License to American Legion Post 620, James Husnik, Gambling Manager, for the year 1984, with a waivering of the bond requirement. All aye. Motion Carried. 109 December 19, 1983 MOTION: Schwab made motion, Vail seconded, to grant a Gambling License to the Hugo Lions Club, Terrance Williams, Gambling Manager, for the year 1984, with a waivering of teh bond requirement. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.4 Shirley Nelson Hill - Special Use Permit Mrs. Hill is proposing the establishment of a bar and restaurant at 12101 Keystone Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Special Use Permit for Shirley Nelson Hill, for a bar and restaurant at 12010 Keystone Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Construction of a barrier along County Road 8A meeting the satisfaction of Washington County and the City of Hugo 2. The parking surface, as required by Ordinance, will be blacktopped before August 1, 1984. 3. Concrete parking curbs be installed as may be recommended by the City Engineer. 4. A drainage plan, as may be required by the City Engineer, be complied with. 5. The applicant shall maintain the proper and necessary licenses from the Washington County Human Services Department. 6. A satisfactory Letter of Credit, in the amount of $5,000.00, shall be submitted to the City of Hugo guaranteeing the above conditions. 7. All the above conditions to be met by August 31 , 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. The city received a letter from Wilbur Harris requesting an extension to the 30 day deadline (December 21 , 1983) to meet the conditions of the Special Use Permit issued November 21 , 1983. He stated that weather conditions have placed restrictions on construction of his proposed building until April, 1984. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schwab seconded, that we send Mr. Wilbur Harris a letter stating that his request for further extension is denied. VOTING FOR: Schwab, McAllister VOTING AGAINST: Peltier, Atkinson, Vail Motion Failed. MOTION: Vail made motion, Atkinson seconded, that we send Mr. Wilbur Harris a letter stating that he has until the close of business (1 :30 PM) on December 29, 1983, to pay the SAC charges or his Special Use Permit is null and void. No further extensions will be granted. All aye. Motion Carried. 5.5 David Howe Mr. Howe is proposing the construction of a 45 x 81 pole type building to be used for his farming operation. The house will be constructed at a later date. It was the concensus of the Council that this is a legitimate farming operation. 110 December 19, 1983 MOTION: Peltier made motion, Vail seconded, to pprove the Farm Site Plan for David A. Howe, for the construction of a 45 x 81 pole building to be used in his farming operation. All aye. Motion Carried. PLANNING COrMIISSION Mr. Bill Hanson will not be renewing his status as a Planning Commission member. His term will expire December 31, 1983. Mr. Harry Rudisell has again expressed his desire to serve on the Commission. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Schwab seconded, that the City of Hugo appoint Mr. Harry Rudisell to the Planning Commission effective January 1 , 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: Schwab made motion, Vail seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1983-19, A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE UTILITY RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER USE FROM $18.00/QUARTER PER RDC TO $22.25/QUARTER PER PDC, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 , 1984. RATE INCREASE DUE SOLELY TO IN INCREASE FROM THE METRO WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION. All aye. Motion Carried. adopt MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to/the Sewer Budget for 1984 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS Mayor McAllister asked that the Council consider the plans submitted for the re- modeling of City Hall, and the possibility of purchasing new stacking chairs for the building. To be discussed at the meeting of January 16, 1984. MOTION: Vail made motion, Atkinson, seconded, authorizing the Mayor to pur- chase ten (10) chairs in an amount not to exceed $300.00. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, to set a public hearing for January 3, 1984, at 7:30 PM, to consider use of Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal year 1984. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Peltier seconded, that Councilman Vail and the Fire Chief be authorized to cane up with a heating plan for the fire hall and, if necessary, purchase a new gas heater in an amount not to exceed $800.00. All aye. Motion Carried. December 19, 1983 111 MISCELLANEOUS There was much discussion regarding the hazardous conditions at the intersections entering onto Highway 61. Most of the snow is the result of the plowing of the highway department and Washington County. Some local businesses are adding to the problem by plowing their snow to the sidewalks and intersections. Mayor McAllister has talked to the particular businesses, and has requested a sample copy of a snow removal agreement between DOT and other communities. In the future, the Council will check out violations, and a letter will be sent to their attention. MOTION: Peltier made motion, Atkinson seconded, to adjourn at 10:42 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. >2.21? �it�iv��-LSCMaryreager, City C1Citygo 112 December 19, 1983 LIQUOR, CIGARETTE & GAME LICENSES BLACKSMITH LOUNGE On Sale Intoxicating On Sale Sunday Liquor Cigarette CARPENTER'S Off Sale Non-Intox. On sale intoxicating On Sale Sunday Cigarette Billiards RICCI 'S SALOON On Sale Intoxicating On Sale Sunday Cigarette Billiards ONETK.A HILL FART Off Sale Non-intox. - retail Cigarette NADEAU'S Market Off Sale Non intox. Cigarette American Legion Post 620 Bingo (Aux. ) Gambling WILD WINGS GAME FARM On Sale Non-Intox. - Club GRANGER'S DX Cigarette RON GRANGER dba Pauls Pizza On Sale Intoxicating HUGO LIONS CLUB Club On Sale Non Intox. Gambling '1 1984 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RECEIPTS: Current Ad Valorem (including Homestead Credit) $235,943.00 Local Government Aid 82,036.00 Business, Liquor Licenses 6,000.00 Permits 4,500.00 Fines 6,000.00 Interest earned 1983 15,000.00 Interest earned 1984 15,000.00 Special Park Fund Interest 500.00 Police 2,000.00 Northwestern Bell Rent 1 ,560.00 SAC 2,000.00 Surcharge 100.00 $134,696.00 1984 GENERAL FUND BUDGET DISBURSEMENTS: Police Department $105,457.00 Fire Department 44,245.00 Clerk/Administration 25,160.00 Roads/Streets 93,950.00 Street Lighting 10,700.00 Government Building 10,000.00 Elections 2,000.00 Parks 2,500.00 Animal Control 1 ,200.00 Planning Commission 600.00 Legal/Criminal 16,800.00 Engineer 9,950.00 Maintenance Salary 1,000.00 House Numbering 100.00 Assessor 6,940.00 Auditor 6,900.00 Mayor/City Council 2,750.00 Comprehensive Plan 1,000.00 SAC Charge 2,000.00 Surcharge 100.00 Building Inspector 2,400.00 Heating/Plumbing 840.00 Fire Viewer 50.00 Special Park Fund 1 ,560.00 White Bear Ambulance Paramedic Service 2,000.00 Right-of-Way Maintenance 10,000.00 Administrative Contingency Fund 10,437.00 $370,639.00 . 1984 BUDGET - ADMINISTRATION SALARIES • $20,760.00 INSURANCE 250.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500.00 CONFERENCE/DUES/EDUCATION 650.00 MILEAGE 100.00 $25,160.00 1984 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET SALARIES AND EDUCATION 1. Fire Chief's Salary $600.00 2. Asst Fire Chief's Salary (2 men at $ 150.00/each) 300.00 3. Firefighter's Salary (3500 manhours at $5.00/hr) 16,500.00 4. Firefighter's Yearly Salary (5 - 10 years) 500.00 (10 - 20 years) 700.00 5. Fire and Rescue Schools 1,200.00 6. Regional Meetings and Schools 100.00 7. Mutual Aid and Fire Chief's Assn Dues Wash. Cty. Chief's Regional Assn. 125.00 8. Workman's Compensation (estimate) 1,842.00 9. Mileage for Fire Dept. (21C/mile) 250.00 10. Conventions 500.00 $22,617.00 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1. Fire Hose 200 ft of 11" ($2.10/ft) $420.00 200 ft of 21" (2.90/ft) 580.00 100 ft of 4" ($700/100 ft) 700.00 2. 2.2 Air Pak and spare tank 1,200.00 . 3. Compressed Air (approx 20 tanks) 350.00 4. Oxygen for Rescue Service • (Approx 15 tanks) 107.00 5. Rescue Supplies 450.00 6. Personal Equipment (2 coats) 300.00 (4 pair boots) 260.00 (Gloves and choppers) • 300.00 7. Four pump cans ($90.00/can) 360.00 8. Two hand-held radios 1 ,760.00 9. Foam Inductor 375.00 10. 10 gallons of Foam 170.00 11. 4" Hose Connectors • 160.00 7,492.00 a 1984 Fire Department Budget Page 2 MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND OPERATING 1 . Repair Labor on Trucks (Est 50 hours and $30.00/hr) $1 ,500.00 2. Tire (#3 truck) 1 ,000.00 3. Batteries (2 six volt) $75/each) 300.00 (2 twelve volt) 4. Oil (est 130 qts at $1.40/qt) 182.00 5. Gas (est 2000 gallons at $1 .50/gal) 3,000.00 6. Anti-freeze (4 gallons at $6.00/gal) 24.00 7. Electrical Parts (replacement & repair) 600.00 8. Tune-up Parts (6 trucks, 4 portable pumps, 3 generators) 300.00 9. Grease and gear lube 175.00 10. Oil, air, and gas filters 175.00 11 . Belts and hoses 100.00 12. External Lights on Trucks 300.00 13. Radio maintenance ($75.00/month) 900.00 14. Monitor Repair 500.00 15. Purchase two pagers ($375.00/ea) 750.00 16. Repair hand-held radios 150.00 17. Drop tank liner • 550.00 • 18. Insurance (estimate) 3,630.00 $14,136.00 GRAND 'DOTAL $44,245.00 F iC►� t, 1984 BUDGET - SEWER DEPARTMENT • RECEIPTS Service $35,208.00 (489 REC's @$18.00/each) Miscellaneous 100.00 (SAC charge .01%) $35,308.00 DISBURSEMENTS Salary - Roger Bacon 1 ,700.00 Mileage 230.00 Salary - Ronald Gray 700.00 Insurance - truck (one-half cost) 150.00 Insurance - personnel 660.00 NSP 1 ,320.00 Snow Removal 100.00 Supplies 300.00 Repairs and Maintenance 500.00 Metro Waste Control Commission 37,507.00 $43,167.00 BUDGET DEFICIT $7,859.00 = $18.00 per REC per quarter $7,859.00 divided by 489 REC's = $16.07 or $4.02/quarter per REC WATER DEPARTMENT - 1984 BUDGET OFFICE COP'( RECEIPTS Service $15,208.00 Interest 4,000.00 Miscellaneous 100.00 $19,308.00 DISBURSEMENTS Salaries/Labor - Superintendent 800.00 Mileage 115.00 Salary - Gray 350.00 Emergency Labor 1 ,000.00 Meter reading 200.00 NSP pump and heating 2,000.00 Chemicals 800.00 Contracts 3,000.00 (Cathodic inspection, instrument inspection-annually, possible emergencyservices agreement contrac Insurance - truck i 150.00 Insurance - personnel 250.00 Statements 210.00 Sales tax 100.00 Chemical Analysis 500.00 Repairs - pull, inspect and repair well house pump 10,000.00 Emergency water main repairs 2,400.00 $21 ,875.00