HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.02.02 CC Minutes APRIL 2, 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO
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The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called:
Carlson, LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum, and Lease present.
Minutes of the meeting of March 19th were approved after review. The general and
water department claims were approved after review.
It was stated that a public notice was not published regarding the April 5th Planning
Commission Public Hearing, therefore it could not be held on that date. The Planning
Commission is to hold a special meeting this week and will at that time, schedule a
new hearing date.
Mayor Carlson reported that he had attended the County Parks and Open Space Program
in March, and it was established the County should have at least three parks; North,
Central, and Southern Washinton County,
Ed Maas appeared before Council to request a Mobile Home Permit for approximately
two months, while he completes building his new home. Carlson said he should see
about getting a building permit before the Council can issue a mobile home permit.
I.C. Rustad appeared before Council. He cannot get a building permit until the Village
completes a road abbutting his property. According to the Metes and Bounds Description,
building permits cannot be issued without road access from the property. According to
Rustad, this property was bought with the sellers verbal committment to furnish a bond
for upgrading of the road. Attorney Johnson and McLaughlin, (owner of property) are
to set up by April 16th, a contract for an acceptable village road to be built.
Ron Jaworski, and Don Marier, Councilmen from Lino Lakes, appeared concerning the
question of whether Hugo would share the cost of black topping Elmcrest Avenue.
The new surface would be put on Elmcrest from County 56 to County 14, with Hugo's
share of the cost being approximately $10,000.00. Howard Kuusisto. is to look into
the matter further, and a decision should be made by June.
Vern Peloquin introduced Fred Reirman to the Council, stating that Fred is interested
in purchasing one acre from Vern, in the area of Xerxes Printing, on Highway 61,
Mr. Reirman presently has a metal fabricating business on land leased from Ken
Tschida in the Industrial Park, and would like to move his business to the new area
as soon as possible. Vern stated that he had already talked with Bill Schwab, and
Vern was told to prepare blueprints of the whole area. It was the Council's opinion
that this project should go through the Planning Commission this week.
Tom Creger appeared before Council concerning having a public road put in where he
had bought two acres from Reynold Arcand. It was noted that Mr. Arcand was selling
land without going through the Subdivision Procedure. Motion made by Lease, seconded
by Leroux that this problem be referred to Bill Schwab and the Planning Commission
for their recommendation subject to a regular subdivision plan. Motion carried. Mayor
Carlson is to contact Schwab.
Pam Bjorum reported for the Ordinance Committee that they held a meeting on March
29th, and they have a burning ordinance ready for Charlie Johnson's review. They
will meet again on April 12th to prepare other ordinances.
Irene Leroux reported for the Planning Commission that there is to be a public hearing
scheduled for Larry Furlong Subdivision on April 17th.
Motion made by LaValle and seconded that Jim Houle, Planning Commission Secretary
handle public hearing notices for the Commission. LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum, Lease for,
Carlson opposed. Motion carried. Motion made by Bjorum seconded by Leroux that
Planning Commission Secretary send a copy of any public notice to the Clerk's
office for his records. Motion carried. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum
that Clerk's office send a copy of the Council Minutes to the Planning Commission
Secretary as points of information for his records. Motion carried.
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Don Lease reported for the Sewer Committee that the preliminary work is done on the
Comprehensive Sewer Plan in conjunction with the Comprehensive Village Plan. Lease
said the Metro Council stated that this plan was the first one they've seen where
the Sewer Plan was in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan.
Along with his monthly report, Police Chief Gunderson recommended a Tom Davison,
a resident of Hugo, as a part time police officer. Mr. Davision has gone through
the BCA School and is a certified police officer by the State. Motion made by Lease,
seconded by LaValle to appoint Thomas Andrew Davison as a part time police officer
for the Village, Motion carried.
Fire Chief Ken Granger stated that he had talked with Washington County Commissioner
Idor Pederson concerning the status of George King's property. Granger had typed
a letter to the Commissioners regarding the removal of buildings on the property, and
it was signed by himself and Village Health Officers. Motion made by LaValle and
seconded, to accept report of Fire Chief and Health Officers regarding George King's
property, and send a copy to the County Commissioners. Motion carried.
Granger stated that he'd like two firemen to attend a five day fire school session.
Motion made and seconded to send two firemen, Tom Raiter, and Richard Seifert,
(alternate being Robert Ricci), to Fire School May 8 through May 12, at a registration
fee of $20.00 per man, $2.50 per hour, and 9¢ per mile. Motion carried. Ken said
the final points are being worked out on the tanker specs, and Charlie Johnson and
Howard Kuusisto are to review them shortly.
Road Superintendent Jerry Dube reported that roads are drying up in most places, and
culverts are all clear and draining. Both dump tracks are in good repair and are
available to go to work as soon as the weight restrictions go off.
Building Inspector Crever reported that he had not yet ,gotten a building permit
application back from Ed Maas. He stated that the Hilarious Company is doing so well,
they have applied to add on to their building.
Tom stated that he was going to be gone from April 14th through 27th and the County
would take over his inspection duties during that time.
Mr. Len Hayes appeared before Council on behalf of his son, who is a builder. A
Mr. Kelly has requested Hayes' son build him a 40 x 100 pole barn on 2* acres,
in order for Mr. Kelly to store antique cars. Under Oneka Ordinance # 1 this would
come under the non-conforming use. Mr. Kelly is to get an application for Special
Use Permit from the Clerk's office.
It was stated that Norm Horton is to appear at the Planning Commission meeting of
April 17th, Attorney Johnson said Horton Junior was to have contacted Chief Gunderson,
but never showed-up. It was Johnson's opinion that if investigation shows two opera-
tions going on the same location, the second operator should be served a complaint.
Motion made and seconded that Clerk's office contact Bill Schwab regaring his sending
a recommendation on the Horton affair to the Planning Commission for their meeting
on April 17th. Previous motion ammended to have Clerk's office also send a letter to
the Planning Commission stating Council would like the Commissions recommendation
on the matter by the May 7th Council meeting. Motion carried.
Regarding the Harrison Construction Company $1000.00 check put up as a bond for a
house built on Lot 2, Block 1 of Oakshore Park, the Clerk has letters from the Building
Inspector and Engineer okaying release of said check if alright with Council. Motion
made and seconded to return the $1000.00 check to Harrison Construction Company which
was put up as a bond. Motion carried.
Recess was called at 10:10 PM. Meeting called back to order at 10:35 P.M.
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Motion made by Leroux and seconded to send the Hugo Businessmen's Association a
letter of thanks for the new council chairs. Motion carried.
Concerning the Fourth Judicial District Court Lawsuit challenging the Metro SAC
charge, there is a choice of joining the plaintiffs,, defendantsg or actively joining
either side with legal costs involved, Attorney Johnson would like to check further
to see which communities are joining which sides. Mr. Johnson said this is a political
issue alsog and he'd like to know which way of going would be more beneficial to the
Village. Motion made by Carlson„ seconded by Lerouxl, that Village of Hugo join the
City of Brooklyn Center Et Al versus the Metropolitan Council Et Al. Court File # 690532
as voluntary defendants and that the Village Attorney advise the appropriate attorneys
that the Village does not wish to participate in the costs of the letigation of the case.
Motion carried, Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to table the previous motion
until the April 16th Council meeting. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to renew Mobile Home Permit for David Lindahl under Paragraph
B. Section II of Oneka Ordinance # 8. The Building Inspector stated that Lindahl's
building permit had expiredg and he could have it renewed if Council approved, at
the previous cost. Motion made and seconded to recind previous motion. Motion carried.
Motion made by Bjorumq seconded by LaValle to have Clerk's office notify Dave Lindahl
he will have to have his building permit renewed before his mobile home permit can
be renewed. Motion carried.
Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Leroux to renew Mobile Home Permit of Joe Zaspel
under Paragraph D9 Section IIS Oneka Ordinance # 8. Motion carried.
Motion made by Leroux and seconded that Village adopt procedures for the Subdivision
Plans and Platsj, Subdivision Varianceq Rezoningf Special Use Permitf Junk Yard Licenseq
and Mining Permit. Motion carried.
LaValle questioned what was to be done about Tom Perzichilli's request for a Special
Use Permit.-As the Council was advising Vern Peloquin to get on the Planning Commission's
agenda soon! LaValle said the same should be done for Perzichilli, He will advise Per-
zichilli to get on the Planning agenda for the 17th of April.
Motion made by Bjorwmand seconded to approve water service for Joe Malowski at 5941
Oneka Lake Blvd. Motion carried.
Engineer Howard Kuusisto and Attorney Charles Johnson then each went over their
written reports to Councilt explaining them,
Don Lease brought the question of a Road Committee up for discussion. He said the
Village needs a committee of this nature to decide how road problems should be solved.
Charlie Johnson agreedg saying this would be a very logical way of solving things.
LaValle was of the opinion that the Village Council should establish a policy concern-
ing roads* and then set up a committee to work on road problems when they have some
direction, This idea is to be looked into further.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle that Village Engineer and Attorney give
recommendations to Council regarding Subdivision Ordinance Changes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Leroux# seconded by LaValle to adjourn at 12:35 AM. Motion carried.
Robert E. Burkard, Clerk