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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.06.04 CC Minutes JUNE 49 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Carlson, LaValle, Bjorum, and Lease present. Leroux absent. The minutes of the meeting of May 21st were approved as presented. The village general claims were reviewed and a claim for Charles Sibley for $11.50 for police duty was deleted for the time being. According to Attorney Charles Johnson, Sibley was not acting for the Village when he appeared in court in 1972 for which he charged a claim. Claims were then approved. The water department claims were approved after review. Pam Bjorum mentioned that the Villages' liquor ordinances should be changed as the leg- islature had changed the age for consumption of liquor. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to grant an On Sale Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor License to the Hugo Businessmens Association for "Good Neighbor D ays", June 8, 9, and 10. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to grant White Bear OK Hardware an On Sale Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for June 23 and 24. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to approve a Bottle Club Permit for Forsblad Investment, Inc. Motion carried. Clerk Burkard reported that Dave Lindahl had sent a check in for $38.75 for renewal of a building permit. The building inspector stated he knew nothing about the matter, and it was decided that the Clerk's office should notify Lindahl he is to see Tom Crever to get an actual permit, and also that he owes $10.00 for another quarter for mobile home permit renewal. Lino Lakes Councilmen, Mr. Marier and Mr. Jaworski appeared before Council regarding the question of blacktopping Elacrest Avenue, Howard Kuusisto stated that a public hearing would have to be held to ascertain if. the people wanted to be assessed for this project, as the Village budget does not allow for a $10,000.00 expenditure of this type. LaValle also stated that there is no money in the budget for this project, Mr. Jaworski stated he thought that Elacrest should actually be a County Road maintained by the Counties of Anoka and Washington. He said their Council is meeting shortly with Anoka County officials concerning the matter, and they would appreciate it if the Hugo Council would do the same with Washington County. Norm Horton, Mr. Horton Jr. and their Attorney, Stuart Wells appeared regarding their obtaining a Special Use Permit to operate a junk and auto dismantling yard in the Village. Dan Spitzer, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, had brought a written recommendation from the commission on the matter, copies of which were given to the Council and discussed in detail with regard to conditions to be met by Mr. Horton. Conditions included fencing, tree planting, stacking cars, providing fire lanes between cars, etc. The largest concern of the Planning Commission was that the autodismantling yard be properly screened from eye- sight from the highway. LaValle mentioned the fact that he didn't think a galvanized fence was necessary. He suggested a chain link fence or a similar type. Mr. Horton said they certainly could look into the cost difference. between chain link type and galvanized steel. Norm Horton Jr. stated they wanted to be good citizens and comply with the Village's wishes. Another point brought up was the posting of an $8000.00 bond. Horton Sr. stated he's been running a yard in the Village for 18 years and was never called before a Council or had police trouble until he was called before the Hugo Council this past winter. He felt that by having to obtain a bond he was being regarded as a second class citizen. It was ex- plained to him that performance type bonds were required in most ventures of this type. It was also stated that a particular shed on the property should be removed within three years. Horton Sr. stated the building in question has a good foundation, new roof fire- proof siding and he will make more repairs so it looks better if it can stay there. It was decided that Don Lease, Dan Spitzer, and Mr. Horton Jr. would go out to the property on Saturday, June 9 to look into the matter of screening more fully, and Mr. Horton will look into the bond situation. JUNE 49 1973 ' . Pam Bjorum reported for the Ordinance Committee that their next meeting will be held on June 7. Dan Spitzer reported for the Planning Commission that they had a special meeting on May 30 to discuss zoning. They will also hold a special meeting on June 21 to discuss the same sub- ject to get a proper zoning ordinance the Village can operate on. Don Lease reported for the Sewer Committee that a Sanitary Sewer Ordinance had been completed and shall be reviewed by Attorney Johnson, a copy of the Water Ordinance was given to Clerk Burkard for his review, and a letter had been sent to the Metro Sewer Board regarding reserve capactiy of the Forest Lake Interceptor. Lease reported that a complaint had been received about someone pumping effluent into the ditch in the Bayless area, but the party involved was not known. Regarding the Mc Laughlin road, Attorney Johnson stated he thinks the owner will probably build and maintain a road until the area is built up and the Village can take over. Tom Crever questioned whether or not he could issue building permits in that area, and he was to discuss this further with the Attorney. Crever also reported that Bill Schwab had gotten up to the Bayless Addition and made percolation tests, and the Village would proably get the results shortly. Police Chief Gunderson gave his monthly report and stated the squad car will need new rear tires shortly. Also, a bigger amber light is needed for the car. Ken Granger was asked for his recommendation on tires, and he stated steel belted radial tires at about $55.00 each would be the best. Motion made by LaValle and seconded to authorize purchase of four steel belted radial tires for the squad car, with Police Chief obtaining bids and reoporting back to Council. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease seconded by LaValle to authorize Chief to purchase an amber light for the car at a maximun cost of $25.00. Motion carried. Gunderson reported the police department had a very good turnout for the bycycle safety class and it was successful. He also stated that a Mr. Herb Davis of Lakewood College in White Bear questioned whether a student could come into the Village and learn about police work. This program is funded by the government and the student would be given college credit for his work. Gunderson said the Village should probably pay the student about; $10.00 per week of the Village money. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to accept offer of Herb Davison of Lakewood College for one college student to work for the Hugo Police Department at a rate of $10.00 per week for the duration of the summer. Motion carried. The question was brought up of the fire equipment being kept outside the hall for three days during "Good Neighbor Days", and the Fire Chief said this would damage the hose if it rained or there was a heavy dew. The Businessmen want to hold a bingo game inside the fire hall this year, as the nights are still quite cool. Gene Peltier suggested holding the bingo in the West end of the hall and roping off the fire equipment, police office and Village offices. The Fire Chief and Businessmen are to work some solution out, since the Council stated if anything trouble wise occurs in the hall this year, bingo will never be held in the hall again. Recess called at 9:15 PM. Meeting called back to order at 9:35 PM. Attorney Johnson reported verbally on the following along with his written monthly report: Regarding John Elli; Mr. Elli wants the fence down and Johnson sent a letter to the Elli and Leroux lawyers regarding completion of this matter. He will contact Leroux's lawyer: again to see if John Elli can remove the fence himself where the cartway is located. The comprehensive plan is being reviewed; the Bur-Lar Mining Permit is being reviewed for amend- ment to provide crushing. Howard suggests the area for crushing be defined in any amend- ment. Mayor Carlson felt the Mining Ordinance was violated and Bur-Lar should be shut down as far as crushing is concerned, fined, and asked to appear before Council. Lease thought the parties involved should have a chance to know what is required before any fine being placed on them. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle to have Attorney Johnson JUNE 4, 1973 inform Bur-Lar by letter to stop crushing immediately and to contact the Clerk's office for an application for amendment to a mining permit. LaValle, Lease for, Carlson, Bjorum opposed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to have Attorney Johnson inform Bur-Lar by letter to stop crushing immediately, to contact the Clerk's office for an application for amendment to their mining permit, and to have the Police Department cite Bur-Lar for violation of the ordinance. Carlson, Bjorum for, LaValle and Lease opposed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjo--um, inview of violation of Bur-Lar mining permit, that Attorney Johnson communicate with Bur-Lar, notifying them to get an amended mining permit. Motion carried. Regarding the HUD Grant Documents, Resolution #20, a resolution authorizing execution of grant agreement is on file in the Village Clerk's office, and one complete copy of the HUD Grant Documents are attached to the minutes of the June 4th Council meeting, also filed in the Clerk's office. Regarding Barton Construction Company, Attorney Johnson said a proposal had been sub- mitted whereby they would sell all of their gravel to the Village, with no permit needed, or sell part to the Village, and getting a permit. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kuusisto are to look into this matter--more closely. A meeting is to be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Hugo Village Hall with the Attorney, some Council Members, and people from Bald Eagle Industrial Park regarding a road agee- ment and future sewer in that area. The request of Tom Pogreba that the Village maintain a road between County # 4 and County 56 was thought be Lease and LaValle to be denied. LaValle stated that the County might be interested some time in the future in exteding Jeffery Avenue. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle to deny road request of Tom Pogreba. Motion carried. Clerk's office to inform Mr. Pogreba of Council's decision. Regarding a renewal of mining permit for Fischer Construction Company, Attorney Johnson will notify Fischer to appear before Council on June 18, 1973. Along with his written report, Engineer Kuusisto verbally reported that additional right of ways had been added to the village road plan, the Ingersoll Ave. right of way map is ready for the Attorney's review, the Barton Construction propsal is being reviewed, and he wil get dust control quotations from suppliers. Mayor Carlson had prepared a report on a financial policy for village improvements for dis- cussion with the Council. He stated a policy had to be adopted by the village regarding street maintenance and improvements, sanitary sewer, street lighting, and a water system. LaValle thought street lighting was one thing that shouldn't be paid by special assess- ment, but storm and sanitary sewer systems and water systems could be. LaValle said in his estimation improving a road meant blacktopping, and he didn't feel you could have a special assessment for this. He ,said the village should start blacktopping some of the gravel roads, and continue with a certain amount each year, as costs to maintain the gravel roads are extremely high. Pam Bjorum stated she felt there were two different typeset road improvements; people on a particular road might petition for blacktop and would be willing to pay special assessment for it, and other roads would have to be improved because of their increased general usage, which should not be paid through a special assessment. Motion made by Carlson and seconded that Council adopt as policy that storm and sanitary sewer and water system costs over and above those of general benefit be paid by special assess- ment, and street lighting costs in the urban service area be paid by general funds. Carlson, LaValle, Lease for, Bjorum abstained. Motion carried. Carlson also had prepared a six year budget which he explained to the Council and asked them to review. JUNE 49 1973 Regarding revenue sharing, the Council discussed and worked out the planned use report for the government, which has to be sent in by June 20th. Motion made by Carlson and seconded to adopt revenue sharing policy as followa: public safety—$1000.009 environmental protection—$500.009 public transportation—$2,500 recreation—$250.00, and financial administration $1,199.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson and seconded to publish planned use report in the official village newspaper. Motion carried. Regarding the 1973 road plan, the Engineer and Road Superintendent had worked out a list of priority projects with cost estimates which the Engineer explained to the Council. Don Lease stated that work should be done in the Eastern part of the village, instead, af always in the Western part. Due to the late hour, the Council decided to reconvene the meeting on Monday June 11 ;and continue the discussion on a road policy. Motion made and seconded to cash CD#1233 for $1025.16 and CD#2437 for $5000.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson and seconded for an adjourned meeting at 12:50 AM. Motion carried. Robert E. Burkard, Clerk City of Hugo