HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.06.18 CC Minutes JUNE 189 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Carlson,
LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum, and Lease present.
Minutes of the June 4th council meeting were approved as presented. The June 11th minutes
had three corrections as follows: Page 1 paragraph 29 the council allocate $25,000.00 for
road projects; page 2 paragraph 59 Charlie Johnson's name should be left out of the conver-
sation regarding Jack Devney; and page 3 paragraph 2 should read "Howard Kuusisto is to try
to locate sufficient monuments so fence can be taken down where road should be". Minutes
of June 11th approved after corrections.
The village general and water claims were approved after review.
Clerk Burkard showed the notice of bids for new fire equipment which had been published in
the official newspaper, and bids were then openddo Bids were as follows:
1. Viking Industrial Center, St. Paul, Pumper Equipment Article B for $1235.00.
2. BrovA Mpls. Tarek & Fabricating Co., Mpls„ Tanker Optional Equipment Article C for #3064.50
and Tanker Article B for $6955.00.
3. General Safety Equipment Corp., North Branch, Pumper and Equipment Article A for $24,275.00
4. Howe Fire Apparatus Co., Anderson, Indianna, Pumper Article A for $22450.00, Articles
A & C for $33,605.00, Optional Equipment Article B separately for $6747.00, Tanker
without Chassis for $9988.00, Tanker Optional Equipment for $2134.50, and alternate
proposal for B & C for $119500.00.
5. Minnesota Fire Equipment Co., St, Paul, Pumper Optional Equipment for $5906.80 and
Tanker Optional Equipment for $2045.98.
Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to refer Fire Equipment Bids to fire chief and
engineer for their review. Motion carried.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum to return late bid received at 7:25 PM to Forest
Lake Motors. Motion carried.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by Leroux to approve state application for permit for com-
sumption and display of intoxicating liquor for KC Plaza, 12122 Everton Avenue for $300.00
Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson,seconded by Leroux to approve NSP application #749960 for underground
cable on Goodview Avenue. Motion carried.
Attorney Johnson stated he had done nothing further on the village code, as he had been
busy with other matters.
Concerning the Norm Horton Auto Dismantling Yard, Charlie Johnson said there was a dis-
crepency as to whether Mr. Horton was to get a Specail Use Permit for a Junk Yard Linense,
A Mr. John Imre had applied at the clerk's office for a Junk Yard License on the Horton
property, but Johnson said the ordinance stated the owner be granted license, not the operator.
Marvin LaValle questioned why two operators should be allowed on the Hortoa property. Johnson
stated that due to a financial burden, Horton wanted to lease to two parties. They would
operate under his license, and he would be reponsible for them. Motion made by Carlson,
seconded by Bjorum to grant Special Use. Permit to Norm Horton Sr. for operation of an
Auto Dismantling Yard at 16705 Forest Blvd., as detailed in attachment A of Charlie Johnson's
letter to Council dated June 18, 1973. Motion carried. (A copy of attachment A is filed in
clerk's office along with Special Use Permit). Motion made and seconded to amend previous
motion toreed Charlie Johnson's letter to the council dated June 18, 1973, with the stipu-
lation that article # 13 date changed to November 1, 1973. Motion carried. Motion made by
Bjourm,seconded by LaValle that clerk's office refund to Mr. Horton $7.001, as he had paid
$32.00 rather than $25.00 for a Special Use Permit. Motion carried.
June 18, 1973
Mr. Bury of Bur-Lar Mining appeared before council regarding amending his mining permit
and discussion of the matter was held by council, Charlie Johnson, and Mr. Bury. Johnson
felt the area to be mined should be better defined as far as a legal description is con-
cerned. Mayor Carlson questioned whether the County approved of the use of Co. Road 8A, and
was told Mr. Bury had obtained their verbal approval. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by
Leroux to amend mining permit for Bur-Lar issued January 159 1973, as specified by mining
permit amendment # 1 issued June 18, 1973. Motion carried.
Tom Perzichilli appeared regarding his obtaining a special use permit to put up a building
on the McCullough property. A recommendation from the planning commission was read, stating
the special use permit should be issued contingent upon two conditions: 1. McCullough pro-
perty go through aminor subdivision., 2. a registered land survey be obtained. Mr. Perzichilli
had been under the impression he would be granted a specail use permit if he only brought
a land survey to council and showed them where the building would b e located. Dan Spitzer
stated that Perzichilli and McCullough could get on the planning commission agenda June
19th if they filled out an application for minor subdivision befor that time. Clerk's office
was to see that the planning commission secretary got the information Tuesday.
Fischer Mining appeared regarding a renewal of their mining permit June 18, 1972. Charlie
Johnson had prepared a renewal permit which he explained to the council. He also stated
he thought the annual inspection fee should. be reduced to $700.00 this time. The last
permit required an inspection fee of $1500.009 and only $820.20 had been used, leaving
a balance of $67980 which clerk's office will keep, along with a check for $20.20 Fischer
will send, to take care of the $700.00 fee for this year. The items in the renewal permit
were discussed by council and Fischer, and everything was in order. Motion made by Carlson
and seconded that Mining Permit Renewal # 1 b e granted to Fischer Construction Co., Inc.
for one year. Motion carried.
Next item on the agenda was the subdivision greement between the village and Royalhaven
Estates, which Charlie Johnson had prepared, copies of which went to the council for their
review and discussion. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to adopt conditions of accep-
tance of plat for Royalhaven Estates 2nd Addition, Village of Hugo, Minn. Carlson, LaValle,
Leroux, & Bjorum for, Lease opposed. Motion carried. It is noted that Lease was opposed be
cause a few changes were to be made by Charlie Johnson, and he thought they should be made
before agreement was adopted.
Motion made by Lease and seconded to adopt Resolution #21, A Resolution Approving Special
Legislation Relating To The Number Of On-Sale Liquor Liceises for The Village Of Hugo.
Motion carried.
Discussion was then held on a financial policy for maintenance of streets and roads. Carlson
felt that as property is built up along a road, the road should be improved. (blacktopped)
The council would decide how this would be financed. Lease and LaValle felt road constrnc-
ti=:ahould be paid through a mell levy. LaValle actually thought this financial policy
should be put off until the village had a good road plan. Motion made by Carlsen, seconded
by Lease that it b e established as policy that street maitenance should be paid as follows:
A. Maintenance - The village should maintain all roads with general funds. All new roads
shall be accepted only when they are built by the owmer according to village standards.
B. Improvements - Improvements of existing roads required by their increased urban use over
and above the mineral benefit should be paid by special assessments. Carlson for,
LaValle Lease, Leroux, and Bjorum opposed. Motion failed.
Regarding an equipment rental fund, LaValle is working on the problem.
It was noted that the village comprhensive plan is being reviewed by the Metro Council and
their rocommendation should be coming shortly.
The village interim zoning ordinance is being worked on by the planning commission, and they
will meet again discussing the same subject on June 21st and will have a work session with
council on June 25th.
June 18, 1973
It was stated that the planning commission secretary needed help with his clerical work
and the following action vas taken: Motion made by Leroux and seconded to authorize Jim
Houle to hire whatever clerical help he needs at $62.50 per hour. Motion carried.
Lease reported for the sewer committee that they and the engineer are going out in the field
again to determine where sewer will go in back of the business district.
Mayor Carlson then read a letter from Dan Spitzer whersinhe offered his resignation as
vice chairman of the planning commission as of June 19, 19739 because he felt the mayor
was dissatisfied with progress of the commission. A short discussion ensued where Lease
questioned Spitzer whether he would reconsider, or if he would consider being chairman.
Spitzer stated that he would consider being chairman. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by
LaValle to appoint Dan Spitzer planning commission :chairman. Motion carried.
The clerk's office had received only one bid or. squad car, tires from Countryside Center
as a cost of $6224.00. The Council asked Ken Granger's opinion on two types of tires and the
following action was taken:. Motion made by Bjorum and seconded to authorize police chief to
purchase four tires for the squad car at a cost of $225.00. Motion carried.
Regarding sewer in the Industrial Park, a letter had been recieved from Starmold with a
letter of credit from their bank guaranteeing their share ($6000.00 for sewer hookup. LaValle
said that it was specifically stated to those people that they should not act individually,
but should get $25,000.00 together•.and then contact the village regarding sewer hookup.
Attorney Johnson to send letter to those involved regarding same.
LaValle stated he had contacted Washington County Highway Department regarding their
taking over Elalcrest Avenue as a County Road, and they didn't even want to discuss the
matter. Right now they have no intentions whatsoever regarding Elmcrest.
Clerk Burkard reportedihis office had received a letter from Washington County saying they
had adopted a resolution regulating access driveways on County roads. Burkard felt the
building inspector should have a copy of the information for his files.
Bi=kard also reported there would be an increase in costs of PERA effective July 1, 1973.
The fire department bids were brought up again, and Howard. Kuusisto was of the opinion that
the village should readvertise, as there is no chassis to put the equipment on. Motion
made by Carlson, and seconded to authorize village attorney to set up bids for publication
for chassis for a pumper and tanker. Motion carried. Attoryney is to send his information to
the clerk's office.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to adjourn at 11:20 PM .
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Robert E. Burkard, Clerk �-
Village of Hugo