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The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM by acting mayor, Marvin LaVallev Roll was
called: LaVallev Lerouxp Bjorumt & Lease present. Mayor Carlson arrived at 7:16 PM.
Minutes of the August 20th meeting were approved as presented.
Number eleven of the general claims for payment was deleted, and general claims were then
approved. Water department claims were also approved after review.
Applications were then taken up.Motion made by Bjoruml, seconded by Leroux to rent soft ball
field to Allan Werling for a soft ball tournament on September 15 and 16 for a cost of
$100.00. Motion carried. Motion made and seconded to approve On Sale Non—Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License for Allan Werling for soft ball tournament on September 15 and 16. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Leroux,, seconded by Lease to approve NSP Project -#G763667 for gas mains on
152nd Street No. and Highway # 61. Motion carried.
Discussion was then held on the Village Code. Motion made by Carlsong seconded by Lease
to approve Chapter 98—Fencest Chapter 266—Signs, Chapter 219 Parking & Loading, Article
110 Chapter 2—Fire Prevention & Burning . and Chapter 200—Nuisance. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council discussed the proposed zoning ordinance and decided to hold a meeting with the
planning commission on the matter. Motion made by Carlson,, seconded by LaValle to hold
a special meeting on September 20th at the village hall at 8:00 PM with the planning
commission for discussion on zoning. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to purchase post cards from the post officev have printed, and
send to citizens regarding the proposed zoning ordinance. Motion carried.
The Washington County Highway Department had sent detailed plans for realignment of CSAH
# 4 and also related resolutions which the councils attorney and engineer were to review.
Mr. Ben Goldberg appeared before council regarding a liquor license if he purchases Nash—
ville North Ballroom from Earl Forsblad,, Attorney Johnson stated that no license can be
issued until February of 1974, and he would like time to look further into the matter.
Motion made by Carlson# seconded by Lease that village attorney be authorized to prepare
a statement as to the status and disposition of the additional liquor license granted to
the Village of Hugo by the 1973 Minnesota Legislature. Motion carried.
Regarding Evergreen Hills 2nd and 3rd Additions,, engineer Kuusisto reported he had worked
on a proposed solution and had sent data to Bill Schwab. Motion made by LaValle and seconded
to correct minutes of August 6th meeting to show that the motion regarding Evergreen Hills
2nd and 3rd Additions failed. Motion carried.
Regarding the Grace-Development Special Use Permit, it had been referred back to the
planning commission, and they recommended a 6th condition regarding interior metal facing
on interior walls of the building. Attorney Johnson mentioned that Ken Tschida had given
him proof of ownership dated 1962, and this should be brought up to date in order to be
correct. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to grant a Special Use Permit to
Grace Development Company (Metropolitan Steel Fabricators being the lessee of the south
88 feet) subject to conditions recommended by the planning commission with the addition
of the following conditions; 7. That Grace Development Co. provide documents showing their
ownership of Lot 1 Block 2 of Bald Eagle Industrial Parke all being in Section 30.8. Upon
change of ownership or leaseev Special Use Permit shall come up for renewal before the
village council. Motion carried.
Lauren McCullough appeared regarding well permits. He had not been taking out the permits
before drilling wells, which is violation of the ordinance. Mr. McCullough stated he thought
the well permit should be taken out with the building permit, as they do in other communities.
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LaValle stated he felt necessary steps should be taken to see that well permits are ten 117
out with building permits. Attorney Johnson stated this should go before the ordinance
committee if a change in procedure is to be made.
Pam Bjorum reported an ordinance committee meeting will be held on Septmenber 13th.
Don Lease reported that the utilities committee had made revisions in the water ordinance
and it will go to the ordinance committee for review. He also stated the utilities committee
will probably not meet again until bids come in for the sewer.
Larry Furlong and Gerald Schmidt appeared with their final plat for Royalhaven Estates 2nd
for council approval. Attorney Johnson stated conditions have been or will be met shortly,
and he had drawn up a contract for same. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to
approve Royalhaven Estates 2nd Final Plat subject to conditions of Acceptance of Plat for
Royalhaven Estates 2nd, Village of Hugo, Minn. Motion carried. Plat will be signed when
all conditions are met.
Mr. Richard Nelson appeared next on behalf of Mary Miron concerning a minor subdivision.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to approve Minor Subdivision of Mazy Miron
subject to conditions recommended by the planning commission. Motion carried.
Regarding the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, Attorney Johnson had prepared a report on the
matter stating what should be required of Grace Development in conjunction with consider-
ation of special use permit applications, which was read aloud by Mayor Carlson, Vern
Peloquin stated he felt he was not as involved with his industrial park as was Grace
Development, and he wanted to know where he stood as far as zoning was concerned. It was
stated that Vern's park still comes under special use permit applications. Mayor Carlson
suggested Vern speak with Howard Kuusisto on the matter. Attorney Johnson said in most
areas of this type it is not "hard platted".
Recess called at 9:10 PM. Called back to order at 9:40 PM,
Reynold Arcand appeared regarding subdivision approval for "Arcand's Estates". Motion made
by Carlson, and seconded that Reynold Arcand subdivision be approved subject to conditions
set by the planning commission. Motion carried. It was mentioned by attorney Johnson that
Mt. Arcand should obtain a statement from the County Registar of Deeds regarding up to
date ownership of the property involved.
Ed Maas appeared regarding his obtaining a mobile home permit for a short time while he
finishes building his home in the village. Mayor Carlson stated this would be against the
Washington County Zoning adopted by the "old village", and Mr. Maas's request was denied.
Clyde Rehbein appeared again this week concerning his obtaining $400.00 reimbursement from
the village for additional drain field expense. He had sent the clerk's office a letter
and a copy of the sewage disposal permit concerning the matter. Mayor Caxlson suggested
Rehbein provide evidence of his payment.
A Mr, Larry Weber appeared on behalf of John. Frucci concerning putting up a building and
catering service to the north of the McCullough property. Mr. Weber was told that McCullough
would have to go through another minor subdivision, and the Fruccis would have to obtain
a special use permit.
Fire Chief Ken Granger questioned whether the County was still in the process of preparing
a new village map. He stated quite a few new homes were not posting their house numbers,
which presents a problem for the firemen. Granger is to check the status of the map.
Granger also requested approximately $150.00 to keep up equipment for the fire department.
Motion made by Carlson and seconded that the fire chief be authorized to spend up to
1150.00 for gloves, choppers, and helmet liners. Motion carried.
Engineer Kuusisto had prepared a written report which was given to- the council members while
he commented on certain items.
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Attorney Johnson had slso prepared a written report to the council and he commented
upon the following items; regarding Norm Horton Sr., Mr. Horton had requested that his
obtaining a bond be deleted from the conditions of his getting a junk yard license,
as he couldn't seem to get one. Don Lease and attorney Johnson are to work together
on the matter. Regarding Fischer Mining, the clerk's office is to correspond with
them in regard to their letter of credit not yet received.
Police Chief Gunderson also gave his written report to the council and explained a few
items. Motion made by Carlson and seconded to erect "Slow Children" signs on the north
side of 170th Street across from 4845 No. 170th and that "Slow" signs be erected for
west bound traffic between railroad tracks and Fitzgerald Avenue No. on 147th Street.
Motion made and seconded to amend previous motion to delete portion c oncerning signs
on 170th street. Motion carried. Previous motion also carried.
Regarding budget items for his department, Chief Gunderson requested that he be given
a full time man, and the wages of the part time men be raised to 9$2.50 per hour.
Regarding liquor license issuance, attorney Johnson stated Ordinance # 102 should be
revised. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to have attorney amend Ordinance
#102 for presentation to the council at the 17th meeting. Motion carried.
Mayor Carlson had prepared a budget review which he explained to the council. Leroux
suggested having a work session on the 1974 budget, as it has to be finalized on October
19 1973. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to have work session on 1974 budget
on September 25 at 7:00 PM at the village hall. Motion carried.
Nest item on the agenda was proposed revenue sharing for the period July 1, 1973 through
June 30, 1974. Motion made by Carlson, and seconded to spend federal revenue sharing
for the following: Public Safety — 32000.009 Public Transportation — $7683,00, and Recre—
ation and Culture — 9$1500.00. Motion carried.
Mayor Carslon and also gotten figures for a utility maintenance man and coordinator,
which he explained to council. He. mentioned contracting to White Bear Lake for sewer
maitenance and just hiring a coordinator.
Mayor Carlson read aloud a letter submitted to the council from Mr. and Mrs. Frances
Peltier concerning their opinion on the proposed zoning ordinance. Motion made by Carlson,
seconded by Leroux to attach letter from Mr. & Mrs. Francis Peltier to the minutes of
the September 4th council meeting. Csorlson, Leroux for, Bjorum, LaValle, Lease opposed.
Motion failed. Bjorum suggested any letters received regarding the zoning ordinance be
made a part of the public hearing on the matter.
Motion made by Leroux and seconded to adjourn at 12:30 AM. Motion carried.
Robert E. Burkard, Clerk
City of Hugo