HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.09.17 CC Minutes SEPTEMBER 179 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO -�-I 4
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called:
Carlson, LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum Present. Lease arrived at 7:30 PM. Minutes of the
September 4th meeting were approved as presented.
An addition was made to the general claims for payment for # 14-Mark Pelletier $40.00.
Claims approved as corrected.
Mayor Carlson reported that he had received a letter from Washington County Sheriff ED
Westphal regarding the county starting a county wide crime bureau. The council thought
Chief Gunderson should look into the matter to see if it would be advantageous.
The mayor also received a letter from Governor Wendell Anderson promoting United Nations
Week, and one from Mayor Lawrence Cohen of St. Paul advocating associate membership in the
Ramsey County League of Municipalities. A letter was also received from Steve Bernard,
White Bear Lake City Manager, regarding a gas rate authority, similar to the electric
rate authority set up.
A letter was received in the clerk's office from Lino Lakes Village regarding upkeep of
24th Avenue (Elmcrest Avenue). They stated they felt Hugo should pay one half the cost
of upkeep on that particular road, and sent a bill for $3040.00 along with a contract
for councils signature, whereby the council would agree to pay their portion. Councils
opinion was to ignore the bill and contract agreement.
Irene Leroux reported for the planning commission that they would like the village attorneys
opinion as to the status of planning commission items before them at the present time,
especially those pertaining to subdivision, as the proposed zoning ordinance had as yet not
been passed. She also reported that the Co. Planning Coordinator, Bill Schwab had prepared
a portion of a base map of the village at a scale on one inch to four hundred feet. In
order to complete the map, he would need the authorization. Motion made by Leroux, seconded
by Bjorum to authorize planning coordinator to provide a complete base map of the village
at a scale of one inch to four hundred feet Motion carried.
Clerk Burkard reported that he had gotten a copy of all outstanding plats in the village
and he could get another one : for the. planning commission if they so desired.
Attorney Johnson then gave council members a copy of the water ordinance he had been
working on, for their review.
Regarding CSAH # 4, attorney Johnson had talked with the county highway engineer, and
found that the county will erect and maintain traffic control signs and will leave intact
the portion of the highway to be maintained by village. The county also requires curbcuts,
and driveways will be rebuilt and some reestablished. There should also be a minimum 30 mile
per hour speed limit, Following action was taken: Motion made by Carlson, and seconded thst
village council approve Resolution #22, titled Agreement Between Municipality and County
For Federal-Aid Highway Improvement. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux
that village council approve Resolution # 23, titled Alignment and Grade Approval Form.
Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux that village council approve
Resolution # 24, covering parking on CSAH # 4. Motion carried.
Mayor Carlson next read aloud a resolution from the Metro East Steering Committee regarding
the guidance of growth of the East Metro Area. This resolution was given the planning
commission chairman for his review.
Regarding the proposed zoning ordinance for the village, the mayor stated Carl Dale had
a few suggestions for changes to be discussed at the September 20th meeting between the
council and planning commission. Dan Spitzer suggested postponing the continued public
hearing a sho Mime to give the commission time to work on changes, but attorney Johnson
stated that since a date had already been set, the council and others involved should
appear at that time.
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Don Brandanger appeared before the council regarding his obtaining a special use permit
for a dog kennel. LaValle questioned 1.7r. Brandanger as to how much land he owned, and it
was stated he had 12.7 acres next to the Andy Goiffon farm. Motion made by LaValle, seconded
by Bjorum to grant Special Use Permit to Donald Brandanger for a dog kennel at 8478 14711th
Street in the village, subject to conditions set forth by the planning commission. More
discussion was then held on the matter. Mr. Brandanger mentioned that he wouldn't be able
to have a kennel built this year anymore as planned, and would have to use his insulated,
heated garage until spring. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Leroux to amend the pre—
vious motion to add that the dog kennel be constrrated by July 1974, and until such time,
Mr. Brandanger can use his garage for kennel purposes. Motion carried.
Next item on the agenda was the Richard Vail Evergreen Hills 2nd and 3rd Additions.
Engineer Howard Kuusisto reported he had met with Mr. Bill Schwab and they reviewed
the whole area according to soil. They reached an agreement on new lot lines. Previously
there were 28 lots, now there are 23. Howard . stated that now both the 2nd and 3rd
additions have all buildable.'.lots. Mayor Carlson asked Vail if he was planning on putting
in bituminous streets and Vail stated he had conceeded five lots at a cost of $25,000.00
and he'd like the council to conceed and let him put in gravel roads. The planning
commission is to check over the new drawings on September 26 and a decision should be made
by the council at the October 1st council meeting. The planning commission is also to
draw up conditions for acceptance of Vails plans.
Mayor Carlson had drafted recommendations for hiring a village coordinator, contracting
to White Bear Lake for sewer services, and lowering property taxes in the village, copies
of which he gave the council while he explained in detail. The council discussed this at
some length, and Bjorum questioned the mayor whether hiring a coordinator would mean firing
Mr. Burkard, Mayor Carlson stated that "replacing" would be a better word. Both Bjorum
and Leroux didn't think hiring a coordinator was necessary. Regarding the contracting to
White Bear Lake for sewer services, Leroux wondered if Hugo would always be a step—child
to White Bear. She felt Hugo should have its own mari grow into the sewer job for the village.
LaValle said he'd like to know more about the contracting. Motion made by Carlson, seconded
by LaValle the village of Hugo attempt to negotiate with the City of White Bear Lake for
Sewer and Water Maintenance Services. Carlson, LaValle, Lease, Bjorum for, Leroux opposed.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease that the village advertise for a village coordinator
in the Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers. Carlson, LaValle, Lease for, Bjorum and
Leroux opposed. Motion carried.
Dan Spitzer made mention of the fact that the planning commission by—laws had been amended
to state the commission will meet the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday (if necessary) of each
month.
Recess called at 10:20 PM. Called back to order at 10:45 PM.
It was brought out that there had been a work session scheduled for work on the 1974 budget
on September 25th, but as the public hearing on zoning had been continued to that date, the
work session would have to be rescheduled. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to
reschedule the work session for budget on September 27th at 7:00 PM at the village hall.
Motion carried.
Howard Kuusisto next reported that approval with a few revisions, was obtained on the village
sewer system from HUD. Also, Howared, attorney Johnson, and some members of the village
council had met with the Metro Sewer Board and their engineer to discuss the Industrial
Park situation. The sewer proposed for the park is being prepared in a proposal form.
Regarding the village system, Charles Johnson stated work on easements should be complete
in approximately two months. There is a possibility of taking bids on the sewer in the
industrial park in October.
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Applications were next on the agenda, with the following action taken: Motion made by
Carlson, seconded by LaValle to approve garbage pick up application for Suburban Pick Up.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, and seconded to approve garbage pick up application for Bellaire
Sanitation. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to grant Edwin Maas application for Village
water service at cost of ;400.00. Motion carried.
Clerk Burkard reported that a petion had been received by his office regarding the George
King property. His office had sent a nuisance abatement notice to the executrix of the
estate, and her attorney sent back a letter requesting a 30 day delay in the matter to
gather more information. Apparently there is no money in the estate to take of cleaning
the place up. A suggestion was made to tear down the buildings, and attorney Johnson
said this would not be advisable. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Carlson to send
2nd nuisance abatement notice to George King estate to have them clean place up by October
79 1973. Motion carried.
Charles Johnson had drafted an amendment to the Intoxicating Liquor Ordinance # 102 which
he gave to council for their review. He stated that the village could accept applications
for the 6th liquor license before February of 1974. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by
Bjorum to adopt Ordinance # 113 amending Ordinance # 1029 and waive reading of the ordinance.
Carlson, Leroux, Bjorum for, LaValle and Lease opposed. Motion carried.
The subject of Dave Lindahl came up and Lease suggested sending the police chief to give
citation for expired building permit and mobile home permit. Motion made by Carlson, seconded
by Bjorum to request police c hief to cite Dave Lindahl for violation of mobile home
ordinance, with clerk's office returning Mr. Lindahl's check for $10.00. Carlson, Bjorum,
for, LaValle, Leroux, and Lease opposed. Motion failed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded
by LaValle, to have clerk's office notify Lindahl by letter that he is in violation of the
mobile home ordinance, and he must remove his trailer within ten days. Motion carried.
(Copy of letter to be sent to Bldg. Inspector and Police Chief)
It was brought up that a new tennis court had been provided for the village by the Hugo
Businessmen, and now the village should provide a fence for the court. Mayor Carlson stated
he had thought a fence would cost approximately $3000.00. Lease stated he would not vote
for such an expenditure. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Bjorum to table tennis court
fence matter until the October 1st meeting. Lease, Bjorum, Leroux for, Carlson and LaValle
opposed. Motion carried.
Charles Johnson reported that Minnesota Pipeline Co. had sent a certified check in the
amount of $2000.00 and also their insurance certificate. Motion made by Carlson, seconded
by LaValle to accept certified check from Minnesota Pipeline Co. in lieu of required bond.
Motion carried.
Regarding Clyde Rehbein's requesting reimbursement, attorney Johnson stated he could not
recommend making any payment on the bill. No further action was taken by the c omail on the
matter.
Leroux stated a party is apparently selling mobile home trailers on Highway #61 near Co. Road
#4. She said she will look into the matter.
Norm Horton had been in contact with attorney Johnson regarding his required bond, according
to a statement made by Johnson, and it was brought out the Mr. Horton found it impossible to
obtain a bond. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to waive bond requirement for Norm
Horton. Motion carried. Deputy Clerk to retype Attachment "A" and send along with special
use permit and junk yard license to Horton.
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Clerk Burkard reported all revenue sharing money is invested except $3034.23. Motion
made by LaValle, seconded by Carlson to invest X33034.23 in savings. Motion carried.
It was also reported that the sewer fund for industrial park had also been invested.
Motion made by Carlsong and seconded by Leroux to adjourn at 12:45 A.M. Motion carried.
OobeLrt� E. Burkardq Clerk