HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.10.01 CC Minutes OCTOBER 19 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF TIE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Carlson,
LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum present. Lease arrived at 7:10 P11,
Minutes of the September 17th meeting were approved as presented. The general claims for
payment were approved as presented. There was an addition in the water department claims of
$25.24 for PERA, after,rich they also were approved as corrected.
First itme on the agenda was the 1974 Budget. Motion made by Carlsont seconded by Lease to
adopt Resolution # 25, a resolution certifying annual levy to the 09 my auditior, amount
being $489211.88 for general levy. Motion carried unanimously.
Planning items were then taken up. First was a land division for Wayne Bjorum. Motion made
by Carlson and seconded to approve land division for Wayne Bjorum, Carlson, LaValle, Leroux,
Lease for Bjorum abstained. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to approve minor subdivision of Dennis K. Strand—
berg, subject to a $50.00 parkland fee. Motion carried.
Pam Bjorum stated for the ordinance committee that Vern Peloquin and Connie Crever had
resigned from same.
Dan Spitzer stated that the planning commission will attempt to revise the zoning ordinance
and map at their regular meeting October 9th, Mayor Carlson asked Spitzer why they were
thinking of putting a consentrated business district zone on the block where the feed mill
is located. Spitzer said that is an area where consentrated business is already located.
Engineer Howard Kuusisto reported that the Metro Sewer Board had approved the comprehensive
sewer plan for the village and the industrial park sewer plan , also. He suggested taking bids
for the industrial park on October 30th. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle that
the village council request bids for the Bald Eagle Industrial Park Sewer Project according
to specifications of the village engineer, and subject to PCA and Metro Sewer Board approval.
Bids to be opened at the Hugo village hall at 2200 PM, October 30th. Motion carried
unaimously.
Howared had supplied a written report, copies of which were given to the council for their
review. Lease asked questions regarding Royalhaven Estates, which were answered by Howard.
It appears that a change in the plat should be made.
Regarding Advanced Fiberglass, Howard said they had not submitted complete drainage plans.
Lease stated this should be required of them or problems will develop in the future. Attorney
Charles Johnson stated that he had not yet seen their proof of ownership. The deputy clerk
was advised to inform them by letter to submit proof of ownership, they are in violation of
ordinance, and they still don't have a special use permit.
Irene Leroux reported she had tried to contact L & W Trailer Sales, but was unable to reach
anyone.
Clerk Burkard then reported that Crimsoncross Kennel requests an increase in fees starting
January 1, 1974.
He also stated a letter had been receivedLfrom NSP Co. informing the village that street
lights had been installed in the Oakshore Park area. Mr. Burkard then informed the council
that Mr. Vern D. Johnson from the League of Minnesota Municipalties would be in our area
Thursday, October 11th and would be willing to ansewer any questions governing bodies might
have. The clerk then stated he had attended two sewer meetings; one in Falcon Heights, where
they discussed a proposed five year sewer plan, with an interceptor coming through
Mohtomedi area which would affect Grant Township; and one in North St. Paul, where they discuss
ed policy, and changes, and a SAC increase.
Theodora Peltier was scheduled to be on the agenda with a ditch estimate, but said she was
unable to obtain it yet.
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The council then discussed fence for the tennis courts. LaValle said the cheapest bid for a
fence was $3600.00. Lease suggested putting $1000.00 of capitol improvement money toward
the fence. (revenue sharing money ). It was decided that $1950.00 could be put toward the
fence with the Hugo Businessmen paying the remainder. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by
Leroux to authorise $1950.00 to be spent in construction of a tennis court fence, with
; 1000.00 being taken from Revenue Sharing Fluid, and remaining $950.00 to be taken from the
village capitol improvement fund. Motion carried.
Recess called at 9:05 PM. Called back to order at 9:30 PM.
Sherrif Ed Westphal appeared before the council to discuss a countywide investigative unit.
He stated he had received permission to apply for a Federal Grant for crime investigation,
and would like to add eight people to his staff of five. The grant would include eight men,
two office girls, and a mini bus crime lab for crime scene searched. Mr. Westphal said the
first year 9096 would be funded by the Federal Government, 5Y6 by State and 5% by County.
By the fourth year, it should all be taken care of by C ounty funds. He said Anota County
already has their grant, and Washington County would be the second one in the state to get
the grant. Pam Bjorum questioned which villages were against this proposal. It was stated
that Stillwater, and Woodbury had chosen to speak out against it. LaValle questioned whether
this would be assessed back to the villages. Mr. Westphal said the county would take care of it
Sherrif wanted a resolution of support sent to the Washington County Commissioners. Motion
made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to have the clerk's office send a letter to the Washington
County Commissioners stating that the Village of Hugo approves of the Washington County
Investigative Unit as described by Sherrif Ed Westphal. Motion carried unanimously.
Richard Vail appeared next regarding obtaining approval for his 2nd and 3rd additions. Motion
made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to approve Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition subject to
recommendation from the planning commission dated September 26, 1973, and Evergreen Hills
3rd Addition also subject to conditions set by the planning commission on September 26, 1973.
There was some discussion following this motion regarding a road to be put in by Vail. Vail
said he would like to build the road immediately, but the council wanted him to wait to put
on bituminous surface. Previous motion was then amended as follows: Motion made by Carlson,
seconded by Bjorum to add as a third condition the posting of a necessary road bond to be
determined by the village engineer. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson and seconded to
again amend motion to add a fourth condition that proof of title be submitted. Motion carried.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Aroand appeared regarding questions about their subdivision conditions.
They paid the clerk's office $1240.00 for park land as required, and also $8000.00 as ass—
urance that a road would be built.
A letter was received by the clerk from the Metro Sewer Board regarding a deferred payment
of $189493.71 cost allocation for the Metro Interceptor. The mayor suggested having Don
Lease work on the matter and set up a meeting with the Metro officials.
Motion made and seconded to certify delinquent water bills to the county auditor for collec—
tion. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson and seconded to adopt Resolution # 269 a resolution cancelling tax
levy for municipal water bonds. Motion carried.
Clerk Burkaard reported he had been in contact with the attorney for the George King estate,
and found that there is no money in the estate. They gave authorization though for the
Village to clean the place charge it to the estate, and maybe someday collect. Mr. Burkard
said the village can do this, and charge the cost plus 25% against the estate. Attorney
Johnson is to look further into the matter.
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Motion made by Bjorum, seconded by Leroux to approve NSP application for cable #76-5684-
Motion carried. Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum to approve Northwestern Bell Job
Order 31492. Motion carried. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to approve North—
western Bell Job Orders 31342 and 31328. Motion carried.
Police Chief Dick Gunderson then appeared and gave his written report to the council for
their review.
Dave Lindahl appeared regarding his renewing a building permit and also his mobile home
permit. Motion made and seconded to grant Dave Lindahl a temporary mobile home permit
renewal for a three month period starting August 20, 1973 and also a three month period
starting November 20, 1973, subject to his having a valid building permit during this
period. Motion oarried.
Mayor Carlson stated he had received a letter from Joseph Stanek regarding having the village
put in a road to his 100 land looloed acres. This is the same request brought in by Mr. Tom
Pogreba in Mr. Stanek's behalf in the spring. At that time the council denied the request.
The deputy clerk was advised to notify Mr. Stanek of this action.
Regarding Clyde Rehbein's obtaining a special use permit, Attorney Johnson said Rehbein
should be informed he should apply for one. The deputy clerk is to notify Mr. Rehbein he
should appy at the clerk's office for a permit, and perhaps be on the planning oovaission
agenda October 9th.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to adopt Resolution # 27, a resolution governing
hours for village elections. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to adopt Resolution # 28, a resolution appointing
election judges for the annual village election. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 1100 PM. Motion carried.
Robert E. Burkard, Clerk