HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.10.15 CC Minutes OCTOBER 159 1973 MINUTES OF PROIEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Mayor Carlson, Roll was called: Carlson,
LeValleq Leroux present. Bjorn absent. Don Lease arrived at 7:10 PM.
Minutes of the meeting of October lot were approved as presented.
General Claims and Water Department Claims were approved after review.
Clerk Burkared reported that a check in the amount of $2795.00 had been received from
Revenue Sharing. He knew $1000.00 had been earmarked for a tennis court fence, but wanted
to know if the council would like to invest the remaining $1795.00. Motion made by LaValle,
seconded by Leroux to invest $1795.00 in revenue sharing Roads in a three month certificate.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by LaValle to place $1357.52 in a special park fund account.
Motion carried.
Mayor Carlson then reported that he had received a letter from the Metro Sewer Board stating
the billing for usage next year would be approximately $2500.00. This information was given
to Don Lease.
Planning Commission Items were next on the agenda. Don Lease brought up a question concerning
Oak Vista Estates, a new subdivision brought before the planning commission, and engineer
Howard Kuusisto mentioned that he had visited the site. He stated the land was hilly and wet,
and he didn't care for some things in the plan, e.g. driveways.
Regarding the village sewer system, Howard reported that he had been out in the field, and
a change in the alignment would be made by Traegerts resturant.
A letter had been received in the clerk's office from Washington County Engineer Charles
Swanson stating the county would have to know by November lot if Hugo wanted winter
maintenance by the county. Marvin LaValle stated he had been working with the county on
this, and would have a solution shortly.
Attorney Charles Johnson stated dedication of the full length of 130th Street in the
industrial park should take place shortly.
He also reported that easements are progressing on the village sewer project. He and Marvin
LaValle are going to be giving appraisals to the parties involved shortly. George Smith,
the county appraiser has figured approximately $1000.00 per acre, and fractions thereof
would be paid accordingly. The entire project would be approximately $9000.009 according to
the appraiser. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Carlson to have attorney Charles Johnson
and Marvin LaValle obtain sewer easements, and work within the guidelines of the appraisal.
Motion carried.
Regarding Arcand's Estates subdivision, attorney Johnson stated things are proceeding
saoothly.
Regarding Richard Vail's Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition, attorney Richard Heineker had been
working on details of the scenic easement. Dan Spitzer and attorney Johnson worked out
some details also, and will send their version to Mr. Heineker for his review.
Regarding Royal-haven Estates subdivision, Howard Kuusisto had set the road bond at $10,000.00.
Discussion ensued on matters relating to the plan between Howard, Mr. Furlong and Mr.
Schmidt,
Maurice Gessner appeared before council concerning dividing a two and one halt acre piece out
of his acreage for his daughter, He was told he would have to appear before the planning
commission before the council would act on the matter. He gave his application, $40.00 fee,
and two copies of the survey to the deputy clerk. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Leroux
to send minor subdivision application of Maurice Gessner to the planning commission. Motion
carried.
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Next item on the agenda was the village coordinator. Mayor Carlson stated there were forty
six applications, and he felt about one half of these should be interviewed. LaValle stated
he and Lease had looked over the applications and thought five were worth interviewing. More
discussion followed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to have a special meeting
to interview village coordinator applicants on October 25th, at 7:00 PM at the village hall.
Carlson for, LaValle, Leroux, Lease opposed. Motion failed. Motion made by Carlson, seconded
by LaValle to appoint a screening committee to conduct interviews for village coordinator
applicants, consisting of Charles Johnson, Howard Kuusisto, Dan Spitzer, Don Lease, and
Mayor Carlson. Motion carried. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Leroux to appoint Charles
Johnson as chairman of the interviewing committee. Motion carried.
Bennett Goldberg appeared concerning his obtaining the same licenses and permits given to
Nashville North, as he is purchasing the place. This matter is to be continued at the
November 5th council meeting.
Motion made by LaValle, and seconded to approve Job Order 31514 for Northwestern Bell Telephone
on Hyde Avenue. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to grant temporary mobile home permit to Joe Zaspel
for a period of three months. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to grant temporary mobile home permit to Robert
McCloud for a period of three months. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to grant a garbage collection license to Leonard
Ayde dba Lake Sanitation. Motion carried.
Motion made by Lease and seconded to authorize clerk to obtain surety bonds in the amount
of $20,000 for project # 73-9U-172, and *10,000 for project # 73-9H-171. Motion carried.
Police Chief Dick Gunderson appeared before council with a written recomendation to hire
Mr. Robert C. Barth Sr. as a full time officer for the village. Mr. Barth is now a part
time officer. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to hire Robert Barth Sr. as a full
time officer for the village effective January 1, 1974. LaValle questioned whether it was a
legal requirement to advertise or accept other applications for the position. Charles Johnson
stated he didn't think so, but would have to check into the matter. Motion made by LaValle,
and seconded to table the matter until the first meeting in November. LaValle, Leroux, Lease
for, Carlson opposed. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to adjourn at 9:30 PM, Carlson, Leroux, Lease
for, LaValle opposed. Motion carried.
Robert E. Burkard, Clerk