HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.12.03 CC Minutes DECEMBER 39 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MGO f=
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:07 PM. Roll was called: Carlson,
LaValle, Leroux, Lease, Bjorum present.
Minutes of the meeting of November 19th were approved as presented. Minutes of the meeting
of November 27th were corrected to read "Motion made and seconded that village authorize
attorney Johnson to pay a fixed sum of $100.00 construction inconvenience fee to each owner
of property upon which a sewer easement or easements is acquired. Motion carried." Minutes
then approved after correction.
Village olaims for payment were then reviewed and it was noted that the treasurer, George
Bernier, put his claim in for $600.00 and it was to be added to the claims. Don Lease
questioned how mazy gasoline accounts were used by the police department. He stated he would
like a limit on the number of stations used. General Claims were approved after addition of
the treasurers claim. Water department claims were approved as presented.
A discussion ensued on the White Bear Rod and Gun Club application for a special use permit,
Mayor Carlson said the burden of proof lies on the gun club to prove why their clubhouse
would not adversely affect the area. Mrs. Reynold Arcand questioned whether rifle shooting
would be allowed. Answer-no rifles. This subject is to be brought before the planning
commission again at a future date.
All village license renewals were then taken up.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by Leroux to approve for American Legion Post # 620 a Club
On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Cigarette License, and Soft Drink License for a total
of $117.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to approve for Swan Anderson, of Carpenterls, an
Off Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor License, On Sale In-toxicating Liquor License, On Sale
Sunday Liquor License, Cigarette License, Soft Drink License, and Game of Skill License for
a total of $1752.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to approve for Robert Ricci, an Off Sale Non
Intoxicating Liquor License, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, On Sale Sunday License,
Cigarette License, Soft Drink License, Game of Skill License, and Dance License for a total
of $1784.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Bjorum, seconded by Lease to approve for Irene Traeger, an On Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License, On Sale Sunday License, Cigarette License, Soft Drink License, and Dance
License for a total of $1729.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by LaValle to approve for Joseph Perzichilli, of Joe's
Liquor, Inc. an Off Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor Licause, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Licensee On Sale Sunday License, Cigarette License, Soft Drink License, Games of Skill
License, and Dance License for a total of $1774.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Bjorum, seconded by Carlson to approve for Bill Guse of Billts Bar & Grill,
an Off Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor License, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, On Sale
Sunday License and Cigarette License for a total of $1727.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Carlson to approve for Earl Forsblad, of Nashville
North an On Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor License, and Cigarette License for a total of
$112.00 Motion carried.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle to approve for Leon Nadeau, an Off Sale Non
Intoxicating Liquor License, Cigarette License, and Soft Drink License for a total of
$32.00. Motion carried.
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Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Lease to approve for K.C. Plaza a Club On Sale Non
Intoxicating Malt Liquor License and Cigarette License for a total of $22.00. Motion catried.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Lease to approve for Eugene Peltier of Countryside Center,
a Cigarette License for $12.00. Motion oarried.
Motion made by Leaoux, seconded by Carlson to approve for K.M. & R.L. Pastorios of Hugo
Motor Service, a Cigarette License and Soft Drink License for a total of $17.00. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum to approve for Don Lobsinger of Four L Drive In,
a Cigarette License, Soft Drink License, and Game of Skill License for a total of $27.00.
Motion carried.
Clerk Burkard stated he would like to know council policy or formal action established as to
where to put park fund money donated by village citizens. Attorney Johnson stated a dedicated
fund of this type should be set up by ordinance.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to set up a Special Park Fund for the purpose of
holding that money which is donated from subdividers. Don Lease wanted the word "interim"
inserted and that no withdrawls be made until an ordinance is made up. Carlson said he
didn't think that would be necessary. Carlson, LaValle, Leroux, Bjorum for, Lease opposed.
Motion oarried.
Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to invest $4054.38 of Special Park Fund Money in
a four year certificate at the First State Bank of Hugo. Motion carried.
Regarding amending the dog ordinance, Charles Johnson said he's been tpying to find authority
to change the ordinance. Bjorum questioned whether that part of the ordinance regarding pick uF
fee and boarding fee could be deleted. Mr. Johnson said he would work on this for the meeting
of December 17th.
Mayor Carlson then read aloud a list of ordinances to be included in the village code.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Bjorum to adopt as part of the village code of Hugo,
Minnesota, chapters 109 General Provisions, 209 Administration, 409 Buildings & Construction,
50, Cigarettes and Wrappers, 60, Civil Defense, 98, Fences, 1109 Fire Prevention & Protection,
130, Junk Yards, 150, Liquos, Beer & Wines, 1609 Metropolitan Sewer Service Charges, 170,
Mining, Excavating & Grading, 180, Motor Vehicle & Traffic, 190, Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor,
2009 Nuisance, 2109 Offenses, Miscellaneous, 219, Parking & Loading Areas, 230, Penalties,
240, Planning, 2509 Police, 2669 Signs, 2709 Snowmobiles, 2901, Subdivisions, 300 Utilities,
and 310, Voter Registration. Pam questioned whether the zoning ordinance should be put in the
code when the code is adopted. Carlson said zoning is just one chapter and this wouldn't affect
the code. Marvin questioned why the subdivision ordinance should be put in the code when
changes should be made in it. He also said he hasn't read all the ordinances yet, and doesn't
want to vote on it.
Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to table adoption of the Village Code until
December 17th. Motion carried.
Fire Chief Ken Granger appeared before council stating that a meeting had been called on
November 30th by the Washington County Sheriff ,concerning a new communication system for
the county. In this new system, therewould be one central emergency number in Washington
County, with a despatcher working twenty four hours per day. In this electronic system, a
party with a fire call would call the central number, the dispatcher would find the location
press button and this would set off an alarm here in Hugo. In the case of a power outage,
this system could be switched to batteries. In our present phone system, during a power
failure, the fire alarm would not go off. Under the present phone system, the phone bill for
the village is $431.40 for four phones. There has also been twelve false alarms this year.
Under the new system, false alarms would be eliminated. Mr. Granger had obt fined a bid on
equipment needed from Motorola as follows: decoder placed on fire siren—$276.00, nine monitors
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in firemens homes at $194.00 each, for a total of $2022.00 to get started on the system.
They also plan on obtaining two old police radios and converting them, to be connected to
the Washington County Sheriffts office.
Motion made by Carlson and seconded that fire chief investigate costs of setting up and
maintaining new fire communication system. Motion carried.
Regarding the Norman Horton special use permit, the fire chief stated he had inspected the
property and cases and been removed from the fence, and plowing had been started in various
spots, but is not completed. Marvin asked attorney Johnson if the council could "call in
special use permits". Mr. Johnson said the council must have a public hearing for the porpose
of cancellation or amendment of the permit, with a notice being sent to the permit holder of
time and place.
Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Leroux to schedule a public hearing on December 17th,
at 8:00 PM to consider the revocation or amendment of the special use permit of Norman
C. Horton Sr. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ridler appeared regarding their building s home on 170th Street, east
of Highway 61. A building permit had been denied by the building inspector due to a high
water table. It was stated that his percolation tests didn't pass, either. Mr. Ridler had
sketched a sewage system plan which he said would work in a high water table. Mrs. Ri&ler
stated that Lyle Dorr of the County, said they could mound dirt where they want to put the
system, wait one year, and then put it in and it would work. It was noted that they have
a chance of getting a building permit if they can get percolation tests to pass at some
future date.
Recess called at 905 PM. Called back to order at 10:00 PM.
Police Chief Richard Gunderson had prepared a written report which he gave the council for
their review. He stated he and Sargent Peltier had gone through a refresher course on police
work, and now with Mr. Barth, Hugo will have four men certified by the state.
Chief Gunderson recommended repair and extension of the gasoline hose at the town hall,
and. LaValle is checking on the matter.
Mayor Carlson read aloud commendation for Mr. Davidson and Mr. Peltier in regard to their
fine police work on an aggravated assault case.
The village attorney stated he has been working almost exclusiviely on the sewer easements.
Concerning the Mike Doherty property, the owners would like $400.00 for their particular
piece of land, and it was appraised at $200.00. Regxrding the Howard Moe property, there
was no committment to sign up at any price. It was stated that the lift station c add be
relocated on the Vern Peloquin property cheaper by buying less land. Construction costs
could be saved by moving it also, although- the village engineer would have to recalulate
the easement area.
Motion made by Carlson and seconded to authorize village attorney to purchase property for
sewer easement from Mr. Doherty at a cost of $400.00. Motion carried.
Motion made by Lease and seconded to approve modification of sewer easement plan to change
from Howard Moe property to Vern Peloquin property, with village attorney negotiating costs.
Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson said he has also been negotiating on the property between Grangers DX and the
Plumbing shop, which is approximately one half acre. The appraised value of $900.00 for one
half acre is not acceptable to them.
It was stated that deeds were delivered by Ken Tschida for the Industrial Park, and there
were some discrepanceis in them. Clerk Burkard is to check with Mr. Tschida on the matter.
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Howard Kuusisto had prepared a written report which was sent to council, and which he
verbally explained. He mentioned that the Bald Eagle Industrial Park is staked and ready
for construction, which will probably begin on December 5th,
Regarding Arcand's Estates, the contraotor is to inform Howard when he completes finishing
touches on the new road.
Attorney Johnson mentioned that the council had not taken any action on the Granger property,
so the following was done.
Motion made by Lease, seconded by Leroux that village attorney offer Granger's Body Shop
and DX Service, Inc. $2000.00 for property for sewer and road right of way. Motion carried
unanimously.
Clerk Burkard reported on the following; The Bald Eagle Industrial Park Sewer Contracts
were ready to sign.
The contracts for road maintenance by Washington County were here for village signatures.
His office had received state aid checks for firemens relief association and the police
department fund.
The businessmen intend to pay for their portion of the tennis court fence.
The town hall should be closed for the winter months. He was told LaValle is working on this
matter.
James Wisner and the fire chief again brought up the subject of the fire com onication system.
They had a proposal whereby the fire department would purchase three monitors, and the village
purchase the decoder and six monitors, and the fire department wolAd have the equipment
installed. Don Lease said he would like to learn more about the entire plan. It is to be
brought up at the next council meeting.
Motion made by Leroux, seconded by Bjorum to adjourn at 11:45 PM. Motion carried.
Robert E. Burkard, Village Clerk