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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974.11.08 CC Minutes NOVEMBER 18, 1974 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY 0$7:I!JIO The meeting was called to order at 7:23 P.M. by Mayor Lease. Roll was called: Lease, LaValle and Smith were present. Leroux and Martin ab- sent. Also present were Howard Kuusisto, City Engineer; and Charles Johnson, City Attorney. The minutes of November 4th were reviewed. First Page, Paragraph 8 the name Art Madsen should be Mark Madsen - Page 3, Paragraph 2, the word enforcement is spelled incorrectly. Page 4, Paragraph 1 , should read Mr. Reynold Arcand Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried. The minutes of November 7th were reviewed. Motion made by Stith that the second paragraph on down be struck and left for the first meeting in January. Lease felt that this was the action taken so it cannot be struck from the minutes. The motion failed to be seconded. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease, to approve the minutes of November 7th. Lease and LaValle for. Smith opposed. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, to pay the general claims Motion carried. Motion made by Smith, seconded by LaValle, to pay the water claims. Motion carried. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Smith, to renew the temporary mobile home permit for Gordon Russett under Paragraph B, Section 2, Ordinance No. 8. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, to renew the temporary mobile home permit for Dennis Strandberg under Paragraph B, Section 2, Ordinance No. 8. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, to approve Northwestern Bell Telephone Company J.O. 3043 application for buried cable on 177th Street. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, to approve the Pioneer Club off sale liquor license application pending submittion of by-laws Motion carried. Ed Waugh Subdivision - Traeger Addition Plat 2 - A discussion was held on the covenants for the property. Mr. Johnson stated they were not recordable the way they are written and they have to be notarized. The way they are written the land owners can get together and abolish them. The covenants should be perpetual. Mr. Waugh stated that the Washington County planner changed the lots so the drawings had to be done over again. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to approve the Traeger Addition Plat 2 Subdivision as presented with a $1 ,000.00 park land dedication; corrections in the covenants in the perpetual format shall be presented at a later date. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson presented a draft of the Metropolitan Sewer Board/City of III Hugo Deferred Payment Agreement of which he felt Section 4 still con- tains ambiguity. M . Johnson wanted to know if he should go back to the Metropolitan Sewer Board and get further clarification on this point. Mr. Lease told him to go ahead and get this clarification. 0- 1 NOVEMBER 18, 1974 Lease stated that; he called HUD regarding an Audit and his call is suppose to be returned on November 19th. Members of the Rice Creek Watershed were introduced to the Council by Mr. Robert Hamilton, Secretary for the Rice Creek Watershed. The representative for Washington County stated that they were a State Agency designed to help with problems. They have responsibility of taking care of waters in the district and they were very pleased with the cooperation they have received from the City of Hugo. They do not Intend to be a block t0 progress and they have tried to be prompt. They meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. They stated that applications have been given to the City Clerk but the supply may be depleted by now. The Board of Managers wanted to know who they would communicate with in the City of Hugo. No definite answer was given. The question was asked whether the Rice Creek Watershed wanted to see items that were changed after their approval was given to an application. They stated they were not interested in building permits or zoning ordinances; they were only interested in items that would effect the water. For an example, if the Rice Creek Watershed approved an application to have the set-back 100 feet and the Council changed it to 150 foot set-back, the Rice Creek Watershed would not want to see it again. (This was in regards to set- backs on a lake) . The Council was told that they do not have to approve something just because it was approved by the Watershed. Bob Hamilton stated that items changed that effect the water runoff, etc., the two permits should be coordinated. The question was asked what was meant by flood proof. They explained that they calculate the maximum water level of a lot and a basement cannot be built below this level unless it is tiled. No basement windows can be built below this level. They were asked how they account for rise and fall of the lake on Engineering studies. They said they look at standard 100 year storm events and calculate what water would accumulate. They look at old maps and records and anticipate the average and calculate estreme highs to deter- mine maximum elevation. Hamilton stated they try to protect people that buy land in a dry year. Howard Kuusisto asked who could initiate a study and if the Rice Creek Watershed initiated a study, who would pay for it. People in a municipality could petition for a study and the Board can finance projects that a very small. On vast projects, financing could be done by a general levy, block assessments or individual property owner assessment, depending on who profits by the project. The Rice Creek Watershed has an Administrative fund but they do not have a Maintenance fund. They hope to have a Maintenance fund in the future. They have the power to assess under Minnesota Statue No. 112. Mr. Johnson asked if they had a staff who could check for pending assess- ments? Mr. Hamilton stated that assessments they would make would be so small that they would not go from one tax year to the next. Assess- ments have not been a problem. Public Hearings are always held prior to an assessment. Mr. LaValle wanted to know if the Rice Creek Water- shed had jurisdiction over judicial and county ditches in Washington County. The answer was yea. Mr. LaValle asked if they plan to do research to determine which ditches are judicial, which are private, and which are county? Rice Creek Watershed stated their attorney has the best records possible but they are not perfect. A discussion was held on the water problem at Horse Shoe Lake. There is a difference of opinion as to which way the water runs. Howard Kuusist4 report stated the water ran to the north. Lease stated that the Rice Creek Watershed and Council were at an impass until the people in the area were in agreement. It was decided that Howard Kuusisto and the Rice Creek Watershed engineer would get together and do a small study NOVEMBER 18, 1974 c ' Ef3 .:r V To see if the project is feasible. There will have to be some surveys taken to complete the study and the Rice Creek Watershed willhold a Public Hearing on this matter. A recess was called at 9:30 P.M. The meeting was reopened at 9:40 P.M. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to cash $65,000 in Government Certificate Bonds to pay the Sewer Contractor. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, that the prepayment sewer money be placed in Government Agency Bonds, one in the amount of $50,000.00 and one for $76,377.70, for a period of four years at an interest rate of 8%. Motion carried. Robert Burkard recommended hiring Carol Williams as Deputy Clerk. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, to hire Carol Williams, 12033 Everton Avenue No., Hugo, Minnesota, starting November 25th or later, at $600.00 per month. Motion carried. Performance Bonds and dewatering was discussed. It is up to the plumbing inspector to make sure the area is dewatered before the plug is pulled. According to the Ordinance, the installer is suppose to contact the plumbing inspector 8 working hours prior to installation. Attorney Johnson wrote the amendment to the Sewer Ordinance to cover performance bonds and construction requirements. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to amend Sewer Ordinance $115-B and to adopt Sewer Ordinance No. 1974-118. Motion carried. The following are the changes made to the Sewer Ordinance: In Section 300-6 Add Subd. E. Bond. No excavator, sewer installer, or plumber will be allowed to commence any sewer service installation, nor allowed to make any connection of any building sewer to a sewer line or to a sewer service, without having first obtained and deposited with the City a performance bond, or cash deposit, or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount of $25,000.00 in a form approved by the City, to insure the construction and operation in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance, and as security for safeguarding any damage to public property. The performance bond, cash deposit, or irrevocable letter of credit shall remain in full force and effect for at least one year from the effective date thereof, and in all cases shall be continued in full force and effect so long as said excavator, sewer installer or plumber is actively engaged in sewer work in the City of Hugo. In Section 300-12. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Add a new paragraph as follows: No connection of any building sewer to any sewer service line shall be made by any person other than an employee of the City of Hugo, a licensed sewer installer or a plumber licensed by the State of Minnesota, and all such connectionsshall be made under dry conditions, either naturally occurring or by dewatering, and in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Burkard read letter from Minnesota Employment Service. They have a man from Forest Lake they would like Hugo to hire and train. Mr. Burkard suggested Hugo hire him under the sewer program. Lease suggested Bob tell them we may be interested but we would like more. infr,rmation on this 2 A Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease, to purchase 2-1" water meters at $90.92 each. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to obtain a bond for the Police Chief, Robert Barth, in the amount of $500.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to bring the bonds up to $10,000.00 for the City Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Treasurer. Motion carried. A & W Attorney will contact Charles Johnson regarding changing the wording on their bond. Budget request for Crimsoncross Kennel was discussed. LaValle told Bob Burkard to tell Crimsoncross that they are charging too much money. Motion made by Lease, and seconded to extend the meeting past the 11 :00 deadline. Motion carried. Motion made by Lease, seconded by LaValle, to make Howard Kuusisto's letter dated November 8, 1974, re: Hugo, Minnesota Parcel Tracts A, B, C, D, part to the minutes. The manhole for Starmold was discussed. Howard Kuusisto stated that the Maplewood Sewer and Water Company is coming out November 19th to make an estimate on raising the manhole. The White Bear Rod and Gun Club matter was discussed. Mr. Johnson explained that the temporary restraining order had been lifted and the Attorney General was instructed not to pursue the matter any further. Motion made by Lease, seconded by Smith, until we get further infor- mation from Jack Wallace and the Gun Club, and also from the EQC, no Building Permit shall be issued. Motion carried. This matter will not be taken up until the meeting of December 16, 1974. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease, to have a Special Meeting at 7:00 P.M., November 25th, to dicuss the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried. Johnson will have the draft to the Zoning Ordinance at that time and present a copy to Carl Dale at the meeting. A tentative date of December 10th is set for the public hearing. The Council felt they should not take any action on the Moratorium until the next meeting. Lease read letters received from the Washington County Engineer. A discussion was held on Rehbein's Mining Permit. It was suggested that a letter be written to Rehbein stating that the road has been completed and the pits should be leveled to grade. A discussion was held on the entrance to Starmold. The RR crossing is going to be moved and they don't want to make any major improvements. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :50 P.M. Motion carried. Ro er . Burkard, Clerk City of Hugo • OFFICES 645-0399 • RE6.489-1528 HOWARD A. KUUSISTO CONSULTING ENGINEERS ROOM N•106. ORIOOS•MIOWAY SLOG. 1821 UNIVERSITY AVE. ST.PAUL.MINN.55104 November 8, 1974 The Honorable City Council CITY OF HUGO Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Attn. : Mr. Bob Burkard, City Clerk Re: Hugo, Minnesota Parcel Tracts A, B, C, D Dear Council Members: Pursuant to our investigation regarding elevations for the parcel, Tract A, B, C and D, we are writing this letter. The land described in the various tracts consist of approximately 10 acres per each abutting to the south right-of-way line of 170th Street North. Washington County has recently completed their road improvement on 170th Street alignment, which consisted of excavation, ditching, roadbeds, base work and bituminous paving. The elevations for 170th Street North are based on these completed improvements. The elevation of Horseshoe Lake has been included. The lake is a short distance to the north- east and on the north side of 170th Street. At the time of the survey, (October 1974) , the water elevation was 930.33 and the ditchway along the south side of 170th Street varied from 928.9 to 931.33. At this time of the year Horseshoe Lake is low in elevation. The elevation has been higher. The property owners for the various tracts have applied for building permits to construct residences to be located approximately 500 feet south of 170th Street. The elevation of the proposed building area is about 4 feet lower than the roadway, and only slightly higher than the ditch on the south side of the street. The drainage from the area to the ditchway has little or no fall. To improve the area by filling will take large quantities of fill. The area may be affected by the high water elevation of Horseshoe Lake. Con- struction in the area would require extensive site development and special consideration of design, foundation elevation, freezing, drainage and waste- water disposal. The individual wastewater treatment will consist of septic tanks and drainage fields. These will require special construction to comply with standards due to the elevation of the general area with respect to the high water of Horse- shoe Lake. -1- 11 ' November 8, 1974 . Honorable City Council Hugo, Minnesota Re: Tracts A, B, C, D It is the general opinion that the sites do not provide feasible building con- ditions and problems in the future may arise due to these existing marginal conditions. Horseshoe Lake, during the year of 1974, caused considerable flood- ing and heavy flows to the north. The control elevation of Horseshoe Lake has not been established at this time. During a discussion with the City Council, Building Inspector, Engineer and others, the property owners have been apprais- ed of the existing conditions and problems they may be confronted with. Yours very truly, HOWARD A. KUUSISTO CONS ING ENGINEERS -10- tiVe4z,g. /ei/ d A. Kuusisto, P.E. HAK/bh Enc. cc - Mr. Charles Johnson, City Attorney • -2- DON c. HuLT OW& • 01014 SIMM41101 . Ohms,416441 31 - T.M.Pio.••d 4r•.rrwq Aft:North • . FOREST MM 5*14,WWOQU OILSAOO COUNTY.5*IHE$OTA • . DESCRIPTION FOR: Max Kipp. 381 Woodlawn Avenue, St. Paul .. Minnesota DESCRIPTION OF: Tract A DESCRIPTION: ' The West 330 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 31 North. Range 21 West, Washington County. Minnesota. containing 10 acres, more or less. and subject to the existing township road along the north line. • •Subject to easements and reservations of record. . i • DESCRIPTION OF; Tract 8 , DESCRIPTION: • The East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 31 North. Range 21 West. Washington County. Minnesota. containing 10 acres. more or less. and subject to the existing township road along the i. north line. Subject to easements sou reservations of record. .' • . . DESCRIPTION OF: Tract C DESCRIPTION: . The East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 9. Township 31 North. Range 21 West. Washington County. Minnesota, containing 10 'acres. more or less, and subject to the existing township road along the • north line.. •. Subject to easements and reservations of record. • DESCRIPTION OF: Tract 0 DESCRIPTION: . . ( That part of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 31 • North. Range 21 West. Washington Coi.nky, Minnesota, lying east of the West 990 feet, containing 9.6 acres, more or less. and subject to the existing township road along the . north line. . I . Subject to easements and reservations of record. • • .. . • • / • %I. • • I hor.by codify that this survoy, plan. or report • • • was prepared by mo or undo• my direct super• vision and that I am a duly Ropistorod Land • 1 Surveyor under the laws of the Stet* al Miner esote. •. 04p%,I I I { " .: . • . • • Dal a,,iAcregiJO'73 RN„ sib . • .