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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.08.02 CC Minutes AUGUST 2, 1976 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL 79 TIME: 7:13 P.M. PRESENT: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty, and Smith. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the minutes of the July 19th, 1976 meeting after changing six inch sewer service to read six inch cast iron sewer service on page 3 regarding the Shepherd of the Fields Lutheran Church. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty, and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the min- utes of the Special Meeting of July 26, 1976. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the General Claims of August 2, 1976 after amending them to include $240.00 - half of Councilman Schletty's annual salary. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Smith made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Utility Claims of August 2, 1976. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES 5.1 Delmar Strandberg Strandberg stated he owns forty acres at Elmcrest and 170th Street. Land presently zoned Conservancy. He wishes to sell five acres with some old buildings on it. Building Inspector informed him he could not sell less than 20 acres without first asking for a variance. Council advised him he would have to apply for a rezoning. Strand- berg objected to having to pay a fee. 5.2 Richard Schuh - Bond Reduction Richard Hiniker appeared on behalf of Mr. Schuh requesting reconsid- eration of the bond reduction for Mr. Schuh - citing the difference between the bonding requirements of the other mining operators in Hugo and Mr. Schuh. He feels due to the recent experience of Mr. Schuh's mining operation, Mr. Schuh should now be qualified for a substantial reduction. Didn't object to Letter of Credit but stated that requiring a $40,00 bond greatly reduces Mr. Schuh's bonding ability. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Smith, to reduce Mr. Schuh's bond from $40,000 to $10,000 and to retain the Letter of Credit. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaY*lle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 5.3 White Bear Rod and Gun Club - Special Use Permit Discussion regarding modified conditions to the Special Use Permit as drafed by Planning Commission Chairman Dan Spitzer and Washington County Planner William Schwab and recommended by the Planning Com- mission. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the Special Use Permit for the White Bear Rod and Gun Club subjecjs to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. � nn VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle and Leroux. r J VOTING AGAINST: Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Smith stated he felt neither Lease nor LaValle should have voted on the matter since he felt they had violated the open meeting law. City Attorney asked if Smith wished him to pursue the matter - Smith said he was merelybringing it up. LaValle questioned whether either Smith or Schletty should have voted since they have both testified in court in opposition to the White Bear Rod & Gun. Jerry Perron asked the Council to consider their Occupancy Permit and also issue their on-sale non-intoxicating liquor and cigarette and soft drink licenses - fees have been paid. MOTION: Leroux made motion, seconded by Lease, to grant an on- sale non-intoxicating liquor license for $41 .65, a cig- arette license for $5.00, and a soft drink license for $5.00, to the White Bear Rod and Gun Club. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle and Leroux. VOTING AGAINST: Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED LaValle informed Perron to apply to the Building Inspector for the Certificate of Occupancy. 5.6 Norm Carlson - Site Plan Approval MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the site plan for Norman Carlson, the Hylarius Company for a 22 x 36 addition to his building, to be used for warehouse purposes. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Smith made motion, seconded by LaValle, to reimburse Mr. Norman Carlson, the $35.00 he paid for a Special Use Permit, which was dee .ed unnecessary. ' VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED George Miron - Mobile Home Permit Renewal U10 fee has been paid but clerk explained trailer has not been occupied since early January - applicant is trying to sell it. MOTION: Leroux made motion, seconded by LaValle, to have clerk send Mr. Miron a letter informing him that as long as it is no longer necessary to pay the fee; $10 to be returned. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Jerry Moe - Reauest for Time Extension on Plat Clerk instructed to send Mr. Moe a letter informing him he has until the end of August to file the final plat, which is subject to the five conditions set forth in the preliminary plat approval. Fischer Construction Company Correspondence received from Fischer Construction Company regarding whether it is necessary to post a letter of Credit and also whether the City is still interested in purchasing his stockpile. City Engineer stated there is approximately 7,000 yards of gravel in the stockpile. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to have the clerk send Mr. Fischer a letter informing him that the City of Hugo is interested in purchasing the stockpile and that the Council would like to leave the Letter of Credit in it's current status until the next review. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED AUGUST 2, 1976 G 1 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES o 6.1 Ordinance Committee 6.1 .1 Sanitary Sewer Disposal Ordinance — Attorney willtry to have ready for the next meeting. LaValle questioned whether people may pay their SAC charge, apply for permit for hook—up and thus avoid the late penalty -if unable to get installed before the September 1st deadline. Council agreed. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adopt the following: If the SAC charge is paid and permit pulled prior to September 1 , 1976, a penalty charge will be avoid— ed, however sewer usage will be billed beginning 9/1/76. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the sewer hook—up for the Post Office, across the City property be paid for entirely by the benefited property; that is the owner of the Post Office. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.2 Planning Commission Irene Leroux reported that the Planning Commission is still short one member — haven't been able to find anyone interested in the position. 6.3 Water Superintendent Written reported submitted. Questioned whether the Sewer fees being collected pay for the expenses involved. Lease said the matter would require further study. Instructed Engineer to investigate the matter. 6.4 Sewer Committee No report. 6.5 Building Inspector Submitted report — reported Burdick is advertising for body shop work — this would not be covered by his grandfather clause, as he is not allowed to intensify his business. LaValle agreed saying it is one thing to fix dents in cars he plans on selling, and another to advertise for business. Building inspector also reported he has informed James Smith it is necessary for him to either apply for a building permit or a farm site approval for the 11 x 32' pole shed he has moved onto his property. Smith contends he needs neither. City Attorney asked to study the matter. Morris Jesperson, who owns about twelve acres on Highway 61 at 125th Street appeared with request for site plan approval for building which he plans to build to house machinery needed to farm the land. Mr. Jesperson does not live in the area; there is no principal building, or home on the site. Building in— spector refused him building permit without first obtaining Council approval. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to grant site plan approval to Morris Jesperson, at Hwy. 61 and 125th Street, subject to an 88 foot setback. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.6 Fire Chief Fire Chief reported Forest Lake Fire Department has requested Hugo Fire Department to take over one ambulance for the Forest Lake Hospital — doesn't feel too many firemen are interested in taking on the responsibility — too little manpower. Fire Chief instructed to inform them the Hugo Fire Department is not in a position where they could handle it and thank them for the offer. Chief Olson asked for OK to have micro lock brakes put on the rescue squad truck for an estimated $75.00. co MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the pur- v chase of Micro-Lock brakes for the rescue squad truck, after ascertaining through the City Clerk that the Fire Department budget is sufficient to finance it. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Fire Chief reported that first aid supplies ordered for the Fire Department totaled $800.00. Supplies were very low and needed up-dating; however after careful consideration, some of the order was returned making a net cost of $461 .21 . Olson instructed to submit bill to City Clerk. Schletty asked if there are any vacancies on the fire department. Chief said there is one vacancy now and they are taking applications. Applicants must be over the age of eighteen and under the age of 45, live within one mile of the fire hall and be a resident of Hugo for at least six months. 6.7 Police Chief MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to accept the Police Department report. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED 6.8 Attorney Horton - lawsuit has been dismissed. LaValle - Bayless - City of Hugo - appeal to the Supreme Court given an extension until the end of August - City's request for dismissal has been denied. Biesang - terms of a road maintenance agreement have to be worked out with Grant Township and Title has to be verified before road can be con- sidered for acceptance. Bald Eagle Industrial Park - drainage ease- ments have not been obtained yet. Shepherd of the Fields - deed now acceptable - has been checked by survey. Mary Ouimet - LaValle questioned status of settlement for fallen tree. Attorney stated she is asking Hoffman, the sewer contractor for $900.00 or a rea- sonable settlement. Hoffman has turned over request to his insur- ance company; Attorney said city cannot intervene. Attorney instruct- ed to contact the insurance company to ascertain status of the claim. 6.9 Engineer Still trying to obtain costs for Everton, Elmcrest and Europa - trying to get Shafer Contracting Company to complete their survey. At this time, no reply has been made and don't know if their investi- gation is completed. HUD GRANT - will find out what is holding that up. Dust Control - had only five applicants - program must be aband- oned. Sunset Lake - Still waiting for estimate from Twin City Testing Company. RECESS - 10:10 P.M. - RECONVENE - 10:25 P.M. 7.0 CLERK MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve North- western Bell Telephone Company Job Order #34177 for buried cable at three single crossings at 177th Street, east of Hwy. 61 . VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Clerk presented proposal from Frank Graham of NSP to replace the city's lighting system at no extra cost to the city. Changes would result in less wattage used with more illumination. AUGUST 2, 1976 83 MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith,to approve the chage of the city's lighting system from flourescent to sodium throughout the entire city of Hugo with the understanding that it is to be done with no cost to the City for the changeover. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Clerk stated Tree Inspector Beach reported there are sixteen trees across from the KC Plaza which have dutch elm disease - property owner refused to remove them - Beach feels City should take action against property owner. Clerk advised to send letter informing them that if the diseased trees are not removed, the City will take action against them. Clerk reported that at the July 26, 1976 meeting, Resolution # 1976-47 was passed borrowing $20,000 from the Water Sinking Fund and trans- ferring to the Storm Sewer Construction Fund - 1975-1 . It was learned however, that there would be a total of $500.00 lost between the loss of interest and penalty, City Treasurer ixo.tead took out loan for only $10,000 at 8% in anticipation of assessments payment, a loan of six month. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to pass Resolution #1976-48, cancelling Resolution #1976-47. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to pass Resolution #1976-49 authorizing a loan at the First State Bank of Hugo for $10,000 at 8% interest, payable in six months, with a renewal clause of an additional six months, which was negotiated by Treasurer George Bernier and Councilman Marvin LaValle. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED BINGO ORDINANCE - Information regarding the licensing of Bingo given to City Attorney for his study. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS None 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to hold a public hearing for Extended Water Line Project 1976-1 , from 148th Street and Freeland to the east property line of the church; hearing to be held at 7:30 P.M. on September 7th, 1976. Engineer to prepare specs so clerk can call for bids. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to extend meeting beyond. 11 :00 P.M. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED Engineer stated city will call for two inch water service, since church will be using Sloan water valves. Church will contact con- tractor following day to see if two inch water service will be adequate. Bids to be called for first meeting in September - 8:00 P.M. on September 7, 1976. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle,to adjourn the meeting at 11 :15 P.M. VOTING FOR: Lease, LaValle, Leroux, Schletty and Smith. MOTION CARRIED (DA;\C .(Q .Lua ..r-)1.„ Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo