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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.09.20 CC Minutes SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL_ 3 TINE: 7:08 P.M. PRESENT: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the minutes of the August 7, 1976 meeting. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the minutes of the special budget meeting of September 17,1976, as is. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the General Claims of September 20, 1976. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Smith made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Utility Claims as given. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Howard Kuusisto, City Engineer, submitted an additional claim for engineering fees. One being for work on 148th StKeet Water (75-2) between Foxhill & T.H. 61 for $738.00 which will raid from the Utility Claims. The bill for Schuh Pit & Irish Avenue, $710.00, will be paid from General Claims. The bill for $870.00 for Waterline Extension by Shepherd of the Fields Church is being held. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to pay Howard Kuusisto for general office work and street project. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES 5.1 RAY PELTIER - Disbanding of noon and 10 P.M. Siren Mr. Jack Perron, head of the Rescue Unit, stated that in his opinion, the only alternative to the siren would be thepurcha ing of pocket pagers at a cost of approximately $320.00 each. At this time there are 30 firemen. A local resident, Tike Macalester, asked if someone would look into the possibility of two alternatives to the present situation: (1 ) shortening the length of the siren, or (2) possibly changing the 10 P.M. siren to an earlier time. The present 10 P.M. siren was probably initiated for a curfew time. - Meeting Recessed 7:37 P.M.- PUBLIC HEARING - WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT 75-2 The total cost of the project will be $6,569.00. The American Legion will be assessed for 100.0 feet at $ .00 per assessable foot for a total of $800.00 Granger's Body Shop will be assessed for 110.5 feet at $8.00 per assessable foot for a total of $884.00. Mr. Ron Granger will be assessed for 210.5 feet at $8.00 per assessable foot for a total of $1 ,684.00. There were no oral or written objections. The assessment can be paid in five years at an interest rate of 7i%. - Meeting Reconvened 7:42 P.M. - 1 0 4 MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, to call the meeting back to order, and that the assessment roll 1975-2 be approved as presented at 5 years — 7i%. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED RAY PELTIER — Siren MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to create a committ, to look at the matter of the siren, and make a recommendatio: Committee to tentatively be made up of Jim Olson, Mike Macalester, Jack Perron, and Irene Leroux. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Sc:.Lletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED 5.2 Vail — Appearance regarding work schedule for road Mr. Vail was asked when he was going to blacktop. He stated work was to be started by Schifsky on Thursday, September 23, 1976. Howard Kuusisto asked if work was to include blading and shaping. Mr. Vail replied yes. Mr. Vail was instructed to inform Howard Kuusisto's office when work is started. Cost of the work is to be 23% per square foot. 5.3 JIM BREVIG — Re: Vail dumping of dirt blocking natural drainage. Mr. Brevig failed to show. 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS — On—Site Sewer Systems (262—A) Mr. Charles Johnson, City Attorney, made appropriate changes in ordinance = Co:znci_J. 1n Lai% ]_1_e would like the word (shall) on page 17, #3, third sentence, to be changed to read (may) . Crever, Building Inspector, to see what he wants to have added to the ordinance before it can be approved. 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS — No discussion. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Dennis Burdick — Special Use Permit Mr. Burdick did not appear because his legal representative was not available. Secretary instructed to send him a letter - stating that he should appear at the next City Council meeting, October 4, 1976, at which time his Special Use Permit will be acted upon. 8.2 Ed Waugh — Minor Subdivision Mr. Waugh would like to divide a 10 acre parcel into one 7 acre and one 3 acre. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve minor subdivision of 2.97 acres which covers the existing restaurant and motel complex and will extablish a 30 foot private easement along the easterly edge of existing sanitary sewer easement running from 8A — 537 feet more or less. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Mr. Gerald Beach, tree inspector, informed us of three parties who were in violation of diseased trees (Mr. Waisted, Mr. Nash, and Mr. Smith) . Councilman Smitlx recommends that trees be hauled to Wyoming, Minn. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Lease, that concerned parties find another disposal service for the diseased trees. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Mr. Lloyd Knutseon, a representative for the Department of Natural Resources, presented a Project Proposal to the Council for the pur— chase of Paul Hugo Farms, acreage totaling approximately 360. Area SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 105 05 would be preserved aLd developed as a wetland area for the production of water fowl, to aid in maintaining other wildlife population, and to provide public hunting grounds. The estimated cost of the project is $141 ,000. Mr. ;Taller, a neighboring resident, stated that he would have no trouble living with the proposed project. Councilman LaValle asked about people's property adjoining the proposed project. Mr. Knutson stated that they would like to limit the amount of people that will be in the area. All boundaries would be posted. The project would also be totally divorced from the White Rod and Gun Club. The tax base would be 500 an acre or 35% of the revenue. Snow mobiles and all terrain vehicles would be prohibited. No building would be constructer on the land. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, stating that the City Council, City of Hugo, has no objection to the Rice Lake Paul Hugo Farms being purchased for the establishment of a wildlife area to be opened for hunting. Secretary directed to send letter to Washington County Commissioners stating no objection. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schietty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 9.0 MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Johnson submitted the written contract with Fischer Construction Company, stating that they have agreed with the terms. There is approximately 10,256 tons of gravel. The removal of gravel can be started as soon as agreement is signed. They have agreed with payment of $4,500.00 by November 1 , 1976, and $4,500.00 on November 1 , 1977. Removal to be completed by October 1 , 1978. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, authorizing the mayor and clerk to execure the purchase agreement with Fischer Construc— tion and submit as offered to Fischer. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED The matter of drainage at Shepherd of the Fields Church was brought up for discussion. The street by the church should be designed to go easterly then north. Vern Peloquin will solve the water problem by future storm drain provided by him, and water will flow to the north. Plastec, Ina. , Bald Eagel Industrial Park, would like to move the ditch on the property line to the west. Theywill grant an easement along property line for a ditch if the city will relinquish any right to the ditch easement previously located. City attorney and engineer were asked to check the legal description. Mayor will vote no if there are any costs submitted to the city. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, stating that the City Attorney, Mr. Johnson, review the document necessary to solve the easement problem with Plastec, Inc. , and submit the document for signature by the mayor and clerk. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schietty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 . Chi\( cc -LC ► „7 Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo