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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.10.04 CC Minutes OCTOBER 4, 1976 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL 107 Meeting called to order by Mayor Don Lease at 7:11 P.M. PRESENT: Lease, Smith Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 4 of the September 20, 1976, meeting should read Rice Lake Paul Hugo Farms. Page 5 of same meeting - the street by the church should be designed to go easterly and then northerly. Change the word chain to read drain on same page. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the min- utes of the September 20, 1976, meeting with the above changes. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the minutes of the special meeting for storm sewer assessment of Sept- ember 21 , 1976, as is. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the general claims as presented. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve utiltiy claims as presented. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Additional claims were presented. One to go under general claims to LaValle Excavating for road work done on Ingersoll, Homestead, and Europa Avenues. Work totaled at $4,372.13. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve the addition of the LaValle Excavating work to general claims for $4,372.13 VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED Additional claims were presented for utility payment. LaValle Excavating presented invoices for fire hydrant repair ($120.00) , Post Office sewer line to property line (792.34) , and 148th Street extension (Shepherd of the Fields $5,957.77) . The City of Hugo is to pay $2,200.00 of the cost, balance to be incurred by Shepherd of the Fields. Church is to be noti- fied of the balance they owe. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the addition of the above to the utility claims in the amount of $3,112.34. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-53 A resolution certifying annual levy to county auditor, general $93,283.30, outside limitation $20,829.50. Public pensions, outside limitation should be changed to read $9,000.00 MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve Resolution 1976-53 in the amount of $114,112.80. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-54 A resolution to implament and to carry out a shade tree disease control program pursuant to Section 18.023 of Minnesota statutes and Minnesota rules, Agr. 101 to 106. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve Resolution 1976-54, shade tree diseased control program. 1 VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux 4 � MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-55 A resolution for retirment of principal and interest on waterworks improvement bond.. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve Resolution 1976-55, for retirment of principal and int':rest of waterworks improvement bonds. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-56 A resolution certifying special assessment for sanitary sewer. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve Resolution 1976-56, certifying special assessment for sanitary sewer. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-57 A resolution that the city clerk certify to the auditor of Washington county as to special assessments for collection of water bills. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve Resol— ution 1976-57, that the city clerk certify to the auditor of Washington County as to special assessments for collec— tion of water bills. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-58 A resolution certifying special assessment for Watermain Improvement Project 75-2. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve Resolution 1976-58, certifying special assessment for Watermain Improvement Project 75-2. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Resolution 1976-59 A resolution appointing election judges for the Ci- of Hugo, Minnesota. MOTION:_ Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, to approve Resolutio7 1976-59, appointing election judges for the City of Hugo, Minnesota. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Dennis Burdick — Special Use Permit Mr. Burdick did not appear because his legal representative was not available. Mr. Burdick will again be scheduled for the October 18, 1976, City Council meeting. 5.2 Arthur & Joanne Jensen — Special Use Permit No action has been taken by the Jensens. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to file the Jensen Special Use Permit because of lack of action. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux. MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Review 8 application for rezoning The applications for rezoning will be reviewed at the City Council meeting of October 18, 1976. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Smith to grant a license for the collection of garbage and rubbish to Tarco of Minnesota (Dennis R. McGraw) , at a fee of $50.00 under Chapter 120 of the Hugo City Code. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant a license for the collection of garbage and rubbish to Lake Sanitation at a fee of $50.00 under Chapter 120 of Hugo City Code. OCTOBER 4, 1976 1 09 VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle,and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Leroux to grant a license.: for the collection of garbage and rubbish to Suburban Pick- up Service, Inc. , for a fee of $50.00 under Chapter 120 of the Hugo City Code. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED The �-aobile home permit for Joe Zaspel was presented for consideration for a three month renewal. MOTION: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee The septic ordinance changes are being made at the office of City Attorney, Mr. Charles Johnson. Ordinance should be ready for next City Council meeting, October 18, 1976. 6.2 Planning Commission Thirteen rezoning requests were taken up at the September 22, 1976, meeting. Eight requests were decided on, and they will be acted on at the next City Council meeting, October 18, 1976. 6.3 Tater Superintendent - No discussion. 6.4 Sewer Committee Some citizens appealing their storm sewer assessment. People have until October 21 , 1976, to make their appeal. Adjustments can be made. Mayor will be checking into the matter. 6.5 Building Inspector Submitted his written report. Mr. Crever inquired again as to tile status of City Attorney's, Mr. Johnson, investigation as to 10 acre agricultural property not requiring a building permit. Mr. Johnson discussed the matter with the State and the matter is still rather vague. He will now check with Mr. Bill Schwab. Mayor Don Lease in- structed Mr. Crever to issue building permits. Mr. Crever will be out of town from approximately October 14 through the 22nd. If any problems arise, Mr. Lyle Doerr, County Building Inspector, is to be contacted at 439-3220, Ext. 317, 318. 6.6 Fire Chief - No discussion. 6 .7 ^].i ce Chief. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve Robert Barth's attending the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Intermediate Command Course to be held October 4 to 8 at the Highway Training Center in New Brighton. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 6.8 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his written report. Secretary requested to obtain a copy of the Vail contract from Schifsky. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Lease, to file on the Vail Bond. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 1:1 () The Sunset Lake easement contract is being worked on for signature from Louis Mastroddi and Arnie Gruet. The Fischer Construction Company's lease will run out in December, 1977. Their postion was that they could not guarantee availability and access to the land if their lease had expired and could not be renewed. The change to the Agreement that would call for complete removal by the end of December of 1977, rather than by October of 1978, would require additional Council action. An addendum was filed by Fischer and presented to the Council. If they cannot get their lease renewed, they will give the city 30 days to remove the gravel. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the addendum for the purchase of gravel from Fischer Construction Company at a fee of $4,500.00 VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 6.9 Engineer Mr. Kuusisto inspected the mining site for Indykiewicz Mining Permit No. 5. The site has been improved and, in general, is satisfactory. The north area that previously had ponding areas has been filled, grade, and seeded. A considerable amount of work has been completed, therefore, the site conditions are approved. The drainage plan submitted by Advanced Fiberglass, Inc. , was not complete. Councilman LaValle stated that they should not receive a permit for anything until they give a drainage plan. Mr. Kuusisto suggested that provisions would be incorporated with the grading of Farnham Avenue to provide drainage for Advanced Fiberglass, Inc. Mr. Husnik submit�ed plan for drainage for Vern Peloquin Industrial site. Deeds turned over to City Attorney, Charles Johnson. Easement extended over Vern Peloquin's property so water can reach proper outlet. 7.0 Clerk A list was submitted to Council showing parties who have and have not paid their SAC charge, and those who have not pulled a permit. No action to be taken until matter is studied further. - Meeting recessed 9:14 P.M. - Reconvened 9:29 P.M. - Mrs. Hazel would like to get a variance for the building of her garage. Set back should be 40' from property line, but she would like it to be 20' because of the angle of her property. Mr. Tom Crever, Building Inspector, is to investigate the matter, and Mrs.; Hazel is to apply for a variance. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESULUTIONS - No discussion. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Howard Moe - Shepherd of the Fields (Vern Pelaauin) Mr. Moe feels there is some reason of concern regarding a possible water problem on his property. He suggested that the city install a ditch to drain his water to the east. The matter was presented to the Engineer, Mr. Kuusisto, for study for a possible outlet to the north. 9.0 NE< BWashing r Lon County purchase right of way land - 145th St. The county would like the City of Hugo to purchase two parcels of land (one 40' , and one 41 ' ) . They would charge the price of the sewer assessment (995.00) plus $1 .00. Otherwise, they will open for bids. The City Council was not interested, and Councilman LaValle was instructed to notify of such. OCTOBER 4, 1976 1 9 1 1 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS The Economic Development Agency has monies available to certain counties. Is the City of Hugo eligible? It's determined by the ratio of unemployment to the percentage of employed. Mr. Kuusisto stated that four counties were eligible. The city would have 30-45 days to apply. Mr. Kuusisto is to find out if the City of Hugo can be separated from the metro area. Clerk to check with Shafer Construction as to the balance owed them for storm sewer construction work. MOTION: Leroux made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adjourn iieeting at 10:53 P.M. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo