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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.10.03 CC Minutes OCTOBER 3, 1977 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL 93 The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Spitzer at 7:07 PM. PRESENT : Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail ABSENT: LaValle 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the minutes of September 19, 1977, with the following change: Howard Schletty did not vote on the minutes, claims, or utilities. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of September 23, 1977, with the following change: Add to paragraph three: list of contingency expenditures VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the general claims of October 3, 1977, as presented. VOTING FOR: Spitzer,Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the utility claims of October 3, 1977, as presented. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Bingo License — American Legion Jim Olson, Tom Crever, and Robert Barth have all signed the bingo application. The Legion has requested waivering of the 310,000 bond requirements. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Vail, to table the license application for bingo until October 17, 1977, at which time the American Legion is to provide a resolution stating the LuVerne Marier has the power to sign papers. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 Bruce CharDentier — Info on Road Easement Mr. Ed Waugh was present inquiring as to iaho would be responsible for the surfacing of 942 Bruce Charpentier — Info on Road Easement Cont. the road by his property. His Land abuts land purchased by the Charpentier's from Fred Fulbright. Land is now zoned SFE. The Charpentier's have been told that they ' will need a 60' easement to their property before they can get a Building Permit. Spitzer told Mr. Waugh that it would be the responsiblility of the land owners to settle among themselves, who will be responsible for the construction of that road to meet city standards. He also stated that the city has had nothing to do with this matter except the rezoning request. Would be a Planning Commission consideration. If Mr. Waugh decided to develop the land, he would be responsible for costs. 5.4 Stewart Bogart — Nuisance (Safety Hazard) A certified letter was sent to Mr. Bogart on September 22, 1977, and he has failed to sign for it. Mr. Bogart owns a home at 7607 — 128th Street that had been damaged by fire, leaving a safety problem. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to direct the City Clerk to send a certified letter to Mr. Bogart, giving him 30 days to correct the nuisance. The Police Chief is directed to post the notice on the building at 7607 — 128th Street. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 TARCO of Minnesota — Rubbish license renewal MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant a license for the collection of garbage and rubbish to TARCO of Minnesota, for a fee of $50.00 under Chapter 120 of the Hugo City Code. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Withrow Tennis Courts — Request for help Toni Fagerhaugh represented the Withrow Athletic Association stating that they would like to have financial assistance from Hugo to construct two tennis courts on the Withrow Elementary School grounds. There are 128 families at Withrow School, and 53 are in the Hugo area. Forty four (44) of these families are in favor of having more recreational facilities in the area. The WAA applied to the State for a grant to help construct these courts, and received approval on September 6, 1977 in the amount of $12,350. These figures represents 50% of the cost of the proposed multi— purpose courts. They are now faced with matching these funds before the year end 1977, or they will possibly have to return the grant money. They will also be contacting Grant Township, May Township, and Stillwater for possible funding from these communities, as they will also benefit. Craig Williams stated that the courts were given the go ahead, with blessings, from School District 834. Once the courts are constructed, they will be fully maintained by the school district, at their expense. Withrow — Cont. i)5 Mr. Williams asked if Hugo could commit themselves to a donation ranging over a three year period, and Spitzer stated that they could not allocate money now that could affect any future Councils. The Association will also be contacting the Hugo Lion's Club, the Margaret River's Foundation, Kelley Farms, and will be having fund raising events in the future. It was also noted that the City had contributed to the con— struction of the city's present tennis courts, and the hockey rink at Hugo Elementary School. Irsfeld felt that the city should help that part of the community. He sug— gested that the clerk find out how much the city did actually spend on the above mentioned projects. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to direct the City Clerk to find out how much the City of Hugo contributed to the construction of the city's tennis courts and the hockey rink. Matter to be placed on the October 17, 1977 agenda. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail NOTION CARRIED 5.6 Robert Ricci — Variance Mr. Ricci is asking for a rear yard setback variance. Property is in RB zoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval, but to build no closer than 5' from the property line. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the variance request of Robert Ricci, provided that the rear yard setback of only 5' be maintained. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Robert Ricci — Special Use Permit Mr. Ricci provided proof of ownership via a letter from attorney, James Meyer. Mr. Ricci also provided a copy of his earnest money contract with property owners, Lee and Mary Ann Stewart. Mr. Ricci stated that he hoped to have the blacktopping done on parking lot this Fall. The exterior design of the building is still on the drawing board. As soon as these plans are finished, he will apply for his building permit. Mr. Ricci was instructed to investigate the most economical way to provide the city with assurance that the blacktopping would be completed ( 5,000). MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Vail, to table the request of Robert Ricci for a Special Use Permit until October 17, 1977, at which time Mr. Ricci is to provide specifications for the building. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 9 6.0 Richard Busse — Continuation of Ingersoll Avenue through his property- Mr. ropertyMr. Busse has proposed that the City of Hugo purchase approximately 5.5 acres of land from him, at a cost of $18,000, to extend Ingersoll Avenue through his property. He would also like to receive permission to create a building site on 2 acres of his property. The land is presently zoned RRII (5 acres). Engineer Kuusisto stated that there was approximately 1000 feet of road to be constructed, and would require a con— siderable amount of work. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Richard Busse matter be referred to City Engineer, Kuusisto. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED RECESSED 8:30 PM RECONVENED 8:40 PM 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee — No discussion. 6.2 Planning Commission MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to direct the City Attorney to review the ordinace as to whether a Mining Permit does include a blacktop plant. Mr. Johnson to report results to the City Council and the Planning Commission. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 6.3 Water Superintendent — No discussion. 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Tom Crever presented his monthly written report. He had inspected the Bald Eagle Sportsman Club and noted that there were two new trap houses. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to direct the City Clerk to notify the Bald Eagle Sportsman Club to get on the Planning Commission agenda to review the terms and conditions of their Special Use Permit within a month. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.5 Fire Chief — No discussion 6,6 Police Chief Police Chief Barth presented his monthly written report along with his budget. He also made a survey of police calls made in rural and urban Hugo. The old Oneka Township received 63% of the calls. Spitzer informed Barth that Oak Shore Park should be considered in the urban area. OCTOBER 3, 1977 97 6.8 Engineer Engineer Kuusisto presented his monthly written report. Mr. Kuusisto checked on the haul route (152nd to Jeffrey) and noted that a considerable amount of work had been done on the road, but would like to see some additional material placed on the road. Mr. Kuusisto stated that at some time he would like to set a meeting to define the service area for the proposed sanitary sewer in the Bald Eagle Lake area. Matter to be considered at the City Council meeting of October 17, 1977. 6.9 Clerk Carl Dale submitted the recommended resolution that must be passed by the City Council to properly transmit the application for the Planning funds. The application forms must be submitted to the Washington County Planning Department by October 28, 1977. The city is applying for $2,700. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS — No discussion 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Budget 8.2 Audit Books MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a special meeting for Wednesday, October 5, 1977, at 7:00 PM, to work on the budget and to certify assessments. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail MOTION CARRIED Mr. Sechrist, representing Horseshoe Lake residents, was recognized by Chairman Spitzer. He indicated that the majority of the people involved in the petition to Rice Creek were opposed to the project. A list of these people was provided for the city record. Spitzer stated that Rice Creek has the matter under advisement at this time. 9.0 NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Job description of clerk's office MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that Mr. Spitzer and whomever he needs for assistance, proceed to develop a job description with guidelines for the d erk's office. After completion of those review with City Clerk. VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfled, and Vail MOTION CARRIED 14,,f1 MTS(TTJ,ANEOUS — NO discussion. 98 MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM. All aye. Motion carried. Oi ,1c- -catt.0-r►-„ Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo