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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.11.07 CC Minutes 1 b1 IEMBER 7, 1977 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:03 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld ABSENT: Vail 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, rib approve the minutes of October 17, 1977, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld. MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the general claims of November 7, 1977 with the exception of removing Item 10 in the amount of $1,030.86, and including in the utility claims. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the utility claims of November 7, 1977, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld. MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Withrow Tennis Courts - Request for financial hell) Mrs. Fagerhaugh was present stating that the Withrow Athletic Association grossed $560.00 at their auction. They now have a total of $3,360.00. Mayor LaValle stated that it was his feeling that the City of Hugo could not afford to give any money for Withrow's project. He also stated that Hugo did not donate any money to Hugo's tennis courts - the courts are on city property. Any money would be refunded if the project is not completed. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City of Hugo contribute $1,000.00 to the Withrow Athletic Association for par- ticipation in the construction of tennis courts. Money to be taken from the General Fund in the year 1978. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld. MOTION CARRIED NOVEMBER 7, 1977 1 1 1 5.2 George Indykiewicz — Mining Permit Mr. Indykiewicz would like his mining permit to be handled in the fall because of the type of business he is engaged in. Mr. Kuusisto stated that it was alright with him. The Planning Commission also recommended approval. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the Mining Permit for George Indykiewicz until November 1, 1978. Subject to proper bond and certificate of insurance. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld. MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Dennis .Killian Variance Postponed until later in meeting. 5.4 Shepherd of the Fields Church — Special Use Permit The church provided a signed permission from the railroad to build a sign on railroad property. The Planning Commission recommended approval with elimination of bottom two lines of proposed sign as submitted by the church. Missouri Synod would be allowed on the sign. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to grant approval of the Special Use Permit for Shepherd of the Fields Church, subject to the following: 1. Special Use Permit, with a variance, under Section 266-10, pro— vided they eliminate the bottom two lines of proposed sign. 2. Sign to include name of church, Missouri Synod, hours of services name of Little Lamb's Preschool, and location. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Gordon Russett — Land Division Mr. Russett was advised to sell at least 15 acres of his land, and have the land on two separate deeds. Mr. Russett provided a survey for 17 acres, and the balance of 68 acres on a contract for deed. At this time, all the document are not signed. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that Mr. Russett's land division be approved. Clerk is directed to review the survey and contract for deed when filed, for corrections as discussed by Mr. Johnson. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, and Schletty VOTING NO: Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.7 White Bear Rod & Gun Club — Amended Special Use Permit The gun club would like to rent their clubhouse for weddings, parties, etc. The Planning Commission recommended denial because it is not a permitted use. 1 late Bear Rod & Gun Club - Amended Special Use Permit cont, MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the request for an amended Special Use Permit by the White Bear Rod & Gun Club be denied. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.8 Stewart Bogart - Nuisance Violation Mr. Bogart's residence was burned down, and nothing has been cleaned up. Mr. Bogart has been notified by certified mail of the nuisance violation, but the letters have never been picked up. The next step would be for the city to take civil action. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that Mr. Schletty have the city's maintenance department fence the hazard on the Stewart Bogart property, 7607 128th Street, as a tmeporary solution, and that the city attorney research the matter as to mortgage company involvement. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.9 Aoorove Skelgas tank for maintenance building LaValle stated that it would benefit the city to purchase our own tank, so we can use only as much gas as needed. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to purchase the tank from Skelgas in the amount of $650.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld. MOTION CARRIED 6.0 Off Sale Liquor Licenses - Cancelled 5..3 Dennis Killian - Variance Mr. Killian wants to purchase the KC Hall on Bald Eagle Lake, and construct a 24 x 24 gaikaTe on the south east side of the building. The garage would be 6' from the road right-of-way of the road. The Planning Commission recommended denial. It is not clear as to exactly where the right-of-way of the road is. Mr. Johnson stated that after six years of use on the road, it belongs to the city. Schletty stated that the city has public right-alless right next to the property in question. A garage there would create a visibility problem. The ordinance requires a 40' setback. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to deny the request of Dennis Killian for a variance because garage would be too close to the road. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Mayor LaValle had received a copy of Washington County's Model Zoning Ordiance from Bill Schwab. NOVEMBER 7, 1977 1: 13 MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to refer the Model Zoning Ordinance to Hugo's Ordinance Committee. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Mr. Spitzer gave a short summarization of the city's meeting with members of Metro Council, Ramsey County, and Lino Lakes in regard to the Otter Lake Regional Park. The appeal is set for November 18, 1977, but the city anticipates a delay. Mr. Johnson and Carl Dale met with Bob Ranta and others from Metro Council on the systems statement appeal. They worked out an approach on everything accept Open Space and reserve capacity. Mr. Johnson will try and arrive at an indefinite postponement of the appeal proceedings, and let political action run its course. Mr. Wahler presented a letter to the City Clerk stating that the publication in the Forest Lake Times on October 20, 1977, in regard to abolishing the rural taxing district, was an illigal publication. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the public hearing for the proposed ordinance abolishing the rural taxing district set for November 28, 1977, be cancelled. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the establishment of the public hearing for possibility of equalizing the taxing districts be put on the agenda for the meeting of December 5, 1977. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & CONNIITEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee — No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission (Review of multiple family ordinance) The Council discussed the changes as suggested by the Planning Commission. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the proposed multiple family dwelling ordinance be given to the Building Inspector for his Comments to be heard at the meeting of November 21, 1977. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 6.3 Water Superintendent — No discussion 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Crever submitted his written report. There was a discussion as to the required length of culverts for a driveway. Howard Kuusisto suggested a 30' length, and Tom Crever was using a 24' length. LaValle stated that it would depend on the situation. 11. 4 6.5 Fire Chief — No discussion 6.6 Police Chief Mr. Barth presented his monthly report. He stated that the Police Department will use their old visi bar system until it needs replacement. The safety shield has been ordered. 6.7 Attorney Mr. Johnson presented his monthly report. A letter relating to blacktop plants included in Mining Permits was also presented. Blacktop plants are part of the Mining Permit, but they are not automatically included. Each one should be acted on individually. Mr. Johnson suggested that a copy of the contract we are paying on (Metro Waste Control Commission) and a letter from Mr. Dougherty in regard to reserve capacity be sent to Mr. Jack Frost, Metro Square Building. 6.8 Engineer Mr. Kuusisto presented his monthly report. Kuusisto had been given an appraisal from Mr. Richard Busse for his review. Mr. Busse would like to sell property to Hugo for possible extension on Ingersoll Avenue. He would also like permission to sell two substandard lots. The cost of the project could cost approximately 340,000.00 with the purchase of the land. Mr. Kuusisto is gathering information on Hugo's bridges. He hopes to have the material ready by the 1st of the year, 1978. 6.9 Clerk Clerk requested that the employees be paid on thursday November 10, 1977, because November 11, 1977 is a legal holiday. City Hall will be closed. Mayor LaValle approved. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No discussion. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Screening — Horton & Noack A preliminary draft was submitted to Kuusisto with his recommendations and returned to Mr. Gillen, Minnesota Highway Department. 8.2 Rice Creek Watershed — Horseshoe Lake Mr. Johnson presented a letter summarizing the meeting of October 26, 1977, with the Rice Creek Watershed regarding the continuation of the hearing on the petition to improve the drainage and level control for Horseshoe Lake. The following alternatives are felt to exist at the present time: 1. No build - The selection of this alternative would result in the situation remaining unchanged, and the possibility of being required to pay all or some portion of a rather substantial amount of administrative expense. NOVEMBER 7, 1977 115 8.2 Rice Creek Watershed — Horseshoe Lake cont. 2. Full petitioned construction — The full building alternative results in a problem of obtaining permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for modifying the terrain in the ditch area north of 177th Street. There is resistance from DNR to this approach. The city could incur additional costs on a no go project. 3. Lake level control only — This alternative would reduce the construction costs by eliminating the ditching to the north, would reduce the benefited properties to the north, and would further reduce the requirements for easements and expenses of the project for acquiring easements. This alternative would eliminate the need for DNR and Corps of Engineer permits, as such may be required. 4. Road ditching only — This was Hugo's original proposal. The present outlet from Horseshoe Lake to the north would be left essentially as it exists at the present time, without level control, but with some channeling of the outlet as it approaches the south side of 177th Street. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to extend the meeting past the 11:00 adjournment. All aye. Motion carried. Spitzer• stated that he is reluctant to drop the project because a problem still exists. However, it appears as though a permanent solution to the problem cannot be accomplished. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to comment to Rice Creek Watershed that there is no alternative that would offer any relief to the problem. Suggest that they forget the whole thing. Suggest to Rice Creek that they limit the city's obliga— tion to. the vicinity of the original engineering estimate. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 9.0 NEW BUSINESS Mr. Irsfeld will be contacting Mr. Schadl in regard to the fence complaint. Mayor LaValle had spoken to Mr. Thomas Hollihan regarding extension of Keystone Avenue. This road had been maintained by the townsip at one time. The Planning Commission had advised them that they would be responsible for upgrading the road. Mr. Hollihan thought that they did not have access to their property. Mr. Johnson stated that if you_ once have a roadway opened, unless you vacate, you can not get out of maintaining. LaValle stated that you cannot vacate because of lack of maintenance. Mayor LaValle will discuss the matter with Mr. Hollihan. 116 9.0 NEW BUSINESS cont. The clerk stated that there has been some hauling on Everton Avenue on weekends. Mr. Kuusisto will investigate the possibility of limiting the weight of haul trucks on this road. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adjourn at 11:55 PM. All aye. Notion carried. dettAft-0 a - Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo