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Home My WebLink About1978.04.03 CC Minutes APRIL 3, 1978 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02 PM PRESENT: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. ABSENT: Spitzer 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the minutes of March 20, 1978, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of March 21 , 1978, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of March 29, 1978, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the general claims of April 3, 1978, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the utilit! claims of April 3, 1978, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfled, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.2 Vern Peloquin - Minor Subdivision Mr. Peloquin is proposing to subdivide two lots fronting Geneva Avenue. Land is zoned SFU. The two lots presently are serviced by water. Engineer Kuusisto presented a recommendation as to the feasibility of servicing the lots with sanitary sewer. The cost would depend on a figure negotiated by the City Council. COUNCILMAN SPITZER ARRIVED AT 7:13 PM. The public hearing to consider the proposed assessment for Watermain Im- provement on 148th. Street was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:30 PM. All Councilmen were present. APRIL 3, 1978 1 0 3 Howard Moe (5989 Oneka Lake Blvd) was present and stated that it was his opinion that he was being assessed for too much footage. The city calculated 300' , and Mr. Moe calculates 275' . LaValle instructed Kuusisto to rec]a.culate the footage for Howard Moe. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to close the public hearing at 7:45 PM. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, aril Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Engineer and Water Superintendent recalculate the assessed footage for the Howard Moe property. The matter will be addressed at the next City Council meeting, April 17, 1978. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to rescind the previous motion to close the public hearing, and to con- tinue the hearing until April 17, 1978. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, aid Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to table the Peloquin request for a Minor Subdivision until April 17, 1978. The City Engineer to make an estimate as to the cost to construct the sewer line as shown. Estimate the additional cost of that laterial over the most direct route. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Jayson/Carol Knoph - Cigarette and Soft Drink License (A & W Drive IN) The Knoph's have not closed the purchase agreement as of this date. They hope to open for business on April 15, 1978. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant a cig- arette and soft drink license to Jayson and Carol Knoph, Hugo A & W DRIVE-IN, for a fee of $13.00. Licenses to be null and void if closing does not take place. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, the acceptance of the transfer of the Special Use Permit to Jayson and Carol Knoph. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Sptizer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED APRIL 3, 1978 105 5.4 Louise Stone - Mobile Home Petition Mrs. Stone, daughter of Louis Mastroddi, is requesting permission to move a mobile home on to her father's property on Ingersoll Avenue so she will be closer to care for him. Mrs. Stone was instructed to contact the Build- ing Inspector and him investigate the capacity of the sewer system to see if it is large enough to handle the increased use. She is also to locate the well, find out if there is a minimum clearance the mobile home should be from the house, and provide the city with a sketch of the layout of the land, along with the Building Inspector's comments. 5.1 Joe Glamos - Site Plan Approval Mr. Glamos is proposing the addition of 30' x 75' to his present structure. He will employ no additional people. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the site plan of Joe Glamos, as presented. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Rav Marshall - Discussion on road easement Mr. Marshall represents the Brandts and Hollihans, and was concered as to whether the Brandts would have sufficient access to their property to obtain a Building Permit. The Planning Commission suggested that additional foot- age be obtained to insure a 60' roadway. LaValle stated the Mr. Hollihan has not applied for any land division approval, which is required by ordinance The following would be required: 1 ) additional land from Hollihan to obtain 60' roadway, 2) a turn around at the north end, and 3) the upgrading would be a negotiable matter. The easement matter would be tied in with the land division application. 5.7 Tom Oswald - Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau Mr. Oswald is the Director of the above mentioned organization. He supplied the Council with a tentative Joint Powers Agreement, monthly report, and their projected budget. Mr. Oswald is requesting that Hugo donate money to support their organization because part of Hugo is in the Forest Lake School District #831 . LaValle informed Oswald that the city could not participate in 1978 because the money had not been budgeted. Mr. Johnson reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement, and stated that it would be null and void if all listed communities did not sign. Mr. Oswald suggested tIn t maybe the city could send a letter of intent. Spitzer said that they could not bind the Council, because of possible changes at election time. Mr. Oswald was instructed to come back in July some time, when the city would again be budgeting for 1979. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to include payment of $54.80, White Bear Dodge, from the General Claims. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Sptizer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Tony Schwab was present asking for guidance regarding property he has purchased in Hugo. Washington County will not register the property until it is approved by Hugo. LaValle informed Mr. Schwab that the seller is re- ponsible for applying for a land division as required by the city. Application will be made. APRIL 3, 1978 107 RECESSED 9:21 PM RECONVENED 9:30 PM 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion 6.3 Water Superintendent MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to authorize the Water Superintendent to attend the Water Operator's Con- ference, April 18, 19, and 20, for a fee of $30.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Water Superintendent be given permission to upgrade the water meters within the limit of his budget. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to authorize Mr. Jenni to rid park of gophers. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. He is requested to attend the next City Council meeting of April 17, 1978. 6.5 Fire Chief - No discussion 6.6 Police Chief - No discussion 6.8 Engineer Mr. Kuusisto presented his monthly report. Kuusisto has met with Washington County regarding the Bridge Replacement Program to discuss the changes. He is ready to resubmit to the county. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City select Option 1 , as listed in engineer's report for April - County could receive bids on both sections, select contractor, and city could supervise construction. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the attorney draw up the papers to get the necessary easements regarding the Bridge Replacement Program. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Sptizer, Sclletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. APRIL 3, 1978 1 v 19L MOTION CARRIED 6.7 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Mr. Johnson was instructed to try and resolve the Brevig/Vail dike dispute. The Stewart Bogart nuisance Viola- tion was again discussed. The matter, at this point, is still open. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, directing the City Clerk to proceed with the proper requirements for nuisance abatement to solve the problem at 7607 128th Street. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Sptizer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED A hearing was rescheduled for April 5th regarding the power line easement in Hugo. There is a discrepancy as to the legal owner of the easement in question. The city would like the easement kept on the section so that the property can be serviced on both sides. Mr. Johnson will negotiate with NSP regarding this matter. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the meeting be extended passed 11 :00 PM. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No discussion. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Screening - Salvage Yards Mr. Kuusisto had discussed this matter with Mike Gillen and structural engineets. Kuusisto submitted a letter stating the city's position re- garding the new proposal. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City of Hugo has reviewed the proposed preliminary construction plans (Project 319 S.P. 8206-20, 8206-21 (T.H.61 ) , and are enclosing a copy of our engineer's letter stating the questions to be considered to have incorporated into their plans. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 9.0 NEW BUSINESS No discussion APRIL 3, 1978 1 Ii. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS Irsfeld received price quotations regarding the possibility of an audit in Hugo. He stated that there is pending legislation where a community of a population of 2,500 or more would have to have an annual audit. He sugg- ested that the city delay any action until the Governor makes a decision. The audit to again be discussed at the first meeting in May. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to adjourn at 11 :50 PM. All Aye. Motion Carried. Mary Ann Creager,"Deputy Clerk City of Hugo