HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978.12.18 CC MinutesDECEMBER 18, 1978 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:05 PM.
PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the
minutes of December 4, 1978, after the following change
has been made:
Page 5 (Jim Smith) - contact Mr. Martin Zie_bell
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting of December 11, 1978, after
the following changes have been made:
Page 1 (Jim Wisner) - to maintain the lift stations
- aaTtend schools necessary for certifi-
cation
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Treasurer's
salary for the year 1978 be set at $2,000.00. Addition to
General Claims - George Bernier $400.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the General
Claims for December 18, 1978, be approved with the addition of:
Item 25A - Howard Kuusisto 414,856.03 (prel sewer plan for
Bald Eagle - Oakshore Park)
Item 25B - Howard Kuusisto 0 2,239.45 (subdivision, streets,
and roads)
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the
Utility Claims for December 18, 1978, as presented.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to rescind the
motion of December 11, 1978, relating to Jim Wisner.
VOTING FOR: Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
VOTING AGAINST: LaValle
ABSTAINED: Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
2 8 ( DECEMBL_� 13, 1978,
i,TO-0!0i?: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that Jim Wisner's
job as Water Maintenance Man and Utility Maintenance Man be
expanded to include duties of sewer maintenance and addition-
al stipend of $300.00/month, including all vehicle charges.
Mr. ?Misner is to obtain the necessary certification that
is required by the City of Hugo to maintain the lift
stations and attend the schools necessary for certifica
tion, if they concur with his work schedule.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
VOTING AGAINST: Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
5.0 PETITIONS. RE2UESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.2 Off Sale Liquor Licenses - Melodv Lounge and Carpenter's
Mr. Swan Anderson was present, and stated that he should have his financial
matters in order by 12/21 - 22/78. Mr. Johnson stated that the Council
could act on the licenses so long as it was understood that if Mr.
Anderson's financial matters were not in order by.December 31, 1978,
no licenses could be issued.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the following
licenses be granted to Swan Anderson, CARPENTER'S, 14559
Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnesota: Off Sale Non -Intoxicating
Liquor, Cigarette, Soft Drink, and Billiard Licenses, in
the amount of $1,837.00. The Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to transmit the appropriate applications
to the Liquor Control Commission assuming all outstanding
conditions are met on, or before, December 29, 1978. An
Off Sale Intoxicating License is also to be issued.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant the
following licenses to Howard Meline, MELODY LOUNGE, 13891
Forest Blvd, Hugo, Minnesota: Off Sale Intoxicating, On
Sale Intoxicating, On Sale Sunday Liquor, Cigarette, and
Soft Drink Licenses, in the amount of $1,817.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant the
following licenses to Thomas 0. Hopkins, HOPPY's, INC.,
14777 Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnegota: On Sale Intoxicating
Liquor, On Sale Sunday Liquor, ,Cigerette, Soft Drink, and
Billiard Licenses, in the amount of $1,722.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
The Police Department should cite this establishment if there are any
future violations.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to rescind his
motion granting licenses to Melody Lounge.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant the
following licenses to HUGO AMERICAN LEGION POST 620, 5736
147th Street North, Hugo, Minnesota:
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Club On Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Cigarette, and Soft Drink
Licenses, in the amount of $$117.00.
VOTING FCR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant the
following license to INTERSTATE LUPIBER, 5517 145th Street,
Hugo, Minnesota: Soft Drink License in the amount of 05.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant the
following licenses to Paul Salmon, PAUL's PIZZA, 14145
Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnesota: Cigarette and Soft Drink
Licenses, in the amount of $$17.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to grant the
following licenses to Leon Nadeau, NADEAU'S MARKET, 14583
Forest Blvd, Hugo, Minnesota: Off Sale Non -Intoxicating
Liquor, Cigarette, and Soft Drink Licenses in the amount
of $$32.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant the following
licenses to Kenneth Granger, GRANGER'S BODY SHOP AND DX,
14797 Forest Blvd., Hugo, Minnesota: Cigerette and Soft
Drink Licenses, in the amount of $$17.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to grant the following
licenses to Shirley Nelson, ONE POTATO TRADING POST, 12010
Keystone Avenue, Hugo, Minnesota: Off Sale Non -Intoxicating
Liquor, Cigarette, and Soft Drink Licenses, in the amount of
$32.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant the
following licenses to Stanley Lynn, STAN'S BAR & GRILL, 12020
Keystone Avenue, Hugo, Minnesota: On Sale Intoxicating
Liquor, On Sale Sunday Liquor, Cigarette, and Soft Drink
Licenses, in the amount of $1,717.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
DECEMBER189 1978
Kuusisto met with Ken Tschida reganding the parking lot matter. He would like the
drainage to flow to the south and to the west along street on north side. Kuusisto
suggested that the letter of credit be extended so that Grace Development can accomplish
their grading in the spring.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the letter of credit
for parking lot in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, in the amount of
$2,000.00, be called. The Mayor is authorized to accept on behalf of
the City Council, an extension -of the letter of credit provided the
extension is in hand o ' or before, December 28, 1978. Duration of
the extension is six (6) months.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Letter of Credit — Sewer Lot 12, Block 1
Mr. Tschida stated that the house was not occupied, and would be hooked up to sewer
when their extension is completed. He requested a 6 month extension. LaValle stated
that no one can move into the house until hooked up to sewer.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the letter of credit
for sewer extension to Lot 12, Block 1, Valley View Terrace, in the
amount of $2,500.001, be called. The Mayor is authorized to accept on
behalf of the City Council, an extension of the letter of credit, pro—
vided the extension is in hand on, or before, December 289 1978. Dur-
ation of extension is six months.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
The City Council has received a letter from Grace Development'.s attorney questioning
why the Council voided the water and sewer agreement with them. LaValle stated that
there was never an agreement, because all the conditions were not met.
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, that Mr. Johnson respond to
the letter from Mr. David Larson regarding the voiding of the water
and sewer agreement with Grace Development. A copy of the minutes of
December 4, 1978, to be forwarded.
Irsfeld withdrew his motion.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Clerk be in—
structed to send the appropriate copies of the minutes of December 4,
1978, to cover letter of transmittal, suggesting that nay further
questions be communicated to the city.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Any extra charges on this matter will be charged against the agreement.
5.4 Report on Muga's Road — Letter of Credit
Kuusisto stated that one of the reasons for not relinquishing the letter of credit
is the problem with the culverts. He suggested that the letter of credit be extended,
and the road will again be reviewed in the spring.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the letter of credit for
the Muggs's road, Hardwood Creek Estates, in the amount of $2,000.00,
be called. The Mayor is authorized to accept on behalf of the City
Council, an extension of the letter of credit, provided the extension
is in hand on, or before, December 289 1978. Duration of the exten—
sion is six months.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
DECEMBER 189 1973
5.6 Fred Benson - Special Use Permit
The city has received a letter from Xr. Hagerty,
financing has not been arranged for the project,
the letter of credit. Platter should be resolved
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Benson's attorney, stating
and they have not applied fo
within the next three months,
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the request
to table action on the Special Use Permit for Fred Benson
for 90 days be granted. The City Clerk is directed to send
a letter to Mr. Benson., and his attorney, informing -them that
failure to comply by April 1, 1979, could result in possible
denial of the application.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.7 Vern Peloquin- Minor Subdivision
Mr. Peloquin has requested permission to subdivide 1.6 acres from a 3.4 acre Parcel in
the Peloquin Industrial Park. A certificate of survey is on file. The Planning Commiss-
ionreeomm4ended approval.
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the request of Vern
Peloquin for a Minor Subdivision, to.subdivide 1.6 acres from a 3.4 acre
parcel located in the Peloquin Industrial Park,
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to amend the previous motion
directing the City Clerk and Planning Commission that a new plan for this
Industrial Park is to be submitted before any future •subdivision _of
that park is allowed.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Johnson stated that there could be a problem in the Industrial Park, when and if,
a sewer assessment roll would have -bo be determined. He suggested that after a certain
percentage of the park is developed, a plat should be submitted for the entire piece
Of property. .Spitzer stated that this matter should be addressed by the Planning
Commission, and they are to be notified as such.
5,8 Mardon Homes - Subd1vi=
Mr. Tram was present, and stated that the road had been changed as requested. An old
preliminary plan was used for the concept approval. The red lines were incorporated by
the surveyor, and the green lines were incorporated by the city engineer. The new plan
has 10 lots instead of 9. There does not seem to be a safe alternate route for access
and egress to the property. In order to get the best building sites, the driveway of
9001 will be necessary. Irefeld noted that drainage into Long Lake had not been ad-
dressed.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the Mardon Homes Subdivision
be granted concept approval and that specific lot lines on a plan be sub-
mitted to the Planning Commission along with soil tests for Lot 39 Block
1. Other soils to be reviewed for each lot.
8uusisto stated that the septic systems should be installed as far from the water as
possible. Walle instructed Mr. Tram to submit a new, and more clear plan, of the
new outlines as approved.
VOTING FORS Laffalle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
VOTING AGAINST: Irefeld
MOTION CARRIED
DECEMBER 18, 1978
5.9 --Je=_ Triden — Recuest for Information
Mr. Triden did not appear at the meeting.
6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESauriom
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vailq to adopt ORDINANCE 155, AN
ORDINANCE AMQIDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE BNTITLID
"ZONING" BY AMENDING THE -ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED
REAL PROPERTY.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
LOTION CARRIED
The City Council presented Mr. George Bernier, City Treasurers a plaque in recognition
of 15 years of service as Treasurer for the City of Hugo. Mr. Bernier will be retiring
December 319 1978.
7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Comments on Insnection Checklists
No discussion.
8.0 NEW BUSINESS
8_1, Annointments to PZanninx Commission
This matter will be addressed at the City Council meeting of 1/2/79.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to accept the resignation
of Dave Woeltge from the Planning Commission.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzers, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Let the record show that the City Cauncil understands that the location of Mr.
Gerald Daabs's road is contested and the availability for conversion to public r t-
of-aay is also contested.
PERSONNEL, POLICY
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to table the matter of the
Personnel Policy until the meeting of February 5, 19799 at which time
Mr. Spitzer will submit the appropriate language.
VOTING FORt LaVallev Spitzerl, Sohletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
The City Council had received a letter from Theodora Peltier requesting more explicit
instructions regarding the Sign Ordinance,
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the Ordinance Committee
be advised that it is being explicitly requested to review the Sign
Ordinance as it relates to temporary signs.
VOTING FOR: LaValleg Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
9.0 CLERK
MOTION: Spitzer made motions seconded by Vail, that notice of termination effec—
tive the end of January, 19799 be given to Jeanette Charpentier, Police
Secretary.
VOTING FORS LaValle, Spitzerg Schlettyt Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION ON CARRIED
MECEMBER 189 1978 2 .�q3
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the minutes of
November 8, 1978, Board of Canvas, as presented.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
LOTION CARRIED
The Clerk will check with the Beulke Agency in regard to the lease agreement with Ed
Waugh for rental of his building.
LOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the City purchase Minnesota
Statutes, 1978, in the amount of #175.00•
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
The City has received a formal complaint from Duane & Bonnie Houk regarding a barking
dog owned by Mr. Dan Hicks, The City Clerk has been directed to write a letter to
Mr. Hicks asking for his cooperation with the City and keep his ,dog quiet.
LIQUOR LIDS
LOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to grant the following licenses
to Howard Meline, MELODY LOUNGE, 13891 Forest Blvd, Hugo, Minnesota:
Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor, On Sale Sunday
Liquor, Cigarette, and Soft Drink Licenses, in the amount of $19,817.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5,5 Richard &haxrv_ Schmidt — Letter of Credit for Screening & Parking
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the City Clerk write a
letter of credit to.Mr. Richard Schmidt, advising him that the letter of
credit for screening and parking lot will be reviewed on January 29 1979,
and he is requested to produce an extended letter of credit for six
months duration, or show reason why the letter of credit should not be
called.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Sohletty, Irsfeld and Vail
LOTION CARRIED
LOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant the following licenses
to Richard-& Larry So midt, SCHKCMIS 61 CLUB, 17285 Forest Blvd, Hugo,
Minnesota: Off Sale Non—Intoxioating Liquor, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor,
On Sale Sunday Liquor, Cigarette, Soft Drink, Billiard, and Retailer's
I.D. Card, in the amount of $1,747.00•
VOTING FOR: LaYalle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
LOTION CARRIED
LOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Sohletty, that the City Clerk be dir—
ected to respond to the George Koland matter with the letter she has drafted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Sohletty, Irsfeld and Vail
LOTION CARRIED
LOTION: LaValle, made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to adjourn at 9:39 PM.
All aye. Motion oarried.
Carol A. Williams, Clerk
City of Hugo