HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.03.05 CC Minutes 2E3 Minutes of the Proceeding of the Hugo City Council Meeting of
MARCH 5, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Marvin LaValle at 7:06 PM.
PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, and Schletty
ABSENT: Irsfeld and Vail
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve
the minutes of February 20, 1979, after the following
change is made:
Page 2 (5.2) - delete because of lack of 4/5' s vote
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer and Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
(VAIL ARRIVED AT 7:08 PM)
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve
the General Claims of March 5, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
TMTTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the
Utility Claims of March 5, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.1 Peloquin, Schwartz. Bernier - Rezoning
The three requests are to rezone property presently zoned CB
to the SFE district. The land lies north of the trailer court on
Highway 61 . The Schwartz and Berniers already have homes on the
property, and the third will soon become a hgne site.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to reflect the change in the Peloquin,
Schwartz, and Bernier property from the CB district
to the SFE district, as requested.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
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5.2 Regal Plastics - Site Plan Approval
Vern Peloquin - Minor Subdivision
LaValle asked Mr. Peloquin if Mr. Olson's property was included in
his preliminary plat for Major Subdivision in the Industrial Park.
Peloquin stated that Mr. Olson was willing to participate in the
subdivision. A letter of credit in the amount of X5,000.00 to insure
construction of Fur Avenue, and a temporary easement for access to
IvMr. Olson's property are on file. Spitzer felt that it would be
appropriate to place a time on the construction of the road, but
LaValle disagreed stating that the road issue would be discussed
when the Major Subdivision was handled.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to grant the
Minor Subdivision for Mr. Vern Peloquin, subject to
the letter of credit to insure the construction of
Fur Avenue, and the execution of the contract between
Peloquin, Richard Olson, and the City of Hugo, as ap-
proved by the City Attorney. This parcel of land
will be included in the subdivision which will be
known as Peloquin Industrial Park.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
A drainage Plan for Regal Plastics was presented to Howard Kuusisto.
The plan for this particular piece of property met with approval
from Kuusisto, but he stated that a drainage plan for the entire
subdivision will have to be submitted. Mr. Olson's architect was
present, and stated that if financing can be arranged, a masonry
type building would be constructed, otherwise, it will be insulated
steel.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the
Site Plan for Richard Olson, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
LaValle asked if a variance from the blacktopped parking lot was
submitted. McAllister stated that the Site Plan was approved with
the understanding that the parking lot would be crushed limestone.
Mr. Olson is to be informed that a variance request would be. in
order, and the 40' canopy, as shown on the plan, would have to meet
the 40' setback requirement.
5.3 Richard Genrich - Special Use Permit
The request before the Council was to operate, maintain, and store
a split wood supply on 105 acres of land along Goodview Avenue.
There was some question as to whether this type of operation could
be permitted in the Agriculture zone. McAllister, Planning Commission
member, stated that the application was denied because Mr. Zimmerman
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Richard Genrich - Con't
felt that he could not live with the limitations as far as growth
of his business. These restrictions would have possibly been a
part of the permit. The required public hearing was held, and
local residents voiced their opposition to the business because
of possible damage to the roads, and the local residential area.
The land is not conducive to onsite septic systems for home sites,
and some Council members felt that the business would be a good
use of the 105 acres. LaValle stated that he would like to see
more information regarding this request.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to table
the request of Richard Genrich, and direct the
City Clerk to contact Mr. Genrich requesting that
he appear before the City Council at his earliest
convenience.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.0 Reports of Officers & Committees
6.1 Ordinance Committee
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the
Sign Ordinance, as amended, be considered for adop-
tion on the meeting of March 19, 1979.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion
6.3 Water Superintendent - No discussion
6.4 Building Inspector
Mr. Crever presented his monthly report. He stated that he had
inspected Schmidty's 61 Club, and the exit door has been installed
as requested. The Bogart property was also inspected, and clean-up
procedures have been initiated.
6.5 Fire Chief
Ron Istvanovich, Fire Chief, was present, and stated that the
grass-fire truck needed to be replaced. A definite cost figure
was not submitted. LaValle stated that the Fire Chief should
look at what other capital expenditures could be expected by the
department to generate this information.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, authorizing
the Fire Chief to purchase a light water inductor
for a price not to exceed 4200.00.
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Fire Chief con't
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
The Fire Chief also requested approval to send three firemen to
the State Convention in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on June 21 , 22,
23, 1979, and for the city to incur the cost of mileage, registra-
tion fees, and lodging.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to authorize
the payment of mileage and registration for three
firemen to attend the State Convention in Grand Rapids,
Minnesota.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, directing
the Fire Chief to obtain lodging rates in the Grand
Rapids area and present figures to the City Council.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, authorizing
payment of $40.00 each, per day, for three firemen
to attend the convention.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.7 Attorney
Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Mr. Kuusisto will check
on the guidelines relating to the proposed 208 Area Wide Plan as
presented by the Metro Council. Bids have been advertised for the
construction of bathroom facilities on city property.
6.9 Clerk
The city has received requests from residents to burn on their prop-
erty. It was suggested that the City Clerk check with PCA as to
the current status for the issuance of Burning Permits.
The City Clerk stated that the city could be responsible for costs
for tree inspection within the city. LaValle stated that it was
a risk that the city would have to take.
6.6. Police Chief
Chief Barth submitted his monthly report. The city has been made
aware of an Off-Road Rally with Schmidty's 61 Club to be used as
the starting point. The flyer indicated that three different areas
are to be used by the vehicles, but Hugo has not been informed as
to the locations of these areas. Chief Barth was instructed to
obtain more information regarding this matter.
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Police Chief con't
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to appoint
Marie Connors to the position of Police Secretary
for the number of hours agreed to by the Chief of
Police and the City Clerk.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Estimates will be obtained for the possible purchase of a copying
machine for the Police Department.
6.10 Roads Committee - No discussion
%LOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to ad-
journ at 10:50 PM.
All aye. Motion carried.
Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer
City of Hugo