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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 MARCH 5, 1979 29 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 iO MARCH 5, 1979 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. MARCH 5, 1979 31 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. 32 MARCH 5, 1979 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