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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.06.18 CC Minutes 7© Minutes of the proceedings of the Hugo City Council Meeting of JUNE 18, 1979 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:03 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail ABSENT: Spitzer and Schletty 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of June 4, 1979, after these corrections are made: Page 2 (5.3) - Special Use Permit addresses itself to Lot A only, as detailed in the Site Plan. Page 3 (5.7) - VOTING - Schletty abstained VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the General Claims of June 18, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Utility Claims of June 18, 1979, as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to accept the resignation of Mike Gillen as a member of the Planning Commission. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.1 Bill Henning - Possible Subdivision (Hilo & 125th) Mr. Henning, representing Tim Magan, stated that Magan is interested in subdividing 74 acres into 12 acre lots. The road would be 700' long with a cul-de-sac. The Planning Commission had informed the parties that the present requirement for subdivisions is blacktopped roads, and Mr. Henning questioned the Council if this was correct for divisions of 10 acre parcels. LaValle reaffirmed the City's position that all future subdivisions would require hard-surfaced roads. NNE 18, 1979 7" 5.2 Grace Development - Letter of Credit Presently, Grace Development has two letters of credit that will expire on July 1 , 1979. One covers the construction of the parking lot at Accessory Engineering and the other covers extension of the sewer for Lot 12, Block 1 , Valley View Terrace. Kuusisto stated that he had no objection to Grace Development keeping their pumping station in the In- dustrial Park, but would still like to see the lot graded to prevent flooding in the event the pumping station fails. Kuusisto stated that he would see to it that the area was staked this week so Tschida can proceed with the project. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Letter of Credit, in the amount of $2,000.00, for the parking area at Accessory Engineering be extended until August 1 , 1979. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED Grace Jackson stated that they would still like to have sewer extended to their property, but financial arrangements have not been completed. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the Letter of Credit, in the amount of $2,500.00, for Grace Development to cover extension of sewer to Lot 12, Block 1 , Valley View Terrace, be extended for a period of 60 days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Report on monitoring of the wells (Goodview & 8A) Kuusisto reported that the highest so far was 2.7 below the ground level of the existing system (Bramsted) . The wells will be monitored again prior to the establishment of elevations for Lots 2 and 3. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Building Inspector to check on the septic system for Lot 1 to make sure it was functioning properly. 5.4 Release Lions Club from financial guarantee (Lavatory Pro.iect) MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, instructing the City Clerk to send a letter to the Lions Club thank- ing them for all they have done to complete the lavatory project and that they are released from their financial obligation. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 80 JUNE 18, 1979 5.5 Joe Oman - Traffic in trailer court The Fire Chief had previously stated that emergency vehicles were having difficulty crossing the speed bumps in the trailer court. He was wondering if they could be modified. Mr. Oman was present, and stated that the bumps were needed in the court to regulate speed for the protection of the residents in the park. LaValle also felt that something should be done with the parking of cars in the area (one way streets with parking on one side only). LaValle will meet with the Fire Chief, Mr. Oman, and the City Engineer to try and resolve these problems. 5.6 Safeway House Movers - Letter of Credit Mr. Sempel has a letter of credit in the amount of $2,000.00 to cover planting of trees along 165th Street and on the west side of the rail- road tracks - the length of the property. Police Chief Barth had in- spected the area and reported that trees had been planted along 165th Street, but not on the west side. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, that a registered letter be sent to Safeway House Movers stating that they have until June 22, 1979, to comply with Item 2 of their Special Use Permit or extend the letter of credit. If these options are not accomplished, the city will draw on the Letter of Credit in the amount of $2,000.00 and the city will plant the seedlings. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED '.7 Schmidtv's - Letter of Credit Richard & Larry Schmidt have a letter of credit, in the amount of $12,000.00, to cover the installation of a rail fence, 3 feet in height, along the west property line. Chief Barth reported that this condition of the Special Use Permit has not been met. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Clerk be directed to send a registered letter to Richard and Larry Schmidt stating that their letter of credit, in the amount of $12,000.00, to cover installation of the rail fence as conditioned in Item 5 of their Special Use Permit, will expire on July 18, 1979, and the fence has not been constructed. If they do not anticipate having the fence constructed by July 16, 1979, the City of Hugo will draw on their letter of credit and construct the fence. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED JUNE 18, 1979 81 5.8 Tom Zimmerman - Amended Special Use Permit Mr. Zimmerman is requesting to move in a 24 x 24 garage to be used in his sawmill operation. Because of the expense he is going to incur_as a result of having power brought in to his property, he will be unable to construct the new building as previously proposed. He anticipated that he would be able to construct the building in about two years. LaValle stated that removal of the garage should be made part of the bond requirement. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to change the Special Use Permit for Thomas .Zimmerman to read as follows: 1 . That a 24 x 24 garage be allowed to be placed on the property not to exceed two years from the date of the Special Use Permit. At that time, the building to be constructed in accords-me with the plans submitted and so positioned relative to perc test that a valid building Permit can be obtained. 2. Same 3. Same 4. Same 5. Same 6. Same 7. Permit holder shall provide a bond in the amount of $5,000.00, in favor of the City of Hugo, to guaran- tee compliance with Item 2 and 4 of the Special Use Permit. Bond should also guarantee removal of the 24 x 24 garage within two years of the date of the permit. 8. Same 9. Same VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.9 Lauren and Leroy McCullough. Clyde Rehbein. Robert Lundgren - Rezoning Tabled until the meeting of July 2, 1979. .10 Norman Horton - Suto Dismantling License MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant an Auto Dismantling License to Norman Horton, Jr., for a period of one year (June 30, 1980). Subject to the previously stated conditions. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.11 Fred Benson - Rezoning Table until the meeting of July 2, 1979. JUNE 18, 1979 5.12 Tim Wright - Variance and two Minor Subdivisions Charles Bartholdi, Mr. Wright's attorney, stated that while having the land surveyed on Everton Avenue and 121st Street a discrepancy in the property lines was noted. He is proposing the addition of 15' to Tim Wright's property to remedy the problem. The sideyard setback would not meet the 10' requirement in the SFE zone. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant a Minor Subdivision to Timothy Wright at the South 175' of the West 15 feet of the East 788.9 feet of the West 3/4 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the South- east 1/4 of Section 31 , to add 15' on the west boundary to an existing parcel. Both parcels to be incorporated into one deed. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to grant a variance to Timothy Wright from the sideyard setback requirement at 4852 121 st Street. The setback will be 9' instead of the required 10' sideyard - reason being incorrect surveying. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED Mr. Bartholdi presented a certificate of surveyor for the division of the 7 acres into 3 building sites. Each parcel will contain 1 acre and have 150' road frontage. The back 5 acres will go with Lot C. MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant a Minor subdivision to Timothy Wright for Lots A, B, and C as set forth in the certificate of surveyor. Subject to the following: 1 . Parkland fee to be determined after review of tax records. 2. Letter of consent from all property owners involved to be provided by July 1 , 1979. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to amend the motion regarding the Minor Subdivision for Timothy Wright, 4852 121st Street, that Mr. Charles Bartholdi provide the City with a letter of consent from all property owners involved by July 1 , 1979. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED JUNE 18, 1979 v 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - No discussion 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Grant Money - Railroad Crossings Because of the numerous crossings in the city, it would not be econom- ical to have warning devices installed in the city. Federal program should be established. 7.2 Schedule meeting date for review of Police Contract MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a Special Meeting of the Hugo City Council for June 26, 1979, at 8:00 P.M., for review of the Police Contract, and any other considerations. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED 8.0 NEW BUSINESS The City has received a claim from Jim Brevig for removal of a City snowfence and delivery to City Hall in the amount of $25.00. It was determined that the fence was on City property. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to deny the claim of James Brevig, in the amount of $25.00, for removal of a snowfence and delivery to City Hall, because the fence was located on City property. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED Attorney Johnson has been in contact with Mr. Brevig's Attorney, Mr. Geck, regarding the Brevig dike matter. Mr. Joebush has signed the easement, and he will be contacting Richard Vail to obtain his signature on the easement. LaValle agreed that the City should try and obtain an extension of the agreement between the City and Brevig. Councilman Vail discussed the possibility of the upgrading of Ethan Avenue with the Oakshore Park owners. It was determined the City would only patch the area. If the owners wanted resurfacing, the improvement would be assessed. Councilman Schletty is to contact Washington County regarding this matter, to obtain cost of patching. r9.O CLERK Officer Jeff Kiarich is requesting authorization to reside in White Bear Lake while working for the Hugo Police Department. The City Council had no objection. The City Clerk was instructed to check with the Police Chief to see if this was a departmental policy. The City Council determined to not request an increase in the levy limitation for the City. JUNE 18, 1979 The lavatories located behind City Hall will open in the morning and be closed at the discretion of the Police Department. Nadeau's Market is planning on blacktopping their parking lot. Mayor LaValle will contact Leon Nadeau to determine Nadeau's course of action. NORTHWWSTERN BELL MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve Job Order 49800 for Northwestern Bell. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Irsfeld and Vail MOTION CARRIED LOOP CLOSURE ON 140th STREET If 100% of the property owners involved in this project agree with the project, bids will not be necessary. The City Clerk was instructed to contact Traegers to see if they represent 100% participation in the project. . MOTION: Irsfeld made, seconded by Vail, to adjourn at 10:58 P.M. All aye. Motion Carried. r-x r i �i t.l. r 7"� �ti`♦ Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo