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Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting Hugoy
Council July 16, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02 PM.
PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve
the minutes of July 2, 1979, after the following changes
have been made:
Page 1 (2nd sentence) - Schletty arrived
Page 4 (Benson) - Mr. Barbour appeared regarding the
matter
VOTING FOR: LaValle, .Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve
the general Claims of July 16, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve
the Utility Claims of July 16, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.1 Richard Pillard - to be discussed later in the meeting
5.2 Jack and Mary Lvsne - Farm Site Plan
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to accept and
approve the Farm Site Plan for Jack and Mary Lysne, 15063
Greene Avenue, to construct a 30 x 48 pole barn to be used
for storage.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsf(-l3. and
MOTION CARRIED
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5.3 RAY OLSON - RENEW OF MOBILE HOME PERMIT
Mr. Olson is now residing in his house, and has the trailer up for
sale. LaValle stated that a letter should be sent to Mr. Olson
stating that his permit expires on July 17, 1979, and that 60 days
is a reasonable length of time in which to have the trailer removed.
5.4 FOREST LAKE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Mr. Tom Oswald was present, and submitted a copy of a Purchase of
service agreement that he would to have approved by the City Council.
He stated that there is a grant available to the Bureau if he can
obtain matching funds. About 7% of the 300 youths to be served live
in Hugo, Most youths are in the 15 - 16 age group, and are not con-
tent at home or at school. SCHLETTY ARRIVED AT 7:10 PM. Their primary
service rendered is for counseling. LaValle stated that the services
are limited to the Forest Lake School District, and Hugo covers four
districts. The bureau is looking for a commitment of $2,000.00 from
the City.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the
City Clerk be directed to notify the White Bear and
Forest Lake Youth Service Bureaus to make a presenta-
tion at the City Council meeting of August 6, 1979,
relative to their request for funding in 1980.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.5 JEROME JESSEN - PETITION FOR TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT
Mr. Jessen is proposing to construct a log home at Henna and 132nd
Street. He is not ready to obtain a Building Permit at this time.
Tom Crever has already approved a perc test for the property.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that Mr.
Jerome Jessen be granted a Temporary Mobile Home Permit
subject to the condition that an irrevocable Letter of
Credit, in the amount of $5,000.00, made in favor of
the city, be filed. Letter of Credit to be held in
lieu of Building Permit, which must be pulled within
90 days.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.6 JOHN JUNGMANN - NUISANCE COMPLAINT (MR TOURIST CAMP)
The City has received a formal complaint from John Jungman and William
Leko regarding numerous violations at the MR Tourist Camp. The Health
Department has inspected the area and listed their findings in a letter -
dated June 4, 1979. To date, no corrections have been made.
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John Jungman - Con't.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, directing
the City Clerk to send a registered letter to the State
Health Department, requesting that a representative be
present at the City Council Meeting of August 6, to dis-
cuss violations at the MR Tourist Camp.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld, and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the
Police Department be directed to visit the MR Tourist
Camp and investigate the possible violations of the
Nuisance Ordinance, in particular:
1 . Unrestrained domestic animals - dogs
2. Abandoned tires and cars, and
3. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer facilities.
The City Council would also like an accurate count of
the Mobile Homes permanently placed on the premises.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.7 SHEPHERD OF THE FIELDS - STREET LIGHTS
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that NSP be
notified that the City Council authorizes the installa-
tion of three street lights at the following locations:
1 . Mid-block location by Shepherd of the Fields
2. Intersection of 148th Street and Geneva Avenue
3. Intersection of Oneka Lake Blvd. and Geneva Avenue
in accordance with NSP's letter of December 18, 1978.
Howard Kuusisto directed to attempt to have these lights
be sodium vapor lights.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.0 ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to table the
requests of Leroy and Louren McCullough and Clyde Rehbein
until all requested information is provided.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCES - Cont
Attorney Johnson reviewed the draft of the required Site Plan for
the RB and CB districts. Draft returned to the Ordinance Committee
for rewording.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to accept
the resignation of Ann Munthe from the Ordinance
Committee.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1-- County Owned Land
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to table
this matter until the meeting of August 6, 1979.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
7.2 Building Inspector Report on Walsted Property,
Mr. Gene Letourneau, present owner of the property, will be making
application for the following permits: Building, Plumbing, and
Heating.
8.0 NEW BUSINESS - No discussion
9.0 CLERK
Chief Barth reported that Schmidty's 61 Club has completed the installa-
tion of the fencing along the western portion of the business.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to release
the Letter of Credit for Schmidty's 61 Club, to cover
the installation of the fence.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a
Special Meeting of the City Council for July 23, 1979,
at 7:00 PM, to discuss the Police Department's Union
Contract.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
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Marie Connors
Carol Williams stated that Marie has done a satisfactory job for the
past six months, and has taken over the duties as secretary of the
Police Department.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to increase
the salary of Marie Connors from $3.50/hour to $4.00/hour.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
10.0 MISCELLANEOUS
Attorney Johnson attended a meeting this date in regard to the changing
of law regarding zoning, subdivision, and implementation of the Com—
prehensive Plan. Another meeting has been set for August 7. Attorney
Johnson suggested that the City Council might want to make written
comments before the legislation is passed. Copies of the proposed
changes have been forwarded to the Planning Commission and Ordinance
Committee.
RICHARD PILLARD
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the
Richard Pillard matter be laid over until the meeting
of August 6, 1979. Mr. Pillard to be notified to be
present at this meeting to discuss the matter with him.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Engineer Kuusisto made an onsite inspection of the lot owned by
Bill Clark. Rice Creek requested that a topographical map be sub—
mitted for the area. The permit to install a septic system issued
by Rice Creek to Bill Clark has been suspended. The permit was not
issued to allow for filling on the property, but for installation of
a septic system. LaValle stated that if the land was located in the
floodway, no filling would be allowed. If the land was located in
the flood fringe, the city would have to determine the percentage of
the lot to be filled. The City would have to consider the total area.
Kuusisto and 9,chletty inspected Ethan -Avenue for patching work to be
done.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to authorize
Councilman Schletty to contact Washington County to
do the necessary repair work on Ethan Avenue.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
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NORTHWESTERN BELL
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, authorizing
approval of Northwestern Bell's Job Orders 49861 and
65181 , pursuant to City Engineer's recommendations.
VOTING FOR: LaValle , Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
The City received a letter from Rice Creek Watershed regarding the
septic system at 14451 Homestead Avenue. They stated that an after
the fact permit application is required from the property owner for
installation of an individual sewage treatment system. They also re-
quested copies of the exhibittJ used for basis of approval of this
system be forwarded to the Board of Managers for review.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, directing the
City Clerk to notify the property owner that a sewage
permit is required. The Building Inspector and/or
Plumbing Inspector requested to forward the necessary
information to the Rice Creek Watershed District.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adjourn at
9:40 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer
City of Hugo