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Meeting of AUGUST 6, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02 PM.
PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
ABSENT: Irsfeld
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve
the minutes of July 16, 1979 as submitted. •
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the
minutes of July 23, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the
minutes of July 31 , 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Sbhletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to apprtve the
General Claims for August 6, 1979, with the addition of
a claim for Mike McAllister in the amount of $68.10.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the
Utility Claims for August 6, 1979, as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.0 PETITIONS. REQUESTS. COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.1 White Bear & Forest Lake Youth Service Bureaus
LaValle stated that the city has been approached by the Bureau in
Forest Lake for funding in the amount of $2,000.00. The City is ser-
ved by four school districts.
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White Bear & Forest Lake Youth Service Bureaus Continued
Ms. Lynn Barnes, representative for the White Bear Lake Community
Counseling Service, stated that they devote about 25% of their ser-
vices to Washington County. White Bear is requesting funding in the
amount of $1 ,000.00
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City
Council will commit to the budget for 1980 the amount
of $3,000.00 in support of the youth and family service
bureaus serving our area,in particular, 2/3 ' of the
amount to be allocated to the Forest Lake Youth Service
Bureau and the balance to the White Bear Lake Community
Counseling Service.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the
Mayor direct the City Clerk to notify both agencies of
the commitment in the previous motion.
NOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.2 Richard Pillard - 3.95 Acres in Hugo added to land in Grant
township for a Building Site
Mrs. Pillard was present, and stated that they own 20 acres, and would
like to give their daughter 5 acres on which to build a house. The
house would be constructed on the land in Grant Township. Attorney
Johnson stated that a restriction should be placed on the deed stating
that the land in Hugo cannot be built on.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, that the Pillards'
be allowed to transfer 3.95 acres in Hugo as a portion of
a lot of minimum size 5 acres, balance of property lying
in Grant Township. Such transfer is authorized only if:
1 . A full and complete legal description be provided by
the surveyor to the city.
2. A deed restruction stating that the land in Hugo not
be built on, which meets whith the approval of the
City Attorney, be filed concurrent with the transfer
of title in Washington County.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
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5.3 MR Tourist Camp - Nuisance Complaint
The City Clerk and a representative from the Health Department made an
on-site inspection of the camp. Ms. Marsh submitted a report regarding
the latest inspection, and told the Clerk that the matter would be going
back to court. LaValle suggested that the city should send the City
Engineer, and Plumbing Inspector to the site to make a determination of
the status of the septic systems. If they are not adequate, they should
be closed down. Spitzer stated that the City Attorney should contact
the State Health Department to find out how long before any action will
be taken. These reports should be heard at the meeting of August 20.
5.4 Darrell Tavernier - Rezoning
Mr. Curt Leibel, prospective buyer of the Tavernier property, had made
application to rezone the property at 4444 129th Street from SFE to
RB. Leibel sought to intensify the boat rental operation. A public
hearing had been held by the Planning Commission, and they recommended
that the request be denied because of spot rezoning and operation would
be of no benefit to the City.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, the adoption
of ORDINANCE 1979-162, and Ordinance amending Chapter
320 entitled Zoning, to rezone property at 4444 129th
Street from SFE to RB.
VOTING FOR: LaValle and Vail
VOTING AGAINST: Spitzer and Schletty
MOTION FAILED
5.5 Larry Hanson - Farm Site Plan
Mr. Hanson owns 45 acres at 14355 Irish Avenue, and would like to
construct a 36 x 72 pole barn to be used for his personal use.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve
the Farm Site Plan for Larry Hanson, 14355 Irish Avenue,
to construct a 36 x 72 pole barn for his personal use.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.6 Roger Gfrerer - Variance
Mr. Gfrerer, 7656 128th Street, would like to construct a 3-car garage,
but requires a 15' variance from the front yard setback. The attached
garage would be converted into living space. The existing driveway
would be used for the new garage.
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Roger Gfrerer - cont.
MOTION: Schietty made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve
the Variance request of Roger Gfrerer, to construct a
3-car garage with a 25' front yard setback instead of
the required 40' setback.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schietty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.8 Bill Clark - Special Use Permit
Mr. Clark has requested a Special Use Permit to construct a single
family dwelling at Royal Haven 1 , Lot 5, Block 1 . Mr. Clark has sub-
mitted the requested data regarding the elevations and topography of
the lot. Spitzer expressed concern regarding the amount of fill re-
quired, and suggested that a financial guarantee be obtained in case
of erosion of the fresh fill.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the
request of Bill Clark for a Special Use Permit to con-
struct a house on Lot 5, Block 1 , Royal haven Estates 1 ,
subject to the following:
1 . All fill and grading described on the sketches of
record shall be accomplished on or before October 1 ,
1979.
2. Erosion control provisions, satisfactory to the City
Engineer, shall be installed as a part of the altera-
tion of the topography.
3. An irrevocable letter of credit, in' the amount of
$2,500.00, made in favor of the City of Hugo, shall
be provided to insure the efficacy of the erosion
control arrangement. Letter of Credit to run through
December 31 , 1980.
4. A bond, in the amount of $2,500.00, made in favor of
the City of Hugo, shall be provided to insure the
maintenance of elevations and topographical alterations
as created. Bond to run through July 1 , 1982.
5. The construction of buildings and improvements shall
conform substantially to plans as submitted and on
file.
6. An easement to provide for flood plain control shall
be provided and made a matter of record, staisfactory
to the City Engineer.
7. The Special Use Permit shall become void if not signed
and executed by the petitioner by September 15, 1979.
8, The owner shall provide a statement from the Washington -
County Abstract C.o. that no transfer of ownership has occurred
since January 13, 1978.
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Bill Clark (SUP) - cont.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.9 Mid American Metal Craft - Special Use Permit
LaValle stated that Mid American needs a Special Use Permit to operate
the welding phase of their operation. Plans were submitted for a 40 x
40 addition to the existing building to be used for welding. The
parking lot will be gravel with room for 16 cars.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the
Special Use Permit for Mid American Metal Craft, 15657
Forest Blvd., to establish a precision sheet metal shop
with 10 employees. The welding will be for own fabricating
business and no custom welding to be done.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the
Site Plan for Mid-American-Metal-Craft to construct a
40 x 40 addition to the existing building at 15657 Forest
Blvd., and the necessary variance for the parking lot
requirement from blacktop to gravel.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
5.10 March of Dimes Road Rally
Mr. Adamski, representative from the March of Dimes, stated that they
will again be holding a 4-wheel drive rally on April 12 or 13, 1980.
He wanted to know how he could obtain community help, and the Lions
Club, American Legion, and Fire Department were memtioned. Mr. Adamski
stated the future rally would provide adequate off-street parking.
6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
6.1 Ordinance Committee
Mrs. Peltier stated that the Ordinance Committee was short members.
6.2 Planning Commission
McAllister stated that Commission still has an application for a Special
Use Permit from Curt Leibel for the boat rental operation. The request
for a rezoning had been previously denied.
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Planning Commission - cont.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the applica-
tion for a Special Use Permit form Curt Leibel and Ralph
Chesebrough be returned, and the fee of $35.00 be refunded.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.3 Water Superintendent - No report
6.4 Building Inspector
Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. Crever stated that nothing
has been done to correct the nuisance at the Stewart Bogart property.
Attorney Johnson will further check on this matter.
6.5 Fire Chief - No report
6.6 Police Chief - No report
6.7 Attorney
Mr. Johnson did not have a monthly report to submit. Johnson has been
working on the easements for the Bridge Replacement Program. He also
suggested that the City Clerk obtain a written statement from the city's
insurance company stating that they have been notified of a claim.
Attorney Johnson is to set up a meeting with Lino Lakes regarding the
Open Space matter.
6.8 Engineer
Howard Kuusisto submitted his monthly report. Kuusisto discussed the
street lighting at Shepherd of the Fields Church. The City Clerk was
directed to send a letter to Richard Sykes, NSP, stating the locations
of the lights and 100 watt sodium vapor lights at those locations.
The Council discussed the blacktopping of Everton Avenue from 120th to
126th Street. Schletty had obtained a bid from Washington County High-
way Department in the amount of $7,264.00 plus 10% to perform the work.
Kuusisto stated that the minimum of blacktop to be used was 1 " .
LaValle was to meet with Washington County and Schletty at the site to
determine exactly the amount of resurfacing to be done and at what cost.
MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to authorize the
Washington County Highway Department to blacktop Everton
and than Avenue for a cost not to exceed $10,000.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
6.9 Clerk
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adopt
RESOLUTION 1979-50, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE S IARY OF
PART-TII%E PATROLFENONT TEE HUGO POLICE FORCE AT 5.00 PER HR.
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Clerk cont.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schietty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTIO ;: LaValle made notion, seconded by Spitzer, to set a Special
Meeting of the Hugo City Council for August 27, 1979, at 7:00 PM,
to discuss the Police Contract.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schietty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Spitzer, authorizing the City to
spend $283.00 to purchase new files.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Schietty made motion, seconded by Spitzer, to extend the meeting past
11:00 P.M.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, to authorize Mike McAllister to
purchase paint for the repainting of City Hall, the new lavatory, and the
pump house for a cost not to exceed $600.00.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schietty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
Officer Klarich has received a call from the Washington County CETA office, and they want
to discuss his plans and the city's, when his contract expires in September. LaValle state.
that the Police Budget did not include a salary for Klarich through 1979.
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City of Hugo agrees to
employ Officer Jeff Klarich from the end of the present CETA contract
until the end of the year 1979, under his present capacity.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schietty and Vail
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adjourn at 11:20 P.M.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer
City of Hugo