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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.08.06 CC Minutes Minutes of the Proceedings of the Hugo City Council 41' 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. i' 102 AUGUST 6, 1979 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 AUGUST 6, 1979 103 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. 04 AUGUST 6, 1979 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. AUGUST 6, 1979 105 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. 106. AUGUST 6, 1979 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. AUGUST 6, 1979 107, 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