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Home My WebLink About1980.02.04 CC Minutes Page 17 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF February 4, 1980 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02. P.M. PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld ABSENT: Vail 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the minutes of January 21, 1980, after the following change has been made: Page 1 (3.0) - Irsfeld made motion VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the General Claims for February 4, 1980, after the addition of the following claim for the Fire Department; Detroit Lakes Area Vocational Institute - $48.00 VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the Utility Claims for February 4, 1980, as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES 5. 1 Robert Lockyear - Washington County Planning Coordinator The City Council had requested that Mr. Lockyear appear at their meeting to discuss the proposed contract between the city and Washington County. After indicating some points of question in the contract, it was determined that the City Attorney and Mr. Lockyear should set up a meeting, with Carl Dale, to change the language of the contract so that it would meet the needs of the city and Washington Couflty. 5.2 James Leroux - Renewal of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for James Leroux, 4360 165th Street North, under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision D, for a period of ninety days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Page 18 FEBRUARY 4, 1980 5.3 Dan Santinni - Renewal of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for Dan Santinni, 7124 125th Street North, under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision C, for a period of ninety days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.4 Greg Stankey - Renewal of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to table the renewal of the Mobile Home Permit for Greg Stankey until the meeting of 2/19/80. The $10.00 fee had not been paid. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Alex Zaluckyj - Variance Mr. Zaluckyj is proposing the division of 40 acres into two 20 acre parcels. The old homestead house meets the 300' setback requirement so a variance is not required. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Land Div- ision of Alex Zaluckyj to allow the division of 40 acres into two 20 acre parcels. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED After further review of the file, it was determined that no Certificate of Survey has been provided. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, to rescind the previous motion. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Zaluckyj was instructed to have the land surveyed to meet all the setback require- ments of the city, and at that time, come back to the city for Land Division approval. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that this application be held in abeyance until this matter is resolved. VOTING FOR: LaNalle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Page 19 FEBRUARY 4, 1980 5.6 Metropolitan Steel - Purchase of land in Bald Eagle Industrial Park Mr. Eldridge is interested in purchasing approximately 4 acres of land in order to expand his present business. Mr. Eldridge was informed that Grace Development would have to make application for a Minor Subdivision and appear before the Planning Commission. A drainage plan and site plan would have to be provided. Spitzer stated that the right-of-way for Farnham Avenue should be a matter for subdivision. 5.7 Building Permits not paid for - Mary Lysne Ms. Lysne lives on 5 acres of land in the Agriculture zone. She constructed a pole barn and the Building Inspector determined that a $29.00 fee was in order. LaValle felt that because the Inspector set a fee on the permit she should pay MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by LaValle, to table this matter until the meeting of February 19, 1980. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.8 Report from Deane Vail of railroad acquisition Councilman Vail reported to the clerk that Burlington Northern had disbanded the project. The right-of-way to be acquired was not in the City of Hugo. ONEKA HILL FARMS - Liquor License Application MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the application filed by Oneka Hill Farms for the On Sale Liquor License be accepted. The matter to be tabled until March 3, 1980. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED GERALD DABE MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the Driveway Maintenance Agreement between the City of Hugo and Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dabe and/or any subsequent owners. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6. 1 Ordinance Committee - No report 6.2 Planning Commission Page 20 FEBRUARY 4, 1980 MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the record show that the City Council and Attorney Johnson discussed Chapter 290-9, Subd. I, and it was interpreted to mean an "or" situation and not an "and" situation meaning that the piece of property does not have to have 300' frontage on a public street. . VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Mr. Stanley Lynn was informed that he would need Site Plan approval from the city for his proposed business (CB zone) . The Site Plan would have to include the following: Location for the well and septic system, location of the building indicating setbacks, drainage plan, parking lot, exterior of building, and the driveway. 6.3 Water Superintendent - No discussion 6.4 Building Inspector - No discussion 6.5 Fire Chief Ron Istvanovich stated that the city is eligible for a grant of $2,823.00, ' to be shared with Birchwood and Dellwood. The money would have to be used for medical supplies and the city has no room for such equipment. The City of White Bear Lake provides Hugo with ambulance service, and they are interested in purchasing a Hurst tool in the amount of $6400.00. The Fire Department would like to donate their portion of the grant to White Bear Lake for the purchase of this tool. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Spitzer, that the grant money for Hugo, Birchwood and Dellwood be forwarded to this city. The City of Hugo will in turn donate these monies to thecity of White Bear Lake for the purchase of a Hurst tool. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase Life Saving Code Book in the amount of $16.5O. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Istvanovich will contact the Building Inspector regarding exit lights at Shepherd of the Fields Church. Page 21 FEBRUARY 4, 1980 6.6 Police Chief Acting Police Chief Pure submitted his monthly report. The city has received a complaint regarding the property of Neil Buschmann. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by LaValle, that Officer James Fure be directed to contact Neil Buschmann to obtain permission to view his property to determine the license status of the vehicles on his property. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 6.7 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. 6.8 Engineer Mr. Kuusisto submitted his monthly report. 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: Spitzer made motion., seconded by Irsfeld, to adopt ORDINANCE 170, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adopt ORDINANCE 171 , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "DRIVEWAYS" TO PROVIDE FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR PERMIT AMENDMENT. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to table the Nudity Ordinance until the meeting of February 19, 1980. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Schletty, Irsfeld VOTING AGAINST: Spitzer MOTION CARRIED COUNCILMAN SCHLETTY LEFT THE MEETING AT 10:20 P.M. Page 22 FEBRUARY 4, 1980 MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adopt RESOLUTION 1980-63, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION FEE IN THE RB AND CB DISTRICTS AT A MINIMITN OF $25.00, AND ALL OTHER COSTS INCURRED, IN EXCESS, TO BE BILLED TO THE APPLICANT AND TO BE PAID PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: -Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a Special Meeting for February 11 , 1980, at 7:00 P.M. , for the pur- pose of discussion of Police Union Contract. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Irufeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. All aye. Motion Carried. Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo