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Home My WebLink About1981.01.05 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL January 5, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:01 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, 3obletty, Irsfeld, Vail 3.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by 3cblmtty^ to approve the minutes of December 15, 1980, as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, 3oblotty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4,0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the General Claims for January 5, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, 3oblatty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Soblmtty, to approve the Utility Claims for January 5, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, 3ubletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5. 1 Safeway House Movers - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant a 90 days renewal of the Mobile Home Permit for Safeway House Movers, 5885 165th Street, under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision S. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, 3cblatty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 American Legion Auxiliary 620 - Bingo License MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Sobletty, to grant a Bingo License to the American Legion Auxiliary 620, with a waiver of the bond requirement. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Sobletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Benson Kennel - Review of Special Use Permit Mr. Jeffrey Barbour was unable to attend tonight's meetiug. MOTION:McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, to table this matter until the meeting of 1/19/81 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED /-N January 5, 1981 5.4 Doctors' Clinic - Site Plan Review The Forest Lake Doctor's Clinic is proposing the renovation of the old Paul's Pizza into the Hugo Dedical Clinic, contracted by Greg Gautsch Construction. A Site Plan was submitted for review by the Council. Any access or egress from Highway 61 will need state approval. At this time, Mr. Gautsch is looking for concept approval only, and will at a later date, submit a more detailed plan. The proposed clinic will be outpatient only, with two physicians working there. The clinic will have six patient rooms, and three special use rooms. The existing building will be added onto, but will not exceed the existing setback. The parking layout has yet to be resolved. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant concept approval to the proposed addition as indicated on the submitted Site Plan. A final determination on parking will be made when a final and more detailed parking plan is submitted. Applicant to provide a copy of the Purchase Agreement, and the application for Site Plan Approval to be signed by Robert Ricci and the Hugo Medical Cliuic, VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Sobletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Oobletty, to place the Hugo Medical Clinic on the agenda for the Special Meeting of January 12, if necessary papers are in order. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Schmidty's 61 Club - Discussion on Sunday Liquor License Scott and Todd Hubbard were present, and questioned why they were not given any prior notice that their Sunday liquor license would not be iaaued. A license has been issued to that business since 1976, Mr. Hubbard stated that they have pizza ovens and a microwave, and do in fact serve food. It would be a matter of inter- pretation of the law as to what constitutes a "meal". They have contracted with bands for seven months (Sundays) in 1981 , and requested that the City Council re- consider their position. If the Council should decide to set up criteria re- garding what cmoditutms a restaurant, the Hubbard's agreed to take a look at their business, and act accordingly for the year 1982. MOTION: Vail made motioo' seconded by McAllister, that the City of Hugo grant an On Sale Sunday Liquor License to SCHMIDTY'S 61 CLUB, 17285 Forest Boule- vard, in the amount of $200.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, 8obletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED ' 5.5 Schmidty's 61 Club - Transfer of Special Use Permit The original owners of Schmidty's 61 Club were issued a Special Use Permit, and this permit should have been transferred at the time the property changed hands. Mayor LaValle stated that Schmidty's has some parking problems (parking in front of fire doors) , and Mr. Hubbard stated that they have been working to remedy this problem. The Permit also states that there should be a fence along the front of the business to prevent parking in the ditches, but Mr. Hubbard stated that the state ordered them to have the fencing removed. Mayor LaValle stated that he would check on this matter. (-) t January 5, 1981 MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Special Use Permit issued to Schmidty's, Inc. , be transferred to 3 H's, Inc. , with the same conditions. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion 6.3 Water Superintendent MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to accept the resignation of Robert Burkard, effective February 1 , 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED Mr. Burkard is to be provided a copy of the Building Inspector's final inspection report for a new house so that he can proceed with water billing. 6.4 Building Inspector Tom Crever submitted his monthly report. Fred Macalus has constructed a pole barn on his property without prior Site Plan Approval or a Building Permit. Mr. Macalus is to go through the normal channels for Site Plan Approval. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Building Inspector charge McCarron's Construction double for the Macalus permit. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.5 Fire Chief - No discussion 6.6 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. A public hearing regarding the proposed Carnelian/Marine Watershed district will be held 1/6/81 at Stillwater High School. Hugo has three sections in that proposed district with a potential overlap with the existing Rice Creek Watershed. This could result in double taxation. After discussion with the Water Resources Board, they stated that the boundaries would be amended if necessary. The attorney stated that the city could incur an undetermined amount of expense if they become a party to the public hearing. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City of Hugo adopt the statement offacts and position, as submitted by Mr. Johnson, as it relates to the proposed Carnelian/Marine Watershed District. The City of Hugo will not become a part of the proceedings. Such statement to be filed with the public hearing clerk at Stillwater. The City Clerk is authorized to sign the statement. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED Attorney suggested that maybe the Ordinance Committee should review the possession of a misdemeanor amount of marijuana. a , January 5, 1981 6.7 Engineer - No discussion 6.8 Clerk The Council stated that a milar copy of Weldwood Development's plat would be acceptable to the city. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Council approve the agreement with Melody Lounge for payment of the delinquent utility bill, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City of Hugo pay the bill from Complete Air, in the amount of $1 ,175.00, and the bill from Granger Plumbing, in the amount of $301 .25. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Farm Site Plan for Raymond Rogalla, to construct a 36 x 50 pole barn. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to apy Wally Johnson $48.00 for construction of a covering for the outside water fountain. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 7.1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, to set a public hearing for February 16, 1981 , at 7:30 PM, for consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 320 of the Hugo City Code entitled "ZONING" by amending use district provi- sions and regulations relating to accessory storage buildings. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.0 NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Designate Official Newspaper MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to designate the Forest Lake Times as the official newspaper for the City of Hugo for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED ,) Janaury 5, 1981 9.2 Designate Official Depositories • MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to designate the First State Bank of Hugo and Twin City Federal, Maplewood, as the official depositories for the City of Hugo for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.3 Appoint Acting Mayor MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to appoint Councilman Larry Irsfeld as Acting Mayor for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.4 Appoint Health Officers MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to appoint Councilmen Mike McAllister and Deane Vail as the Health Officers for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.5 Appoint Liaison to Planning Commission MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to appoint Mike McAllister as City Council's liaison to the Planning Commission, and set up some kind of schedule for inclusion of the balance of the Council, in this capacity. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.6 Appoint City Attorney MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to appoint Charles Johnson as City Attorney for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.7 Appoint City Engineer MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to appoint Howard Kuusisto as City Engineer for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.8 Appoint Fire Chief MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to appoint Ron Istvanovich as Fire Chief for the year 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED January5, 1981 9.9 Appoint Councilman in Charge of Roads MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to appoint Councilman Howard Schletty in charge of roads. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.10 Salary Review MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant a pay increase of 7% for all permanent, and permanent part-time employees of the City of Hugo, with another review to be scheduled for the 2nd meeting in June. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-1 , A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 5 TON ON EVERTON AVENUE, ETHAN AVENUE, AND 122ND STREET NORTH. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED A copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to all licensed garbage haulers in the City of Hugo. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to appoint Deane Vail as the City Council's liaison to the Ordinance Committee. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adjourn at 10:15 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo