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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.02.02 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL February 2, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 6:18 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail Also - Attorney Johnson and Engineer Kuusisto ABSENT: Schletty There was general discussion of financing and the proposed improvement project in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the minutes of January 19, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to apporve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 22, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the General Claims for February 2, 1981 , with the addition of Mr. Charles Johnson in the amount of $2,505.54. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Utility Claims for February 2, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES The Washington County Solid Waste Committe is seeking an appointment of a city representative. They are getting close to the making of some final recommendations, and they have requested that the city reappoint Mr. Dan Spitzer to the position. Mr. Spitzer has already served on this committee for some length of time, and he has agreed to serve the city in this capacity. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City of Hugo appoint Mr. Dan Spitzer as Hugo's representative to the Washington County Solid Waste Committee, and notify Commissioner Lester Rydeen and Paul Brandt of this action. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED - ') February 2, 1981 5.1 Greg Stankey - Renew of Mobile Home Permit Mayor LaValle stated that there has been a change in the status of this permit. Mr. Stankey has sold his business to Windsor Landscaping, and they are adver- tising the home for rent. The original permit was granted because of a hardship, and will expire February 5, 1981 . MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the City Clerk write a letter to the new owners Beating that the mobile home is located on the property without proper application. They are requested to contact the city with their intentions for using the mobile home. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 James Leroux - Renew of Mobile Home Permit Mr. Leroux submitted a letter to the Council restating that the conditions under which the original permit was applied for are still the same. MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for James Leroux, 4360 165th Street, granted under Chapter 40, Article _ III, Subdivision D, for a period of 90 days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister,,Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Jill Kaminski - Discussion on Animal Control A member of the Humane Society, along with Ms. Kaminski, was present, and stated there have been numerous reports of inhumane treatment of animals by Blaine Midway All Pets. They requested that the City of Hugo consider Tom Angley for the position (animal pickup) within the city. Mr. Angley is employed by White Bear Township, and works closely with Dr. Brewer, Lake Animal Hospital. At present, the city contracts with Blaine for pickup of animals on a call basis. They provide no patroling, and the city is not interested in this type of service. LaValle stated that if White Bear Township could provide similar service, the city would look at their proposal. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Clerk's office prepare a letter to White Bear Township, for the Mayor's signature, inviting them to make a proposal for animal pickup on an emergency on-call basis only. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOITON CARRIED 5.4 PUBLIC HEARING - Improvements in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park (7:30 PM) The public hearing was called to order at 7:31 PM. Engineer Kuusisto described the various proposed improvements, and presented a summary of costs for the three possible choices. Irsfeld felt that the most economical way to finance the project would be private solicitation of bonds rather than public. The city would need approval from Rice Creek Watershed for drainage. Ken Tschida asked if all owners would pay on a per front basis, and Kuusito and LaValle stated that this would be the method of assessment. The project will hopefully start this spring, with completion sometime in August or September. Permits will have to be obtained from Rice Creek and the railroad prior. to the starting of the project. February 2, 1981 MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to continue the public hearing until March 2, 1981 , at 7:30 PM. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the City Engineer be directed to take the appropriate action necessary to obtain the required permit (s) from Rice Creek for this project. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the public hearing as previously stated to be continued until March 2, be changed to 2/17/81 , at 8:00 PM. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City Clerk be directed to call all property owners (Bald Eagle Ind Park) on 2/17/81 , informing them of the public hearing being continued, and request their presence. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Sunset Park Addition - Lot 17 The city has received correspondence from the Auditor's office regarding the above mentioned property. The land was inspected by city officials, and there is no property there that can be used for lake access. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City of Hugo notify- Mr. otifyMr. Greeder, County Auditor, that we are not interested in acquiring Lot 17, Block 2, Sunset Park Addition. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Report from Health Officer McAllister Councilman McAllister has received verbal complaints about the discharging of raw sewage from residential septic systems located at 12049 Everton Avenue North and 15939 Ingersoll Avenue North. He has made an on-site inspection of the two parcels, and finds the complaints to be correct. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Attorney draft a letter that will be used by the City Clerk, to notify' all property owners of violations of the Nuisance Ordinance, pertianing to on-site septic systems. The City Clerk is directed to mail registered letters to the property owners at 15939 Ingersoll AVenue North and 12049 Everton Avenue North, requesting their presence at the meeting of 3/2/81 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED February 2, 1981 5.5 Richard Vail - Subdivision The Planning Commission forwarded Mr. Vail's preliminary plan to the City Council with various recommendations attached. They have recommended that the plan be altered to include a total 11 lots rather than 15. Mr. Vail stated that the project would have to be dropped if the plans were changed to 11 lots, because it would not be economically feasible to continue. Permits could not be obtained from Rice Creek until the number of lots was determined. Engineer Kuusisto re- quested that he receive a drainage plan for the development, and that the surveyor correct the errors on dimensions. The present City Ordinance calls for a distance of 100' from the lake for the construction of a house. Johnson stated that when the zoning ordinance was adopted, DNR had no standards at that time. They have now set a standard of 150' on certain kinds of lakes. If these standards have been officially adopted, Johnson stated that their design would take precedence over the city's. After further review of the plan, it was determined that Mr. Vail would be hard pressed to meet the setback requirements for a number of lots lying along the lake side. LaValle also stated that the city would have to obtain the high water mark for Egg Lake before any setbacks could be determined. Before any further action can be taken on the application for subdivisio, LaValle requested the following information be obtained: 1 ) the high water mark as determined by the DNR, and after that is determined, 2) Attorney Johnson in- vestigate the regulations regarding the setback requirements from the lake. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to table this matter until the meeting of February 17, 1981 , when the City Engineer and City Attorney will provide the appropriate information. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - No discussion 6.2 Planning Commission MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to reappoint Mr. Ken Lorch to the Planning Commission. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.3 Water Superintendent Mr. Burkard was present to discuss the possible adjustment of sewer rates. He stated that he cannot make any determinations until after the April billing. The Council discussed the numerous problems the city has with the metering of sewage, and MWCC's unwillingness to try and resolve a number of questions and problems. The City Engineer will put together a program for monitoring flows, and report to the City Council. 6.4 Building Inspector Mr. Crever submitted his monthly report. 6.5 Attorney Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. February 2, 1981 MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to set a Special Meeting, in conjunction with the Planning Commission, for February 9, 1981 , at 7:00 PM, for further review of the Comprehensive Plan. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.7 Engineer Mr. Kuusito submitted his monthly report. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to extend the meeting passed 11 :00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adjourn at 11 :06 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. C�� �_L L�. t to r3L3 Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treas. City of Hugo