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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL
July 9, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02 PM.
PRESENT: LaVal le, McAllister, Irsfeld
ABSENT: Schletty, Vail
(Councilman Schletty arrived at 7:06 PM. )
This special meeting was called because of the lack of quorum at the regular
meeting of July 6, 1981 .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Councilman Irsfeld made a motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the
minutes of June 15, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of
June 16, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION:, LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the minutes of the
meeting of June 22, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the General Claims
of July 9, 1981 , with the addition of the attachment from the League of
Minnesota Cities.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the Utility Claims
of July 9, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND LICENSES
5.1 Safeway House Movers
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve a renewal for a tem-
porary permit for Safeway House Movers for a watchman's quarters.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
July 9, 1981
5.2 Washington County Contract - Community Health Service
The contract from the Community Health Service was received by the Council.
An amount of $3,028.00 would be granted to the City of Hugo for use in any
rescue related expenditures. The idea of renovating the city's rescue truck
was approved.
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to sign the contract with
Washington County Community Health Service to use the designated money
for renovation of the rescue truck and remaining money over renovation
costs for medical surplus.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
5.3 Norm's Auto Parts - Requesting extension on SUP
The Council reviewed the request for an extension of a special use permit for
Norm's Auto Parts. They expressed concern over problems such as lack of land-
scaping, use of parking area for dismantling automobiles, and lack of off-highway
parking.
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, for the extension of the
Special Use Permit for Norm Horton's Auto Parts.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld amended his motion, seconded by Schletty, fora 30-day period
to review the SUP as requested by the property owner.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant a 30 day extension
on license as requested by the property owner.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
LaValle directed the Clerk to request, by memo, that the Fire Chief construct a
written report concerning the plan for a fire lane to be used by the Council when
Mr. Horton appears at the Council meeting.
5.4 Hugo's Lions Club - City Approval to Sell Beer on July 17, 18 & 19
The Hugo Lion's Club requested a liquor license to sell beer on the days of
July 17, 18 and 19. Jim Husnik is the club's representative. Council stated
that the property owner must consent to the use of the liquor license. Proposed
solution for meeting the Ordinance requirements of having a specific hour, date,
and place was to transfer the license to Tom King's property for a period of
3 days at which time it would revert back to the original place.
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MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to transfer Lions Club
license from Hugo City property to 17727 Henna Avenue, Hugo, Minnesota,
from July 17 through July 19, at which time the license will revert to
premises leased from the City. Approval will be subject to a letter
from the property owner granting permission to the Hugo Lion's Club
to operate a refreshment stand during the horse show. The letter is
to be submitted to the Clerk.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED •
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
A draft ordinance is being prepared amending Chapter 150. Mayor LaValle will
review. Copy of Chapter 368 regarding the service of food to accompany the
sale of liquor on Sunday.
The ordinance regarding subdivision changes is being reviewed by Mrs. Peltier,
the Planning Commission, and Ordinance Committee to differences in acreage.
Councilman McAllister is going to work on fee recovery ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 MR Tourist Camp Inspection
MR Tourist Camp inspection was carried out be Councilman McAllister. He reported
uncut grass, unoccupied trailer, broken windows, fence in need of repair and
unsightly builidngs. No work has been done in the last 30 days.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, directing McAllister to draft
a letter to the owner stating the problem the City has with unsightly
surroundings.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
7.2 Bruce Myhre Inspection Report
Council noted Bruce Myhre may be in possible violation of zoning ordinance and
special use permit. NOTE: He did appear at meeting and is aware of the problem.
Council is waiting to act on matter.
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Mayor draft a letter
of details to explain conditions under which special use permit was
issued.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
7.3 1981 Road Plan
Report on 1981 Road Plan. Councilman Schletty talked to Howard Kuusisto. Fashing-
bauer easements prepared regarding ditching. 2500 yards of gravel have been
hauled, and there are approximately 2500 yards left. The 180th Street culvert
problem has been referred to Tom Crever.
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7.4 Washington County Lot
Washington County lot has been addressed for 3 to 4 years. The lot has sanitary
sewer by it, but no stub. The lot adjoins the Clarence Vail property. Mayor
LaValle proposes that County assessments of $375.00 through 1980. The City
would then pay the rest. The City would then take control of the property.
Total assessments are approximately $700.00.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to authorize the Mayor
to negotitate an agreement with Washington County over parcel 35135-2350
to Council with completed negotiating package.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
7.5 Street and Storm Sewer Project 8102
Rice Creek Watershed wants a plan from Grace Development. The easement is not
enough. 1 .7 acre feet capability - need additional 1 .3 acre feet because of
additional land drainage requirements. The alternatives are:
1 . Develop additional ponding of 1 .3 acre feet;
2. Individual ponding as substitution on each lot; and
3. Additional ponding without altering project area.
Drainage Easement Grants signed and delivered.
Ditch Relaction Agreement signed.
1 . Project 8102 information requested regarding cost recovery
for additional sewer services (2 from Grace Development,
1 from Royal Tool) . Change order for additions will be
prepared by Howard Kuusisto, and Council will act upon it,
and charge benefited property owners.
2. 130th Street to Metro Manhole where cul-de-sac covers
manhole. An application of City for an extension of the
sewer main is required.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to authorize the Mayor
to make application for extension of City sewer main on 130th Street.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to take necessary steps
for financing Project 8102.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City Engineer notify
the contractor that Project 8102 is awarded, and the contract documents
to be executed.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
July 9, 1981
CLERK
Lion's Club thank you letter received for Good Neighbor Days.
Two letters of complaint regarding Benson Kennel's noise level were received -
1) Whitacker and 2) Cammack.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, to forward letters of
complaint to the Planning Commission.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
July 10 - Public Safety Meeting
June 29 - Letter from Metro Council regarding Hugo population.
April 1 , 1981 , population was 3,820. Comments to be
received by 7/15/81 .
MISCELLANEOUS .
Received inspection report on Simpson system.
MOTION: Irsfeld made moiton, seconded by Schletty, for notification by City
Attorney to Simpson and their attorney that the nuisance has been
abated.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the Clerk notify Mulry
that the complaint will be vacated upon receipt of inspection report
from the Builidng Inspector indicating system is satisfactory.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld moved approval of Job Order 48449 - Bell Telephone Utility.
Seconded by Schletty.
Councilman Irsfeld Withdrew previous motion.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that a letter be sent to
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company stating Freeland Avenue has not
been deeded or dedicated to City, and stating no objections to
utilities described in Job Order 48449 or G643622.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, authorizing Jim Wisner,
Jr. , to transcribe utility data cards for office.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Irsfeld, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
July 9, 1981
Peloquin Industrial Park Plat Procedure - Peloquin summarized special request
regarding problems in procedure. On November 7, 19?9, plan was approved.
The ordinance allows six months to file final plat after plan approval or
such approval is automatically void. Simonet's letter requests extension
on behalf of developer. Separate drainage plans requested for developed and
undeveloped part of plat area.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City Council
accept the request for 180 day extension of plat consideration noted
in letter dated June 29, 1981 , by Attorney Simonet and verbal re-
quest of developer.
Discussion indicated request should be for reconsideration of plan, not extension.
MOTION: Motion withdrawn. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Schletty,
to table the request of the developer, pending result of meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 1981.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adjourn at 10:30 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Marchelle Jenson,
Acting Secretary