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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.07.20 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL July 20, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Marvin LaValle at 7:04 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Vail ABSENT: Schletty, Irsfeld 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 9, 1981 , after the following correction has been made: Page 5 (motion awarding Project 8102 bid should read) : that the City Engi- neer notify the contractor that Project 8102 is awarded, and the contract documents to be executed. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the General Claims for July 20, 1981 , with the following addition: Hugo Postmaster - $100.00 VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the Utility Claims for July 20, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Windsor-Gro - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: .. McAllister made' motion, seconded by LaValle, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for Windsor-Gro, 17385 Forest Blvd. , under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdi- vision D. for a period of 90 days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED • 5.2 Randall Irving - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for Randall Irving, 12870 Henna Avenue, under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision B. for a period of 90 days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED July 20, 1981 5.3 Art LaCasse - Land Division Mr. LaCasse has already sold a 15 acre parcel of land in the AG zone, and is now requesting approval. for Land Division. Mr. LaCasse will submit a copy of his tax statement as proof-of-ownership prior to the Planning Commission meeting of July 22, 1981 . MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the Land Division for Arthur LaCasse of Parcels A and B, per Certificate of Survey dated June 8, 1981 . Mr. LaCasse to provide proof-of-ownership to the city within 10 days. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail MOTION CARRIED SCHLETTY ARRIVED AT 7:15 PM. 5.4 Arnold Monson- Armon Septic System Mr. Monson was present to discuss the septic system he installed on property located at 12616 Ingersoll Avenue North. Mr. Monson stated that there was a problem with the system because originally it was installed with 20% less square footage than normally provided, and Rice Creek Watershed required a "berm" around the perimeter of the system. He felt the "berm" would allow for taking in of water instead of shedding. He stated that they also had to shorten the width of the drainage bed because of an objection by the adjoiningproperty owner that it was too close to the property line. Mr. Monson stated that he has personally made 74 on-site inspections of the system, and feels that the system is now functioning. The entire system was regraded and sodded in May, 1981 , and he felt it was now in good condition. The system had previously failed in the winter (last two years) , and Mr. Monson explained that this was a result of a broken liner and. the "berm" taking in water. Monson stated that the "berm" has been removed. LaValle stated that it was the position of the City that the system has failed and is looking for a system to be installed that will work. Mr. Kruse owns additional property across the street from his residence for possible extension of a system. Mr. Monson requested that the city go through one more, winter to see if system will work. If it failed, he would do whatever necessary to correct the problem. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Armon System of Minnesota, Mr. Arnold Monson, President, be directed to install an on-site septic system at 12616 Ingersoll Avenue North, and have operating to the satisfaction of the city within 60 days or the city will take the necessary action to collect on the $4,000 bond and install a system operates satis- factorily. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Gary Gullikson - Site Plan Approval Mr. Gullikson owns two parcels in the AG zone and would like to construct a 40 x 60 pole barn on the 1 acre parcel adjoining his residence. There are separate deeds, and separate driveways. July 20, 1981 Gary Gullikson - cont. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Site Plan for Gary Gullikson, 5651 180th Street, to construct a 40 x 60 pole barn for her personal storage only. VOTING FOR: LaValle McAllister, Schietty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Dennis Schultz - Site Plan Approval Mr. Schultz would like to construct a 32 x 56 pole barn at his residence at 13101 Henna Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Site Plan con- tingent on Mr. Schultz meeting the setback requirement of 20' from the interior lot line. Mr. Schultz stated that he had already done some excavating andhad trees planted and wanted to leave the barn located approximately 12' from the line. McAllister stated that a variance application would berequired and that Schultz would have to appear before the Planning Commission for their consideration. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schietty, to table the Schultz application for Site Plan Approval until the meeting of August 3, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Norm's Auto Parts - Auto Dismantling Licenses (2) The Fire Chief made an on-site inspection of the yard and noted that the fire lanes were being installed as indicated on the fire land map. He suggested that the per- mit be granted for now, and review the matter agaie in September. McAllister ques- tioned the issuance of two licenses because only9eusines active on the property. The north end of the land is being used for storage. LaValle stated that at the time Mr. Horton requests to set up another operation, he would have to submit plans to the city for review. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schietty, to approve two (2) Auto Dis- mantling Licenses for Norman C. Horton, Jr. , Norm's Auto Parts, at 16705 Forest Blvd. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schietty, that the Special Use Permit for Norman Horton be reviewed at the meeting of September 21 , 1981. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.8 Robert Dotte - Discussion on Land Division Mr. Dotte wants to divide 37 acres into 3 parcels (10 - 10- and 17) . Part of the land is zoned AG and part CONS. Mr. Dotte was informed that he has an option of having the land remain in its presents zoning classification and create two parcels (17 and 20) or rezone acreage in CONS to AG and create two 10's and a 17. MOTION: McAlliste r made motion, seconded by Schietty, to table Robert Dotte's appli- cation for Land Division. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED July 20, 1981 5.9 Dean Nelson - Re:zoning Mr. Nelson owns 80 acres and would like to rezone 20 acres from CONS to AG. If approved, he would divide land into three parcels (two 10's and one 60). Nelson attorney, James Flannery, stated that after discussion with the surveyor, it was determined that parcel A consisted of 9.998 acres and Parcel B, 10.006 acres. Flannery stated that the land to the north and west was divided into much smaller lots. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to adopt ORDINANCE 178, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 OF THE HUGO CITY CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIREATION OF DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Land Division for Dean Nelson, to divide the Si of the SW; of Section 10, into three (3) parcels (A, B, and C) as indicated on the Certificate of Survey dated • March 18, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.10 Joe Glamos - Site Plan Approval Mr. Glamos is proposing the construction of a 15,000 sqaft addition to his present building in the Peloquin Industrial Park. Rice Creek Watershed has authorized the City Engineer to give administrative approval. The addition will be used as a warehouse, with no additional employees, and Mr. Glamos felt that the existing facilities for water and sewer were adequate. LaValle informed Mr. Glamos that the Site Plan would have to be altered to meet the setback requirement for a corner lot (40' to 10' ). Glames stated that he would construct the addition to meet the city's requirements. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to the approve the Site Plan for Glamos Wire Products, as corrected. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.11 Vern Peloquin - Minor Subdivision Mr. Peloquin is proposing the sale of land in the industmal for sale to Hubbard Broadcasting for the installation of an earth satellite station and construction of a 14 x 30 equipment building. Mr. John McDonough, attorney for KSTP, explained the installation and what was planned for the site. At this time, the Peloquin Industrial Subdivision is only propos d therefore, a Minor Subdivision would be required. LaValle stated that it was/opinion KSTP negotiated for the purchase of the property in good faith, and they are now in a real time bind. There proposed installations should make no contribution to the drainage problem. Atthe time the final plat is approved, KSTP will have to be included. A survey is to be submitted with the legal description of the property and showing access to the property from 152nd Street. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Minor Subdivision for Vern Peloquin subject to a Special Use Permit being negotiated with Hubbard Broadcasting. Land owner to provide a letter stating that he July 20, 1981 Vern Peloquin - Minor Subd. (cont) will join the plat when approved. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, MOTION CARRIED Let the record show that Freeland Avenue as shown on the plat is not public property. 5. 12 Hubbard Broadcasting - Special Use Permit George Merrill, engineer for KSTP, stated that the Hugo site was slected because a quiet radio frequency area was needed. He stated that FCC does not require a light on the 100' tower, but would install one if Hugo so required. He restated his com- ments made to the Planning Commission regarding the clerk's assistance and helpfulness in this matter. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Special Use Permit for Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. , to construct an earth/satellite system to include a 100 foot, self-supporting tower for micro way antennas, an 11 meter Scientific Atlanta, Model 8007, satellite antenna, a 14 x 30 foot equipment building, and a pad for future 8007 antenna, subject to the following: - 1. Installation to be surrounded by an 8' cyclone fence to include barbwire across the top. 2. All electrical power to be underground, if feasible. 3. Parking spaces to be provided within the fenced area. 4. Equipment building to be faced with similar construction to correspond with rest of industrial park. 5. Property owner agrees to join in the platting process of the City of Hugo when the property owner to the north does plat. 6. KSTP agtees to hold the City of Hugo harmless in granting this permit, and agrees to provide the City annually with the name, address and phone number of the complaint contact person. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, MOTION CARRIED 6.13 Charlene Page - Nuisance Complaint The city has received a letter of complaint from Ms. Page regarding the Gerald Novy property. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the Charlene Page matter be tabled until the meeting of August 17, 1981 , at which time Councilman Deane Vail will make a report.. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, MOTION CARRIED j i Y7 • July 20, 1981 GRACE JACKSON The city has received a letter from Lester Schmidt stating that will consent to join in any subdivision of Lot 3, Block 2, Bald Eagle Industrial Park, so long as all of the parties of interest in this real estate join in the subdivision. Howard Kuusisto stated that when signed documents come back from W.Q. Rehbein, a preconstruction conference will be set up. LaValle informed Councilman Schletty that before any work is started on the road ditch on Goodview Avenue (Fashingbauer property) a total picture should be reviewed, along with a cost estimate. Schletty will provide attorney Johnson with the necessary information so that Mr. Johnson can get the easements drawn up. 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to place the matter of review of amendment to Chapter 150 for the meeting of August 3, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED Mayor LaValle stated that he will review statute change for subdivisions to help the Ordinance Committee is their review. Ron Istvanovich is to deal directly with the Hugo Medical Clinic regarding the installation of fence along his property line. 8.0 NEW BUSINESS The Council discussed the remodeling work being done on the property previously owned by the Rehbein!:s located at 4809 180th Street. After the court ruled that a 5 acre parcel could be recorded in a 10 acre zone, it was noted that no Building Permits could be issued for the existing residence. The Building Inspector issued a permit to Robert J. Houle on 5/20/81 for remodeling and an addition. Because work had already been started, the attorney stated that he would have to check the law to determine if the work could be red tagged. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to extend meeting passed 11:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Attorney Johnson has been in contact with Ms. Joan McGuire, attorney for NSP, re- garding construction of power lines along city right-of-way. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the City Attorney res- pond to-NSP's attorney, requesting that the information for at a pre- vious meeting be submitted to his attention. 1. Information on lot sale 2. Easements 3. NSP's written position on the matter VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllista', Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED "1-t July 20, 1981 Attorney Johnson stated that he will put together a brief summary of laws passed in the last legislative session that would be of interest to the City of Hugo. 9.0 CLERK The Fire Chief, along with Deputy Sheriff Klarich, questioned whether the city could enforce the ordinance requiring house numbers to be located on mailboxes or visible numbers on a house from the street. LaValle stated that he would prefer that the matter be addressed in the Fire Department's mailing for their Smoker. He stated that he will draft a letter that should be included in the maailing. annu A letter was received from the Sunset Lake Home Owners Assn. , requesting street signs along Homestead Drive and Ingersoll Avenue. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the letter from Doug Kruse be accepted for the record and Councilman Schletty make a recommenda- tion to the city at the meeting of August 17, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the meeting in Stillwater, on August 19, 1981 , regarding city financing. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED The clerk was instructed to tally the number of legal and engineering fees incurred on various applications received by the city. These fees can now be recovered. The clerk discussed the possibility of closing the Planning Commission agenda sooner in order to get the necessary data to the engineer and attorney for their comments. It was the concensus that the procedure remain the same. It was also determined that the filing system, as presently used, should remain the same, but a cross index by category, could be implemented. The clerk was also informed that she can submit any nuisance complaints to the appropriate city inspector for their review. The financial statement for the month of June was submitted as required. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, authorizing the Mayor to forward a letter to New Scandia, Mr. Franz Westermeir, stating that Hugo has no objection to their Comprehensive Plan, as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED There will be a meeting at Stillwater Senior High, on August 11 , 1981 , regarding the proposed sanitary landfill in the City of Hugo. The City Council approved engineering and legal assistance in preparing a report to be made at this meeting. A letter was sent to Robert McCullough on June 18, 1981 , regarding conditbns attached to his Site Plan approval. (bond and agreement for pumpting of septic system). July 20, 1981 Robert McCullough - cont. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that another letter be sent to Mr. McCullough stating that if requested information is not received, he is to appear before the City Council at their meeting of August 3, 1981 , at 7: 15 PM.. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED The city received a call from Mrs. Hansman regarding a request to have the weeds cut along city streets. She is to be informed that the city is not contracting for the maintenance of ditches. At this time, financially impossible. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Vail, to adjourn at 12:24 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. aajt ot_ - Carol A. Williams, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo