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Home My WebLink About1981.08.17 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL August 17, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:06 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail ABSENT: Irsfeld 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of August 3, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the General Claims for August 17, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the Utility Claims for August 17, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Realty World North - Rezoning Realty World has requested the rezoning of 6.24 acres from RB to Industrial in order to accommodate a trucking business. A survey, proof of ownership, and soil borings were presented to the Council for their review. Before the Quit Claim Deed between LeRoy and Lauren McCullough can be recorded, Land Division will need to be granted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adopt ORDINANCE 180, 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, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED SITE PLAN APPROVAL The Council reviewed the Site Plan for construction of the building to be used in the trucking operation. The future owner of the property was present., and stated that he had no objection to a 50' easement across the front portion of his property for possible frontage road purposes. It was suggested that the building be setback approximately 130' from the right-of-way because of the easement. Earth Science has suggested that a mound type septic system be installed on the property. There will be 2 to 3 employees on the property on a regular basis, with a maximum of 10 at various times. (- "m'S August 17, 1981 MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Site Plan for Cal-Inland to construct a 52 x 100 building, and will be subject to re- ceipt by the City Clerk's office of appropriate easement documents signed by the property owners. The building will be located 130' from the existing right-of-way, and the septic system will be of the filter type, mound system. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 William Schmidt - Site Plan Approval Mr. Schmidt, 6799 177th Street, is proposing the construction of a 32 x 48 pole barn for personal storage. His property is in the Agricultural District. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to approve the Site Plan for William Schmidt, 6799 177th Street, to construct a 32 x 48 pole barn, to include a 12 x 16 area also indicated on the Site Plan. Building to be used for personal storage only. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Shirley Nelson Hill - Special Use Permit Chuck Harvieux, Mrs. Hill's son-in-law, was present to answer any questions pertaining to Mrs. Hill's request for a self-service gasoline pump at 12020 Keystone Ave. Mr. Harvieux submitted a more detailed plan for parking and driveways (traffic flow) . Mrs. Hill is purchasing the adjoining property from Stan Lynn on a Con- tract for Deed. The proposed pump will be crossing the property line, however, Mr. Lynn has signed the application indicating that he has no objection to the proposal. Attorney Johnson stated that the Special Use Permit will be to be issued to both property owners. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to grant a Special Use Permit to Shirley Nelson Hill, 12020 Keystone Avenue, for installation of a self- service gasoline pump, subject to the following conditions: 1 . The driveway and parking area will be crushed rock or gravel instead of blacktop. 2. The city will be provided a copy of the Contract for Deed between Mrs. Hill and Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Lynn. 3. The installation be according to State Building Codes for gasoline dis- pensing. 4. The Special Use Permit shall be in effect as long as the property is in common ownership between Mrs. Shirley Nelson Hill or her represen- tative and Mr. & Mrs. Stan Lynn, or their representative, or both properties are owned by common owners. 5. A bond, in the amount of $7,500.00, shall be kept current with the City of Hugo, to guarantee removal of the gasoline pump should the Special Use Permit be terminated because of the conditions of #4. The bond will not be required when both parcels are in one ownership. Failure to maintain the bond will result in automatic revocation of this Special Use Permit. -1 c- August 17, 1981 Shirley Nelson Hill - cont. 6. Traffic Flow will be according to plan submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.4 Peloquin Industrial Park - Sketch Plan Mr. Peloquin presented a new sketch plan for the Industrial Park, and noted that there were numerous errors on the plan. Peloquin will provide corrected copies for engineering and legal review. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, that a new application would be necessary for the Peloquin Industrial Park, and the other application would be null and void because of the significant changes in the new sketch plan. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Grover Storm - Land Division MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve and accept the ease- ment between Grover Storm and Steve Osterkamp required for Land Division. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Robert McCullough - Bond and Septic System Agreement The attorney has been in contact with the bonding company regarding a provision that they could cancel the bond. Mr. McCullough is also working on the agreement showing pumping of the septic system. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to table this matter until the meeting of September 8, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Richard Vail - Development Agreement MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to table this matter until the meeting of September 8, 1981. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.8 Report from Vail re: Charlene Page Nuisance Complaint MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to table this matter until the meeting of September 8, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED August 17, 1981 5.9 Report from Schletty re: Signs at Sunset Lake MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-11 , A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT, IN THE CITY OF HUGO, A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MILES PER HOUR, ON INGERSOLL AVENUE NORTH FROM COUNTY ROAD 10 (122ND STREET) TO DEAD END APPROXIMATELY 4/5'S MILE, AND HOMESTEAD DRIVE FROM 125TH STREET NORTH TO THE DEAD END. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.10 Garbage Licenses MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to grant a license for the collection of garbage and rubbish in the City of Hugo to the following: MCS REFUSE, INC. , BELLAIRE SANITATION, MARONEY'S SERVICE, DO ALL SERVICE, AND WOODLAND SANITARY SERVICE, for a fee of $50.00, under Chapter 120 of the Hugo City Code. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.11 Fire Chief - Request to Purchase Equipment Ron Istvanovich, Fire Chief, was present to make the following requests: MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the Fire Chief be. authorized to purchase a portable pump in the amount of $1 ,493.00. Fees to be paid from the Utility Account. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED The Fire Department had budgeted $1500 for 1981 to purchase 4" hose. They would like to purhcase instead a Scott air pack for $950.00 and one length(100' ) of 4" hose for $630.00. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase 4" hose in the amount of $630.00, and one Scott air pack, in the amount of $950.00.. VOTING FOR; LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED For the record - eliminate 200' of 4" hose from the Fire Department's 1981 budget. The Fire Chief would like to send one person to the Fire Chief's Conference in Alexandria, October 15, 16, and 17th. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, authorizing the Fire Chief to send one personto the State Fire Chief's Conference, for an amount not to exceed $220.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED i August 17, 1981 Fire Chief - cont. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, authorizing the Fire Chief to send one person to 916 Vo-Tech for schooling, in the amount of $40.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED Bill Fahey, Ehlers & Assoc. , was present to discuss-financing for Project 8102 in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Mr. Fahey stated that even though there were a few pro- blems with the original transcripts, he did not feel an additional public hearing would be necessary. However, it was the opinion of the city's attorney that another hearing should be scheduled to make everything legal. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-12, A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-13, A RESOLUTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF BONDS.. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-14, A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 , AT 7:30 PM, HUGO CITY HALL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL, PROJECT 8102. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Attorney Johnson submitted possible changes in the ordinance to enable the city to collect legal and engineering fees. The Council was provided copies of the draft, and they are to make their comments known to Councilman McAllister by the end of October. 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Applications for bookkeeper position MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Vail, to table the matter of the book- keeper position until the meeting of September 8, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 9.0 CLERK The city received a letter from Barton. Contracting regarding their permit bond for the Goiffon pit. Because the Drew Agency is cancelling the bond, and the City has failed to complete removal within the contract period, they are requesting that they August 17, 1981 be released from the bonding provisions. They have promised to restore the pit per their agreement with Mr. Goiffon., MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the bond for Barton Contracting be allowed to expire. A letter to be submitted to Barton stating such, and that the City expects them to restore the pit per their agreement with Mr. Andrew Goiffon. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED The Clerk stated that the bank in Hugo contacted her= regarding the vacation of an easement that shows up on their abstract for land purchased from the Pioneer Club. MOTION: McAllister .made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the 1st State Bank of Hugo be requested to provide a letter stating the nature of their request regarding the easement, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft necessary documents to vacate the easement. The bank is to be notified that they will be billed for the legal cost in vacating the easement. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Vail ABSTAINED: Schletty MOTION CARRIED The Clerk received a call from the Highway Department regarding signs that have been vandalized. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, that Councilman Schletty be authorized to take the appropriate action for replacement of the. signs. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS McAllister stated that Mr. Peloquin should pay for previous legal and engineering fees for the Peloquin Industrial Park subdivision prior to acceptance of another permit. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, that the fees for the Peloquin Industrial Park subdivision that is now void be collected by the City Clerk's office prior to any consideration of a new application for sub- division in the Peloquin Industrial Park. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Vail VOTING AGAINST: LaValle MOTION CARRIED Engineer Kuusisto and Councilman McAllister made an inspection of the roof on City Hailipg Haid it to be in need of major repair. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City Engineer be re- quested to draft the engineering documents necessary for the bidding process for repair of the roof. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED August 17, 1981 MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schietty, to extend the meeting passed 11:00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Councilman Schietty gave an estimate of $7,000 for improvements needed on Ingersoll Avenue north of County Road 4. MOTION: Vail made motion, seconded by McAllister, that Councilman Schietty be authorized to proceed with improvements on Ingersoll Avenue north of County Road 4. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED LaValle stated that any one having to take down their fences should be paid $1.00/ft. Councilman Vail discussed the possibility of rearranging the ball fields. He did not have a cost estimate at this time. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the First State Bank of Hugo should pay an additional REC charge along with the SAC. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Schietty made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adjourn at 11 :45 PM. All aye. Motion carried. Carol A. Williams, Clerk/Treasurer City of Hugo