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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.09.21 CC Minutes ^ti • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL September 21 , 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld ABSENT: Vail 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the minutes of September 8, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of September 17, 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the General Claims for September 21 , 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to approve the Utility Claims for September 21 , 1981 , as submitted. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Bid Opening - Project 8102 (Bonds) Mr. Bill Fahey, Ehlers & Assoc. , was present with 4 sealed bids for the sale of general obligation temporary improvement bonds in the amount of $170,000.00. The bond sale was awarded to the First National Bank of St. Paul with a net interest cost of $52,819.00 and net interest rate of 10.3566%. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-16, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $170,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Mr. Fahey stated that he would like to discuss the city's 5-year =-Capital Improvement Program with the Council sometime this winter. September 21 , 1981 MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the City make a partial payment to the contractor on Project 8102 (W. & G. Rehbein) , in the amount of $25,000.00, with the balance being paid at the time the pro- ceeds are received from the bond sale. The $25,000 to be advanced out of the general fund and to be reimbursed when proceeds are received. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.2 Shirley Nelson Hill - Request to change bond requirement Mrs. Nelson was}aole to obtain the bond as required in her Special Use Permit. She is requesting the financial guarantee be changed to a Letter of Credit for the same amount ($7,500) ., MOTION: McAllister made motion that the bond requirement be changed to a Letter of Credit with the same conditions as specified in Mrs. Hill's Special Use Permit (1981-56-SUP) . McAllister withdrew his motion. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to amend the Special Use Permit for Shirley Nelson Hill, Item 6, to a Letter of Credit in the amount of $7,500 and all other conditions to remain the same. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Francis Peltier - Site Plan Approval Mr. Peltier, 13094 Goodview, would like to add a 16 x 40 addition to his existing 16 x 48 pole barn. The addition would be for agricultural storage. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the Site Plan for Francis Peltier, 13094 Goodview, for a 16 x 40 addition to his existing pole barn. Addition to be used for agricultural storage. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.4 Jerry Nelson - Radio Relay Tower Mr. Nelson would like to construct a 64' relay tower on property leased from Jeff Barbour. It was determined, after review of the code, that the tower would be allowed in the agriculture zone, and would not interfer with the Special Use Permit for the Barbour kennel operation. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, that it is the opinion of the City Council that the applicant need only a valid Building Permit if ex- penses are to exceed $500.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED September 21 , 1981 5.5 McCullough & Sons - Minor Subdivision Leroy McCullough, McCullough & Sons, is requesting division of 4 acres into two 2 acre parcels so that he can Quit Claim the southern two acres to his brother, Lauren. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to approve the Minor Subdivision for Leroy McCullough, McCullough & Sons, subject to a corrected Certificate of Survey and the granting to the City an easement for the west 50' along Highway 61 . Easement for road and public utilities. Documents to be submitted within 30 days or a new application will be required. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.10 Paul Brandt - Model Ordinance and Plan (Solid Waste) Mr. Brandt, Washington County, was present and submitted a model plan and ordinance on solid waste to the Council for their review. The ordinance is in the process of being adopted by Washington County with a public hearing to be set sometime the end of October, 1981 . Mr. Brandt suggested that the Council write down any comments they have, and submit either to himself or the Washington County Board. 5.6 Norman Horton - Review of Special Use Permit (fire lanes) The Fire Chief had previously recommended another review of the Special Use Permit sometime in September. A note was provided to the Fire Chief on 9/15 requesting another inspection be made with no response to date. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to table this matter until the meeting of October 5, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Lake Sanitation - Rubbish License MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to grant a RUBBISH LICENSE to. Lake Sanitation, 1201 North Birch Lake Blvd. , White Bear Lake, Minnesota, for trash pickup in the City of Hugo. •VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 5.8 Zimmco Wood - Letter of Credit (Expires 11/1/81) Zimmco Wood has a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $1 ,000, for the purpose of dust control measures. LaValle suggested that the Letter of Credit be reduced to $500 and to be continuous. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to amend the Special Use Permit for Zimmco Wood, Item 4, advising Letter of Credit amount changed from $1 ,000 to $500, and Letter of Credit to remain continuous. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED September 21 , 1981 5. 11 Dennis & Linda Macklin - Land Division Ron Johnson, the realtor representing Jean Turner, Gayle Beeman, and Linda Macklin, who are the owners of 30 acres in Section 1. They are proposing the division of the 30 acres in to 3 10 acre parcels. A Certificate of Survey and proof of ow- nership were provided. Mr. Johnson noted that owners of property in Forest Lake Township had encroached on land noted as Parcel C. Irsfeld stated that a Minor Subdivision would be required with a restrictive covenant attached to the deed stating that the land is not considered buildable in the City of Hugo. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Land Division for Jean Turner, Gayle Beeman and Linda Macklin, to divide 30 acres into 3 10 acre parcels subject to the following: that on Lot C no Building Permit will be issued until a Minor Subdivision is approved clearing up the encroachment on Lot C. VOTING FOR: LaVaile, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Mr. Johnson will not have to appear before the Planning Commission, but appear before the City Council at the time he has a new survey and a new deed with a re- strictive covenant stating that the land to be divided from Lot C is not a buildable lot. 5.9 Homer Dole - Perc test (Lot 4) Engineer Kuusisto reviewed the perc test as taken by White Bear Soil Testing, and suggested that they consider raising the design to within the top 1 ' area so that they would be 4 to 5' above the water table, then fill over that area with suitable fill, in lieu of what they have proposed. Kuusisto felt that they should keep as high from ground water as possible, and Tom Crever concurred with his recommenda- tion. Mr. Crever stated that Mr. Craig Thaemert is proposing the moving in of a 60 year old house onto Lot 4. He stated that the house was in a deteriorating condition and was not up to code (windows, plumbing and heating) , and questioned whether the city should allow a house in this condition would benefit the sur- rounding area. Mr. Thaemert was present, and stated that he would be remodeling the house and bringing it up to state codes. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, in accordance with Chapter 40, Article II, a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $15,000, will be required prior to the issuance of any Building Permit, to insure that the structure will be brought up to State Building Codes; specifically, the upper bedroom windows be installed according to State Building Codes, that the exterior restoration be acceptable to the city, that the heating, plumbing and wiring conform and pass necessary final inspections, that the septic sy- stem be installed in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendations, that all provisions of the Letter of Credit will be met within six (6) months of the date of the Building Permit. Part of the Letter of Credit will be consent by the property owner(s) for the City of Hugo to bring the building up to State Building Codes should the holder of the Letter of Credit fail to do so. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION\CARRIED September 21 , 1981 Homer Dole - cont. Attorney Johnson reviewed the Road Maintenance Agreement as required for Land Division of the Dole property, and found it to be in order. This document should be prepared in recordable form and show up on the abstract. Cal-Inland Kelly Cadwallader was present, and stated that Schiller and Weaver would not grant a 50' easement on their property until his Contract for Deed was paid in full. He stated that he would be willing to sign a contract with the City of Hugo stating that when he becomes the fee owner, the easement would be granted. This would eli- minate his having to pay off the contract. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the City Attorney be re- quested to draft the agreement guarantying the contract will provide the City with the 50' easements when they obtain title. The Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement, after which the agreement is to be recorded. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to adopt RESOLUTION 1981-15, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CAUSE SPEED ZONE STUDIES ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGO. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schietty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 White Bear Lake Paramedic Service There will be a meeting regarding this matter at the City Hall in White Bear at 4:00 P.M. The Fire Chief will be in attendance. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to table this matter until the meeting of October 5, 1981 . VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 7.2 Fire Department - Change in by-laws MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the City of Hugo adopt the Fire Department's bylaw changes effecting retirement pay equal to $150.00 per years of service, and the change that subsequent retired people do not share in retirement pay increases after their effective retirement. This approval is subject to sign statements by each active and retired Fire Department member and the two vested Fire Department members, to the ap- proved bylaw changes. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 71 r'A September 21, 1981 MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, to set a public hearing • for October 5, 1981 , at 7:45 PM, to discuss the use of spending revenue sharing for roads and streets in the amount of $16,331 .00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED . Joe McMahon, Fire Department, was present and submitted, verbally, two quotes for the refurbishing of the rescue truck: Granger's DX ($1 ,577.50 and Lakeside Auto ($950.00) . McMahon recommended Granger's because he felt a better job would be done. Relettering costs would be approximately $300 - $400. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City have the rescue truck refurbished and relettered by Granger's DX in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Some Council members questioned the necessity of the repairs at this time. Irsfeld withdrew his motion and Schletty his second. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by LaValle, that this matter be tabled until the meeting of October 5, 1981 , at which time the Fire Chief would be present to answer any questions. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, authorizing the Fire De- partment to purchase the following replacement hoses: 250' of 2i" and 100' of 1i". VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED 9.0 CLERK The Mayor will check in to the city selling its city owned vehicles. The city has received a request to purchase a lawn mower to be used for mowing around the lift stations and City Hall. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the Mayor be authorized to purchase the appropriate lawn mower for the city, VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase a Monroe calculator in the amount of $160.00. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED September 21 , 1981 MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, that the city advertise for bids on Project 8118 for opening on October 5, 1981 , at 7:15 PM. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor stated that in talking with NSF, they have agreed that the City Engineer will design the road around the tower (Sections 1 and 2) , and that the city will acquire the property necessary for the construction. NSP has agreed to pay for legal/engineering expenses along with costs for acquisition of the property. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the City of Hugo vacate the requirement that NSP provide a $50,000 Letter of Credit for the extension of gas lines on 130th Street. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by Irsfeld, to extend the meeting passed 11 :00 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. The Clerk's office was instructed to write Richard Matthews in regard to the design of his proposed driveway, stating the potential problem of access to his property by emergency vehicles. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adjourn at 11 :20 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary A Creager, Deputy Ogee k City of Hugo