HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.11.02 CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL
November 3, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:04 PM.
PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
ABSENT: Irsfeld and Vail
3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of
October 19, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve the General Claims
for November 3, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty,
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Utility Claims
for November 3, 1981 , as submitted.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES
5.1 James Leoux - Renew of Mobile Home. Permit.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to renew the Mobile Home
Permit for James Leroux, 4360 165th Street North, under Chapter 40,
Article III, Subdivision D, for a period of ninety days.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
5.3 Mid-American Metal Craft - Site Plan Approval
Mr. Larson, part owner of the business, was present and stated their plans to
construct a 40 x 40 addition to their existing building. They are working with
Rice Creek's engineer, and have preliminary verbal approval. Rice Creek is
doing additional work on the ponding area before final approval is given.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, to approve the Site Plan
for Mid-American Metal Craft, 15657 Forest Boulevard, to construct a
40 x 40 addition to their existing building, subject to their obtaining
a Rice Creek Watershed permit.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
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ENERGY SAVERS
Mr. Dennis Johnson has submitted his performance and payment bonds and the Letter
of Credit can be released.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Letter of Credit for
Dennis Johnson, Energy Savers, be released, as the performance bond for
Project 8118 has now been filed with the city and is in order.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to approve Change Order #1 ,
in the amount of $3,000.00, for Project 8118.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order #2, in the amount of $600.00, will be f orthtoming.
6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
6.1 Ordinance Committee - no report
6.2 Planning Commission - no report
6.3 Water Superintendent - no report
6.4 Building Inspector
Mr. Crever had previously submitted his monthly report.
6.5 Fire Chief
The Fire Department has expressed concern over the lack of membership. They had
asked the Council to consider a change in the age requirement and the one mile
radius. LaValle stated that he will attend the next Fire Department meeting to
discuss these matters.
6.6 Attorney
Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. It was suggested that Attorney Johnson
submit comments to NSP regarding their proposal for the resolving of the right-of-way
problem. The engineer and attorney will compile their past bills on this parti-
cular matter.
6.7 Engineer
Mr. Kuusisto submitted his monthly report.
6.8 Clerk
The city had received a number of letters from residents in Evergreen Hills re-
garding American pitbulls owned by Ken Hansen, 13814 Isleton Avenue. Mr. Hansen's
animals had attacked a dog owned by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oswald, ultimately killing
the animal. The people from the area were mainly concerned that a small child
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could somehow become involved in a future animal fight if dogs were allowed to run.
Mr. Hansen was present, and stated that he now has them confined and he will not
allow them to run again. There were many residents from Evergreen Hills present,
witiha lenghthy discussion on dog problems in the City of Hugo. The Mayor also
informed the people steps that can be taken to resolve their problems.
Councilman McAllister had drawn up a notice for bids for the sale of city equipment.
There was some discussion for the possibility of including the equipment in an
auction for Washington County equipment. The wing presently located in Traeger's
building should be put on the grader. The lease with Mrs. Traeger expired on
September 30, 1981 .
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the city write a letter
to Mrs. Irene Traeger stating that our lease agreement with herhas ex-
pired and will not be renewed. Payment will be made until January 1 ,
1982, and all city equipment will be removed before that time.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
The city hold-off on the sale of the equipment.
RICCI REFUND
The city received a letter from Robert Ricci requesting duplicate licenses because
originals were destroyed in the fire. These will be prepared for his opening on
November 3, 1981 . He also requested a refund on his 1982 licenses for the six
month period the 1981 licenses were not used.
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City Clerk notify
Mr. Ricci that his request for a refund must be denied due to the fact
that the ordinance specifically requires the application be made within
30 days after the fire.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllistel Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the Mayor be authorized
to sign duplicate licenses for Ricci's Saloon.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Burkard and Mr. Wisner had submitted claims for work done on the watermain break
in excess of the established rate. They are to appear at the Special Meeting of
November 19th to discuss their billing.
ZIMCO WOOD
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that a letter be sent to Mr.
Zimmerman stating that he is in violation of the Special Use Permit, and
he has 10 days in which to get a new letter of credit or the city will
institute the necessary action for revocation of his Special Use Permit.
The letter of credit to be in force as long as the Special Use Permit
is open.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
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7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - no discussion
8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 White Bear Paramedic Service
The Council present again discussed the proposed contract with the City of White
Bear regarding compensation for the training of paramedics. The city's pro-
jected cost would be $2200.00. Schletty felt the city should cancel the paramedic
and keep the ambulance. McAllister felt that if the city could lock themselves
into $2200 maximum, obligation would be worth the cost. Attorney Johnson stated:
that the contract could be worded that way. He thought it would be more produc-
tive for the city to discuss the matter with someone in White Bear and then
draft a contract afterward. LaValle added this matter to his list of "to do's".
8.2 Armon Septic System
Mr. Murray had contacted Mayor LaValle regarding the Armon septic system, and
gave the city his blessing to have the matter resolved. The city will now have
to initiate soil testing on the Doug Kruse property, and determine a design for
a new system. McAllister asked the attorney if the city would be liable for
any future problems with the system.. Attorney Johnson stated that the city would
have to work with the property owner on some kind of agreement. He also sug-
gested that the city obtain a letter from the property owner stating approval
for access to his property. Mr. Johnson will contact the bonding company to
notify them of the steps being taken by the city.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, that the city engineer be
authorized to hire a soils firm to do the necessary. soils testing and
design for an on-site sewage system on the Doug Kruse property, 12616
Ingersoll, pending receipt of Mr. Kruse's permission to go on his
property.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the city attorney be
instructed to contact the bonding company by telephone, with a follow-up
letter, again notifying them of the steps planned to rectify the si-
tuation covered by Mr. Monson's bond.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor LaVallestated that the 1982 Budget will be given further consideration at
the Council meeting of 11/16/18.
MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the City Council will
authorize all future purchases, in or out of budget, for non-emergency
items.
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
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MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by LaValle, that Councilman Schletty
be authorized to take the necessary action to resolve the hazardous
culvert on Ingersoll Avenue (Sunsset Lake).
VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adjourn at 10:33 PM.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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Mary A��i Creager, Deputy erk
City of Hugo