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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.05.03 CC Minutes 40 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL May 3, 1982 The meeting was called to order by acting Mayor, Larry Irsfeld, at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail Attorney Johnson was also present. ABSENT: LaValle, Schletty 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld :seconded, to approve the minutes of April 19, 1982, as submitted. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the General Claims for May 3, 1982, as submitted. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for May 3, 1982, as submitted. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Patrick Flynn - Site Plan Approval Mr. Flynn, 15979 Jeffrey Avenue, would like to construct a 32 x 48 pole barn for his own storage of agricultural products. The land is zoned Agricultural. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Patrick Flynn, 15979 Jeffrey Avenue, to construct a 32 x 48 pole barn for his personal use only. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 Zimco Wood - Special Use Permit (Letter of Credit) Zimco Wood was to provide the City with a $500 Letter of Credit prior to. the Council meeting of May 3rd. The clerk's office noted that no contact had been made with a representative from Zimco, and the financial guarantee had not been submitted. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the Special Use Permit for Zimco Wood be revoked on the grounds as stated to the permit holder at the public hearing held April 19, 1982, listed as follows: 1 ) Business no longer in operation; and 2) The permit holder has not met the conditions of the permit by keeping the Letter of Credit in effect. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 41 5.3 James Husnik - Husnik Industrial Park The Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval, and felt that variances should not be required because the buildings were existing prior to subdivision. Mr. Husnik stated that the driveway for Lot 2 will be made wider and indicated, as such, on the final plat. Mr. King, Rice Creek Watershed, was present to answer any questions regarding this matter. There was much dis- cussion regarding the ponding requirements for Husnik's subdivision. Mr. King stated that the ideal solution for ponding would be an overall drainage plan in the park. The ponds are located on public easements, and the Council expressed concern with possible liability on the city's part, in case of an accidental drowning. Attorney.:Johnson stated that if the easement was shown on the plat, rights and duties would be created within the municipality. He felt the pond could be shown as private. Irsfeld suggested that the City Engineer be con- tacted, requesting his input on ponding, how much standing water, and the possi- bility of fencing. Also, shapild there be additional access easement to the pond. Proof of ownership was determined to be satisfactory by the City Attorney. Mr. Husnik was directed to contact Kuusisto prior to the meeting of May 17th. 5.4 Bruce Myhre - Status of Special Use Permit MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, to table. this matter until the meeting of May 17, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.5 James Leroux - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for James Leroux, 4360 165th Street North, granted under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision D, for a period of 90 days. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Emanuel Colonna - Renew of Mobile Home Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to renew the Mobile Home Permit for Emanuel Colonna, 4720 170th Street, granted under Chapter 40, Article III, Subdivision C, for a period of 90 days. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 Leonard Noack - Auto Dismantling License The trees planted for the purpose of screening the junkyard, have not grown because of the standing water. He had stated at the Planning Commission meeting, that he will be planting more trees this fall. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, to grant an Auto Dismantling License for a period of one year, to Leonard Noack, .16615 Forest Blvd. The City Council concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation that Mr. Noack make every attempt to replant trees, and look for alternate methods of screening. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED May 3, 1982 42 5.8 David Schuman- Vacation of Easement (Public Hearing 8:00 PM) The public hearing was called to order at 8:00 PM. Barry Stack, land surveyor, represented Mr. Schuman at the hearing. Robert Waller, 14310 Homestead Avenue, was present, and stated that he had no objection to vacation of the easement. The public hearing was adjourned until the meeting of May 17, 1982, at 7:30 PM, when the City Engineer would be present. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that the public hearing be ad- journed d- journed until the meeting of May 17, 1982,. at 7:30 PM. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED The regular meeting was called back to order at 8:10 PM. Mr. Glen Crain, 4652 North Frenchman Road, was present to complain about a plugged culvert resulting in poor drainage to/from his property. Mr. Crain volunteered to take care of the cleaning of the ditch. Mr. Schletty is to contact Crain regarding this matter. ZIMCO WOOD - Special Use Permit MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, a motion amending the previous Zimco motion that revocation of the Special Use Permit shall not occur until such time as Zimco Wood reopens its operation, and then only if a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $500.00, is not received by the city prior to reopening. The reason for the amendment is the owner has sup- plied the city with a bond, in the amount of $500, and the city considers that acceptable and shall be kept current. McAllister and Irsfeld withdrew their motion. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Vail;seconded, to rescind the motion of 5.2, revoking the Special Use Permit for Zimco Wood. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, VAil MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, to amend the Special Use Permit for Z imc o Wood, retaining the six (6) items as listed on the Special Use Permit dated September 21 , 1981 , and the addition of Item 7: 7. The city shall accept the bond from Thomas S. Zimmerman, in the amount of $500.00, as an intermediate security to guarantee suppression of dust, but at such time as business begins operation, Mr. Zimmerman will furnish the city with a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $500.00, in place of the bond. VOTING FOR: McAllister,Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 6.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES 6.1 Ordinance Committee - Will be meeting on May 5, 1982. 43 6.2 Planning Commission - No discussion 6.3 WaterSuperintendent - No discussion 6.4 Building Inspector - No discussion 6.5 Fire Chief MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, authorizing the Fire Chief to send three (3) men to the State Fire School, in an amount not to ex- ceed $300.00. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Vail seconded, that Charles Johnson review the EMS contract and report at the meeting of May 17, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, seconded by McAllister, to place the matter of re- novation of dump truck into a tanker on the agenda, under 5. 1 , for the meeting of May 17, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED The matter of the new Washington County Contract to be discussed at the Council meeting of May 17, 1982. 6.6 Clerk MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, authorizing the purchase of 400' of snowfence for a total of $239.60 for installation on city's ball field. Installation not to be completed until after Good Neighbor Days, and Hugo Feed Mill to be notified as such. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister. seconded, to hire the Hugo Feed Mill to spray the city's park for $100.00. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, that Deane Vail be authorized to purchase 50 tons of agri-lime at $7.75/ton for the city's ball fields. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 7.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS No discussion May 3, 1982 44 HEC FUZZY'S Mr. Doug Driggs, representing Hec Fuzzy's, was present to discuss reports made by the State Health Department regarding the establishment. The original $66.00 check issued to the Health Department had bounced, and Driggs presented a copy of a cashier's check, in the amount of $66.00, correcting the error. He also presented a license to goeratate issued by the Health Department. Driggs stated that he has met all the requirements as listed, and is now in the process of finalizing the cleaning of the kitchen. Irsfeld requested that Mr. Driggs provide the city with a copy of the report from the Health Department after they have made their inspection. 8.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Capitol City Contract Attorney Johnson has talked with Mr. Rukavina, and they are in the process of re- vising the original contract. A new version will be forthcoming prior to two (2) months. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that the City Attorney draft a letter to Mr. Rukavina stating the city's concerns with the proposed Capitol City Contract. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 9.0 NEW BUSINESS 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS There was an on-site inspection made of the erosion problem on Homestead Drive, across from the Bill Clark property. Kuusisto suggested that a pipe be installed on the Gunn property as a permanent solution to the drainage problem. Clark stated that he will cooperate with Mrs. Gunn. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that the clerk's office contact Dwayne Cardinal and get a strating date for construction of the septic system on the Kruse property. If a definite date can not be established, the Mayor is authorized to contact other sewer installers to install thesystem as approved by the City Engineer. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, appointing Mrs. Lu Parchar as Deputy Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Hugo. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, to adjourn at 9:25 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. 71-. AP_ ,- --.7-----,-,x-- 'i ,,._._t 4,./ Mary A Creager,, Deputy rk/Treasurer City o Hugo