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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.05.17 CC Minutes 45 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL May 17, 1982 The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor, Larry Irsfeld, at 7:06 PM. PRESENT: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail Also - Attorney Johnson and Engineer Kuusisto ABSENT: LaValle 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the minutes of May 3, 1982, after the following correction has been made: Page 42 (Glen Crain) - Mr. Crain did not volunteer to clean the ditch. He stated he would take care of the debris after the ditch was cleaned. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 4.0 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the General Claims for May 17, 1982, as submitted. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsf e ld,Vai l MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Schletty made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the Utility Claims for May 17, 1982, as submitted. VOTING FOE: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.0 PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS & LICENSES 5.1 Fire Chief - Renovation of Dump Truck Ron Istvanovich was present and stated he would like to have the 1969 dump truck con- verted into a tanker for trucking water. The estimated cost would be approximately $5200.00, and that cost could be reduced with volunteer labor from the Fire Department. Ron stated that there is room in the present fire hall to accommodate the truck for the winter months, and in the summer, would be stored outside or in the Lions Club building. Ron also felt he could cut back on certain budgeted items to help meet costs for the project. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Vail seconded, that the Fire Department be allowed to renovate the dump truck making it into a water truck. Financing would be obtained from the revenue of the sale of the remaining equipment (grader, loader, dump truck, etc. ,) , In addition, the Fire Chief instructed to look for other ways within the budget to make the difference between sale pro- ceeds and the estimated $4800.00 expenditure of this project. VOTING FOR: Irsfeld, Vail VOTING AGAINST: McAllister, Schletty MOTION FAILED 46 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schletty seconded, that the matter be placed on the agenda for June 7, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 7.1 EMS Contract The proposed contract was reviewed by Attorney Johnson, and he questioned only aspect of the contract. There was no copy of the by-laws attached as indicated, and the Fire Chief that he would see to it that a copy was sent to Mr. Johnson for his review. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Schletty seconded, to place this matter on the agenda for June 7, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.2 Richard Vail - Permission to use Balif fields Mr. Vail requested exclusive use of the city's ball fields on June 12th for a one day tournament. He and his team, McCullough Well Drilling, would be responsible for maintenance. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, granting approval to McCullough Well Drilling softball team to use the city's ball fields on June 12, 1982, for a one day tournament. They are to be responsible for park maintenance on that day. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.3 Dennis Johnson - Energy Savers Mr. Johnson, Energy Savers, and Mr. Bennett, the manufacturer's rep, were present to tyr resolve the matter of the warranty on labor. The contract called for a 15 year warranty on materials and labor, and Mr. Johnson has been able to supply a 15 year warranty on materials and 10 years on labor. Mr. Johnson stated that he is unable to obtain the additional 5 years for labor. Irsfeld felt that the City certain options, two of which are retention of a cash amount or legal action. Mr. Johnson had paid $344.50 for the additional 5 year warranty on materials, and stated that he did not object to the city retaining that amount from the money owned him, to compensate for the discrepancy. MOTION: Schletty made motion, seconded by McAllister, approving a change order amending the warranty for labor from 15 years to 10 years in consideration of reduction of the contract price as amended. VOTING FOR: Schletty, Irsfeld VOTING AGAINST: Vail, McAllister MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Vail made motion, McAllister seconded, for a change order to the amount of $344.50 to be kept to reduce the warranty on labor from 15 years to 10 years, for Project 8118. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Irsfeld, Vail VOTING AGAINST: Schletty MOTION CARRIED May 17, 1982 47 The regular meeting was adjourned and the public hearing to consider the vacation of the easement of David Schuman at 8:00 PM. Mrs. Waller and her daughter were present and requested that the city prove to them that there was indeed an easement on their property. After investigation at Washing- ton County, they could find no substantiation that an easement ever was recorded. Attorney Johnson stated that old township easements were not necessar:.ly recorded when required to do so. It was the recommendation of the engineer that the city retain the 66' easement until it deflects to the south, and vacate the balance of the easement on the Schuman property. He stated that the city will ultimately require a drainage easement for the Schuman property. The public hearing was closed at 8:26 PM. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that the vacation of the easement for David Schuman not be addressed, and at that time, based on the City Engineer's recommendation, address only that part of the easement lying completely within the Schuman property, excluding that running along the northeasterly corner of Section 27. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED Mrs. Schuman stated that she will provide Mr. Kuusisto with a copy of the drainage plan for the property to be subdivided. The public hearing to consider the vacation of the cistern easement located on the bank property was called to order at 8:29 PM. There was no one present to comment on this matter. The vacation of the easement was petitioned by the First State Bank of Hugo. The public hearing was closed at 8:30 PM. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, to adopt RESOLUTION 1982-4, A RESOLUTION FOR THE VACATION OF THE CISTERN EASEMENT AS FURTHER DESCRIBED. VOTING FOR: McAllister, SChletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.6 Lloyd Halverson - Special Use Permit The Halverson's would like to construct a 22 x 22 wood frame accessory building on their property located at 5835 148th Street. A signed letter from adjoining pro- perty owners was submitted stating they had no objection to the building. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schletty seconded, to approve the Special Use Per- mit for Lloyd Halverson, to construct a 22 x 22 wood frame accessory building on property located at 5835 148th Street North. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.7 James Husnik - Preliminary Plat Approval Mr. Kuusisto inspected the ponding area located in the proposed subdivision, and recommended fencing of the area. Husnik responded that the city implement this 48 this requirement on the rest of the owners in the park with holding ponds. He did not feel that the pond was any more dangerous than the flowing creek. Be- cause the pond was a man-made structure, Mr. Johnson felt there would be more liability. MOTION: McAllister made mot ion, Vail seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for the Husnik Industrial Park. The final plat to be clearly shown that it is a private holding pond, and in no way public drainage - a private holding pond on private property. The drainage easement that is now shown should be labeled private drainage easement. • VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Vail VOTING AGAINST: Irsfeld MOTION CARRIED Let the record show that the drainage plan shown on the preliminary plat was drawn by Mr. Husnik's engineer and accepted by the Rice Creek. Watershed District as an acceptable method to them for storm water runoff management. • 5.8 James Husnik - American Legion (3 SAC'S) The MWCC has determined that the American. Legion is liable.for a total of 4 SAC's, one of which has already been paid. An amount of $1 ,275.00 is due MWCC. McAllister stated that MP. Husnik has agreed to the following proposal: MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the City of Hugo accept a letter signed by the commander of the American Legion Post 620 stating that the American Legion will repay to the City of Hugo an amount equal to 3 SAC's ($1,275.00) prior to the issuane of their 1983 licenses. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.9 John Norton - Special Use Permit Mr. Norton is proposing the filling and rough grading of Lot 7, Block 1, Royal- . haven Estates for the purpose of ultimately construction of a residence. A copy of MP. Norton's exhibits was sent to Rice Creek, and Bill Weidenbacker called the city stating that Rice Creek preferred the shallow slopes, and that Mr. Norton would have to obtain another permit from Rice Creek because of the time that has lapsed since the original application. It was determined that the Engineer and Council would make an on-site inspection of the lot on May 27, 1982 at 6:00 PM. 5. 10 Ron Johnson - Minor Subdivision Mr. Johnson; realtor from Grant Land, regarding the proposal to divide 10 .acres from the White Bear Rod & Gun Club property. The club is the contract purchaser of the property, and Sally Quinehan, fee owner) . Mr. Johnson stated that he will have Ms. Quinehan sign the application. There was some discussion as to whether this subdivision would affect the status of the club's Special Use Permit. A club member was present and stated that a trap field or two could be removed to meet the setback requirements. The permit does not address the matter of acreage re- quired to operate the club. May 17, 1982 49 MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Minor Subdivision for Stella Quinehan subject to receipt by the Clerk's office of a Cer- tificate of Survey and signature of the fee owner on the application. This approval in no way addresses the status of the Special Use Permit of the White Bear Rod & Gun Club. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.11 Richard Olson - Site Plan Approval Mr. Olson, owner of Regal Plastics, is proposing the addition of 2940 sq ft to his existing building in the Peloquin Industrial Park. The building will be used mainly as a warehouse. MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to approve the Site Plan for Richard Olson, Regal Plastics, 15195 Freeland, to construct a 2940 sq ft addition to the existing building. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 5.12 Bruce Myhre - Status of Special Use Permit MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Vail seconded, to place this matter on the agenda for June 7, 1982. All aye. Motion Carried. 6.0 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 6. 1 Gopher Bounty Resolution MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Schletty seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1982-3, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BOUNTY ON POCKET GOPHERS IN THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A BOUNTY PAYMASTER FOR Q RECEIVING CLAIMS AND PAY BOUNTIES ON POCKET GOPHERS, AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE BOUNTY PAYMASTER. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 7.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.2 Washington County Highway Contract MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the corrected Road Maintenance Agreement for 1982 with Washington County. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, VAil MOTION CARRIED 50 7.3 Funding Youth Service Bureaus There was discussion as to what was committed to these bureaus for payment. The Clerk's office to review previous minutes to determine what previous action, if any, had been taken. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, to add this matter to the agenda for the meeting of June 7, 1982. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.4 Capitol City Contract Mr. Johnson forwarded a letter to John Rukavina stating the city's concerns with the proposed contract. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that the clerk's office check with Mr. Rukavina regarding the status of this matter, and report at the Council meeting of July 5, 1982. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 8.0 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Cal-Inland Septic System This matter is to be placed on the agenda for meeting of June 27. Kuusisto is to review plans as submitted by Mr. Cadwallader. 9.0 ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER Mr. Johnson submitted his monthly report. Kuusisto stated that the road inspection for the year had started. A priority list will be finalized at a later date. Tom Fast will be taking elevations at Everton and County Road 14 to try and resolve a drainage problem. 10.0 CLERK MOTION: McAllister made motion, Schletty seconded, that the city contact Mr. Gene LaCasse stating that we have had a complaint about potato dumpings and request he have them cDvered. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED MOTION: McAllister made motion, Vail seconded, to set a Special Meeting for May 27, 1982, at 7:30 PM, to meet with the city's assessor to certify the results of the Board of Review, and other considerations, if necessary. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 51 May 17, 1982 MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, McAllister seconded, that Mary Ann Creager and Kathy Marier attend the schooling for the training of election judges on June 10, 1982. City Hall to close that day at 11 :30 AM. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED A copy of Deputy Klarich's report on the parking problem on the west side of Sunset Lake is to be sent to Robert Olson for his review. MOTION: Schletty made motion, McAllister seconded, to extend passed 11 :00 PM. All. aye. Motion Carried. MOTION: Irsfeld made motion, Vail seconded, that Councilman McAllister contact Tom Frampton regarding commercial traffic for his greenhouse on Ingersoll Avenue. VOTING FOR: McAllister, Schletty, Irsfeld, Vail MOTION CARRIED 11 .0 MISCELLANEOUS There was discussion regarding the possibility of the city purchasing gravel from either Fischer Construction or Richard Schuh. Engineer Kuusisto will do further investigation and report at the Council meeting of June 21 . MOTION: McAllister made motion, Irsfeld seconded, to adjourn at 11 :21 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. r 1 a-- et,tee a----74--1C, Of't-rk'----4----neAl Mary Creager,er, p De ut 1 C lerk Treasurer YCity Hugo LY, /