City Council Minutes 05-24-1976
REGULAR MEETING OF TH MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
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May 24, 197 - 7:30 P. M.
ity engineer, reviewed
inary plans and speci-
provement Project.
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Members present: Johnson, Eri kson, Hall, Martie, Walters.
Members absent: None.
1. Consideration of Ap roval
and Calling for Bids for 1
John Badalich, consulting
with the council the preli
fications for the 1976-1 I
The 76-1 Improvement proje t includes sewer and water
extensions along Mississip i Drive, Hillcrest 2nd
Addition, Ritze Manor and oerr Estates. Also pro-
posed for construction is a 750,000 gallon ground
water storage reservoir, the Oakwood Industrial
Park.
For purposes of bidding, he project will be divided
into two areas:
1. Sewer and water e tensions and street restoration.
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2. Ground water stor
Bids will be received for each phase of the project
or may be submitted for t entire project.
The cost of the 76-1 impr are estimated to
run approximately $1,252, 00 with a final completion
date of November 15, 1976, except for the ground water
storage reservoir, which 's expected to be completed
by Ma y 1, 1 977 .
On a motion by Martie, se
animously carried to appr
for the 1976-1 Improvemen
as the bid opening date.
A motion was also made by
and unanimously carried t
tract with Tri-State Dril
the present lift station
per quoted price obtained
than bid this work as par,
ond by Walters, it was un-
ve the plans and specifications
Project and set June 25, 1976
Martie, second by Walters
enter into a separate con-
ing Co. for remodeling of
n Chestnut and River Streets
by John Badalich rather
of 76-1 Improvement Project.
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Mr. Badalich estimates a ost savings of approximately
$5,000 with a separate co tract.
Regular Meeting of City Council
May 24, 1976 - cont'd.
2. Consideration of Proposed Lighting Improvement Project.
The State of Minnesota is proposing to install 20 lights
at the interchange of 1-94 & Highway #25. The State also
requested the city of Monticello install approximately
14 lights from the interchange to Broadway Ave. The cost
of the interchange lighting was estimated at $30,000 and
would be entirely financed by State and Federal funds.
The 14 lights proposed for Highway #25 to Broadway are
estimated to cost $22,500. and would be financed through
city funds. The city administrator indicated that funds
could be available for the city's share since construction
would not be done until the summer of 1977.
Discussion was also held on replacing the existing downtown
lights to high pressure sodium. The conversion costs have
been estimated at $250 - 300 per light, and if replaced
would coincide with Hwy. 25 and interchange lighting.
A motion was made by Walters, second by Erickson and un-
animously carried to adopt a resolution entering into an
agreement with the State of MN. to maintain 6 lights pro-
posed for interchange #94 and order improvement for 14
lights along #25 from Int. 94 to Broadway Avenue and replace
the existing downtown lights to high pressure sodium. (See
Resolution #1976-10).
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Dick Martie entered a motion, seconded by D. Erickson and
unanimously carried to have J. Badalich, city engineer,
prepare a feasibility report on replacement lighting for
Broadway and new lighting from Broadway to 1-94 interchange.
These projects would be bid separately from the State's pro-
posed interchange lighting bid.
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3. Consideration of Proposed Joint Fire Contract with Township
of Monticello.
After discussion by the council on the proposed Joint Fire
Contract, C. Johnson made a motion, seconded by Martie to
approve the Joint Fire Contract with the Township of Monti-
cello. In favor: Johnson, Martie, Erickson. Opposed: Hall,
Walters. (See supplement May 24, 1976 #1).
4. Consideration of Biiilding Permit Approval - Richard Zahler
Lumber Yard.
J. W. Miller, city building inspector, discussed with the
council Richard Zahler's proposal to construct a lumber yard
in Oakwood Industrial Park.
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A motion was made by Hall, second by Erickson and unanimously
carried to approve the issuance of a building permit to
Dick Zahler.
Regular Meeting of City Counc 1
May 24, 1976 - cont'd.
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5. Consideration of Additional I
Slow Pitch League.
At the April 12, 1976 council
ized up to $1,000 in expendit
repairs for the ball park. A
representing the softball lea
mound and bases were also nee
Since the expenditures by the
fence repairs have totaled ab
approval of purchasing the pi
$217.
Walters made a motion, second
carried to approve the $217.
ball league to purchase a
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6. Consideration of Election to
Under Workmen's Compensation.
In order to ensure coverage f
while acting in the scope of
made by Hall, second by Marti
elect to have Workmen's Compe
for the councilmen and mayor.
rovements for the Monticello
meeting, the council author-
res for lime and fence
the meeting, Ron Peters,
ue, mentioned that pitcher
ed.
league so far for lime and
ut $600, they requested
cher's mound and bases for
by Martie and unanimously
xpenditure for the soft-
her's mound and bases.
r the councilmen and mayor
heir duties, a motion was
and unanimously carried to
sation coverage available
(See supplement 5-24-76 #2).
7. Consideration of Authorizing he HRA Committee to A ply
for Home 1m rovement Grants f r Low Income Homeowners.
Jean Powers, HRA chairwoman,
to apply for Grant Funding to
come families for eligible ho
Before the committee could ap
approval would have to be sec
5-24-76 #3).
Walters made a motion, second
carried to authorize the HRA
be administered by the HRA to
eligible improvement projects
plication will be for $100,00 .
iscussed the HRA's intent
be distributed to low in-
e improvement projects.
ly for funds, city council
red. (See supplement
d by Martie and unanimously
o apply for grant funds to
low income home owners for
The initial grant ap-
8. Approval of Bills.
The bills for the month of Ma were approved on a motion
by Martie, second by Hall and unanimously carried. (See
supplement 5-24-76 #4).
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Regular Meeting of City Council
May 24, 1976 - cont'd.
9. Approval of Minutes.
The mintues of the council meeting held May 10, 1976
stand approved as read.
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10. Historical and Information Center.
Hall made a motion, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to approve payment of $5,935 06 to R-J Con-
struction for remodeling work performed at the Historical
Center.
Motion by Hall, second by Martie to adjourn.
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