City Council Minutes 02-10-1970 Page 2179
February 10, 1970
Village Council Chambers 8:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Vonticello Village Council was called
to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Ronald Schlief with councilmen Franz
Swanberg and JamAs Taus in attendance. Ti alt `--ack, Village Superintendent
was also in attendance. krriving after order call were; Councilman
Richard 1-lartie, Police Chief Arthur McIntire, Liquor Store ',"anager
Gerald DeLong, Village Engineer Thore T-leyer, Villa7,%. Attorney Gary
Pringle. Fire Chief Ronald lq:chaelis did not attend.
�anutes of the previous meeting had been prepared and nailed to all
councilmen. James Maus Trade motion that minutes be approved as submiWtd.
Franz Swanberg seconded motion and unanimously approv:td by all
councilmen.
Walter ilack did not have a formal report to make regardinp,,
Street, 1,"J'ater and Sewer departments.
Arthur MicIntire did not have a formal report to make at this time
but referred to annual report previously submitted.
Gerald DeLong had previously requested that off -sale. Liauor Store
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open ng be delayed until 10:00 a4m. each day. Ile reported that a t�.,o
study revealed that average sales for these two hours morning period
were $20.00 a day. Discussion revealed that this decision could be
made by the manager, however, James Maus made motion that delayed
opening be tried for a 30 -day period to study effect. Richard
�1artie seconded motion. Voting in favor: Jarn,-,s 14aus, Richard M-iartie,
Ronald Schlief, Not in favor: Franz Swanberg.
Gerald. DeLong presented John Livdahl who demonstrated a Smokeeter
air cleaner designed to remove smoke and odors from the air in
the liquor store. ','o action taken pending furthr study.
Gerry further rmquo-steel study to deterr-alne adequacy of insurancf-
coverage on inventory; the need for ad,-itional cooler space for beer;
inadequate electrical outlets on bar; water and ice, accumulation
at back door of liquor store; and, floor repair. Janes Maus and
Franz Swanberg were. appointed is a committed to work with Thor Meyf-,r
and 'Jerald DeLong on these studies. Report due at M,,arch meeting,
Thor Meyer presented Report #1 of a Feasability report on up-
mrading streets and drainage system. Report will be studies b -v
council and considered with Reports #2 and 13 to be presented at a
later date.
Don Granlund, Village Clerk -Treasurer, presented proposal of
Tonka Kennels of 'Wayzata for dog control service in the village.
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James Maus made motion and Franz Swanberg seconded it to proceed
with prepareing working agreement vrith Tonka Kennels. Dog control
notice together i-rith ordinance to be published twice before
it plementation of agreemr!nt.
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Franz Swanber.- and Ronald Schlief presented report of study in
preparation for fire service contracts with neighboring toi-msYips .
The clerk -treasurer 7,,Tas instructed to prtpare contracts showint
fire call charges of $200.00 for first hour, $75.00 for second hour,
and $50-00 for each additional hour or fraction thereof. Each contract
to includot annual standby charges: Otsego Township, X2100.00; Silver
Creek Township #300-00; 1. I T'.ontic,!-llo Tournship $1000. Richard Martie
made motion to implement this action. James Maus seconded it and
councilmen unanimously approved.
Franz Swanberg submitted report of contract negotiations irith
Al's Sanitary Service to provide r -fuse pickup for Village of 'I'llonticello
at $600.00 per month. Don Granlund to work out special details as
needed. Mlotion to approve contract made by James Maus, secondtd. by.
Franz Swanberg carried by unanimous vots.
Several inquiries regarding proposed building in tht village were
considered. Commercial building for Broadway will be, considered upon
receipt of plans and study of building codas and zoning. Building of
an 18 -unit apartment house considered favorably. Plans to be submitted.
before permit granted. Request for permit to remodel house by Don
Granlund tabled til next meeting pending building code study.
James Maus made motion that Village advertise► for a Building Inspector.
Richard 'Ilartie seconded motion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Selection of Heatlth Officer tabled until next meeting.
Selection of Park Board tables until next mnrting.
Review of salary adjustment for Barbara Schnelle df%f^-rred for further
study.
Gary Pringle, Villave attorney, advised that they will not act as
defense attorneys in village cases. Contract for $1200.00 retainer of
Gary Pringle as village attorney signed ba, both. parties.
Mr. Pringle advised that State n't torney General has brief regarding
school water and sewer hook-up and will render an opinion in near
future.
Franz Swanberg moved that all bills per attach,12!rjl, listing be. paid.
Richard seconded and councilmen approved unanimously.
Bills approved totaled $20,899-36 for Liquor Store;$1581.39 for Street
Department; $1632-73 for Sewer Denartment,5 t4lo-38 for TAT -ter De-part'.1-,ent
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and $51,53-55 for General Administrative (Police, Fire, administration)
Discussion regarding annexation proceedin7s and revi-w of a joint
to'�mship_municipality annexation meeting held February 9. The Village
Attorney was instructed to defer the next joint meeting until the week
of February 23rd.
Motion '1:�y James Mlaus to appoint Ronald Schlief Mlayor of T-'Iontic-llo
to fill uno�xpired t-rm of Don Gran�i,ind who resigned. Term to extend to
Decti6b,Lr 30, 1971. Mlotion seconded b,T Fr_anz Swan bf�rr,_P. and passed b unanimous
vote. Councilman po:kt vacated by Schli!=f to be filled at ",larch
IN'lotion to adj,-)urn madke by F. Swanberg at 10:50. Seco ed b,,r 1.1r.aus.
Carried.