City Council Minutes 08-11-1970 Page 2zuz
Regular ?,eeting of Village Council
August 11, 1970 -- 7:30
Meeting called to order by Ron Schleif, Mayor, with a quorum present of
Bill Sandberg, Richard Martie, and Ron Schleif. James haus and Franz
Swanberg arrived late. Also in attendance were Jerry Sinclair, Monti-
cello Times; Walter Tvlack, Maintenance Superintendent; Dave Clough, Eng-
ineer; Richard Hesley, Liquor Store Manager; Arthur McIntire, Police Chief;
Garr Pringle, Attorney.
Richard Hesley reported that Liquor Store sales were holding up and staying
slightly higher than last .year. July sales about $1,100.00 over July of
1969.
There was no report from Fire Department or Civil Defense as chief and
director were absent.
Dave Clough, representing Birkeland, Meyer & Rohlin, Engineers recommended
that the following resolution be adopted relative to Holding Pond for Inter-
state water runoff:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ABANDONMENT OF HOLDING POND
1�THEREAS it is requested by the Village Council of Monticello that the
State Highway Department of the State of Minnesota abandon their plans for
the construction of a holding pond which is to serve as part of the drain-
age system for the proposed Interstate Highway #94.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA:
1. That a storm sewer drainage system be built instead of the pro-
posed holding pond drainage system.
2. It is hereby requested that the Minnesota State Highway Department
provide funds for their proportionate share of the construction
cost for the aforesaid storm sewer system.
Adopted by the Council this 11th day of August, 1970.
Mayor
Clerk -Treasurer
Bids received and opened at prior meeting were reviewed and all rejected as
being too high. Motion for rejection made by William Sandberg, seconded by
Richard Martie. All councilmen voted in favor.
Resolution presented that contract be awarded to Fyles Backhoe and Sewer
Service on a day labor basis - material cost basis total costs not to ex-
ceed $59048.00. Motion for adoption by �4illiam Sandberg, seconded by Richard
Martie. All councilmen voting in favor.