City Council Minutes 11-06-1970 SpecialSpecial meeting -- November 6th -- 12 Noon
Ron Schleif, James Maus, Franz Swanberg, William Sandberg, Gary Pringle
present.
Purpose of meeting to determine action regarding 15 ft x 1431 ft. strip
of tax delinquent property in narking lot alleyway on Block 35.
Bill Sandberg and Gary Pringle to check on title and determine if area
in question is in driveway or parking area. Also check on easement or
eminent domain rights. Sale to be held Monday. November 9th.
Question raised whether or not election on Nov. 3rd was in order as Don
Hueller had not requested withdrawal of name within prescribed time limit
and his name did not appear on ballot. Council would not certify election
at this time pending ascertaining legality of election or contesting of
election.
Motion to adjourn at 12:30 by F. Swanberg, seconded by. Bill Sandberg.
' Carried.
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Don Gran 'nd, 1,lerk
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P. S. Gary Pringle reported in afternoon that sale of subject property
would be delayed pending title search.
Regular meeting of Village Council -- November 10, 1970
Councilman present: Ronald Schleif, Richard Martie AFranz Swanberg, Wm.
Sandberg. Staff present: Richard Hesley, Walter Mack, Ron Michaelis,
Gary Pringle, Thore Meyer, Art McIntire.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M.
Motion,.to approve the minutes of previous regular and special meetings
as mailed made by Franz Swanberg, seconded by Richard Martie. Carried.
Village Council goes on record to request all department heads to attend
all regular meetings.
Are McIntire presented monthly statistical reports. No discussion.
Walter Mack had no report beyond routine operations from maintenance.
Richard Hesley had no report on Liquor Store.
Ron Michaelis again requested traffic control at highway 152 and South
Cedar Street on fire call if policeman is on duty. William Sandberg
made resolution that this action be implemented. Richard Martie seconded.
Carried.
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(Regular meeting of Council -- November 10, 1970 cont'd.)
Discussion regarding Zetterberg property being a public hazard. Fire chief
has inspected and determined it is a hazard. Clerk has contacted Wright
County Wdlfare Dept. case worker for the Zetterbergs. He has no direct
,jurisdiction over the property. Clerk to contact Health Officer, Dr.
C. Bentzin. James Maus to contact Zetterberg daughter for action.
Village Clerk to follow up.
Ron Michaelis, as director of snow mobile instruction, requested that
fence and posts on ball field on East 4th be removed.
Gary Pringle presented sample ordinance on erratic driving. Police
chief was in accord with this ordinance. Motion by Franz Swanberg
and seconded by Richard Martie that Monticello Village adopt an ord-
inance on erratic driving. Request the copies be sent to the Drivers
Ed. department at the High School. Motion carried.
James Hanna and Mrs. F. E. Ellison reported on operations of Senior
Citizens Center. Monticello Center was one of first and model for other
Aright County centers -- now 14 centers in the county. Center has had
federal fun-?ing for 3 years. Not eligible for 1971 funding and request
that Village Council consider absorbing directors salary and heating
costs. No action taken at Meeting pending checking legality through
Governor's Council on Aging.
Discussion with Richard Brooks regarding negotiations for employment.
Many areas not settled. Request special meeting with Village Council
and Walt Mack & Richard Brooks for November 16th at 4:30 P. M.
Request for building permit for Mid-America Dairymen's Assoc. for 12 x
28 and 70 x 72 additions to plant approved on motion by James Maus and
seconded by Franz Swanberg. Carried.
James Foster request for building permit for addition to house and new
garage. Motion by James Maus to grant permit subject to building meeting
village ordinance of clearance to lot line. Richard Martie seconded.
In favor Martie, Maus, Swanberg, Schlief. Sandberg - abstained. Carried.
Request from Jerry DeLong to build 18 x 30 addition to existing garage.
Motion by Richard Martie to grant permit subject to assurance of meeting
village side lot line clearance. Seconded by James Maus. In favor --
Maus, Martie, Swanberg, Schleif. Abstained -- Sandberg. Carried.
Larry Krenz request permit to move Hollywood Motel from Clearwater to
Monticello on lots 1,20, Block 5. Council determines it cannot assure
permit now. Refer to Planning Commission for consideration.
Ken Peshia request for addition to existing garage. Motion to approve
by Bill Sandberg, seconded by James Maus. Carried.
Motion to approve Kopff and Schmidt bid of $740.00 to build roof over
walk on back of Liquor Store. Seconded by R. Martie. Carried.
James Maus was appointed as representative of Monticello Village to State
Labor Survey meeting on Nov. 19th. Ron Schleif alternate representative.
William Sandberg appointed to study and establish proposal for uniform
sewer rates.
Clerk directed to provide public outline of building ordinances to be
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(Regular meeting of Council -- November 10, 1970 cont'd.)
printed in the Monticello Times.
William Sandberg reported on status of delinquent tax property on Block 35.
Document dated April 9, 1897 dedicating property. to Village presented.
Pringle to follow up with County Auditor if any subsequent changes.
Discussion on cost of blacktopning portion of South Elm Street not
resolved due to auestion of area covered. To be surveyed.
Discussion with Thore Meyer and Gene Fyle on costs to place sewer and
water lines on West '3rd Street, between Elm and Chestnut. Costs to
be reevaluated and agreed on before final approval.
Question to abolish office of constable tabled for later meeting.
Adoption of burning ordinance tabled pending study of relationship
with garbage disposal.
Motion by William Sandberg to adopt resolution for need to establish
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Richard Martie and
unanimously approved.
Specifications for new pickup truck presented by James Maus. Action
tabled.
Certification of election to be completed after 10 days if not con-
tested. Clerk directed to complete.
Gene Fyle requested permission to dump sewage into sewer system to be
processed thru sewer plant. Action tabled pending study by Attorney
and Engineer.
Al Zahler requested information regarding proposed action on burning
ban. Action tabled pending study of relationship with burning ban
and garbage disposal.
Discussion regarding period inspection of sewage system. Thore Meyer
to determine method and freauency. State inspects plant at least
once a ,year or oftener.
Motion for adjournment by Bill Sandberg at 12:00 midnite. Seconded
by Richard Martie. Carried.
Don Gran und, lerk
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Special meeting of Village Council
Monday -- November 16 -- 4:30 P.M.
Present: JamesMaus, acting mayor, Richard Martie, Franz Swanberg,
William Sandberg.
Some time was spent discussing schedules and pay scales for the
maintenance department. Some time also spent discussing condition
and use of equipment. Discussion with Walter Mack and Richard
Brooks re hiring and duties of Brooks. Brooks starting salary will be
$600.00 per month and each maintenance man will take his turn to work
every 3rd week -end.
Suburban Gas applied for permit to install septic tank at their new
location on West 5th St. Motion made by Dick Martie, seconded by
Franz Swanberg that permit be granted for use until such time as
sewer line will be laid in the area. At that time Suburban Gas will
be required to hook on. Carried.
William Sandberg made motion that all bills be approved for payment
With exception of Civil Defense salary, Smith & Pringle, attorneys,
and Melchert and Melchert, attorneys. Motion seconded by Richard
Martie and carried.
Motion made by William Sandberg that audit of 1970 village records
be made by State Auditor instead of Gruys, Johnson & Assoc. Motion
lost for lack of a second. Request that this item be placed.on
agenda for December.
Motion for adjournment made by Franz Swanberg at 6:20 P.M., seconded
by Richard Martie.
Don Gra und, Clerk
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