City Council Minutes 07-22-1974Special meeting of Council - July 9, 1974 - con ' td. 2 (1
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A motion to adjourn the meeting was made be D. Martie,
seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson,
Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 P.M.
Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm -Tr.
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1. Copy of Resolution Accepting Bid
2. Copy of purchase agreement - Liquor Store
3. Ordinance amending 407.020
4. Ordinance amending 703.040
Regular meeting of the City Council - July 22, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
City Hall
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall
by Mayor Con Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie -rand Walters.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was to be taped.
The minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1974, were approved with
two corrections. Paragraph 5 of page 2 was clarified regarding
cost of engineering services used for curb and gutter installa-
tion on the hospital service road; and paragraph 4 on page 3
regarding payments to Functional Industries. Minutes approved,
no vote taken.
Mr. Gary Pringle, and Mr. Thore Meyer led a discussion in regard
to Plat Plan #4. A motion was made by D. Erickson and seconded
by D. Blonigen to vacate the streets for Plat Plan #4 (descrip-
tion of area attached as Enclosure 1) . Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion
carried.
A progress report was given by Thore Meyer regarding 1974-3
Improvement Project. In this regard, a motion was made by D.
Blonigen, seconded by D. Martie to adopt a "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
BIDS" for Improvement Project 1974-3• The low bidder is Lake -
dale Water and Sewer of Annandaleaat $281161-50. Voting in
favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed:
None. Motion carried. (Copy of Resolution attached as Enclosure
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Regular meeting of Council - July 22, 1974 - con't.
A motion to approve the list of bills for the month of June,
1974, was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting
in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters.
Opposed: None. Motion carried. Liquor: $40,206.57; Admin:
$2,891.32; Fire: $215.45; Park: $936.81; Sewer: $1,228.87;
Water: $2.,605.74; Service: $4,179-79; Street: $3,522-53;
Other: $10,313.83•
A report was given by Mr. Lee Hatfield of the Public Safety
Commission. A discussion was"held in regard to Civil Defense.
A meeting is to be set up with J. Wocken, Denton Erickson and
Lee Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield is to report back to the Council
with specific proposals.
A discussion was held regarding curb -painting needed in the
business area and "No Parking" signs needed.
Lee Hatfield, Dick Brooks, Gary Pringle and the Administrator
will meet to finalize changes needed in the "No Parking"
ordinance.
A motion was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie to have
the Administrator write to Mr. Christie .of the State Highway
Department requesting the placement of "No Through Truck
Traffic" signs from the intersection of Highways 25 and 152
East to the Interstate. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson,
Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
The Administrator and Dick Brooks are to meet with Don Caster
to ensure proper signs are ordered for the Downtown Parking project.
A discussion was held regarding tree removal on city property.
A motion was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Blonigen,
stipulating that it is the responsibility of the adjoining or
adjacent property owner (contingent on legality) to remove
trees on boulevards on city streets. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion
carried.
A Variance Permit was requested by Ron Michaelis to allow for
building to his property line at (.his business, Red's Mobil
Station. The Monticello Planning Commission recommended the
approval of this request. A motion was made by D. Blonigen,
seconded by D. Erickson, to issue a Variance Permit to Ron
Michaelis. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie and Walters. Opposed; None. Motion carried.
Regular meeting of the Council - July 22., 1974 - con ' t.
A motion was made by D. Martie and seconded by D. Blonigen
to approve the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the
purchase of the air conditioner for the Senior Citizen Center
($289.00), and the tape recorder ($252.00). Voting in favor:
Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed;
None. Motion carried.
The Administrator was requested to have the Street Department
mow the Teresa Witchen property.
The Administrator was requested to have the Building Inspector
check on the status of the Bel -Mar Apartment building.
A discussion was held concerning the personnel Wage Review
Board. A motion was made by D. Erickson, seoonded by D. Martie,
to table until the next meeting, any new appointments to the
Review Board. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by D. Erickson and seconded by D. Martie,
to approve4the transfer of $15,000 from the Liquor Store Fund;
$10,000 to be placed in the General Fund, and $5,000 to be
placed in the Park Fund. This transfer is outlined in the
1974 Budget. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie
and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A discussion was held concerning a proposal by the Mayor of
Elk River to rent the City of Monticello street sweeper. A
motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by D. Martie, that
allows the City of Elk River to rent the street sweeper at
a rate of $20.00 per hour, plus gas and oil. Dick Brooks is
to run the sweeper and the City of Monticello is to be
responsible for all repairs. Voting in favor; Blonigen,
Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion
carried.
A discussion was held regarding the Downtown Parking project.
It was the consensus of City Council members to have the
Business and Industrial Development Commission consider the
possibility of purchasing Kjellberg1 s Warehouse at a prise of
approximately $30,000 - $35,000.00.
The Mayor noted that, due to State of Minnesota considerations,
the curb and gutter improvement on Highway 25 will probably be
delayed until the spring of 1975.
The City Council approved, no vote, the sale of the old "bug
sprayer" and an old rotaryy to Dick Brooks for $50.00.
Regular meeting of Council - July 22, 1974 - con' t.
The motion to adjourn was made by D. Erickson, seconded by
D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
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Enclosures:
1. Notice of Streets to be vacated, Plat Plan #4,
as drawn by .the City Attorney.
2. Resolution Accepting Bid - Imp. Pro. 1974-3•