City Council Minutes 12-02-1974 Special2v2
Special meeting of City Council - December 2, 1974. - 2:00 P. M.
City Hall
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order at
2:00 P. M. by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present:
Blonigen, Martie, Walters. Absent: Erickson.
The meeting was not taped.
The purpose of the meeting was to review a "PETITION FOR AMEND-
MENT" drawn by the City Attorney, in regard to the "Order for
Authorization of Special Tax Levy," as issued by the Minnesota
Municipal Commission and dated November 25, 1974•
The Mayor made an item -by -item review of the "PETITION FOR AMEND-
MENT." This included a breakdown of the City of Monticello pro-
posed budget for 1975. It was noted that reductions had been
made in engineering, the Park Fund and the Street Fund. The
proposed budget estimates total additional costs due to annex-
ation at $241,749.00. This amount will be asked for 9 years,
less annexation costs of $26,000.00. After completion of dis-
cussion, a motion was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters,
to approve the "PETITION FOR AMENDMENT'? as drawn by the City
Attorney. (Copy of the "Petitionll attached as Enclosure 1, when
furnished by the City Attorney). Voting in favor: Johnson, Martie,
Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Abstain: Blonigen.
Motion carried.
A motion to approve the issuance of a cigarette license and
"Off -sale" malt liquor license to Ernie' s Bait Shop, was made
by G. Walters, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Bloni-
gen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson.
Motion carried. (Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign).
The Mayor gave notice of a meeting to be held on December 7,
1974, at which time NSP rate increases would be discussed. He
stated Mr. Denton Erickson would be asked to see if he could
attend this meeting.
A discussion was held concerning the employment of an Administrator.
In this regard, a motion was made by D. Martie, seconded by D.
Blonigen, to employ Mr. Gary Wieber as the City Finance Officer
and Acting Administrator, at an annual salary of $18,000.00.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed:
None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried.
Mr. Wieber stated he would let the City Council know by Friday
as to whether he could accept this offer. He expressed appreciation
for the consideration given him.
A special City Council meeting tentatively scheduled for Tuesday
evening at 7:30 P. M. was cancelled.
The Administrator was instructed to inform the Street Supervisor
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Special meeting of Council - Dec. 2, 1974 - cont' d.
that he should salvage what is possible from the 1950 Diamond T
truck and then sell or junk it at the best price.
The Mayor presented council members with a planning proposal from
Midwest Planners. No action was taken on this matter.
A motion to adjourn was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed:
None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried.
Kevin L. LaFrance
Administrator
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Enclosure 1: Petition for Amendment.
Regular meeting of the City Council - December 9, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
City Hall
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Conrad
Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie,
Walters.
The Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped.
The Mayor asked for citizen comments. No comments were made.
A motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie, to amend
the minutes of November 25,26, and 27, 1974, so they will now
read, "interviews were conducted with Mr. Jim Michely, Mr. Mike
Folk and Mr. Gary Wieber. All other references to the interviews
will be deleted. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the minutes of November 25, 26, and 27, 1974)
a s amended, was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie. Voting
in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed:
None. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the minutes of December 2, 1974, was made by
D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen,