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City Council Meeting 05-20-1974 Joint and RegularRegular Council meeting -- May 11, 1974 - cont'd. A motion to approve the list of 1974, was made by Dick Martie, Voting in favor: Blonigen, Eric; Opposed: None. Motion carried. $4,265.77; Fire: $1,148.99; Par; Water: $3,138.86; Service: $2,3 Other; $10,141.21. A motion to adjourn was made by Dick Martie. bills for the month of April, econded by Denton Erickson. son, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Liquor: $24,340.80; Adm.: $1,161.50: Sewer: $3,331.79; 3.71; Street: $3,174.27; Denton Erickson, seconded by The tape of this meeting was no in operation from approximately 8 :00 P. M. to 8:40 P. M. due to a tape entanglement. Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm. KLLF/1sg Special meeting of the City Council - May 202 1974 - 7 :30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Martie, Rowan. Council member Denton Erickson arrived after sssf the meeting was called to order. The Mayor announced that the melting would be taped. The purpose of this meeting was Review for the City of Monticel and correct, if necessary, arse for the year 1974. All persons by said assessment were to appe, Mattson, county assessor, and R� assessor, conducted the Board o were in attendance: Mr. Hugo Iii Dr. C. D. Bauer. Mr. Mattson & perty owners and recommended th, with the answers given stop in and fill out a form which would Board of Commissioners. 18 1i to conduct the annual Board of o with the intention to review sments in the city of Monticello considering themselves aggrieved r at this meeting. Mr. Bernard ndy Des Marais, assistant county Review. Three property owners lstrom, Mr. John Sullivan and swered questions of the Pro- t anyone not fully satisfied t the County Assessor's office be presented to the Wright County The Board of Review portion of *he meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Regular business of the council was conducted -- the City Council had agreed at the meeting of Ma 13, 1974 to ho &d the second council meeting of May on May 2 1 1974 rather than May 27. 184 Special meeting of City Council -- May 20, 1974 - conttd. The Mayor announced that approval was needed for the minutes of April 22, 1974• The motion.to approve the minutes of April 22, 1974 was made by Erickson, seconded by Martie. Voting in favor: Erickson, Johnson, Martie. Opposed: Blonigen. Abstain: Rowan. Motion carried. A motion to approve the minutes of May 13, 1974 was made by Rowan, seconded by Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A discussion was held concerning the availability of funds for street maintenance as described in a letter from Meyer - Rohlin dated April 222 1974. Total cost of the improvements was estimated at $14,479.00. The Administrator presented a letter in which he noted Federal Revenue Sharing funds could be used for this purpose; auditor Gary Wieber of Gruys, Johnson, Mos- ford & Assoc., had confirmed the legality of the use of these funds. In this regard, a motion was :made by Rowan, seconded by Blonigen, to authorize the use of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for street maintenance as outlined in the setter of April 22, 1974• Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A discussion was held concerning funds to be used to finance the proposed "Watertmain Replacement on Locust Street" as wiw proposed in a letter from Meyer, Rohlin, Inc., dated March 7, 1974; estimated cost to be $10,470.00. The Administrator noted that the council could use a Water Operating Fund Certi- ficate of Deposit for this purpose. The amount used would be paid back to the Water Operating Fund as assessment collections are received. Auditor Gary Wieber of Gruys, Johnson, Mosfoed, & Assoc. had confirmed the legality of this proposal. In this regard, a motion was made by Martie, seconded by Erickson, to finance the "Watermain Replacement on Locust Street" as re- commended. Voting in favor: Blonigen. Erickson. Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A presentation was made by Mrs. Gloria LaBau, Mr. Williams (Ana) Anderson, of the Monticello Housing Authority, and Mr. Wally Houle who presented information on the aVilibility of federal furid.ss. Mrs. LaBau stated that the Housing Authority had been investigating various programs that could be used to finance low income or elderly housing in Monticello. She stated that most proposals presented to the Monticello Housing Authavity had been impractical, but the proposal of Mr. Houle which makes use of federal funds under Section 23, had been reviewed and found suitable for the Monticello community. Mr. Houle men- tioned that the release of funds for low income housing is imminent and that it is essential the City choose a site for Special meeting of Council Ma 185' 20, 1974 - cont'd. development. Mrs. LaBau stated the Monticello Housing Authority has found the Fourth Street ball park to be an acceptable site; she emphasized that it is the position of the Housing Authority that replacement land be found for park use. Two appraisals were presented i ball park: Lower Monticello - Block 37 Holker' s Realty - "Reaso perty is $4,500.00 per 1 property = $455000.00. Sandberg Realty - Apprai Apprai Mayor Con Johnson mentioned that needs a purchase agreement. Mr. set aside for a playground shoo] Mrs. LaBau stated the need for Ih is not another site available at suggested that a public hearing Council member Blonigen, stated sites should be made. Mr. Ans A sites are available for playgrou that more children are using the than the Fourth Street park. Mayor Con Johnson stated the qu now or should we wait. He stat could lose the chance for funds Housing Authority would have co Sandberg stated the objection i the project. Mayor Johnson not the field had been investigated that the purchase of the field be.legal. Council member B1oni that the matter is being pushed stated the field is not used mu limited use. Mr. Ans Anderson housing has been needed for a 1 City Council action. After abatement of the discussi was made by Martie, seconded by agreement" be given to the Mont chase of the Fourth Street ball proper restrictions and the agr attorney. The final draft of t'. at the next city council meetin, Voting in favor: Erickson, John Rowan. Motion carried. regard to the Fourth Street Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,$,9 and 10. ble price for the subject pro- ." Total estimated value of 1 value, zoning R -2 = $31,000.00 1 value, zoning R.-3 = $54,000-00 the Monticello Housing Authority Bill Sandberg stated that lots be kept for playground use. using is tremendous and.there this time. Mr. Sandberg e held to discuss the matter# hat an exploration of other derson stated that school d use. Mr. Lee Hatfield stated Oakwood school play ground stion is: Should action be taken d that by waiting the community and noted that the Mozitiui -llo trol over this project. Bill to the playground and not to d that the legality of using by Attorney Walter Johnson and y the Housing Authority would en, stated his objection is too fast. Council member Martie h by children and generally has tated that low income or elderly ag time and that it is time for n on the housing site, a motion Erickson, that a "purchase cello Housing Authority for pur- park; property to be used with ement is to be drawn by an e agreement is to be presented (scheduled for June 10, 1974). on, Martie. Opposed: Blonigen, 186 Special meeting of Council - May 20, 1974 - cont'd. The next item of business was the presentation of bids for the gates to be installed at the Oakwood school. Two bids were presented: Trojan Playground & Equip. Co. -- $ 884.00 St. Cloud, MN.. Montgomery Ward & Co. -- 11699.00 130 Apache Plaza Minneapolis. MN. In this regard, a motion was made by Rowan, seconded by Martie, to accept the bid of the Trojan Playground & Equip. Co. of St. Cloud, MN. at the bid price of $884.00. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. The Administrator presented three resolutions that needed approval in regard to the proposed Locust Street watermain: 1, RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT„ As discussed at City Council meeting of February 11, 1974 2. RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IM- PROVEMENT - As discussed at City Council meeting of April 8. 3. RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS As discussed at City Council meeting of May 13, 1974. A motion to approve the aforementioned resolutions and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign them; was made by Martie, seconded4by Erickson. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A presentation was made by Mr. Axel Rasmussen regarding a re- quest for a building permit by Mr. Hugo Hillstrom. Mr. Ras- mussen stated everything appeared to be in order for this re- quest to improve his building at the present Industrial Science site. Mr. Chuck Stumpf stated that the plans had been reviewed by some Planning Commission members, but emphasized the plans had not been reviewed at a regular meeting. In this regard, a motion was made by Rowan, seconded by Martie, to approve the issuance of a building permit to Mr. Hillstrom subject to the review and follow up by Axel Rasmussen. Voting in favor: Bloni- gen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Mr. Rasmussen discussed the Bureau Investment Corporation build- ing permit. He stated he had reviewed the matter and determined they do not-have a current building permit. He stated that according to the building code book they would need to pay one half (2) the cost of the original permit. The Mayor stated the City Council was willing to grant renewal at a fee of $250.00. Mr. Rasmussen stated that Bureau Investment Corp. had 1 Special meeting of Council - Mayj 20, 1974 - contf d. stated their willingness to pay an additional building fee base stated he felt it was a city mi been renewed. In this regard, seconded by Martie, to issue a Bureau Investment Corp., with n view of the statement by Axel R Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Ma Motion carried. Mr. Howard Rekstad mentioned th; Company had called and stated t] of Monticello in regard to a na• The Administrator noted that th, same evening by the Utilities C� the plan had been sent to Mr. m] North Central GAs Co. would pry 1974, regarding the approval of A motion to approve the City 1 as presented at an earlier mee by Erickson. Voting in favor: Martie, Rowan. Opposed; None. Dick Martie stated he would to "clean --up" month activities. A motion to adjourn was made by Voting in favor: Blon*9en, Eric Opposed: None. Motion carried. the State surtax and had paid on increased valuation; he take that the permit had not motion was made by Blonigen, wilding permit renewal to additional permit fee charge in smussen. Voting in favor: tie, Rowan. Opposed: None. t North Central Natural Gas ey need approval from the City ural gas line into the Mall. plan was being reviewed this mmission and that a copy of .ore Meyer. It was noted that bably receive word on May 21, the plan. hure of ln.formation Pamphlet g was made by Martie, seconded onigen, Erickson, Johnson, otion carried. to Mr. Jean Brouillard about Rowan, seconded by Martie. son, Johnson, Martie, Rowan. Meeting- adjourned at approximately 9:10 P. M. Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm. KLLF /lsg Encl. 1: Copy of notice that th Board of Review was to be held on May 20, 1974 a 7 :30 P. M- 187