City Council Minutes 03-08-1976REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
March 8, 1976 - 7:30 P. M.
Members present: Stanley Hall, Denton Erickson, Dick
I Martic, Gene Walters.
Member absent: Con Johnson.
1. Civil Defense Comprehensive Plan.
The Civil Defense Director was unable to attend the
council meeting. Presentation of Comprehensive Plan
tabled until a later, date.
2. Consideration of acquisition of tranquilizer gun for
dog patrol.
Discussion was held on the merits and accuracy of a
tranquilizer gun for the dog patroller.
Consensus was to table matter until the next meeting
in order to obtain further information about these guns.
3. Consideration of contractor's request for additional
monies on the 1975-1 Sewer and Nater Improvement Project.
The attorney representing Hood, Inc., indicated that
they would settle for nothing less than $15,000 on
the extra items.
John Badalich, city engineer, outlined his reasons
for recommending our previous offer of $11,464.08
as final settlement.
Council consensus was to have city administrator in-
form [food, Inc. that council had reviewed previous
offer and their feelings were that $11,464.08 was
a fair and adequate settlement.
4• Approval of engineering fee - Monticello -Big Lake
Airport Study.
Engineering services on the Monticello -Big Lake Air-
port Study amounted to $4,500.00 per agreement for
Monticello's share of study. City administrator will
submit to State Department of Aeronautics a copy of
invoice for 804 reimbursement per State agreement.
Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martie, and
unanimously carried to approve for payment the invoice
for Monticello's share of study. (See supplement
3-8-76 #1).
Regular Meeting of Council
March 8, 1976 - cont'd.
Consideration of resolution on E.P.A. grant.
A motion was made by Hall, seconded by Martie and
unanimously carried to adopt a resolution amending
the engineering agreement prepared by Orr-Schelen-
Mayeron & Associates between the city of Monticello
and the United States E.P.A. for a Step I facilities
grant. (See supplement 3-8-76 #2).
Article XII, page 4 of the agreement is amended to per-
mit the release of any information gathered by the
study pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act,
5 U.S.C. 552•
6. Consideration of Public Hearing Resolution on Sewer,
Water & Street Improvements.
Motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall and un-
animously carried to adopt resolution ordering report
and setting March 23, 1976 at 7:00 P. M. as the date
for a Public Hearing for sewer, water and street im-
provements to the following properties:
1 ) Doerr Estates
2) Ritze Manor r
3) Hoglund Addition (Mississippi Drive) U
4) Hillcrest II Addition
(See supplement 3-8-76 #3)•
An informational meeting on proposed 1976 improvement
projects will follow at 8:00 P. M.
7. Consideration of council representative for union
negotiations.
Council consensus was to appoint Stan Hall and Mayor
Johnson as representatives to attend future meetings
on union negotiations.
8. Consideration of new liouor store name and carpet
selection.
Numerous carpet styles were reviewed by the council.
Carpet selection was tabled until more information can
be obtained on the additional costs of each carpet
style above original contract amount.
After reviewing the proposed names for the new liquor
store, a motion was made by Walters, seconded by Erick- �I
son and unanimously carried to name the new store,
"Iliway Liquors."
Regular Meeting of Council
March S, 1976 - cont'd.
I' Council consensus was to have Heskins Electric,
electrical contractor for the new liquor store, pre-
pare an alternate "sign lighting" proposal for council
review at next regular meeting.
9• The minutes of February 13, 19, 20 and 23rd, 1976,
stand approved as presented.
10. Community School education program.
Since the city has contributed funds toward support
of the community school and summer recreation projects,
the Community School Advisory Board has recommended
that the city be represented at advisory board meetings.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to have Rick Wolfsteller, administrative assist-
ant, attend Community School board meetings as a
council representative.
11. Discussion on Historical and Informational site.
Discussion was held on the electrical wiring system
I— of the historical site garage, which is outdated and
inadequate.
A motion was made by Martie, to have Heskins Electric
install new wiring in historical garage building. Died
for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martic and
unanimously carried to use a wiring blueprint prepared
by Dave Heskins for obtaining quotes from other local
electrical contractors on this project. Quotes should
be received within 3 - q days.
12. Additional police patrolling.
Jim Powers, of the Wright County Sheriff's Department,
was instructed to submit a proposal on the additional
cost involved in having two (2) patrol cars on duty
during Friday and Saturday nights.
Regular Meeting of Council
March 8, 1976 - cont'd.
13. Notice of meeting - Airport Commission.
The Monticello -Big Lake Airport Commission will
meet on Thursday, March 11 at 3:15 P. M. in the
Big Lake City Hall.
The State Department of Aeronautics has indicated
a preference for a Regional Airport located some-
where between Maple Lake, Buffalo and Monticello.
The possibility of funding separate airports in each
community seems unlikely.
Meeting adjourned.
Rick Wolfstel er
Administrative Assistant
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