City Council Minutes 03-11-1974Regular meeting of the. City Council - March 11 , 1974 -
7:30 P. M. -= City Hall
The meeting was called to order at 7:30.P. M. in the City
Hall by Acting Mayor Dan Blonigen. Council members present:
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Mayor Conrad Johnson was absent
on vacation.
The Acting Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped.
The minutes for the meeting of February 20, 1974, were ap-
proved with the following insertion: Page 3, immediately
following paragraph 1 , should read: "A motion to approve the
purchase of $15,000.00 in U. S. Treasury Bills from the Liquor
Fund, through Wright County State Bank, was made by Dan Bloni-
gen, seconded by Dick Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Johnson, Martie. Opposed: None. Absent: Rowan.
Motion carried."
A presentation was made by Arve Grimsmo representing the Roads
& Streets Commission. Mr. Grimsmo mentioned there' had" been a
meeting on March 7, 1974, with representatives of the Minnesota
State Highway -Department and the Roads & Streets Commission.
He noted. that the- Highway Department felt there was, a -pro-
blem with the present proposal to have an entrance from High-
way 25 into the mall area; also, there is a possibility of it
becoming necessary to widen Highway 25 in. order, to. make possible
a smooth traffic flow. In addition, there is a possibility of
the Highway Department lighting the clover leaf area if the
city would agree to meet them somewhere in the area -- specific
place not yet agreed upon. Lighting would involve one light
approximately every 180 feet - approximate cost to the city
would be $18,000.00.
Mr. Grimsmo stated there is a possibility of extending Sixth
Street all the way to Highway 25 and to make this a State -aid
road: 'Mr. Grimsmo concluded his presentation. by stating a written
report will be given to the City Council in regard to all of
the aforementioned; probably at the.meeting of Marth 25,' -1974 •
A discussion was held concerning the Thunderbird Mall develop-
ment. A memo was presented by the Admini strato"r , that outlined
a statement from attorney Gary Pringle regarding the legality
of building in the mall area.. In this .regard, a motion was
made by Dick Martie, seconded by Denton Erickson, to have -the
City Council`.go on record in opposition to the building pro-
cess proceeding in the mall area until the legal status of
the streets in the area is cla-rified. By this motion the Ad-
ministrator is to notify the builder verbally of the Council
decision and the City Attorney is to notify the: builder in
writing. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Rowan.
Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson. Motion carried.
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Regular meeting of City Council - March 11, 1974 - cont'd.
After review of a Planning Commission recommendation, a motion
was made by Jeff Rowan, seconded by Dick Martie, to issue a
variance permit (Para. 8-6(B) ) to Tom and Dick Holker that
authorized them to operate a real estate office at their pre-
sent East Side Drive -In location. The variance permit to be
issued with the stipulation that alterations can be made to
the present structure only; the permit to be issued for an in-
definite period of time and the building to be used as a real
estate or related business only. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
Motion carried.
A motion to approve the issuance of cigarette licenses to
Holker 1 s Drive -In and Schneider t s Recreation was made by Jeff
Rowan, seconded by Dick Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
Motion carried. (Licenses expire December 31, 1974•)
Mr. James Maurice asked the City Council if there had been any
snowmobile complaints. The Council agreed that there had not
been any serious problem with snowmobilin g this winter. The
Administrator was authorized to issue copies of the snow-
mobiling ordinance to Mr. Maurice.
A discussion was held concerning settlement of the Fourth St.
case. In this regard, a motion was made by Dick Martie, se-
conded by Denton Erickson, to have the city attorney, Mr.
Pringle, get a signed agreement and to forward this agreement
to attorney William C. Hoffman with notice that Mr. Hoffman
is relieved of any further duties in the Fourth Street case
and to have attorney Hoffman advise the court that the case
has been settled and that the City Council wants the case taken
off the Supreme Court calendar. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jeff Rowan, seconded by Denton Erickson,
to approve the following list of bills for the month of Feb.
1974: Liquor - $29.,788-55; Admin.: $6,829.69; Fire: $346.96;
Park: $332.25; Sewer: $1,459.23; Water: $2,005.64; Service:
$3,258-52; Street: $3,807.89; Other: $1,842-50. Voting in favor:
Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent:
Johnson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Denton Erickson, seconded by Jeff Rowan,
to refer the request of Mr. Don Cunnings for a Conditional Use
permit to the Planning Commission for review and to refer the
request of Mr. Bud Fair for a building permit to the Planning
Commission for study of set -back requirements, etc. Mr. Fair
to submit a plat plan to the Planning Commission. Voting in
favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Ab-
sent: Johnson. Motion carried.
Regular meeting of City Council - March 11, 1974 - cont' d.
A discussion was held concerning the purchase of a 3/4 ton
van truck for the sewer and water department. Two bids were
submitted. After discussion, a motion was made by Denton
Erickson, seconded by Jeff Rowan, to purchase a 3/4 ton van
from Gould Brothers Chevrolet Company of Monticello at the
bid price of $3,534.73. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson,
Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson. Motion carried.
A discussion was held regarding a solution to the dog problem.
In this regard, a motion was made by Jeff Rowan, seconded by
Dick Martie, to have Justice of the Peace, Mr. Rill McPherson
collect dog impoundment charges the charge to be on a basis
of a $10.00 minimum plus costs. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
Motion carried.
In response to a letter from the Minnesota Humane Society
regarding a dog kennel, there was Council consensus, no vote,
to proceed with the improvements and to present bills as they
occur to the City Council.
A discussion was held concerning Plat Plan #4. In this re-
gard, a motion was made by Denton Erickson, seconded by Dick
Martie, to proceed with the legal and technical aspects of
Plat Plan #4. City attorney, Gary Pringle, to clarify all
legal aspects of the development. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Martie, Rowan. Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jef
Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Opposed: None. Absent: Johnson.
adjourned at 9:15 P. M.
Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm.
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f Rowan, seconded by Dick
Erickson, Martie, Rowan.
Motion carried. Meeting