City Council Minutes 06-09-1970VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Regular Council Meeting
June 9, 1970
The regular meeting of Monticello Village Council was called to
order at 8:00 P.M. with all councilmen present: Ron Schleif, Wm.
Sandberg, Franz Swanberg, Richard Martie, James Maus. Also at.
tending were Arthur McIntire, Police Dept.; Robert Davis, Planning
Commission; Walter Mack, Maintenance; Thore Meyer, Engineer; and
Gary Pringle, Attorney.
Minutes of previous meetings, regular and special, were approved
as mailed on motion by Richard Martie and seconded by James I`1aus.
Don Granlund presented the financial report and cash position as
of May 31. Report accepted.
Arthur McIntire reported that there were no qualified applicants on
file for patrolmen. Clerk instructed to place ads in Minnesota
Municipalities, Wright County Journal Press and Sherburne County
Star News.
Walter Mack requested that brackets and barb wire be installed above
fence around sewer plant as children are climbing over fence creating
a danger to the children. Request approved. `halt requested per-
mission to buy a hydraulic pipe pusher to eliminate necessity of
digging up streets and yards to lay pipe. Motion to approve by
Wm. Sandberg seconded by Franz Swanberg. Motion carried.
New liquor store manager, Richard Hesley, from Zimmerman to start
work on Monday, June 15. Clerk directed to arrange for fiscal audit
at that time.
Robert Davis did not have a report on the Planning Commission act-
ivities for this month.
Thore Meyer, Engineer, reported that to contract for street repair
would cost between $25.00 to $30.00 per ton laid down. The village
can buy the material at $6.00 to $7.00 per ton. Suggested that
Superintendent determine work schedule and endeavor to get work
dong by maintenance crew.
At previous meeting Thore Meyer was requested to study needs for a
new well. Findings indicate that our present well operates at almost
full capacity on warm days. There is no standby well should present
well or pump need major repairs and be closed down. The well at the
Creamery has not been approved by State Dept. of Health or is it of
sufficient capacity to be of sufficient aid. Construction of new
1200 gallon per minute well, pump and pump house is estimated to
cost about $31,000.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by Franz Swanberg that Meyer go ahead
with preparing plans and specifications and prepare necessary docu-
ments for bidding for complete installation. Motion carried by all
councilmen voting in favor.
Mr. Meyer further reported that negotiations and plans with State
Highway Department on storm sewer system are well under way and
should be resolved soon. Storm sewer installation to take place
yet this year.
Clerk instructed to consult with Dale Johnson, auditor, to deter-
mine sound financing procedures for these and future projects.
Mr. A. J. Boudreau, Watertower Paint & Repair Co. presented a 12
year maintenance contract providing for annual cle=ning and interior
paint maintenance of water tank and providing 3 paintings of exterior
surfaces. Contract costs of $924 per year for first 2 years and
$693 per year for next 10 years. Action tabled until next meeting.
Harold Bangs appeared before council to complain of flooding of base-
ments near river because of sewer back-up during heavy rain storm.
Working with State Highway Dept. on planning storm sewer as pre-
viously discussed. Thore Meyer was sure that problem can be solved
in next 30 days. Meyer will expedite action. Clerk to communicate
with property owners in area to advise them of action under way.
Gary Pringle responded to questions of procedure previously asked
of him.
1. Village can sell real estate without bids.
2. Change from Option "A" to Option "B" government requires
referendum.
Annexation hearing re -set for July 28 and 29.
Council authorized maintenance crew to be provided with First Aid
Kits at shop and sewer plant.
Marty Kjellberg has requested 2 hour parking signs be installed on
North dalnut Street between Broadway and alley entrance. Franz
Swanberg moved to approve install signs. Richard Martie seconded
and approved by council.
J. Id. Miller's request for building permit for house on lots 1 & 2
block 38 was approved on motion by James Maus and seconded by Richard
Martie. Extension of sewer and water service to be owners' res-
ponsibility.
Harold Pittman requested building permit for new tool shed and re-
moval of two old buildings on his property.
Mrs. Julia Findley has requested sewer hookup. Approved.
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Franz Swanberg moved that Gordon Link and David Kranz be appointed
to Recreation Committee. Second by Richard. Martie, carried.
James Daus made motion, seconded by Richard Martie, that Thore Meyer
make a study of improving parking lot around Liquor Store.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by Richard Martie to approve billing
of $1119.00 for painting of inside of water tank. Carried.
Motion by W. Sandberg, seconded by R. Martie, to remove "no trucks"
signs on Fest 4th Street and Elm. Motion carried.
Clerk to set up interviews for off -sale clerk on Tuesday, June 16th.
Clerk to insert notice in Times to advise that garbage be kept off
curb until Wednesday evening.
Richard Martie moved that bills presented be paid. James Maus seconded,
motion carried.
Adjourned on motion at 11:40 P. M.
Don Gr, nlund, Ilerk
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