City Council Minutes 04-14-1970Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Village Council Meeting
April 14, 1970
8:00 P.M.
Councilmen present: Mayor Ron Schleif, James Maus, William Sandberg,
Richard Martie. Absent: Franz Swanberg.
Department Managers present: Ronald Michaelis, Arthur McIntire, Jerry
DeLong, Walter Mack.
Engineer: Thore Meyer.
Attorney: Gary Pringle.
Auditor: Robert Mossford,
Mayor Schleif called meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
Reading of the minutes of the previous regular meeting dispensed with and
minutes approved as mailed.
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Copies of minutes of special meeting made available to councilmen and approved
as presented. Motion for above action made by James Maus, seconded by Rich-
ard Martie and approved by all councilmen.
Financial reports presented by Don Granlund showing operations for first
three months of 1970: Receipts of $52036.00, disbursements of $359678.009
investments of $929000.00. All departments operating within budget lines.
Bills for March were approved as presentedd0''On-motion by James Maus and
seconded by Richard Martie,, Mr. Granlund instructed to re -allocate some
costs allocate a portion of maintenance salaries to Water Department;
transfer street lighting and employers portion of PERA to General Fund as
budgeted for tax support.
Motion by Richard Martie, seconded by James Maus to permit consolidation of
village operating checking accounts. Present four accounts consolidated to
one account. Voting in favor: Martie, Maus, Sandberg, Schleif. Against: none.
Lynn Smith, spokesman for a committee of Chamber of Co:mercglpresented the
idea of providing waste receptacles in the business district. Council en-
courages service organizations to provide the receptacles at $99.00 each.
Village will maintain and service containers after installation. Action
tabled pending further consideration.
Kenneth Tvedt stated that portions of the area paved behind the business
establishments on Block 35 was not satisfactory. Mr. Tvedt requested that
Village Maintenance Crew sweep the area of winter debris so that inspection
can be made. James Maus moved, seconded by Bill Sandberg to approve cleaning
of this area with street sweeper. Carried.
Arthur McIntire presented the report of police activities for March. One
case drugs, 1 case theft, 53 traffic violations, 24 misc. calls and complaints.
Ronald Michaelis discussed revised draft of by-laws for Firemen's Relief
Association. Directors of Association have not read revised draft.
Action deferred until Director's approval.
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James Maus moved, Richard Martie seconded request to increase budget allocation
from $200.00 to $350.00 to allow for two firemen to attend State Fire School
in St. Paul. Approved: Martie, Maus, Schleif, Sandberg. Against: None.
Ron Michaelis reported that supplies have been ordered for Civil Defense
shelter at Oakwood School. Three other shelters have been arranged for and
are awaiting final approval.
Question raised on whether or not Civil Defense salary and costs can exceed
$1,000.00. Don Granlund instructed to communicate with State Civil Defense
to establish limitations.
Walter Mack reported on village operations. Discussion on installing metering
system on well at Drying Plant to determine water dumpage into sewer system.
James Maus and Wm. Sandberg committee appointed to study village water usage
and sewer usage rates to determine if revised standards are needed.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by Richard Martie, approved by all councilmen
instructing Thore Meyer to conduct study for need, location and costs for
a new well for village.
Gerald DeLong tendered his resignation, as Liquor Store Manager effective May
1, 1970. Motion for acceptance by Vhn. Sandberg, seconded by James Maus.
Approved without opposition. Clerk instructed to place advertisements for
Liquor Store Manager.
Question of delayed opening time for off -sale store was raised. Determined
that this is managerial responsibility and action tabled pending discussion
with new manager.
Thore Meyer discussed that new parking lot area should be checked for cracks
and sealing same. Discussion on sealing entire surface of lot preferable to
do during hot summer. Action tabled to later date.
State Highway Department is conducting study with Thore Meyer regarding drain-
age from highway interchange of I-94 and 25. Work on drainage system could
start this year.
Gary Pringle reported that there would be a pre -hearing conference on April 24,
with James Metcalf, Gary Pringle and Rasmussen of Municipal Commission.
Mr. Pringle also requested meeting of Planning Commission and Council to.
gether with Engineer and Planner before hearing. This meeting set, or gcnday
evening April 20th.
It has been determined that 4th Street west was made a Municipal State Aid
Road in 1958. Clerk requested to contact County regarding implications of
barricading street at Oakwood School.
Gary Pringle reported that Attorney General did not approve method of deter-
mining hook-up charges for sewer and water at Pinewood School. Further action
deferred pending study by sewer -water usage committee.
Jim Maus and Richard Martie reported that no action has been taken yet re-
garding procurement of new village truck.
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Four applications for Village Building Inspector have been received.
Larry Tostenson, Bernard Johnson, Monte Reese, Grant Schleif. Interviews
will be scheduled on basis of application information.
Building permits were approved for Don Granlund to remodel house on Broadway
and Maple; for Gust Hammer to build new home at Broadway and Chestnut pend-
ing receipt of plot plan. Motion for above action by James Maus, seconded
by Richard Martie and carried. Motion by Sandberg, seconded by Maus to
approve building permit for Lyle Klatt to build garage on his property at
East 4th and Wright. Action on request for building permit by R. Havnen
tabled pending estimated cost information and plot plan.
Thore Meyer instructed to study best way to provide water and sewage service
to Blocks 42 and 43.
James Maus moved, with second by Richard Martie to grant request for per-
mission for Monticello Nursing Home to add black dirt to boulevard area and
for residents to plant flowers there. Plantings to be limited to flowers.
Action Approved.
Motion by R. Martie, second by J. Maus to contract with Watertower Paint &
Repair Co. to clean and inspect water tower for $135.00. Action approved by
Sandberg, Maus, Schleif and Martie. Against: none.
Request to sell the building formerly used for dog pounding was rejected.
Solicitation for the Village to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce was
rejected. The Village cannot legally associate with service organizations.
Employees and officers may be individual members.
Motion by J. Maus, seconded by R. Martie to appoint Dr. Clyde Bentzin Health
Officer for 1970. Approved by Sandberg, Maus, Schleif and Martie.
Mayor Schleif discussed Governor's Conference on Drug Abuse
in St. Paul and encouraged Councilmen to attend. Motion by
by R. Martie that registration fee of $8.00 for each village
officer going be paid by village. Approved by Maus, Martie,
Schleif. Against: none.
Adjournment by motion at 11:57 P.M. by Wm. Sandberg.
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