City Council Minutes 03-20-1973 SpecialVILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Phone (612) 295-2711
March 20, 1973
Special meeting of the Village Council - March 20, 1973 - Village Hall
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bill Sandberg. Councilmen
present were: Blonigen, Markling, Martie and Rowan.
The minutes for the meeting of March 13, 1973 were approved with three
corrections:
1. The voting for the transfer of $1,075.94 from the Liquor
Store Fund to the General Fund was not shown. Should be:
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and Sand-
berg. Opposed: None.
2. The voting for the issuance of cigarette licenses to Dick's
"66" Service and Stella's Cafe was not shown. Should be:
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and Sand-
berg. Opposed: None.
3. Discussion held concerning use of Xerox machine. One statement
deleted.
Two interviews were conducted by the Villa7_e Council with applicants
for the Liquor Store Manager position.
A motion was made by Walt Markling, seconded by Dan Blonigen, to ap-
prove the issuance of cigarette licenses to the following establishments:
Red's Mobil Service ---- The Steak Hut Restaurant
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and Sandberg. Op-
posed: None.
A motion was made by Dick Martie, seconded by Jeff Rowan to approve
payment of the following bills:
LIQUOR
Minnesota Distillers - $103.09
Johnson Bros. - 174.23
Ed Phillips & Sons - 443.15
Famous Brands - 171.52
GENERAL
Big Lake Gravel Co. - $532.55
Gross Industrial - 48.20
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and Sandberg. Op-
posed: None.
A presentation was made by Axel Rasmussen in regard to the need for
a Village Plumbing Inspector. No decision reached. Mr. Rasmussen
instructed to obtain more information.
Special meeting of the Villa7e Council
March 2 0, 1973
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The Village Council held a discussion with representatives of
Yonak Sanitation. The contract to commence May 1, 1973 was not
signed at this time as the Performance Bond requirements have nct
yet been fulfilled. Yonak Sanitation instructed to appear at the
next regular Village Council meeting, March 27, 1973.
A discussion was held by the Village Council concerning the employment
of a Liquor Store Manager. A review of liquor store applications was
made. A motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Jeff Rowan to
hire Ralph J. Eichten as the Monticello Municipal Liquor Store Manager
at a salary of $900.00 per month, commencing May 1, 1973• Voting
in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and Sandberg. Opposed:
None.
A discussion was held concerning the 4th Street ball park. No de-
cisions reached at this time.
A discussion was held concerning school hookups and assessments.
Bill Sandberg stated a policy has been set, however, nothing has been
done about collecting. After discussion, a motion was made by Jeff
Rowan, seconded by Dan Blonigen, to refer hookup charges for School
District 082 to cover the Pinewood School, Monticello High School
and the Junior High School to legal counsel, William C. Hoffman, for
processing. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan and
Sandberg. Opposed: None.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Rowan, seconded by Dick Martie.
Carried -- all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M.
Kevin L. La France, m.-Tr./es
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