City Council Minutes 06-26-1973VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Phone (612) 295-2711
June 26, 1973
Regular meeting of the Village Council _ June 26, 1973 . 7:30 P M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hill Sandberg. Council
members present: Blonigen, Markl.ing, Martie and Rowan.
The minutes for the regular meeting of June 12, 1973 were annroved
with the following corrections:
Pge. 1 - bottom paragraph, line 2 - should be "exchange
of mowers, _ not motors."
Pge. 2 - paragraph 5 _ approval of bills - should in-
clude the total payment for each department.
A presentation was made by Mr. and Mrs. R. Jameson of the Tright
County Historical Society regarding the restoration of the village
1929 fire truck. In this regard, a motion was made by Bill Sand_
berg, seconded by Dan Blonigen, to authorize the Wright County
Historical Society to take on assignment the 1929 fire truck for
restoration purposes - ownership to be retained by the village.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan, Sandberg.
Opposed: None. Motion carried,
administrator instructed to notify the Assembly of God Church that
there is no easement for an alley between 3rd and 4th Sts. on Wright.
A motion was made by T'lalt Markline, seconded by Dan Blonigen, to
amend Village of Monticello ordinance #407.020 so that it reads as
follows: "'rhe provisions of the policy shall be such that the in-
surance comnany shall be liable for rronerty damage in the sum of
$10,404.00 and as to public liability the insl.irance nolicv shall
be in the srm of at least $50,000.00.'.' -for bodily injt)ries to or
death of one person and at least the slam of $300,000.00 as to
bodily injuries or death to more than one person." Voting in favor:
Blonigen, M.arkiina, Martie, Rowan, Sandberg. Opposed: None. Motion
carried. published notice of this amendment to be in the Monti.
cello Times edition of July 5, 1973.
A report was given by Axel Rasmussen, the village building inspector.
Mr. Rasmussen stated that eight building permits had been issued
during the quarter April -dune, 1973 at a total valuation of
$2319000.00. He mentioned that Bel -Mar Builders had just started
work on their second apartment building and are building in ac-
cordance with the State of Minnesota building code.
A motion was made by W. Markling, seconded by D. Martie, to adopt
village ordinance #104.040, setting the compensation for the mayor
of Monticello at $20.00 per official meeting. The compensation
paid to village council members shall be at $15.00 Der official
meeting. The mayor and village council members shall be reimbursed
for expenses incurred on behalf of the village for any public pur-
pose which affects the interest and welfare of the village. The
determination of "public purpose" is left to the reasonable dis_
cretion of the village council. noting in favor: Blonigen, Markling,
Martie, Rowan, Sandberg. 4pnosed: None. Motion carried.
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June 26, 1973
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The aforementioned ordinance to be effective 30 days after passage.
If'there is no referendum concerning this matter, the new salaries
shall go into effect on the first business day of January, 1974.
A'lease was signed between the Burlington Northern Railroad and
the Villape of Monticello for a permit re7arding a 12 -inch water
main under the railroad tracks on Cedar Street. The permit is for
Improvement project 1973-1. The permit fee charged by Burlington
Northern to be $45.00 for the first five years and $20.00 for every
five year period thereafter. The motion to apnrove this lease
and authorizing the mayor and clerk to sipm it, was made by
Dick Martie, seconded by Dan Blonigen. voting in favor: Blonigen,
Markling, Martie, Rowan, Sandberg. OpDosed: None. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the transfer of funds, as outlined by auditor
Gary Wieber at"the meeting of June 12, 1973, was made by Dan Blonigen,
seconded by Dick Martie. voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie,
Rowan, Sandberg. Opposed: None. Notion carried. (Copy of transfers
approved attached as Enclosure 1).
A motion to approve the follows g listed bills for payment was made
by Jeff Rowan, seconded by Dan 'lonigen. Voting in favor: Rowan,
Blonigen, Markling, Martie, 'Sandberg. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
Payroll of June 30,1973
Fullerton Lumber Company
Jerry De Long
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Twin Citv Wine Co.
A discussion was held concerning the recent court decision in favor
of Indenendent School District #882 regardin7 the closing of 4th
Street. A motion to arDeal the decision of Judge Leonard Keyes was
made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Jeff Rowan. voting in favor:
Blonigen, Rowan, Sandberg. Abstain: MarklinP, Martie. Opposed:
None. Motion carried. Attorney William Hoffman will handle this
appeal.
The administrator was instructed to write to the State Highwav Department,
WriPht County Commissioners and the County Engineer in regard to the
retentim of Fourth Street as a County -Aid road.
The administrator was instructed to contact attorney Gary Pringle for a
report on the status of the annexation proceedings.
A presentation was made by Pat Scanlon of Scanlon Mfg. Co. in regard to
the installation of a burglar alarm system. Mr. Scanlon said he
would talk with rep
representatives of the Bridgewater Telephone Company and
report back to the council on this.
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June 26, 1973
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A presentation was made by Ron 'eters and Randy Hall of the
Monticello Slow Pitch League. They stated they need $7,000.00
to ready the ball park on NSP property for use in 1974. After
discussion, the village council agreed they would allow $4,000.00
to the League for expenditures needed this ,year. The League
stated they would use about $1,600.00 of their own funds in this
project. The remaining amount needed will be allowed for in the
1974 budget. The motion to allow the $49000.00 for use by the
Monticello Slow Pitch League for use this year was made by Walt
Markling, seconded by Jeff Raman. voting in favor: Blonigen, Mark_
ling, Martie, Rowan, Sandberg. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A presentation was made by Mrs. Karen Hanson, Senior Citizen Director,
in regard to the purchase of Stems allowed for by the village
council with Federal Revenue haring Funds. A motion to apnrove
the purchase of a kiln at approximately 1600.00 and to allow in.
stallation of 200 amperes electrical service was made by Jeff Rowan,
seconded by Dan Blonigen. voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling,
Martie, Rowan, Sandberg. Opnosed: None. Motion carried.
A presentation was made by Mr. Martin Menzel in regard to the issuance
of a taxi license. Mr. Menzel was informed of the village ordinance
reouirements and stated he would let the council know if he intends
to continue in the taxi business.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Rowan, seconded by Walt Markling.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Markling, Martie, Rowan, Sandberg.
Opposed: None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M.
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