City Council Minutes 02-10-1975Regular Meeting of Monticello City Council
February 10, 1975 - 3:00 P.M. City Hall
Meeting called to order by Mayor Con Johnson.
Present: Con Johnson, Denton Erickson, Dick Martie, Stanley
Hall, Gene Walters.
Mayor Johnson announced meeting would be taped.
1. Revised proposal presented by John Badalich of Orr- Schelen-
Mayeron & Associates, Inc., on Comprehensive Storm Water,
Sanitary Sewer and Water Study.
Mr. Badalich reviewed proposal, the cost of which would not exceed
$25,000.00. (See supplement 2410-75, #1.)
Mr. Bruce Folz of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates stated that
a topographic manuscript map would serve the needs of the City
of Monticello and in addition, if some areas were deleted, the
cost would drop 10-20% from the original estimate which was
not to exceed $15,200.00. Mapping would take approximately
90 days.
2. Presentation by David Locey of Minnesota Softdrink Associ-
ation encouraging City Council not to adopt a resolution
supporting a statewide policy on non -returnable cans and
bottles as presented by the League of Women Voters at
January 27th meeting.
Mr. Locey made presentation regarding the Oregon Minimum Deposit
Law, Impacts of Beverage and Container Regulation in Minnesota
and a bill introducing legislation forcing a deposit on con-
tainers in Indiana. (see supplement 2-10-75, #2.)
Nancy Cassano, of Monticello League of Women Voters, presented
points_: of agreement between League of Women Voters, Maus Foods
and Waynel s Red Owl. (see supplement 2-10-75, #3.)
Pauline Larngsdorf, representative from State League of Women
Voters stated that less than 2% of non -returnable containers
are being returned to recycling centers.
W. Illsley, Executive Director of Minnesota Beer Wholesalers
Association stated his objection to Resolution as proposed by
League of Women Voters.
3. Revised proposal presented by Thore Meyer of Meyer, Rohlin
Inc., on Comprehensive Storm Water:, Sanitary Sewer and
Water Study.
Regular meeting of Council - Feb. 10. 1975 - continued.
Mr. Meyer reviewed proposal, the cost of which would be
$23,200.00. (See supplement 2-20-75, #4.)
4. Consideration of Request by League of Women Voters to adopt
Resolution encouraging Minnesota Legislature to adopt
appropriate legislation to establish a statewide policy
regarding non -returnable bottles and containers.
Consensus was that a problem existed, however it was felt that
it was inappropriate for city council to pass resolution.
Motion made by Denton Erickson, seconded by Stanley Hall that no
consideration be given to,resolution. Unanimously carried.
Resolution by Denton Erickson, seconded by Dick Martie support-
ing the points of agreement arrived at between League of Women
Voters, Maus Foods and Waynels Red Owl. Unanimously carried.
Acting city administrator to send copy of resolution to Senator
Robert Dunn and State Representative Bob McEachern.
A committee was appointed to help with community education
regarding the preferance for using returnable beer and soft
drink containers and look into possibility of developing a
recycling project for the City of Monticello. This was one of
the points of agreement mentioned above. Appointed to the com-
mittee were Jim Maus, Nancy Cassano, and Kermit Benson.
5. Acce t revised proposal as presented earlier by John
Badalich of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates.
Motion by Dick Martie, seconded by Gene Walters. Unanimously
carried.
It was the consensus of the City Council to send letter of
appreciation to Thore Meyer of Meyer-Rohlin, Inc., and state
that there would be a possibility of hiring Meyer-Rohlin Inc.
on some specific projects.
6. Special meeting to be held February 17th at City Hall at
7!10 P.M.
7. Recommendation by acting city administrator to purchase
3M Copier from 3M Business Products Center.
Motion by Gene Walters to purchase copier for $1,610.25, seconded
by Dick Martie. Unanimously carried.
8. A motion to adjourn was made by Denton Erickson, seconded
by Gene Walters. Unanimously carried. Time: 6:20 P.M.
Gary W eber, Acting City Administrator
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