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City Council Minutes 05-12-1975Regular Meeting of Monticello City Council May 12, 1975 7:30 P.M. City Hall Present: Con Johnson, Stan Hall, Dick Martie, GeneVIalters. Absent: Denton Erickson. Mayor Johnson announced meeting would be taped. 1. Removal of debris around maintenance building. Ron Schleif said he would separate items which he didn't want as soon as possible so Public Works Department could put un -wanted items into dump area and clean up property. 2. Report on Senior Citizen's Center Building. Karen Hanson meioned need for a new building or as an alterna- tive proposal the remodeling of present facility. Motion by Walters, seconded by Martie to repair sidewalk and roof at minimum expense and to remove sign, unanimously carried. Council consensus was that building in too bad shape to warrant extensive remodeling and that a combination senior citizen's center and city hall might be put to vote of people in order to issue General Obligation Bonds this fall. 3. Report by Wright County Sheriff's Department. Jim Powers said despite some recent incidents that had been brought to the attention of the council, problems involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, etc., were no worse than usual. Council requested Mr. Powers to do what he could regarding noise problems due to loud mufflers. A need for various traffic control signs was discussed and council consensus was to put up following: 30 MPH - East #39, Cemetery Road, NSP Ball Park Road Stop Signs - Exit from NSP Ball park No Overnight Camping - Ellison Park Regular meeting of the Council - May 12, 1975 - continued. 4. Report by Liquor Commission on Municipal Off Sale Liquor Store Site. Dr. Erlandson said his committee investigated several possi- bilities and based upon location and cost the -council should consider the two parcels of land owned by the city south of the railroad tracks. Based upon square footage of 61000 square feet, Dr. Er landson felt approximately $150,000 would be the cost of a new off sale liquor store. Motion by Walters, seconded by Hall and unanimously carried to select as the site the city owned property, east of State Highway #25 and south of railraod tracks. City engineer to get cost estimate of fill required (John Badalich thought it would run about $10,000), survey drainage problem, city administrator to check on access to property (land bought from state and deed prohibits access) and Liquor Commission to work with city engineer in coming up with plans and specifi- cation for new building. 5. Advertisement for bids on sale of present liquor store. In reviewing format for advertisement of bids presented by administrator, (see supplement 5-12-75 #0, the format was approved with the following changes: a. Indicate preference for b. Increase length of time to 12 months (maximum, month basis) . C. Determine if 81% can be cash sale. city has to vacate off sale lease will be on month to charged on contract for deed. Motion by Martie, seconded by Hall, and unanimously carried to have city administrator advertise for bids on above basis and to open bids at 2 P.M.,. June 16th. Due to fact that apparent successful bidder's application for liquor license will have to be approved the award of the bid will be June 23rd, regular council meeting night, at the earliest. Motion by Martie, seconded by Walters and unanimously carried to delete residency requirements as spelled out in section 702. 060 of present liquor ordinance requirements for liquor license eligibility. (See supplement 5-12-75 #2.) 6. Report by Road and Streets Commission. Chairman Arve Grimsmo discussed the following: A. Sandy Lane - Roy Lauring had requested snow plowing and blading of this street. Although plat had been accepted by Township of Monticello the road itself had never been approved and accepted. Before the road is accepted it would have to be brought up to city standards Regular meeting of the Council - May 12, 1975 - continued. and specifications. Since sewer and water extensions into phis area are part of the 1975-1 Improvement Project the city council, by consensus, agreed to provide snowplowing on this road, until sewer and water was in provided Mr. Lauring post a bond with the city to complete road within certain period of time. Contract on that stipulation to be drawn up between the city and Mr. Lauring. B. House numbers and street names in newly annexed areas. Road and Streets Commission to come up with proposal to council. C. Drainage problem -Edgar Klucas-City engineer to review and come up with recommendations. D. Status of County Road #75 and 2 inch mat to be put on by State- city administrator to check with State to determine when project would be completed. E. Status of County State Aid Roads - city administra- tor to check with county engineer to determine basis of aid to the city. 7. Presentation by City Engineer on 1975-1 Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Project. John Badalich presented report to be presented at public hearing May 19, 1975. (See supplement 5-12-75 #3.) This report was revised from the report presented April 28, 1975 due to added areas of service. Total cost of the project would be approximately $582,000, -:exclusive of laterals into Hillcrest Addition and laterals to public road east of Hillcrest. John Badalich said, that provided the May 19, 1975 hearing results in council approval of the project, the final speci- fications would be submitted to the council June 2, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Administrator to request Springsted, Inc., bond consultants, to be present at May 19, 1975 meeting. 8. Joint recreation program. Motion by Hall, seconded by Martie and unanimously carried, to approve $1,325.00 for joint recreation program with the school district and reappoint committee members Ken Maus and Ron Peters. Regular meeting of the Council - May 12, 1975 - continued. 9. Discussion of equipment needs. Motion by Hall, seconded by Martie and unanimously carried to have engineer set up specification for following equipment: Loader Pickup 3/4 ton Dump truck Tree shredder Bids to be let as soon as possible. A packer and a flail mower were also to be purchased subject to obtaining quotes on these two pieces of equipment. 10. New maintenance building. John Badalich presented various plans on both metal and con- crete block buildings. Mr. Badalich?s recommendation was a concrete block building 61 feet by 72 feet at an estimated cost of $86,400. Motion by Walters, seconded by Martie and unanimously carried to approve cement block building and have John Badalich prepare detailed specifications and bring back to council for review. 11. Sidewalk feasibility study from Pinewood School to Junior - Senior High S6hool. Motion by Martie and seconded by Walters and unanimously carried to have John Badalich prepare feasibility report with a cost estimate of project. Any replacement or repair of commercial property sidewalk would be assessed against bene- fiting property owners and remaining portion would be picked up by general property taxes. 12. Street Improvement Projects. Motion by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously carried to authorize John Badalich to do feasibility study on improve- ment of following roads: Maple Street from 6th St. to 7th St. 5th Street from Minnesota to Public Rand #106 Vine Street from 5th to 6th St. Minnesota Street from 5th to 6th St. Maple Street project would be to new 48 unit apartment complek going up and would include sewer and water extensions. Regular meeting of the Council - May 12, 1975 - continued. 13. Approval of minutes. Motion by Hall, seconded by Walters to approve the April 28, 1975 minutes. Unanimously carried. 14. Publication of Agenda. Mayor or acting mayor to review agenda previous Tuesday with administrator and agenda to be published in preceding issue of Monticello Times. 15. Parking Lot Assessment Hearing. Council referred assessment roll to Business and Industrial Development Commission for study and review. Council recom- mended hearing date of June 12, 1975 at 8 P.M. 16. Approval of malt liquor license. Motion by Martie, seconded by Hall to approve malt liquor license for River Terrace Park,unanimously carried. 1 % . City Engineer to serve Hospital and Dental Clinic as consulting engineer on curb and gutter project. Motion by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously carried to authorize John Badalich to serve as engineer for above pro- ject. Hospital and dental clinic would have contractor and reimburse city for engineering costs. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. ary ieber, Acting City Administrator GW/mj q 1.k