City Council Minutes 01-12-1976
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January 12, 1976
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M.
Members present: Denton Erick on, Stanley Hall, Con
Johnson, Dic Martie, Gene Walters.
1. Sale of Li uor Store Reven e Bonds.
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Bids were opened on the $2 0,000.00 Liquor Store
Revenue Bonds and the foIl wing bids were received:
Net Interest
Cost
$88895.00
87705.00
Net Interest
Rate
6.9722
6.878824
Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Inc.
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Mr. Bob Pulse her of Spring
recommended awarding bid t
motion was made by Martie,
unanimously carried to ado
the sale of bonds to Allis
supplement 1-12-76 #.)
2.
Discussion on distinction
government.
Bob pulscher of Springsted
differences between a Plan
Mr. Pulscher had served as
Rapids, where charter prov
ment similar to a plan B g
Mr. Pulscher stated that a
rigidly controlled by stat
duties and authority of a
plan A. government results
trolling general affairs 0
the administrator to repor
on any deviations from spe
viewing the resolution Mon
the city administrator pro
than he has seen in a plan
ted Inc., Bond Consultants,
Allison-Williams Co. A
seconded by Walters and
t a resolution awarding
n-Williams Co. (See
etween Plan A and Plan B
Inc., reviewed the major
A and a Plan B government.
city manager in Coon
des for a form of govern-
vernment.
plan B government is more
law which spells out the
ity manager. He stated a
n the administrator con-
the city, but necessitates
back to the city council
ific authority. In re-
icello adopted, he said
ably has more authority
A government.
Regular Meeting of the Council
January 12, 1976 - cont'd.
3. Goal and objectives for 1976.
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Mayor Johnson stated he felt the city council was doing
a good job in that they do not hesitate to makea decision,
the city administrator is carrying out the policy set
by the council, the city employees are performing their
duties and the commissions are fulfilling their respon-
sibilities.
At this point Mayor Johnson reviewed the year of 1975
in terms of projects accomplished by the city and asked
the following proposals be studied and if possible im-
plemented:
A. Expanded cooperation with Monticello Township
and other government bodies.
B. Extension of sewer and water lines where feasible
and desirable.
C. Review and consideration of Comprehensive Utilities
Plan.
D. Street improvements and maintenance should be on
scheduled basis.
E. New facilities for city hall and senior citizens
center.
F. Park Development plan.
G. Assist and cooperate with new industry and
businesses in order to increase available jobs
in community and to a lesser degree this will
increase the tax base of the city.
H. Propose that a referendum be put to the people
to go from a Plan A to plan B government.
I. Application and studies for new airport facility
be pursued and continued.
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Mayor Johnson also announced that Mark Irmiter has been
hired as the new liquor store manager, effective February
1, 1976.
4. Appointment of commission members for 1976.
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Hall and
unanimously carried to appoint the following members
to the commission noted:
Planning Commission:
Dr. C. D. Bauer
James Ridgeway
Henry Doerr
Howard Gillham
Fred Topel
J. W. Miller - Ex-officio
non-voting member
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Regular Meeting of the Council
January 12, 1976 - cont'd.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority:
Vic Vokaty
Leo Nelson - permanent appointment for Father Sipe.
Business & Industrial
Lowell Schrupp
Lloyd Lund
John Poirier
Development Commission
Lois Schoepf
Kenneth Maus
Liquor Commission:
Dr. C. Erlandson
Don Doran
Streets & Park Commission:
Arve Grimsmo
Robert Rierson
Harvey Kendall
Airport Commission:
John Bondhus
Roy Lauring
C. D. Bauer
Recycling Commission:
Nancy Cassano
Jim Maus
Civic Center Commission:
Sheldon Johnson
Ruth Senness
7~Ka ren Hanson
7~Ex-officio
Lawrence Clausen
on Schlief
Dale Lungwitz
Milton Olson
Nick Flynn
Gene Walters
Kermit Benson
Bob Brown
Dick Martie
7~Gary Wieber
non-vot'ng members,
Historical Society:
Ro bert Brown
Hazel Kotilinek
Gary Pringle
Jim Herbst
Julie Lewandowski
Don Smith
5. Annual a ointment of cit off ces duties, functions, etc.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Hall and unanimously carried
to approve the following:
Regular Meeting of the Council
January 12, 1976 - cont'd.
Position/Function
Acting Mayor
Official Newspaper
Official Depository
Health Officer
Civil Defense Director
City Attorney
Building Inspector
City Auditor
(for audit 12-31-75)
Official regular meetings 2nd
month - 7:30 P.M.
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Denton Erickson
Monticello Times
Wright County State Bank
Dr. Maus
Douglas Pitt
Gary Pringle
J. W. Miller
Gruys, Johnson, & Assoc.
and 4th Mondays of
For the record, Mayor Johnson has indicated he is on the
Board of Directors of Wright County State Bank.
6. Approval of member to Senior Citizen's Center Board of
Directors.
Motion by Martie, seconded by Erickson and unanimously
carried to approve of Jay Morrell as a member of the
Senior Citizen's Center Board of Directors.
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7. 1976 Fire Contracts with Townships of Otsego and Silver
Creek.
Motion by Martie, seconded by Erickson and unanimously
carried to approve 1976 contracts with Otsego and Silver
Creek Townships calling for standby charges of $200 and
any amount past due to be paid by March 1, 1976.
8. Resolution requesting Minnesota State Highway Department
allow snowmobiles to use crosswalk on the State Highwa
25 brid e.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to adopt resolution. (See supplement 1-12-76 #2.)
9. Consideration of amended public nuisance ordinance.
Motion by Martie, seconded by Walters and unanimously
carried to amend public nuisance ordinance as presented.
(See supplement 1-12-76 #3.)
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10.
Regular Meeting of the Council
January 12, 1976 - cont'd.
Consideration of amended
ce on len th of do licenses.
Motion by Hall, seconded by Eri
to amend section 6-2-3 of the
dog licenses permanent rather
kson and unanimously carried
nticello City Ordinance making
an requiring annual renewal.
Communit
11. Schedulin
Grants.
ublic hearin s
Motion by Walters, seconded by artie and unanimously carried
to make application for Community Development Block Grant
Funds and set public hearings for January 26 and February 9,
1976.
12. Approval of minutes.
13.
14.
There being no objections, the minutes of December 30, 1975
and January 5, 1976 stand as p esented.
ablishin Governing Body
d subdivision regulations
462.357 and 462.358.
and unanimously carried
1-12-76 #4.)
Motion by Walters, seconded by
to adopt resolution. (See sup
Special Meeting - January 28
976 - 2:00 P.M.
Special meeting set to review omprehensive Utilities Plan.
Meeting to be held in Mayor Jo snon's office and open to
public.
15. Streets and Parks Commission t formulate
concept.
Council consensus was to have treets and Parks Commission
review park system and come up with ideas and concepts prior
to Howard Dahlgren's presentat"on with City Council at January
26th meeting.
16.
Consideration of Garden Tracto
In reviewing various quotes an types of equipment the
city administrator recommended the purchase of a John
Deere 400 Tractor. Motion by artie, seconded by Hall to
purchase tractor, snow thrower, weight and adaptors for
$3535.00 from Dehn's Four Seasons and to purchase cozy cab
and flasher from Moon Motors for $531.75; voting in favor:
Johnson, Hall, Martie, Walters; abstain: Erickson.
Regular Meeting of the Council
January 12, 1976 - cont'd.
Motion to adjourn by Martie, seconded by Erickson and
unanimously carried.
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Gary ~ber,
City Administrator
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