City Council Minutes 03-16-1978 SpecialMONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
March 16, 1978 - 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: G. Walters, P. White, D. Blonigen
Members Absent: C. Johnson, A. Grimsmo
Following items were resolved regarding 1977-3 Street Improvement Program:
1. County -State Aid.
Proposed and current county -state aid streets would be bid as Section II
and remaining streets bid as Section I. This was done to allow more
time for approval from Wright County on redesignation request of
February 27, 1978. Bids cannot be awarded prior to approval of
county -state aid streets if funds are to be used.
2. Width - Front Street.
Width to be reduced to 24 feet and work within 40 foot right -of way
avoiding trees as much as possible. Private property would not be
infringed without easement.
3. Drainage Problem - Intersection of Elm and 3rd Street - Edgar Klucas.
Mr. Klucas to be contacted about drainage of his yard, estimated
cost of $1,000 would be borne by Mr. Klucas if he desired improvement.
4. Excess Fill.
Estimated at 10,000 cubic yards including asphalt and dirt. To be
applied towards city property on east side of Highway 25, maintenance
building area, 6th Street between Cedar and Pine (if project approved)
and property in Block 6 to resolve drainage problems. Specifications
to allow contractor any excess fill over and above indicated uses.
5. Wrightco Scale Accesses.
Only one access allowed, with trucks required to turn around on
Wrightco Property. Situation would be reviewed if area to south of
scale was to be improved at time of building permit application.
6. Approval of Plans and Specifications.
Motion by P. White, seconded by G. Walters to adopt resolution approv-
ing plans and specifications for the 1977-3 Street Improvement Project.
Voting in favor: P. White, G. Walters. Opposed: D. Blonigen. Motion
carried. Mr. Blonigen objected as a result of not specifying curb
and gutter for Vine Street. (See Supplement 3-16-78 #1).
7. Advertisement for Bids.
Motion by D. Blonigen, seconded by P. White
to advertise for bids with bid opening set
2:00 P.M. (See Supplement 3-16-78 #2).
Meeting adjourned.
Gary Weber Gni
City administrator
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3-16-78
and unanimously carried
for April 20, 1978 at
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