City Council Minutes 10-13-1970 Page 2212
Regular meeting of Village Council
7:30 P.M. October 13, 1970
Ron Schleif
James Maus
Richard Martie
Franz Swanberg
William Sandberg
Art McIntire
Robert Mossford
Walter Mack
Richard Hesley
Greg Smith
Thore Meyer
Ron Schleif, mayor, called meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Motion by Richard Martie, seconded by James Maus that minutes of previous
meeting be approved as mailed. Carried.
Art McIntire presented a police report of activities during the last month.
Art asked why a D.W.I. case had been turned over to the County Attorney.
Explained that Smith & Pringle had originally been defending attorneys for
the case prior to being retained as village attorney. Had to drop defense
at that time and referred to another attorney. Therefore, handled by County
Attorney for prosecution. Question charges to village by Smith &. Pringle re:
case. To be checked and deleted.
McIntire further requested the council have Zetterberg property inspected as
a fire hazard. Also reauested that council give consideration to adopting
an ordinance to control erratic driving. Greg Smith, representing Gary Pringle,
village attorney, stated that numerous villages have adopted similar ordinances.
Would get copy of ordinance as adopted by neighboring village for study.
Bob Mossford analyzed the Liquor Store audit for period ending September 30,
1970. Sales volume up over last .year with net profits down. Increased
operating costs contributed to lower net profit. Recommmendation that
on -sale prices of drinks be increased by five cents on October 15th, 1970.
Richard Hesley reported on activities of Liquor Store.
Discussion on tree removal resulted in some dissension regarding method of
raising funds to pay costs. General taxation, special assessment, property
owner pay own costs were discussed. Attorney to study and suggest revision
to ordinance to cover distinction between private and public properties.
Motion that we ask for bids for removal of all diseased trees on public street
and park lands with removal of stumps made by James Maus. Seconded by Rich-
ard Martie, Carried. At time contractor is selected, public notice to pro-
perty owners that they may contract for tree removal with village contractor.
Bids for village pick-up truck were opened and reviewed. Action tabled be-
cause specifications considered by bidding parties were not the same in all
cases. James Maus to review and report back.
Layne -Minnesota submitted first bill on portion of work on well. Motion by
James Maus to approve and pay. Seconded by Dick Martie and carried.
One bid received on work to be done on Senior Citizens Center and the Liquor
Store. Bid did not contain a comprehensive detail of work to be done.
Ron Schleif to investigate and. report back.
James Maus made motion, seconded by Franz Swanberg that Lawrence LaBree be
hired as skating rink supervisor this winter at 12.50 per hour. Carried.
Conan Philbrook, Hospital Administrator, requested information regarding
by-pass valve on water system at Hosnital. W. Mack to investigate and report.
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Mr. Philbrook comolimented Monticello Police Dept. on efficient and prompt
reshonse to calls when needed. He stated that police reliability was a
great sense of security to the hospital staff -- especially night shifts.
George Yonak presented problems of operating village dump; asking a $350.00
a month fee. Action tabled for further study.
Thore Meyer reported that State Highway Dept. is proceeding with minor
engineering changes and negotiations to determine costs for storm sewer
service interchange.
Several councilmen not satisfied with work performed by Maintenance Dept.
Request meeting of maintenance crew with councilmen on Wed., Oct. 14 at 4 P.M.
Motion by Franz Swanberg to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Richard
Martie. Carried.
William Sandberg suggested that billing to school district for water and sewer
hook-up be resubmitted with 7% interest charge added.. In view of Attorney
General's report, village attorney requested to study method and procedure.
Wm. Sandberg and Jay Miller to work with attorney.
Council advised of three parcels of tax delinquent property in village to
be sold in near future. One parcel of interest to village. Attorney to
study description and title.
Council advised of Assessor's conference to be held in St. Cloud in Nov.
Lando Kirscht authorized to attend.
Some time spent discussing annexation proceedings. No action taken.
Adjourned at 1 :40 P. M. on motion by Dick Martie.
Don Gran d, Clerk
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Meeting called to order at 4:10 P.M. __ October 14, 1970
Present: Ron Schleif, F. Swanberg, Wm. Sandberg, James Maus, R. Martie,
Walt Mack, George Davis and Roger Mack.
Preliminary discussions centered on the functioning of the Maintenance Dept.
The maintenance personnel were advised of the council's intention to re-
organize the maintenance Dept. with one individual responsible for water and
sewer, one individual responsible for streets and one man whose labors are to
be shared as needed between the two sub -departments.
Motion by W. Sandberg to hire Dick Brooks as street maintenance man, seconded
by James Maus. Carried unanimously.
Ron Schleifl, Mayor
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