City Council Minutes 10-15-1970 Special Page 2"A14
Special meeting of Village Council and Planning Commission
October 15th, Village Hall, 9:30 P.M.
Meeting called to order by Ron Schleif and James Maus, Richard Martie,
Bill Sandberg, Franz Swanberg attending;. Bob Davis, Larry Flake and Don
Hueller from the Planning Commission, and Charles Tooker, Planner. Stan
Hall, J. W. Miller, Jr. from Hillcrest Addition and Lynn Smith.
Ron Schleif advised that information received from meeting of attorneys
on annexation that NSP would appeal decision of drawing annexation lines
thru their property to split tax base. Pringle and Metcalf were meeting with
township board tonite to recommend merger. Gary Pringle called that
township board absolutely opposed to merger. Ron Schleif meeting with
Pringle on Oct. 16 to get details of thinking. Pringle and Schleif to meet
with NSP's Dave McGannon on October 20.
Question put to Charles Tooker "where do we go now?" He advised that basic
planning to be based on a "merger plan." We need planning for urban develop-
ment. Planning is essential for application of federal funds for development.
Senior Citizen Housing grants are handled thru another agency and do not
necessarily need a planning program.
Discussion determined that delays in planning were unnecessary. Village is
committed to planning for orderly growth.
Motion by Richard Martie to go ahead with planning program and apply for
federal funds of $3750.00 as available thru State Planning Commission.
Seconded by James Maus. Voting in favor: Swanberg, Martie, Maus, Schleif.
Voting "no": Sandberg.
General discussion indicated that NSP has a preference of being in Village.
However, would request that council pass a resolution to prevent mil rate
from skyrocketing.
Mr. Melchert should be at Oct. 21st hearing. Jay Miller requested that
shut-off valve on water line to lot behind Dunk Hickman's be moved to
property line on Third St. So ordered by the council.
Motion for adjournment at 11:30 P.M. by Richard Martie.
Don Gra Lund, Clerk
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