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City Council Minutes 07-09-1974 Special2 0 Regular meeting of Council - June 24, 1974 - con't. 5 He noted that basically no fee will be involved if the city continues working with Mr. Houle. The Mayor requested city council permission to have a meeting with the Housing Authority noted that if all goes well the application for housing � and g PP g could be completed by July 1, 1974. The Mayor stated that he and Mrs. Ellison had toured low cost housing sites in other communities and they both felt the sites were commendable. In this regard, a motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Martie, to authorize the Mayor to arrange a meeting with the Monticello Housing & Redevelopment Authority; tentatively set for June 27, 1974 (Thursday, 1:30 P.M.). Voting in favor: Erickson, Johnson, Martie. Opposed: None. Abstain: Blonigen. Absent: Walters. Motion carried. The Adm. was instructed to have Civil Defense placed on the agenda for the meeting of July 8, 1974 • A motion to adjourn was made by Erickson, seconded by Martie. Carried - all in favor. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 P.M. Kevin L. LaFrance KLLF/mj q Enclosures: 1. Resolution - Plans & Specs. adv for bids - Vine, Walnut/Locust 2. Proposed ordinance amendment - sewer rates, laundromats and large users. 3. Resolution - Land Use and Control Measures in Flood Plain area. 4. Proposed ordinance - "Liquor control, display of liquor to clubs and public places." Special meeting of the City Council - July 9, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall (Held in lieu of regularly scheduled meeting - July 8, 1974 • The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Martie, Walters. Council member Denton Erickson was absent. The Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped. 20 6 Special meeting of Council - July 9, 1974 - con 1 t. A motion to approve the minutes of June 24, 1974, as presented, was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. The Mayor announced the use of a new tape recorder and noted that tapes will be a permanent record of each meeting. Citizen comments: A presentation was made by Mr. Ted Alm in regard to the possible use of the Maurice Hoglund property for low-cost housing. The Mayor explained the position taken by the City on this matter. A presentation was made by Mrs. Marion Jameson representing the Wright County Historical Society. Mrs. Jameson requested participation by representatives of the City of Monticello in a Bi -Centennial organization which will conclude in a nation- wide commemorative ceremony to be held in 1976. Mrs. Jameson notated some of the history of Monticello and requested citizen participation in documenting some historical records, buildings, etc. . . In response to the request from Mrs. Jameson, the Mayor appointed Mr. Robert Brown as Chairman of a Monticello Bi -Centennial Commission. This appointment was made with the unanimous consent of other council members. The admin- istrator was directed to write a letter to Mr. Brown. A presentation was made by Mr. Thore Meyer in regard to "Watermain Extension on Ramsey Street at Railroad.u. Mr. Meyer noted that the total extension from the existing line north of the tracks would be 150 feet. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $6,060.00. The request for water - main service was made by a resident in the area. The Admin- istrator was requested to arrange a meeting between property owners in the area. The City Attorney and City Engineer will also attend this meeting. Mr. Meyer presented bids in regard to Improvement Project 1974-2 ( Seal Coat Project) . The bids presented were as follows: Blacktop Construction of Shakopee - $5,902.00 Tri -County Surfacing of Annandale - $6029.00 Allied Blacktop of Minneapolis - $6,810.00 Mr. Meyer recommended that the bid of Blacktop Construction of Shakopee be accepted. A motion to accept the bid of Blacktop Construction for Improvement Project 1974-2 in the amount of $5002.00, was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Gene Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. (Copy of Resolution Accepting Bid attached as Enclosure 1.) Special meeting of Council - July 9, 1974 - con' t. Mr. Meyer stated that the proposal to install curb & gutter from the railroad tracks to Fourth Street on :Highway 25, had been delayed due to requirements of the State of Minnesota. Property owners will be notified of this action. Mr. Meyer read a letter regarding testing requirements of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Mr. Meyer noted some of the difficulties in having each community doing its own testing. He noted the trend is toward testing la bratories. A presentation was made by Dr. C. W. Erlandson in regard to the installation of curb and gutter on City property by the hospital service road. After discussion, a motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by D. Martie, to allow Dr. Erlandson permission to install curb and gutter. The services of the City Engineer are allowed for this project. Cost of the project including engineering service, is to be borne by the developers. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. 207 Dr. Erlandson gave a report in regard to the need for a new "off -sale" liquor store. He noted that the Liquor Commission feels the present store is too small and an establishment with more space is needed. Dr. Erlandson stated that the City can possibly buy the Maus Foods building for $90,000.00. This f l would include the current grocery store and post office and C V a substantial portion of the blacktopped parking lot to the east of Maus Foods. Included in the sale are walk-in coolers, ZJJ and freezers, display cases, shelving, and an incinerator. After repair work is completed, cost of the project could run / up to $120,000.00 to $130,000.00. Dr. Erlandson stated costs could run as high as $250,000.00 for a new facility. A motion to adopt a RESOLUTION to enter into a purchase agreement with Maus Foods to buy the Maus Foods building on E. Broadway at the purchase price of $89,500-00, was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Abstain: Blonigen. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. (Copy of purchase agreement enclosed at Enclosure 2.) A motion to approve the continuation of the agreement with Independent School District #882 for operation of the Worth- Brasie Public Library as originally agreed to at the City Council meeting of November 14, 1972, was made;by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. The City, by this agreement, is to resume monthly payments of $75.00 to the School District commencing in July, 1974• 20S Special meeting of Council - July 9, 1974 - con't. A motion to approve the proposed amendments to ordinance #407.020 (Bond. Taxi Drivers and Drayment) and #703.040 (Fees. Malt Liquor) , was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. (Copy of amendments attached as Enclosures 3 and 4.) A discussion was held in regard to the removal of trees from boulevards and other City property, including streets. It was decided to delay a decision on this matter to the meeting of July 22, 1974. A presentation was made by Dr. John Kasper representing Functional Industries. Dr. Kasper noted that approximately one year ago the City Council had agreed to pay Functional Industries $1,000.00 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. This agreement was questioned by auditors after the City had made total payments of $250.00. The legality of the payments has now been clarified. A motion to approve the payment of the remaining amount pledged to Functional Industries was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. The remaining amount due to Functional Industries under this agreement is $750.00. The business portion of the City Council meeting concluded at this time. The Mayor recessed the meeting for five minutes at which time it was to be "continued" as a "joint meeting" with Monticello Township. The "joint meeting" was called to order at 9:15 P.M. by Mayor Conrad Johnson. The following individuals were in attendance: City of Monticello Mayor Conrad Johnson Council members Blonigen, Martie, Walters. Attorney Gary Pringle Adm. Kevin LaFrance Town of Monticello Mr. Franklin Denn Mr. Charles Holthaus Mr. Basil Schillewaert Mrs. Wesley Goetzke Attorney William Radzwell The purpose of the meeting was to review recent developments in regard to annexation. A general discussion developed, however, no decisions were made at this meeting. Special meeting of Council - July 9, 1974 - con'td. 01, 1 A motion to adjourn the meeting was made be D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 P.M. Kevin L. LaFrance, Adm -Tr. KLLF/mj q 1. Copy of Resolution Accepting Bid 2. Copy of purchase agreement - Liquor Store 3- Ordinance amending 407.020 4. Ordinance amending 703.040 Regular meeting of the City Council - July 22, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall by Mayor Con Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Marti.e�;and Walters. The Mayor announced that the meeting was to be taped. The minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1974, were approved with two corrections. Paragraph 5 of page 2 was clarified regarding cost of engineering services used for curb and gutter installa- tion on the hospital service road; and paragraph 4 on page 3 regarding payments to Functional Industries. Minutes approved, no vote taken. Mr. Gary Pringle, and Mr. Thore Meyer led a discussion in regard to Plat Plan #4. A motion was made by D. Erickson and seconded by D. Blonigen to vacate the streets for Plat Plan #4 (descrip- tion of area attached as Enclosure 1) . Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A progress report was given by Thore Meyer regarding 1974-3 Improvement Project. In this regard, a motion was made by D. Bloni gen, seconded by D. Martie to adopt a "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS" for Improvement Project 1974-3• The low bidder is Lake - dale Water and Sewer of Annandaleaat $28061-50. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. (Copy of Resolution attached as Enclosure 2.) Regular meeting of Council - July 22, 1974 - con' t. A motion to approve the list of bills for the month of June, 1974, was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, John son, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Liquor: $40,206.57; Admin: $2,891.32; Fire: $215.45; Park: $936.81; Sewer: $1,228.87; Water: $2.,605.74; Service: $4,179.79; Street: $3,,522-53; Other: $10,,313.83. A report was given by Mr. Lee Hatfield of the Public Safety Commission. A discussion was"held in regard to Civil Defense. A meeting is to be set up with J. Wocken, Denton Erickson and Lee Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield is to report back to the Council with specific proposals. A discussion was held regarding curb -painting needed in the business area and "No Parking" signs needed. Lee Hatfield, Dick Brooks, Gary Pringle and the Administrator will meet to finalize changes needed in the "No Parking" ordinance. A motion was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie to have the Administrator write to Mr. Christie. of the State Highway Department requesting -the placement of "No Through Truck Traffic" signs from the intersection of Highways 25 and 152 East to the Interstate. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. The Administrator and Dick Brooks are to meet with Don Caster to ensure proper signs are ordered for the Downtown Parking project. A discussion was held regarding tree removal on city property. A motion was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Blonigen, stipulating that it is the responsibility of the adjoining or adjacent property owner (contingent on legality) to remove trees on boulevards on city streets. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A Variance Permit was requested by Ron Michaelis to allow for building to his property line at this business, Red's Mobil Station. The Monticello Planning Commission recommended the approval of this request. A motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by D. Erickson, to issue a Variance Permit to Ron Michaelis. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie and Walters. Opposed; None. Motion carried.