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City Council Minutes 11-11-197424-4 Special meeting of the Council - Nov. 7, 1974 - cont' d. The Administrator will certify the results of the election to the County Auditor. A short discussion was held in regard to the purchase of a used blade or grader. The Administrator was requested to have Mr. Brooks and Mr. Wallin test the machine on a gravel road if this is possible. The Administrator stated that the City Council should consider a review of all election procedures. It was the consensus of council members, no vote, that the facilities presently being used are not satisfactory and that alternative facilities and procedures should be considered before the next election. A short discussion was held in regard to shelving for the City Library. Mr. Walters stated he would review this matter with the Librarian. A motion to adjourn was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Erickson. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 A.M. Kevin L. LaFrance, Administrator KLLF/mj q Regular meeting of the City Council - November 11, 1974 - 6:30 P.M. City Hall The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Walters. A motion to approve the minutes, as presented, for the meetings of Oct. 23, Oct. 28, Oct. 30 and Nov. 7, 19741 was made by D. Erickson, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. O N S° F,aI Regular meeting of the Council - Nov. 11, 1974 - cont' d. A motion was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters, to approve final payment of $5,231-76 to Lakedale Water & Sewer. Voting in favor: Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: Blonigen. Motion carried. (Approval subject to varification by City Engineer of items 3 and 10 in the final billing.) Adoption of the 1975 budget was tabled until after the Minnesota Municipal Commission has issued their ruling on the budget. A presentation was made by Paul Scully of Hayden -Murphy Equipment Company in regard to the purchase of a 1972 Inter- national truck model #1800. After discussion of his presenta- tion, and notation that no other bids had been received, a motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie, to accept the bid for a 1972 International truck at the bid price of $14,940-00; providing that no other bids are received by the City of Monticello within 48 hours after the close of this meeting. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A presentation was made by D. Martie, who mentioned that the Roads and Streets Commission had presented a map to him from the Bureau Investment Corporation in which Bureau Investment requests permission to install a second exit on 7th Street. After discussion of this matter, a motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by D. Erickson, to grant permission to Bureau Investment to install a second exit on 7th Street, with the understanding that the exit off from Highway 25 is im- proved, as described in original specifications. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. In response to a question, the Mayor noted that the City is near or had finalized the "cancellation agreement" for the Maus Food Building. The Mayor stated that the engineers and planners inform him of a definite need for a topographic "ground" survey of the newly annexed area. In this regard, a motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie, to have the engineering firms of Meyer-Rohlin, Inc., and Orr-.Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc., have proposals ready for the Council meet- ing of Nov. 25, 1974. Tentatively, ore proposal will be presented at 8:30 and one at 9:00 P.M. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Regular meeting of the Council - Nov. 11, 1974 - cont' d. The Mayor noted the meeting before the Federal Aeronautics Agency, Weds., Nov. 13, at 9:00 A.M., at the St. Paul Airport. Big Lake and Monticello are to be represented. Council member Gene Walters stated he will attend. The Mayor noted that the N.S.P. appeal of the budget item that stipulates an annual payment to the Township will probably he heard before the Supreme Court. The Mayor stated that a review of applications for the position of City Administrator will probably be made at the meeting of November 25, or recessed to a meeting on November 26, 1974. G. Walters presented a "Resolution Providing For And Creating The Office of Administrator For the City of Monticello. 11 A motion was made to adopt this Resolution, but was tabled until the meeting of November 25. The Administrator was requested to send copies of the Resolution to council members. The Mayor stated that this Resolution is similar to the one in use at the present time by the City of Burnsville. It was noted that the Resolution is drawn for "Class All government. The Administrator was requested to see that Front Street, in from of the new Hartwig house, is repaired. A presentation was made by Jim Herbst who stated that the Christian Service Organization had hald dedication ceremonies the previous Sunday. He reported that the organization is having difficulty raising funds necessary to pay for the hook-up charge for the new building. The Mayor stated that since the City had assumed a cost of $630 to run a water line to the building, he felt it would be imporper to waive the hook-up charge. Council members concurred with this opinion and stated that there would be no immediate demand for payment. Jerry Barthel requested information regarding the necessity for a permit to pump septic tanks in the new City area. It was the decision of the council, no vote, to allow Mr. Barthel to pump septic tanks, no written permit required at this time. Mr. Barthel inquired about zoning requirements for billboards. The Mayor noted that new policy is being developed and that the matter would be reviewed. The Mayor noted that a letter had been received from the League of Municipalities outlining rate increases. A meeting will be held regarding this matter on Nov. 23; D. Erickson stated he would try to attend. Regular meeting of the Council Nov. 11, 1974 cont d. '2� 4 7 A presentation was made by Wilbur Eck, who requested per- mission to be on the City Council agenda for the meeting of Nov. 25, 1974. Mr. Eck wants to discuss the purchase of a small parcel of land owned by the City. The Administrator was requested to have this item on the agenda and to obtain a report from the city attorney as to the feasability of this sale. The Administrator noted that Burlington Northern Railroad has written that repair work would be done at the Maple Street crossing. A motion was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Erickson, that the meeting be adjourned. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johsnon, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned. Kevin L. LaFrance, Administrator KLLF/mj q Regular meeting of the City Council - November 25, 1974 - 7:30 P. M. ------ City Hall. Meeting continued to November 26 and 27, 1974• The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Walters. A motion to approve the minutes of November 11, 1974, as pre- sented, was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A motion to approve the listing of bills paid for the month of October, 1974, was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. 24S Regular meeting of the Council - November 25, 1974. - cont' d. Bills paid - Liquor: $44,453.30; Admin: $2,056.87; Fire: $975.57; Park: $80.50; Service & Senior Citizen: $5,236-46; Street: $3,589.08; Water: $1,956.20; Sewer: $1,120-52; Other: $25,650.85. A motion to approve the transfer of $6,500-00 from the Water Operating Fund to the Waterworks Sinking Fund, was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A decision on the requested land purchase by Mr. Wilbur Eck was tabled to the next meeting. The City Council is waiting for a report from the City Attorney. A short discussion was held in regard to the settlement of employee wages for 1975. A motion to table a decision on this matter until the City budget is finalized, was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. There was Council consensus, no vote, to approve the purchase of a legal size filing cabinet. A short discussion was held in regard to the request for a liquor license by the V. F. W. Club. It was the consensus of council members, no vote, that a liquor license would be issued. A presentation was made by Mr. Gene Walters in regard to a meeting held in St. Paul pertaining to a potential Big Lake - Monticello Airport. Mr. Walters stated that State and Federal programs are available and that Big Lake -Monticello would be eligible for assistance. Approximately 300-400 acres would be needed for an airport site. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Erickson, to enter into a joint agreement with Big Lake to investigate further the possibility of a Big Lake -Monticello airport. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. It was mentioned that the City of Becker might be consulted to participate in an airport agreement. The Mayor appointed Mr. D. Martie, Mr. G. Walters and Mr. Nick Flynn to serve on an airport commission. The Administrator noted that the City Auditor is currently conducting preliminary work in regard to the end -of -the - year audit. CITY OF MONTICELLO Election results - Nov. _5, 1974 G. Walters - 471 Elected S. Hall - 347 Elected D. Blonigen - 318 W. Eck - 180 L. Hatfield 124 K. 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