City Council Minutes 12-09-1974254
Regular meeting of the Council - Dec. 9, 1974. - continued.
Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion
carried.
A proposed appointment of a member to the Utilities Commission
was tabled to a meeting to be held after January 1, 1975•
A discussion was held concerning the sale of a small parcel of
property to Mr. Wilbur Eck. The Administrator presented a
memorandum submitted by attorney Gary L. Pringle. In this re-
gard, a motion was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Blonigen,
to approve the sale of land to Mr. Wilbur Eck at the appraised
price of $100.00, plus costs of $74.00. Total cost to Mr. Eck -
$174.00. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie,
Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. (Copy of memorandum
from Mr. Pringle attached as Enclosure 1).
A discussion was held concerning the payment of an engineering
bill of $515.50 in regard to work done on the service road by
the Monticello Dental Clinic and the Monticello Hospital. It
was agreed that a council member would discuss this matter with
a representative of the Dental Clinic. A decision was tabled
to the first meeting in January, 1975•
An "Engineering Study Proposal for City of Monticello, Minnesota"
was presented by Mr. Thore Meyer of Meyer-Rohlin, Inc. Mr. Meyer
made an item -by -item presentation which included the municipal
water supply, waste water collection, the treatment facility
and storm water, surface drainage. The entire proposal, if
adopted by the City, would entail a cost of $41,500.00. Mr.
Meyer noted that this would include everything in the orderly
annexation area. After Mr. Meyer answered various questions in
regard to the report, he was thanked by the Mayor for a "very
comprehensive report."
The Mayor noted that a decision would be made at a later date
as to what engineering plan would be chosen.
Mr. Dick Brooks inquired about the identification of permitted
cars in the city parking lots. After discussion, a motion was
made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Erickson, to adopt a car
sticker policy - for apartment tenants only; the mechanics of
the policy to be left to the Administrator. Voting in favor:
Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None.
Motion carried.
The Mayor stated he had procured a set of the City of Burnsville
ordinances. He noted that city office personnel are making
copies and that they will be issued to council members for review.
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that he should salvage what is possible from the 1950 Diamond T
truck and then sell or junk it at the best price.
The Mayor presented council members with a planning proposal from
Midwest Planners. No action was taken on this matter.
A motion to adjourn was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed:
None. Absent: Erickson. Motion carried.
Kevin L. LaFrance
Administrator
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Enclosure 1: Petition for Amendment.
Regular meeting of the City Council - December 9, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
City Hall
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Conrad
Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie,
Walters.
The Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped.
The Mayor asked for citizen comments. No comments were made.
A motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Martie, to amend
the minutes of November 25,26, and 27, 1974, so they will now
read, 'interviews were conducted with Mr. Jim Michely, Mr. Mike
Folk and Mr. Gary Wieber. All other references to the interviews
will be deleted. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the minutes of November 25, 26, and 27, 1974,
as amended, was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie. Voting
in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed:
None. Motion carried.
A motion to approve the minutes of December 2, 1974, was made by
D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Regular meeting of the Council - Dec. 9, 1974 - Continued.
They will be available for any citizen group who desire to review
them.
The Mayor noted that there would be a budget review before the
Minnesota Municipal Commission on Tuesday, December 10, 1974,
at 10:30 A.M. The City will be represented by the Mayor, Mr.
Pringle and Mr. Wieber.
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. LaFrance which explained that
the last working day for the Administrator would be December 23,
1974. Mr. Wieber and Mr. LaFrance have set up meeting dates to
allow for a review of precedures. Mr. Wieber noted he would start
stopping in at the office when he has time available to prepare
for his position with the City.
The Administrator noted a complaint from the Park Board in
regard to snowmobiles. The complaint stipulated excessive
speeding by snowmo bilers on River Street and in City parks.
Mr. Jim Powers stated he hoped to have two men patrolling
at various times to minimize the snowmobile problem. A re-
view of this policy will be made at a later date.
Mr. Jim Powers mentioned the need for a stop sign on the west
end of River Street. In this regard, a motion to install a
2 -way stop sign at the west end of River Street (described as
the road on the east side of the Wayside Inn), was made by
D. Martie, seconded by D. Erickson. Voting in favor: Blonigen,
Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion
carried.
The Mayor noted a complaint he had received about an old
school bus parked in the back of Bud and Donna's Cafe. After
discussion, a motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by D.
Martie, to have the city attorney verify the ordinance
violation (zoning and blight) and then take ordinance enforce-
ment action. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
The Administrator was instructed to write Midest Planners a
letter inviting them to the first meeting in January. Mr.
Denton Erickson requested a copy of the Midwest Planners con-
tract. The Administrator stated he would get him one.
It was agreed there will be budget meetings this month, but
that the regularly scheduled meeting of December 23, 1974,
will probably be cancelled.
It was noted that the first meeting of the new year will be
January 13, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
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Regular meeting of the Council - Dec. 9, 1974. - continued.
The Mayor noted that dog patrol costs appear to be normal-
izing near the figure first estimated. Mrs. Burma had
stated fewer calls are being received.
Mr. Jim Powers presented the Sheri.ffls report for November,
contract forms for 1975 and a cost analysis report. The City
Council will review these items and implement pertinent parts
into the 1975 budget.
Mr. Richard Brooks noted a problem of junk cars being parked
on city streets that impede snow removal. The Administrator
noted that there is an ordinance that prohibits parking on
streets from 1:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. A motion to have the Street
Department and the Sheriff's Department cooperate in enforcing
this ordinance was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen.
Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters.
Opposed: None. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn was made by D. Martie, seconded by G.
Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson,
Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 P.M.
Kevin L. LaFrance,
Administrator
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Enclosure 1: Memorandum from the city attorney concerning
the sale of a parcel of land to Mr. Wilbur Eck.
Special Meeting of the City Council - December 16, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Conrad
Johnson. Council members present: Bloni gen, Erickson, Martie,
Walters.
The Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped. The