City Council Minutes 01-13-1975269
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 13, 1975 - 7:30 P.M. - Worth Brasie Library
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Con Johnson. All
council members were present.
The Mayor announced meeting would be taped.
The following cigarette licenses were approved:
Maus Foods
American Legion Club
Laurin g Drugs
Poirier Drugs
Dickt s 66
Country Kitchen
Wayne t s Red Owl
The Mayor, in behalf of the entire city council, thanked the
acting city administrator for his efforts during the recent
snow removal emergency. The Mayor and council commended
the actions of the snow removal crew, Dick Brooks, Roger
Mack, Jeff Wallin, for their untiring efforts during the
emergency situation. In addition, Walt Mack was thanked
for lending his support and cooperation.
Mayor Johnson said he was sorry to see before him the resig-
nation of Axel Rasmussen but wanted to thank him for his
fine efforts as building inspector. The resignation will
be effective March 31, 1975. At this point Axel gave the
quarterly building report for the quarter ending December
31, 1974•
Howard Dahlgren, from Midwest Planning and Research, pre-
sented a comprehensive plan for the City and Township of
Monticello. ( Supplement #1, 1-13-75.) Mr. Dahlgren said
that Midwest Planning would be able to start at once, and
the 180 moratorium would be no problem. Mr. Dahlgren stated
that topographic maps would be helpful especially for engineer-
ing studies. A motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded by
Denton Erickson, to enter into a contract with Midwest Planning
and Research for $25,000. Ten thousand dollars to be incurred
in 1975 and $15,000 in 1976 as outlined in the contract.
(Supplement #2, 1-13-75.) This is contingent upon approval
by the Township of Monticello. Motion carried unanimously.
In addition a motion was made by Dick Martie and seconded
by Stan Hall to have Midwest Planning and Research submit
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Regular meeting of the council - Jan. 13, 1975 - continued.
a preliminary application for Housing and Urban Development
Funds available under the Community development Act of 1974
for $750.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Jim Powers from the Wright County Sheriff's Department
discussed the proposed Police Contract for 1975. Mr. Powers'
recommendation was the city maintain its 16 hour service rather
than go to 24 hours as the County Police would be available
24 hours a day anyway.
The 16 hour service would allow the city to maintain increased
local coverage during prime hours. Mr. Powers estimated that
24 hour service would cost approximately $65,000.00 if the city
maintained its own police force.
Upon a motion by Denton Erickson, seconded by Dick Martie,
a contract for 16 hour service with the Wright County Sheriff's
Department be entered into by the city for 1975 at a cost of
$35,040 a year. Motion carried unanimously.
Floyd Kruse inquired as to the possibility of obtaining an
on sale intoxicating liquor license. Mr. Kruse presented
preliminary blueprints for a proposed building. Mr. Kruse
is contemplating buying the Kjellberg building on Highway 25
which is in the newly annexed area. In his presentation
Mr. Kruse stated that building would be remodeled into a
restaurant featuring Italian food with a seating capacity
of approximately 150, at a cost of $125.,000. Mei,. Kruse
stated he has had previous experience in the restaurant
business and currently runs a restaurant in Osseo. Mayor
Johnson explained that Monticello does have an off -sale/
on -sale Municipal Liquor Store and a split liquor election
would be necessary to issue on -sale intoxicating liquor
license and the city attorney would have to be consulted
as to the legal steps to be taken. Fee in a range from
$2500 - $3500 was discussed. Mayor Johnson did Say that the,
city welcomed good businesses to locate in Monticello.
The following salary Schedule was set for 1975:
Dick Brooks
Roger Mack
Jeff Wallin
Walt Mack
Al Meyer
Lynn ea Gi llham
Mary Jo Quick
Pat Eichten
$12,000 year
minimum,
$4.50 hour
$4.25 hour
$5.10 hour
$4.00 hour
$3.75 hour
$2.75 hour
$2.00 hour
- 40 hours
no overtime
Regular meeting of the council - Jan. 13, 1975 - continued.
Karen Hanson's salary as Senior Citizen's Director was discussed
with no decision until her duties and hours worked were deter-
mined.
It was decided to set Ralph Eichten's salary as liquor store
manager, at $13,500 a year and Ralph Eichten should set the
salary for the liquor store employees as he saw fit/�with a ceil-
ing set at the same per cent of gross sales in 1975 as the wages
were a per cent of gross sales in 1974, exclusive of Mr. Eichten's
salary. Salary schedule unanimously approved.
On a motion by Gene Walters, seconded by Denton Erickson, the
Public Library would be given funds by the city to purchase
an additional book case.
Due to the recent snow removal emergency the following order of
command was established to determine the individual responsible
for coordination and direction of the City of Monticello
employees in emergency situations. Should the first in line
in the order not be available the next individual will assume
the responsibility of directing the employees of the city. The
following order of command was established upon a motion by
Con Johnson and seconded by Dick Martie:
1. City Administrator
2. Mayor
3. Acting Mayor
4. Any of 3 remaining councilmen.
Motion unanimously approved.
Councilmen were presented with a request from the League of
Women Voters, that they consider a resolution concerning
the encouragement of returnable containers. A decision was
made to have the League of Women Voters on the next agenda
and present their views. In addition it was decided to have
the acting city administrator contact area legislators, Bob
McEahren or Robert Dunn, to determine if they were aware of
any organizations who would be interested in presenting the
other side of the issue.
Wilbur Eck said that as a newly appointed member to the
Business and Industrial Development Committee he would like
to see regular meetings established. He also mentioned a
full time staff would be of great benefit. Mayor Johnson
said he felt the Business and Industrial Development Committee
have done an exceptional job and he will encourage regular
meetings in the future.
It was decided to make a decision as to the use of the Worth
Regular meeting of the council - Jan. 13, 1975 - continued.
Brasie Library as suitable for council meetings at the Jan. 27
meeting.
Motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded by Dick Martie,
to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
ary W.X117ber
Acting City Administrator
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