City Council Agenda Packet 12-12-1977. � pow,
AGENDA
REGULAR' MEETING OF AONTfftf-10 CITY' COUNCIL
Dec
piiber 12, 1,97.7 700 P., M';
Ma'y'qr: Con V., Johnson.
C6uncli-ddti: Dbini6l Bloni-gent' ArVe Grimsmo' dene, Walters;
Philip White.
Meeting to be taped.,
JCiti.en. C.dent..
A. R6;view of Montissippi. Park xmprovem6nts..
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12. Consideration 0, urinal Plat', pproyal = -sandbera
south.
A— Consideratikoirr,"o-'f Laii'W Enforcement Contract, for,4_978.
with; Wright 'County,
i4.,,C;Dn9id ' 'eeaUoti :of Request_ of,liteneiion on -bverfianging,
,sign: Variance.
'Cbri6idbrati.6h; 60 VaiTahcei on Certificate -of, dccuponcy.
, R - equircments- -w, Carson ,Meg. Co.
Coniid6raticin oC Approvdl of Job 10carripti on, and
AdvertisingP�or_ Oulfiimc Building-, Insoector.
Apprqval:.6f minutbd November- 28, 1,077-p6eting.
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REGULAR MEETING
December 12, 1977 - 7:30 P. M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
lquidated damages - Street
Lighting Project:
N17W IIUSTN17SS
1 Consider changing first meeting
in January from the 9th to 10th
berause of Chamber of Coauncree
banquet.
./public offi.c.i.als - employers
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JReminticr $cantor Dunn at City
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AGENDA SUPPLEMENT
s..oenda Item I yRcvi.ew of Monti.ssippi Park Improvements.
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Tom Johnson, Wright County Park Administrator,
w•il.l be at Monday's meeting to present various
Gimprovements
planned for Montissippi Park.
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Tom has indi-cated that Wright County has applied
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for $40,000 of federal and $20,000 of state
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funds for the .improvements. In addition, Wright
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County wi.] l fund $20,000 of the project bringing
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the total. project cost to $50,000. The breakdown
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of the .improvement is enclosed.
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Purpose of presenting the pr'aposed .i.mprovement
plan Lo the Munti.cel,l.0 Ci Ly Giunc.il i.s to inform
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the City of planned .improvements and sol-.i.cit
input and sr,rpport for the plan. Also any
re-commendations
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should be presented at Monday's
meeting.
POSSIBLE, ACTION: Consideration of moti.on aapprov
plan presented with tiny recommendat;i.ons.
RIiFERENCES: List of .i.mprovcments planned; deta.i.led
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map of improvements available at C.i.ty Hall.
Agenda Item 2.
Consideration of Fina] Plat Approval - Sanrlherg South.
John Sandberg has submitted a final plat plan on his
8.28 acre commercial plat southwest of the 1-94 inter-
seetlon with ll.i.ghwny 25.
Th,i.s pint was presented previously in preliminary form
and approved by the planning commiss:i.on and city council.
The fi.nal. plat lifts been reviewed by John Dadalich who has
indicated some minor envisions may be necessnry but;
that the plat could be approved at Monday's mreti.ng.
Additionally, an agreement has born worked oat with Mr.
Worth, the adjoi.ning .landowner to the south of the plat,
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to deet) the necessary land to Mr•. Sandberg in order t;lint
the st;n Lc approved nccess t;o Highway 25 w•i I I line ftp
with Chu proposed road through the Sandberg South plat.
POSSID1,11 ACTION: Considevat.i.on ul pproa•al, of final pint.
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REVERIMU'S: Final plat: (available at ci.ty hall), en-
closed map dep.i,ot,ing aven.
`agenda Item 3. Consideration of Law Enforcement Contract for
1975 with Wright County.
Enclosed, you will find a proposed contract for
law enforcement protection from the Wright County
Sheriff's Department for 1978.
Essentially, the contract is the same as the 1977
contract except for the hourly cost increase from
$7.25 'to $9.00. Based on 365 clays of 16 hour
service and an additional S hours for Friday and
Saturday nights, the contract would total 6672
hours for a cost of $60,04S or $5,004 per month.
The increase of $7.25 to $9.00 represents a
percentage increase of 24%. For your .information,
the cost per hour for the previ.ous three years is
as fol.l.ows:
1975 $6.00
1976 $6.00
1977 $7.25
As a resul t, the increase to $9.00 an hour re-
presents a 50% increase in the .Last three years.
The Lot -al contract pr.i.ce of $60,048 compares to a
budget figlu•e of $53,040 for 1978. Jim Powers,
of the Wvi.ght County Sheriff's office, w.i.a.l bu
here to answer any questions you may have relative
to the contract.
A.I so enclosed, please (incl a sheet showing t.hc
computatiOtis Wright Cotmty used in basing the
per hour cost of $9.00 per hour. As the com-
putnt.i.ons :i.ndlcate, the average cost to the, county
per hour is 512.39.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Cons.i.devat.ion of contract; npprova.l
incl appointment of poll.cc commissioner ns spc.l,lerl
ouL In item 14 of cruttrnol;.
RE ERI NCES: Proposed 1978 cont.raet.. 1n fee rmati.on
Sheet on cost compubnl;.inns.
Agenda Item 4. Consideration of Regnest; of INcension nn Overhnnfina
Si -gel variant -n.
Ci.t;y ordinances require aLl Overhanging signs to
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beim removed by June 30, 1977. Mont;accl..In
C Ford, Tno. was µi -anted an a .vnsiun to December
31 , 1977 to comply w.i t.h this provision. Reason
for granting the extension was a request (copy
enclosed) by Larry Flake to extend the termination
date since Monticello Ford, Inc. was to move to
a new location.
Recently, a letter, was sent by the city administrator
informing Mr. Flake that the ,Lapse of the ex-
tension period was near and t•he signs should be
removed by December 31, 1977 or another ex-
tension applied for. Enclosed please find a .Letter
from Mr. Flake requesting an extension to June
30, 1973. As stated :in his letter, Mr. Flake
Feels that this would allow completion of his new
building and avoid the expense of moving the
signs at his present .location.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of extension request.
P� REFERENCES: Letters from Larry Flake dated May 12
and December 3, 1977.
Agenda Item A Consideration of Variance on Certificate of Occupanev
Regniremr_nts - Larson MV, Co.
Larson Mfg. Co. expects to complete their buildi-ng
in the Oakwood Imiustr.i.al Park in the latter part
of December.
Mr. Frank Daniels, of Larson Mfg., has indicated
everything should be complete except for• the sod,
landscaping and parking lot.
It has boon council policy to require approval by
the city council of any varLance on certificates
of oecupnnales. Since the counr,i.,l is scheduler)
only to meet once Ln Decembor a variance .is ImWg
requested now although portions of the bui.ld.ing
are not complete. Mr. Daniels stated everything
should be completed .in Um latter port, of December
and was concerned about the counci..l not mect,i.ug
until January 9 to consider the variance.. Mr.
Dan,i.cls further understtnnds that if the variance
1.9 granted, a bond would hnve to be posited for
loll% of the Inndsanpi,ng, sad , parking lot and
anyith i.ng else not done.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Conslderntion of vnrionre on
certif,ioal,e of occupancy requirements.
Agenda Item 6. Consideration of Approval. of Job Description and
Advertising for Pull Time puil.ding Inspector.
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At our last meeting, approval was given to hiring
a full. Lima Wilding inspector and the city ad-
ministrator was directed to prepare a job des-
cription for council approval at the next meeting.
After council approval, the position could then
be advertised and applicants reviewed.
Various details of the position were discussed
in the last- agendasupplement and .1 would ask that
the council review these for any changes,
especially relative to hours and method of payment.
If_' there is general agreement on these items, applicants
can be made aware of the city's intentions with re-
spect to these issiles. hater on,an emnl.oyment aerec-
manL could be worked out with the successful. enn-
didate spelling out these details.
Although I think it would be best to make the salary
commensurate w:ithsk.i,l..ls and ability,a general salary
range should be indicated. I would equate the. job
i.n terms of vesponsil3il.i.ty to that; of our present
department heads which would approximate $0.50 an
hour. For the 1700 hour min.innim on 0n annua] basis,
U-118 wouLd equal $11,050 per year with any hours
over 1700 paid at t;he rate oP $6.50 an hour. As a
resul t; a salary range of $10,000 - 12,000 pcisR[bly
could be set.
Achii,l.i.onally, advcrt.:i.semcnLs of Clic posa.tion ron.ld
be put in the local paper, M.Lnnesou Cities and Mills.
Tribxine. 1. would suggest app.1 icaLions be taken
until January 21, .i.nt;o•v:i.ews condueted with n start-
ing dale of 1'chrunvy 21. 111h.i.s would n.l law 4-6
weeks of time before the heavy const.ruatlon season
And allow the .i.ndi,vidua.l to become familiar with
c :i l.y ord.i.nnnces, a Le . I would propose that the e i t.y
Admi,n:i.sta•ALor review the app.I,.ications and set up
LnLerviews At, the c01111::i..l level for 4-5 0131.1-icant;s.
'Phis has been done. in Ole past; Por the liquor store
manager and public w•c)rks director.
11OSS:l:lit,h AC'PION: Considevat.i.on of job descriptionapproval, sett ng sai.ary range and adva�rti.s:ing for
p os i. C:i un .
1 ILIWERENCES: Agenda supplement, Item 12 of November
2 S, 1 977 meeb.i.ng, lob dcsor.i.pl,lAn.
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October 25, 1977
Wright County Board of County Conmissioners
Wrignt County Court House
Buffalo, Minnesota
Dear Sirs:
The Rivers Section, Department of Natural Resources, has had the pleasure
of working with Wright County, and in particular the Wright County,
Parks Department, in the development of a boat launch and parking
area within Montissippi Park over the past year. To date we have
completed construction of an excellent concrete boat launch ramp and
parking facility. Still to be completed are an informational board
and miscellaneous tree planting and landscaping.
During the course of this cooperative project I have had the opportunity
to observe the simultaneous development of other portions of the park.
The improvements which I have seen have been very impressive indeed.
In fact, in my opinion the park is rapidly becoming one of the finest
county park facilities that i have yet seen, and I have seen quite
a few throughout the state. It could well serve as a model for other
counties to follow.
Wright County. the Wright County Park Board, and the parks department
deserve congratulations for the excellent job done in Montissippi
Park and the other fine parks in the county system. We look forward
to being able to work with you in the future on other possible park
projects.
Sincerely,
Don D. Davison, Director
DIVISIOY OF PARKS
A RECREATION
By: Wayne S^mes
Assistant Rivers Coordinator
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Blind cc: Tom Johnson
COST BREAKDOWN
FOR MONTISSIPPI PARK
General Construction
Roadwork
Parking Lots
Landscoping
Site Preparatio n
Signs
Picnic Areas
Well
Toilet Building
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Picnic Grills
Waste Cans
Tent Camping Area
Site Work
Picnic Tables
Grills
Waste Cans
Toilet Building
Well
Signs
Dosign 6 Enqincerinq
8 6,000.00
4,000.00
10,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
Sub -total 824,000.00
S 1,500.00
12,000.00
(3) 12,000.00
4,000.00
3,500.00
1,000.00
Sub -total 834,000.00
S 2,000.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
6,000.00
1,500.00
500.00
Sub -total 814,000.00
8 8,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 880,000.00
FEDERAL 840,000.00
STATE 20,000.00
COUNTY 20,000.00
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ORR-SCNEIEN•NINERON &ASS(JOCIATES, INC.
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November 14, 1977
Mr. Gary Wieber
City Administrator
City of Monticello
215 South Cedar Street
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Re: Sandberg South Preliminary Plat
Dear Gary:
The preliminary plat of the Sandberg South Addition dated
November 3, 1977, has been received and reviewed by my staff
and the following are our comments based in part on the letter
�.% I submitted to you under Hate of October 20, 1977, which
referred to a "proposed" Sandberg South Plat.
With respect to Section 11-4-1 (A) of the City Code and items 1
"' through 7 of the October 20, 1977, letter, all the required
��,�' II information has been provided except for item No. 6 relating
to a�N to the fact that the M/DOT hes access control to T.H. 25 and
this should be noted. Enclosed is a copy of the M/DOT right-of-way
that indicates this control access. The developer will have
to request a release of this controlled access in order to
facilitate the construction of Sandberg Road at a slightly
different location than is shown on the right-of-way map.
Under Section 11-4-1 (B) of the City Code the following is
noted:
1. Section 11-4-1 (B)8,'a water main location should be indicated
p and this would bo a 10" water line to accommodate a commercial
" (B-3) area.'
2. Section 11-4-1 (B)11, a proposed grading plan showing the
present and existing contours at a two (2) foot contour
interval needs to be submitted. The existing contours are
dap shown on tho plat, but a separate grading plan should be
,r presented as required by ordinance which would also indicate
AD the ground elovations•at each building site.
Other item noted in my letter of October 27, 1977, under Section
11-4-1 paragraphs B, C, and 0 have been satisfactorily resolved.
Mr. Gary Wiener
City or 14onticcllo
Re: Sandberg South Preliminary Plat
november 14, 1977
Page 2
A detention pond for storm water storage has been provided and
it is more than adequate to accommodate the proposed runoff. A
dry well type of structure is planned for the detention pond that
may or may not be necessary. The pui-pose of this dry well is to
convey storm water drainage underground to the sand and gravel
stratum under the overlying peat and clay soils so as to prevent
long standing water in the detention pond. it should be noted that
a culvert is in existence under Marvin Road west of Lot 3, Block 2
of the Sandberg Plat that could possibly be used for controlling
water levels in the detention pond. The dry well structire may
prove to be a maintenance problem in the future because of silting
and plugging. The long range plans for storm water drainage for
Monticello shows the wet laLnd area to the south and west of the
Sandberg Plat as future storm water ponding.
The side slopes of the proposed detention pond are shown as 2:1
which are relatively steep. These slopes should be a minimum of
3:1 unless erosion protection is provided.
This concludes our comments regarding the preliminary PhIL Of
Sandberg South Addition.
Yours very truly,
ORR-SCIIELFN-MAYERON
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Jotin P. Badalich, P.E.
city Engineer
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MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA 55362
PHONES, Monticello - 293.2056: Twin Cities -421-6595
'Wholesale Ofstributots of Tiros, Batteries, and Auto Supplies
"tn the land of Lakes, act you. Ford. at Floke's"
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T waald 111co'to take this uprurtanity to thank all of yua for
- lho fine' coup -rat .ion yua gave as un oar-rglaesi for the new
taiktin�' ptvtp.�sn1 :recently. Wo have naffered a alirhl dela;,* in
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otarti� tecaaso oar co_Ornclor herl to finish sone worir in °cxa3.
'.k5f of yua. are aafaro that a variance wasrrrrantoi for u6- prcaent
lveatlun to 060- ,31, 1977 on uar overhanding V! -,n,3. '..-,hen this d1(e
was set vat vers uvorly uptimislic and were ea." thnf. va wuald to
r_ovel Warn that line. Htnravor, dao to cony protlamm we uil Iwi
be able to -mvo by that :date, therefore. I respoeffdUy rsgaenl
'o .six ;xmfhs extension un the 'variance Id alio!; as tinn to net oar
nae taildin;,ap and muve: This shoaU. be tho last time I ahuald,
hive to ask for this cunsideratiun.
I a- earn -ma are guars of the cost of nitviTtj this lame si-a. amt
I vugid have no p6jocllun.to duiny this tf'wo wore eoin- to re kern
permanonl.l;. .14 ;does not seem,feas.itle for cu short # U -e.
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in accu:dance'w11h yuor1g11br of April 2Rth, vo are uith
this Uttar ❑aS!inq',applicat.ion fur'verSnnce. to SUM. Ordreace
of s1a --unths kiamid Jano 20, 1977;;
qs ttiliev,e af, 'this tttne that we shoald ,be able 10 be in ujr
new location and this Will noeessilat,e"moving the sign
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ESTABLISHED IN 1935
4024 WASHINGTON AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. MN. 55-412
December 2, 1977
City of Monticello
21:. S' Lada: street
Mrntirelle, Minnesota 55367.
fie: Monticello Street Lighting Liquidated Damages
Attention: Mr. Gary Wieber
Gentleman:
It 1.s our request that the City consider moving the Juno 24, 1977
complution date beck eight days duo to rain and reeotablish the
September 7, 1977 final completion date to August 26th, the date
the project wes actually finished.
If these dates wore accepted by the City and llquidnted damages wore
reduced nceard ingly, I em sure a comprnmise could be reached.
Very truly yours,
ELECTRIC I?CPAITl B CONSTRUCTIN CO., INC.
Greg Cola
Estimator
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CONIROLS .. CONSTRUCTION — OFSIGN — REMODELING — I4E4TING MAINTfN4NCI I.u:NI'INO
Monticello, Minnesota
December 9, 1077
Honorable Mayor and Gity Council
Monticello, MN. 55362
Gentlemen:
We are taking this opportunity to apprise
the council that the secretaries .in the
city office would like for you to reassess
the proposed salary schedule offered u"
for 1975.
We are all aware that we are "not irreplaceable,
not $5.50-$6.00 an hour personnel, should be
happy to work here, etc.". However, we do feel,
time and experJence should be looked at as an
asset rather than a liability - as Dan stated.
Let's take a .Look at the other aide of the coin.
We receive no bonuses, merchandise discounts,
proflt sharing, paetles, lunches, etc. from our
employer. The one and only way we receive a
"thank you" for a ,job well done is by aur
salary schedule.
We were satisfied with Gary's recommendations
to you, gentlemen. We feel our staff'" com-
patab ility and working togetherness is second
to none. We do enjoy working here, but let's
face it - everyone i." interested in the re-
muneration received Prom yon r efforts.
Our first impulse was to comb to a council meet-
ing but we decided the councilmen are not the
hight'st paid employees of the city and did not
want to take up your time, so we are asking that
yon gi,*e this request some thought over tho week-
end and perhaps you voutd bring it up wider the
"unfinished business" agenda ttrm.
/ lh.tnk you Por your consideration and a apcaial
note of gratitude 111 you, Dan, for your Atippurt.
yinc, vv'1 y,
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Buffalo city council meets
y employee wage. and eonsideratiao far employeas etRjplpyese the opporapdty to
s.enry schedules were alis- afte the council las cwtudted es 101. and evaluate the
tossed and ggiven thought with �y Department Heads. PrOPOW, 1°IN titre to offer
and coruideretton to by coun.. Cosnciknam Via0. suggested Input and stggestlote, before
abnen during the Buffalo City each department head should 9aal roval Is taken.
Coumil meeting, Monday, be required to meet with there Marl Auger, the 'City's
December 5th. council end give a person by P'1ssining and Development Co
Wirl the present Cost d person breakdown of their ardialtor• advised the CounclL
Doing Index running about 7.8 personnel regwtft Wivkbsl, an r esntetdtbig with the local
percent, One Council generally per[atnence and if and why a H33& that this Qly wiq be
agreed to live an across the merit increase Is recom. -Q�'equdred to meet the coat of
board 1.6 percent Cast of Living mended. Mocatim Payments to the-tvro
locreare to employees on the The Council In genial felt tenants who were renting
Ctty's payroll. alit putting the eatery schedule oputiments in rte KepplUw
Merit increases, show the 7.e together now and approving it biofldLg at 0o time It was tom
perm) increase, will be given at the next meeting would give sefnnformer trmantehave Bled
for the payments and vhen
funding was approvrd for the
project, part of the agreement
staled the tenants were entitled,
by law, to the Relocation
Payments.
Since no other funding is
available to cover this expertise,
the City might be jeopardizing
their chances for receiving any
furtherfunding or grants if they
do not comply satisfactorily.
The displaced tenants.
Hohnbags and Kiekows, have
Ned for a total of 15,505.
Feeling the Council's hands
were tied and they had no other
choice, they approved the ex-
pense using moray from the
General Fled.
Auger also annwared that
HUD Grants will be released in
,one allowing a Spring con
Atruction starting date on the
HUD apartment undo to be built
on the loaner egg processing
site, near downtown Buffalo.
He stated 100 limapplkation
Itqubies have already been
received regarding the units.
A proposal horn Tim Kawa tke
to temme sludge disposal from
the wastewater treatment plant
for the City was turned down for
the present
Kowa& explained that after
some sit* and testing of the
&Wgc. M has ascertained that
there is some fertilizer valise
presently contained In the
sludge. Not enough is known
about its' potential now, but
with pollution and the energy
shortage becoming more
evident, it could become a
valuable cormodily
He acknowledged that at this.
time it hasn't much value as a
fertilizer. bid what be proposes
to do is save the Qty Borne
mon-5 hauling it away for
dwnpu q. Ik would charge the
City $10 per 1,000 gallon had to
haul it away and also nate Use
city since man hours
Marvin Paumen, City San -
Italian Npartment, stated
there is no pressure on his crew
now anted tIw department las the
tlnw And trucks to haul It away
A Itnoduden tea passed by
Me t cuncil /vinq authordq' to
Initiate proceedings W tense
the water main easement
rotas the Pauline Be( ke r
pr,rp rt).
HhII MatUass Ford Ya los
bidder on the new poke .our
Ynh $4.213 Ili,IUUng an elwh
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SHERIFFS OFFICE
Court Howie — Wright Counly
BUFFALO, MINNESOTA 55313
r Telephone 683.1162 James F. Powers, Chief Deputy
Lr. Myron A. Morris, Investigator
Lt. Ei Heberfing, Civil
DARRELL L. WOLFF
County Sheriff
December 8, 1977
Honorable Mayor
City Council
Monticello, Minn. 55362
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is the Sheriff's Low Enforcement report for the month of November, 1977.
544 hours of patrol service were contracted for during the period in which the
following activities were tallied:
1 - Burglary at Joyners Lanes - no loss - cleared by arrest of 1 subject
1 - Criminal damage to property - eggs thrown at house - cleared by arrest of
1 subject who was charged with aiding in criminal damage to property
5 - Burglaries of Fairs Farm Market, Monticello Meats, Centra Soto, Senior
Citizen Lounge, Dr. Fish Dental Clinic and the Attempted burglary of the
Monticello Clinic were all cleared by the arrest of 2 juveniles. Money,
tools, and merchandise valued in excess of $1,000.00 were all recovered.
I - Burglary of Vance's Standard - 1 battery stolen - under investigation
1 - Burglary at Dick's 66 - cash register taken - cleared
I - Burglary at Independent Lumber - $355.00 cash taken - cleared
I - Theft of 2 lamps from Silver Fox Inn - under investigation
I - Criminal damage to vehicle - passenger window broken - cleared
I - Theft of battery from Red's Mobil - cleared by arrest of a juvenile
1 - Criminal damage to property - rock thrown through the windshield of the
squad car
1 - Theft of Christmas decoration from the village - cleared by arrest of 2 subjects
1 - Theft of motor vehicle - cleared by arrest of juvenile
1 - Theft of battery from parked vehicle
1 - Criminal damage to property - rock thrown through car window 6 breaking it
I - Simple assault - cleared by arrest
1 - Criminal damage to property - rocks thrown through 2 thermo pane windows at
Dahlheimer's Distributing
1 - Criminal damagerito property - car drove into fence at the Monticello High
School - cleared
1 - Bench warrant arrest for Hennepin County
2 - Public nuisance
2 - Civil matters
2 - Hunter complaints
I - Theft of a diamond ring
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DARRELL L. WOLFF
Coonly SAerlft
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Court Hw,. — Wright County
BUFFALO, MINNESOTA SS317
Telephone ISM167
Sheriff's report for Monticello for Nove.,.Lz7 :^ntinued:
1 Report of person not paying bill at Perkins Cake b Steak
1 - Animal complaint
2 Suspicious persons 6 vehicles
1 Medical aid
1 Recovered property
1 Neighbor dispute
1 Domestic
61 - Car 6 subject checks
25 - Citizens aid
43 - Motorists warned
12 - Accidents investigated
4 - Repair tags issued
6 - Open doors
31 - Truffle tickets issued:
2 Driving while Intoxicated
ll - Speed
3 - Reckless driving
3 - Erratic driving
2 Stop sign 6 signal
2 - Open bottle.
2 - Improper Ione usage
3 - Improper registration
3 - Parking
Yours truly,
Darrell Wolff. Sheriff
Billing: For the months of September, 1977 -- $ 4,050.33
October, 1977 -- $ 4,050.33
November, 1977 -- $ 3,528.33
plus 64 hours extra @ $7.25 -- 464,00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $12,092.99
James F. Gowers, Chief Deputy
Lt. Myron A. Morris, Investigator
Lt. El Heberling, Civil
Monticello School Aids -
1st year - 2.80
2nd year - 3.05
3rd year - 3.30
4th year - 3.55
(contract renewed each 2 years - to be renewed 7-1-78)
Monticello School Secretaries -
1st year - 3.00 (2.75) - Previous
2nd year - 3.30 (3.00) PSc
Schedule
3rd year - 3.65 (3.45)
4th year - 4.35 (4.00)
(current pay schedule - renewed each two years)
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Monticello City council
�! Regular Meeting
December 12, 1977 — 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Con Johnson, Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen,
Philip h'hite, Gene Walters.
Citizens Comments: Roy Lauring reminded the counci3,that a December 21,
1977 deadline had been established for the removal of the patio deck
erected by Ron White in violation of the city's sideyard setback ordinances.
In addition, Mr. Lauri -ng requested that the council deny any future requests
by M'r. White for extensions of time for removal.
Motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by P. White instructing the city
administrator to not grant any additional extensions of time for the removal
of the deck on Mir. White's house. Voting in favor: A. Grimsmo, D. Blonigen,
P. White; opposed: G. Walters, C. Johnson.
I. Review of Montissinot Park Improvements.
Tom Johnson, Wright County Park Administrator, reviewed with the council
various improvements planted for Montissippi Park.
Mr. Johnson indicated that total project costs for the lmprovcmcntc are
estimated at $80,000.00 with the State of Minnesoto contributing fifty
' percent of the costs.
Some of the improvements proposed include a picnic area with tables,
grillo, toilet building and three picnic nheltars. Also a tent camping
area was proposed with mvnning water, toilet buildings and picnic tables,
etc. (See supplement 12-12-77 N1.)
Mr. Johnson solicited recommendations from the council and a motion was
mode by D. Blonigen, seconded by P. Whito and unanimously carried to
approve the proposed improvement plan for Montissippi Park no presented.
2. considerntion of Final Plat Approval - Sandberg South.
John Sandberg submitted a final plat plat on his 8.28 acre commercial plat
located southwest of the 1-94 interchange on highway 25. 'rho plat consists
of d commercially zoned lots.
The final plot has been reviewed and npprovad by John Badnlich provided
tho adjoining land owner to the south of the plat, Mel Worth, deeds the
nocesoary land to Mfr. Sandberg in order that the state opprovcuiaceoas to
highway 'S Fill lino up with the proposed road through the plat.
A motion ❖as made by D. Blonigen, seconded by A. Grimsmo and unanimously
carried to approve tho finnl plat of Sandberg South as proocnted provided
the road access agreement is completed with Mel Worth.
Regular City Council - December 12, 1977
Q 3. Consideration of Law J•hforcement Contract for 1978 with Wrirht County.
Jim Powers, of the Wright County Sheriff's Department reviewed the proposed
contract for Police Protection for 1978 with the council.
Essentially, the contract is the same as the 1977 contract except for the
hourly cost increase from $7.25 to .$9.00. Based on 365 days of 16 hour
service and an additional 8 hours for Friday and Saturday nights, the
contract would total 6672 hours for a cost of $60,048 or $5,004 per month.
Mr. Powers explained that the 244 increase was due to increased costs of
operating the sheriff's department along with costs involved with the county
tour: system.
The Council discussed possible reduction in patrol hours for Monticello due
to the increased hourly rate but a motion was made by P. White, and seconded
by A. Grinsmo to approve the 1978 contract for police protection with Wright
County as presented. Voting in favor: C. Johnson, A. Grimsmo, P. White,
G. Walters. Abstaining: D. Blonigen. (See supplement 12-12-77 f12.)
L.. Consideration of Request of F+Ktension on Overhanging Sinn Variance.
City ordinances require all overhanging signs to have been removed by
June 30, 1977. MonLicello Ford, Imc. was granted an oxtenoion to December 31,
1977 to comply with this provision since the dealership woo to move to a
q' new location south of I-91, near Highway 25.
Die to construction delays mid other problems, Monticello Ford requested an
additional 6 month extension to June 30, 1978 to allow for completion of his
new building and avoid the expense of relocating the silt at his present
location. (See supplement 12-12-77 0.)
A motion was made by D. Blonigen to deny the second request for an extension
of time to June 30, 1978. Died for lack of a second.
G. Walters then made a motion, seconded by A. Grimamo, to grant the additional
6 ranth extension requested by Monticello Ford to 6-30-78. Voting in favor:
C. Johnson, A. Grimsmo, P. White, G. Walters. Opposed: D. Blonigcn.
5. Consideration of Approval of Job Description and Advertising for Rill Time
Bid.l.di.ng Inspector.
At the previous council mooting, approval. was given to hi,ro nfull Limo
building inspector and the city administrator was directed to prepare a
fob aoccription for council roview.
in addition to the regular duties of inspection on buildings constructed
within the city, the building inepector'o work would include i.ncpection of
various city improvement projects, such no newer and water extensions, curb,
nater, ouorm sewer and street improvements.
Regular City Council - December 12, 1977
Discussion by the council included the number of hours of work that may
be required during a year and a 1700 hour minimum was recommended at an
hourly rate of approximately $6.50 per hour. This would result in a
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salary ranee of approximately $10,000 $12,000 per year.
G. Walters made a motion, seconded by P. White, and unanimously carried
-' to approve the job description for the building inspector's position as
oresented and to advertise for a full time building inspector in
accordance with salary guidelines recommended by the administrator in
the agenda supplement.
6. Approval of Minutas.
A notion was made by A. Grimsmo, seconded by G. Walters and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of 11-28-77 as presented.
7. Walnut Street Cr0ssing Agreement - Burlington Northern.
A letter was received from Burlington Northern, Inc. agreeing to the establish—
ment of a crossing on Walnut Street provided that all costs associated
with the crossin are borne by the City of Monticello. (See supple-
ment 12-12-77
Burlington Northern estimated the cost of installing the crossing at
$54,846.00.
A motion was made by P. White, seconded by D. Blonigen and unanimously
carried to agree to the terms and conditions requiring the city to pay
all costs involved subject to review of agreement by the city admini-
strator, city attorney and consulting engineer with n project coat
limit of $57,000.00.
8. Review on Chemical Treatment Equipment at Disooaal Plant.
John Bodalich informed the council that he sent a latter to tho MPCA
requesting an extension on the completion deadline for the installation
of chemical treatment equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
The MPCA required that this equipment be installed in an effort to
reduce the effluent discharge levels at the disposal plant.
Wrightco Producta has been requested to obtain additional tests of their
sewage strength in order to substmrtiato the reduced levols.
Mr. Badalich presented bids received on the installation of the chemical
treatment equipment but a motion was made by P. White, seconded by G.
Walters and unanimously carried to reject all bids and send a letter
of thanks to all bidders as this item will be tabled until a later
date.
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Rco.ilar City Council - December 12, 1977
9. Final payment - Highway 25 Street Lighting Project.
A letter was received from Electric Repair and Construction Co., conLrector
:or the street lighting project, requesting a reduction in the liquidated
damages from V. days to 54 days because of rain, etc. (See supplement
12-12-77 /l5.)
A motion was made by A. Grimsmo, seconded by D. Blonigen and unanimously
carried to penalize Electric Repair and Construction a total of 54 days or
$2700.00 as liquidated damages on the Highway 25 street lighting project
final payment, rather than 7L days as per original contract.
10. Discussion on Public Officials - &mloyers Liability Insurance.
Tae council discussed whether or not individual councilmen can be held
liable for their actions as members of the council.
Council consensus was to have the city attorney prepare an opinion on the
councilmen's liability and whether additional insurance protection is needed.
In add! tion, a motion was made by C. Johnson, seconded by P. While and unon-
imou5ly carried to submit an application for insurance coverage and have a
quote presented at the next coruncil meeting.
11. R,M ew of 1978 Salary Schedules - Office Secretaries.
A. the last council meeting, a motion was passed to increase the sa.]aries
o; L. Gillham, M. J. Quick and N. Spivak by 150 per hour in 1978.
Couicilman Blonigun requested that the council reconsider Lheir raise and
male a motion to increase their salaries per recommendation made by Lhu
CILy Adad nistrntor as follows: Cillham: 350 per hour; Quick: 300 per hour;
Spivak: 10c per hour.
Died for lack of o second.
12. tiiscellan ous. The next regtnlar council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,
Janunry 10, :978, rather than Monday, Janunry 9, 1978.
,:,,Lion was made by A. Grimsmo, seconded by G. Walters and unanimously carried
to adjourn.
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Aar.inlatraLive Assistant
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