City Council Minutes 03-14-1977REGULAR MEETING OF TILE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
March 14, 1977 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Gene Walters, Stanley Rall, Arve Grimsmo,
Dan Blonigen.
Member absent: Con Johnson.
Citizens Comments: Marilyn Frie presented to the council
a petition signed by five homeowners along Golf Course Road
requesting installation of street lights. This item will be
reviewed by the city administrator and public works department
prior to the next council meeting. (See supplement 3/14/77 #4.)
Bud Kline informed the council of his intention to build a duplex
in Block 9 (W. 5th Street area) and inquired as to procedure to
have sewer and water extended to his lots. After a petition for
improvements is submitted by Mr. Kline, the city engineer will
prepare a recommendation of estimated costs to submit to the
council at its next, regular meeting.
1. Consideration of Approving of Contract on Bids for Paging
System for Fire Department.
The following bids were received on Monday, March 14, 1977
at 2:00 P.M. for the Fire Department Paging System:
Motorola: Bid was for 28 pagers, 28 chargers,
2 encoders, 1 decoder for the siren at a total
cost of $9,570.40. In addition, 2 year warranty
coverage would cost $1,739.52, for a total bid price
of $11,309-92.
Mork Communications: (Reach Electronics) Bid was
for 28 pagers, 1 encoder and 1 decoder for the siren
at a cost of $8,287.00. Base bid includes a complete
2 year warranty coverage for parts and labor.
In accordance with the fire contract with Monticello
Township, the Joint Fire Board reviewed the bids and
recommended to the City Council that the low bid of
$8,287.00 from Mork Communications be accepted.
A. Grimsmo made a motion, seconded by D. Blonigen and unan-
imously carried to award the contract for 28 pagers, 1 encoder
and 1 decoder to the low bidder, Mork Communimtions in the
amount of $8,287.00 which includes a 2 year warranty. )
This item will also have to be approved by the Monticello
Township Board.
2. Consideration of Awarding Dog Pound Contract.
Action on the dog pound contract was tabled at the last
council meeting pending further information relative to the
county facility, what portion could be allocated to Big Lake
and whether a private individual would be interested in pro-
viding this type of service.
After reviewing the alternate methods of providing a dog
pound facility, the most reasonable method would boa facility
in Monticello that was subsidized by the county. (See supple-
ment 3/14/77 #1•)
The Wright County Board of Commissioners had indicated that
a Monticello facility stands a good chance of being approved
for the subsidy and will make a final decision in approximately r
one week. L
G. Walters entered a motion, seconded by S. Hall to approve I
a contract for the construction of a dog pound to J. W. Miller
at $12,896.00 which excludes the specifications for fencing.
Voting in favor: G. Walters, Stan Hall, A. Grimsmo. Abstain-
ing: D. Blonigen. The approval is contingent upon the facility
being approved by the county as eligible for subsidies on a
per dog basis. Completion date to be within 90 days of county
approval.
3. Consideration of Approval of Employee Assistance Policy.
An employee assistance policy has been developed and approved
by all department heads and union representatives with the
help of the Minnesota Growth Exchange.
This policy forms the guide lines for the employee assistance
program that was approved at the council's Feb. 18, 1977 meeting.
A. Grimsmo made a motion, seconded by S. Hall and unanimously
carried to approve the Employee Assistance Policy as presented. ��
(See supplement 3/14/77 #2.)
C 4. Review of Liquor Store Financial Statements.
Mark Irmiter, liquor store manager, reviewed with the council
the 1976 financial statements for the liquor store.
Sales in the "off -sale" operation increased over $96,000
compared to 1975, and net operating income increased
approximately $3,500.
Council consensus was to accept the report as presented
for 1976.
5. Department Head Quarterly Meeting.
A quarterly meeting was held by the council with the following
department heads:
Fire Department chief
Sheriff's office
Liquor Store manager
Public Works Director.
City Administrator
Various topics were discussed, with each department head
updating the council on its activities and projects.
Council consensus was to have the administrator put a notice
in the paper advising Monticello residents that within 30 days
the city will will have its city trucks available to haul away any
refuse, etc., as a spring cleanup campaign.
Also, a notice will be placed in the Monticello Times advising
area residents that any petitions for improvements such as sewer
and water extensions should be submitted to the city office in
the near future for spring and summer 1977 construction projects.
6. Approval of Bills.
S. Hall made a motion, seconded by A. Grimsmo and unanimously
carried to approve the bills for Feb., 1977 as presented.
(See supplement 3/14/77 #3).
7. The minutes of the council meeting held Feb. 28, 1977, stand
approved as read.
Rick Wolfstel er
Adm. Asst.
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