City Council Minutes 04-27-1971VILLAGE IGLU
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Regular meeting of the Village Council, April 27, 1971 -- 7:30 P. M.
Councilmen present: Ronald Schleif, Richard Martie, Walter Markling,
James Maus, William Sandberg. Absent: none.
Also present: Thore Meyer, Engineer; Phil Chenowith, Ehlers & Asso-
ciates; Conan Philbrook, Big Lake -Monticello Hosoital; Al Baert, Re-
gional Civil Defense Director; Robert Davis, Planning Commission;
Richard Brooks, Maintenance Dept.; Jack Tucek, Milton Olson, Earl
Lind.enfelser, residents.
Meeting called to order by Ron Schleif, Mayor. Walter Markling made
motion that mi Utes of previous meeting be approved. as mailed, James
Maus seconded.�Tn favor: Schleif, Maus, Markling, Martie & Sandberg.
Mr. Phil Chenowith, Fiscal Consultant, Ehlers and Assoc. discussed
with council some of details necessary for preparing for bond issues.
Five major steps are involved: Planning, Authorization, Marketing,
Windup (interim investment), Program.
Thore Meyer reiterated street and sewer upgrading planned as a part
of the overall package during discussion. Also advised that storm
drainage sewer to serve I-94 - S.H. 25 interchange must be in by
August 15 this year.
Mr. Al Bart, Regional Civil Defense Director, responded to corres-
pondence sent regarding need for C. D. unit. Civil Defense unit is
required by law. C. D. should be prepared to utilize resources avail-
able. Health & Medical, Police, Fire, Health Office should maintain
registry of nurses, ambulances, station wagons; should train persons
for first aid and auxiliary police; maintain and publish shelter areas.
C. D. should be prepared for flood, fire, tornado, school bus accident,
train accidents, etc.
Con Philbrook, reported that Hospital is equipped with auxiliary gen-
erating equipment in event of power outage but that equipment must
have water for cooling to keep running. Recent power outage used up
water supply of village leaving hospital without power for 20 minutes
before power was resumed. Request that village consider auxiliary
power equipment to maintain water supply in event of fire and power
outage. Action deferred. Clerk to research types of auxiliary equipment.
Jack Tucek and Milt Olson reported. that So. Minnesota St. is extremely
dusty with traffic movement. Request consideration that the street be
oiled. Tucek further requested grade line of proposed improved street
so that he can prepare his lawn and driveway. Thore Meyer to assist
in determining grade lines for Tucek.
Bob Davis reported on Planning Commission's determination that care
must be used in permitting modular homes installation both to type and
location. This is to be considered in planning and zoning study.
Earl Lindenfelser requested permit to install 20' x 4.0' modular unit
on his lot. Decision for permit delayed pending final recommendation
of Planning Commission.
Arve Grimsmo reported on organization of H.R.A. The group will in-
corporate and will need a loan of $200.00 to cover organization costs.
Arve Grimsmo is chairman, Vern Smedstad, vice-chairman, and Gloria
LaBau, secretary -treasurer. 'PT
lotion by 1,�Talter Markling that council
advance H.R.A. the $200.00 needed for organization. Advance to be
supported by a promissory note. Seconded by Richard Martie. In favor:
Markling, Martie, Maus, Sandberg, Schleif.
League of Municipalities had corresponded with Mayor requesting identity
of building inspector and advising of training seminar available. Mayor
to communicate with neighboring communities to consider appointing an
area inspector to serve several neighboring towns.
Motion by Richard Martie, seconded by James Maus that council. renew
fire contracts with Ylonticello, Silver Creek and Ctsego Townships on
same terms as 1970. In favor: Schleif, Sandberg, Y,aus, Markling, 'I�Tartie.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by Richard Martie to repair village hall
sign. In favor: Schleif, Sandberg, Maus, Markling, Martie.
N.S.P. has Dresented an amendment to maintenance contract for maintenance
of downtown street signs. Action deferred pending further discussion.
Discussion on purchasing practices of village deferred until all council..
men could review report.
Further discussion on annual audit report deferred until Dale Johnson
could be present.
Further discussion on police service in village revealed that general
consensus favored our own police system. A need for a police commission
to be established and to consider means to provide more on -duty time.
Bill Sandberg directed to contact Delano Village and obtain by-laws
and regulations of their Police Commission. Don Granlund to contact
League of Minnesota Municipalities for sample organization outlines.
Motion by Walter Markling, seconded by Richard Martie that Monticello
establish a police commission to oversee and assist police department
on a local level. In favor: Schleif, Sandberg, Maus, Markling, Mlartie.
Discussion relative to revised sewer rates resulted in directive to Ron
Schleif to write letter to large users and advise them of impending
rate changes to become effective July 1, 1471.
Dick Brooks requested council to consider purchase of another riding
lawn mower. Walt Markling and Dick to get more price quotations.
Decision deferred.
Clerk directed to follow up with attorney to determine status of Dutch
Elm ordinance.
Dick Brooks directed to repair portions of streets that are exceptionally
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bad on a time and material basis. Big Lake Gravel to be contacted
for assistance. Motion by Richard Martie, seconded by James Maus.
In.favor: Schleif, Sandberg, Vaus,Martie, Markling.
Walter Markling made motion that we retain Ehlers & Assoc. as financial
consultants for bonding studies. Seconded by James Maus. In favor:
Schleif, Sandberg, '14aus, Martie, Markling.
Richard Martie appointed to review with Ron Michaelis working of
Civil Defense unit and to coordinate with Al Baert extension of facilities
and resources.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by R. Martie that Bill Elliott be con_
tacted to study with Walt Mack, Walt Markling and James Maus removal
of sewer plant sludge, use of drying beds and cleaning of sewer lines.
In favor: Schleif, Sandberg, Markling, Maus, Martie.
Motion to adjourn by W. Sandberg at 11:15 P.M. So ordered.
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