01-16-1978 CC MIN
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REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF'ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
January 16, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers, Duitsman, Toth, Engstrom and
Otto.
Moved by Councilmember otto, and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman approving
the regular minutes of the January 3, 1978 meeting, as there were no additions
or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 5-0.
Bob Milne of Milne and Associates met with the Council regarding the Elk River
Utilities refunding bond sale of $960,000.00. Mr. Milne reviewed the sale
and its terms for the Counci~,he also stated,that a concurring resolution
of the City Council would be necessary in order to finalize the sale of these
bonds.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by CounciJ.i.DemberToth ado~ing the
resolution concurring in resolution - of Public Utilities Commission accepting
a bid on sale of $960,000.00 Electric Revenue Bonds of 1978 (consisting of
$650,000.00 E1ectI'ic Refunding Revenue Bonds of 1978 a,nd $310,000.00 Electric
Improvement Revenue b.onds of 1978) and fixing interest rate. Motion unan-
imously carried by a vote of 5-0. A copy of the resolution is attached to
original minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY
The Council reviewed the resume received from the following firms.
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly &: Lindgren (Dave Se11ergren)
Wakefield, Lundberg &: Vie (Lundberg)
Smith &: Pringle
After review it was followed by open discussion by the Council. Councilmember
Otto stated: he felt we should go with a local firm and keep"the cost down
and .that he felt that to pay more for the expertise was not necessary for our
size comnnmity. CouncilmemberDuitslllan stated: he felt that Mr. Sellergrens
firm has the expertise of 75 emp1oyees.and that he felt that does 'justify the
extra cost. Councilmember Engstrom stated: Mr. Se11ergrens firm was familiar
with OUr area and from his past association with the firm while a member of
the Townboard he liked the work that was done. Councilmember Toth stated:
"can we afford the extra cost for expertise?" and if we went with a local firm
now, and at a later date we could make a change since this'appointment is
only for a indifinite term. Mayor Madsen stated: he felt that it was most
important that the person appointed does what the City instructs and requests
and not otherwise.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded, by Councilmember Toth that they
appoint the Clifford Lundberg, Wakefield, Lundberg &: Vie as our City Attorney
for a indifinite term. Vote called.
Yeas: Otto, Toth
Nea's Duitsman, Engstrom.
Mayor Madsen voted nea. Motion failed.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom that
they appoint David Sellergren of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly &: Lindgren, Ltd as our.\r,\.
City Attorney for an indifinite term. Vote called. . I
Yea's Duitsman, Engstrom
Nea's Toth, Otto
Mayor Madsen voted Yea, Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 1-3-78
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman that be
it resolved that the City of Elk River, hereby requests the 25% maintance
funds from the 1978 Minnesota State Aid from the State Treasurers office.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom
nominate and appoint Jim Jewett (Ward 2) to the Library Board (1-1-78 to
12-31-80) and Ralph Brown (Ward 2) to the Park Board (1-1-78 to 12-31-78)
Motion unanimou!i?ly" carried by a vote of 5-0.
Jim Hansen representing Pavemaster Inc. met before Council along with Street
Superintendant Ken Nelson for the purpose of answering questions regarding
the lack of proper snowplo~ communications and sanding. Mr. Hansen
stated, that they.would let the matter carry .on for the present buy would
review the matter again after.the next snow fall.
Chief of Police, Joe Zerwas met with the C,ouncil as request.
The Health &: Safety Committee reviewed and made the following recommendations
to Mr. Zerwas'letter.
1. It would not be necessary to do any extra patrolling in the Town-
ship but take the calls for the present.
2. The extra cost for gas, oil and tires will receive consideration
as this would be an extra cost over the 1978 budget and submit a
estimated cost after a three months of experiance has been realized.
3. The request to use CETA funds for additional help was referred to
the Health and Safety Committee for their review and recommendations.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman adopting
resolution No. 1-278 authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documments
under the terms of EPA and Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.)
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0. A copy of the resolution .is
attached.
~oved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom that
after the 1977 City Financial Audit is completed that the Clerk submit to
the Council at the second regular meeting of each month a city financial
statement of fund balances. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Gouncilmember Otto to increase
the City Council annual salaries effective 1-1-78 Mayor $1,600.00 per year,
Councilmembers $1,200.00 per year and the costs to be split evenly between the
the two old governing bodies 1978 budgets. Vote called yea's Councilmembers
Otto, Engstrom, and Duitsman. Neat s Councilmember Toth. Motion carried by a )
vote of 3-1. '-
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Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom to adjourn
as there was no further business. Meeting adjourned at 10: 30 pm. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
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