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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.
April 3, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
Members prese~t: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers otto, Toth and Duitsman.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman approving
the minutes of the March 20, 1978 meeting as there were no additions or
corrections, therefore were approved as printed. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
Mr. David W.Collins and Attorney representing North Central Public Services
met with the Council requesting City Council approval in renewing the ordin-
ance granting a non-exclusive franchise to erect, construct, reconstruct,
maintain, and operate within the City of Elk River a gas distribution system
for a 25 year period.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth granting the
renewal of a 25 year ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to erect,
construct, reconstruct, maintain, and operate within the City of Elk River
a gas distribution system to North Central Public Services upon the recom-
mendation of City Attorney David Sellergren, publication of this ordinance
costs to be paid for by North Centeral Public Services. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 3-0.
Mr. Chuck Christian and Mr. David Peterson representing Peterson Acres
Development met with the Council regarding the article that appeared in
last weeks Sherburne County Star News. Mr. Peterson stated <that every
person that purchase a track or parcel of land in his development receives
a copy of Burlington Northern private crossing permit agreement form,
the owner then in turn must complete the form along with $25.00 payable
to Burlington Northern, Inc. in order to receive their copy of the agreement.
Mr. Christian stated that it was the:Lr intention that once all tracks and
parcels of land had been sold in this development they planned to form or
establish an association comprised of all the property owners. ,The assoc-
iation would be in control of all road maintenance, development, and im-
provement, ana ilupluvelllents to their development. Mayor Madsen stated as
long as each and every one owning property in this development are totally
aware that these streets, are not city maintained or city owned, and that
the association, will be responsible for all maintenance, grading, paving
and plowing.
Street Superinentendent, Ken Nelson met with the Council regarding the dog
catcher situation. Mr. Nelson stated that a firm in Blaine, Minnesota
"Blaine Midway All Pets" offers the [d:,tlowing services. $10.00 per hour
for pick-up, $3.00 per day housing of the animals. Several questions were
asked regarding these services, therefore it was suggested that Mr. Nelson
invite a representative of this firm to our next scheduled Council meeting
April 17, 1978. Other matters of discussion were purchase of a truck
with a plow and wings to be used in the township area and crack filling
road maintence.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilrnember Toth to invest
the $6,208.50 'MSA funds for a 90 day period at Security Federal Savings
& Loan Association Elk River, Minnesota for street department truck purchase
fund account. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Mr; Zack Johnson of Mateffy Engineering and Associates; Inc. met with the
Council regarding various grant funds that are presently available to local
governments.
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Mr. Johnson reviewed the criteria requirements for these Block Grants after
which was followed by open discussion by the Councilrilembers. The following
projects were discussed and placed in order of priority. Orono dam,
comprehensive planning, storm sewer system, and community park.
Moved byCouncilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilrnember Toth authorizing
Zack Johnson of Mateffy Engineering and Associates; Inc. to prepare the
necessary Community Development Block Grant forms for the City first for the
dam project and if not feasable apply for the comprehensive planning.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Community Development Block Grant public hearings were set for April 17,
1978 and April 24, 1978 specific times were not set.
Health and Safety Committee meeting minutes were reviewed and the following
motion was made.
. Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilrnember Duitsman approving
the hiring Mr. Paul Zabee as CETA employee for patrolman upon the recommenda-
tion of the Health and Safety Committee. Motion unanimously carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Moved by Counci1member otto and seconded by Councilrnember Toth to adjourn
as there was no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
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