05-01-1978 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.
May 1, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers Otto, Toth, Duitsman and
Engstrom.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Toth approving
the minutes of the regular meeting April 17, 1978 ",Ii th the following corrections.
It should read 75 miles per hour on passenger trains and speed reductions apply
only to freight trains. The minutes then were approved as corrected. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman approving
the minutes of the special meeting of April 24, 1978 as there were no additions
or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-0.
Larry Jordahl met with the Council regarding the sewer line problem and asked
the question as to who was responsible. City Engeneer Lyle Swanson will
check the old plans to see if the city installed the stubs into ~he private
properties for that area.
No final action will be taken until all data has been presented for Council
review on the matter.
Gene Schuldt met with the Council regarding this years swimming program.
The Park Board recommends that the beach at Lake Orono be open on week-ends
only and to provide life guards.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Duitsman approving
the Park Boards schedule for providing life guards at Orono beach on week-
ends Q1nly Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and leave the
fencing up and the dock. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Andrew Merry of Juran and Moody's Inc. met with the Council requesting
authorization of the City Council to grant Mattson Properties to apply for
tax exempt revenue bonds to develope East Main Plaza. They referred the
matter over to the City Attorney for a legal opinion.
Neil Larson met with the Council regarding phase 2 for Ridgewood East
(water and street improvement).
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom instructing
the City Engeneer to advertize for bids for watermains and street improvement
for Ridgewood East and set the bid opening for June 5, 1978. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
City Engeneer, Lyle Swanson was also instructed to contact Tom Koller
regarding street signs for Ridgewood East.
The Council discussed the dog catchers opening.
Moved by Councilmember Engstrom and seconded by Councilmember Otto setting
the hourly base rate of $4.50 per hour for Oliver Micheau to answer only dog
call complaints. feed and care effective May 15, 1978. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Counci1member Duitsman and seconded by Counci1member Toth approving
the Certificate of dimension corrections on Lot 9, Block 1, Ridgewood East.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
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Moved by Counci1member Toth and seconded by Counci1member Duitsman approving
the recommendation of City Planner Zack Johnson to hold off for another year
before applying for the Community Development grant funds. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
City Engeneer, Lyle Swanson was instructed to advertize in the Star news for
disposal plant technician May 15, 1978 for opening of positions for July 1,
1978. Moved by Counci1member Toth and seconded by Counci1member Duitsman that
the City will not be providing coi.verts for City properies. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Counci1member Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom to
amend there motions of April 17, 1978 regarding the Saturday Liquor Store
opening hours to read Friday rather than Saturdays. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Counci1member Engstrom and seconded by Counci1member Duitsman to
adjourn and there was no further business. Motion unanimously carried by
a vote of ll-O.
Adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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Clerk-Treasurer
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Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth to appoint
Sandra Martin as Acting City Clerk. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 4.-0.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom authorizing
Councilmember Duitsman to endorse city checks in place of City Clerk-Treasurer.
Moved by Councilmember Engstrom and seconded by Councilmember Toth authorizing
the advertizing of a City Administrator. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 4.-0.
Moved by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Councilmember Otto authorizing
paying of comp-time for Liquor Store employees for hours earned in 1977.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth to adjourned
the meeting as there is no further business. Motion unanimously carried by
a vote of 4.-0.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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