06-19-1978 CC MIN
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REGULAR SEMI-I>10NTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
June 19, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers Toth, Otto and Engstrom.
Members absent: Councilmember Duitsman.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom approving
the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1978 with the following corrections.
Second page paragraph twelve the v.TOro. application should be permit. Third
. page paragraph five the word except should be accept. The minutes then were
approved as corrected. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom approving
the renewal issuance of a On-Sale Liquor License to Richard Dorsey, "Dicks
Main Tap" for a period of one year, July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979. Motion
unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember otto approving the
issuance of a On-Sale Liquor Lice~se to James Hummel "Wills Place" for a period
of one year, July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979. Motion unanimousily carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Phil Sayles, representing Elk River J.C's for approval of a 3.2 Beer License
for the 4th of July celebration at Orono Park.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember otto approving the
3.2 beer license for the 4th of July, with the condition that it be approved
by the Chief of Police. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmembei',Otto and seconded it by Councilmember Engstrom to
approve the fire vTorks display with the condition that it be approved by
the Fire Chief. I~otion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Ron Markem r$presenting Sherburne County Lions Club for approval of a
3.2 Beer license for the Sherburne ,County Fair.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth approving
the 3.2 Beer License with the condition that it be approved by the Chief of
Police. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Chuck Christian met with the Council on the width on easement Roads (section
14 & 15). He just vlanted to let the Council knmv that he has taken care of
it ~Qth Anoka Electric, which he was asked to take care of at an earlier
Council meeting.
Councilmember Toth made a recommendation to the Council that they approve
purchasing Ken Nelsons trailer which the city has been using for some time
at the price of $250.00.
Moved by Councilmember Otto to purchase the trailer for $250.00. Motion
unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
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Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth to give Joe
Zerwas, Chief of Police the authorization to apply for a Federal Grant for
B.C.A. School. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmember ~otn and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom to hire
Pat Turcotte under the Governors YoU'bh Program to work on the ball fields
and also '\fJith Ken Nelson. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Mayor Madsen declared the Hearing on City Zoning Ordinance open at 8:00 P.M.
Linea Fisher, Assistant City Attorney and Zack Johnson, City Planner explained
the Enterme Ordinace to the audiance.
After a lot of discussion between the audiance and the City Council it was
stggested that a resolution be adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom to adopt
the Resolution i~~h a stipulation that the City Attorney and City Planner
work on the amendment to the ordinance and to include the provision for
the Grandfather Clause. Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Mayor Madsen declared hearing on Street Improvements on Xenia Ave and 6th.
Lane open '.
Lyle Swanson, City Engineer reviewed the Preliminary Plat with Property owners
He also suggested using out lot A easement for the purpose of a turn around.
The costs of the proposed street improvements VJQuld be $9,360.00 and with the
turn around it would be around another $11,000.00. Approximate cost per foot
\-1Ould be $8.20 including the turn around.
Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth to have Lyle
Swanson go ahead on the Street improvements on 6th Lane and Xenia. Motion
unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Engstrom to pass
a Resolution applying for State of lviinnesota Land Use Planning Grant Program.
Motion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember otto to send in request
for reimbursement to Action Construction for work, jone on the Waste Water
Treatment Plant. Hotion unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Tom Hartmen asked the Council about lowering the level of Lake Orono on the
11, 12, and 13 of August.
~10ved by Councilmember Engstrom and seconded by Councilmember Toth t;'!) apply to
the Natural Resorge.$' for Permission to lower Lake Orono. Motion unanimousily
carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Qouncilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth to adjourn. Mot~
unanimousily carried by a vote of 3-0.
Adjourned 10:40 P.H.
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ing Clerk