01-03-1977 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
January 3, 1977 at 7:30 PM.
Members present Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Syring, Konop, Toth and otto.
~he minutes of the December 20, 1976 meeting were reviewed the fifth paragraph should
read It is the consenses of the Council that the anniversary dates of the Utilities
employees be kept the same as the city employee no other additions or corrections the
minutes were approved as printed.
The minutes of the special meeting were reviewed it was noted that two paragraphs
were missing therefore the minutes were not accepted at this time.
Mr. Floyd Stromberg met with the Council requesting the Council consideration of adopting a
cat ordinance such as we presently have regarding dogs. The Council stated that they
would check into this matter, however in the meantime it was suggested that he have the
neighbors sign a complaint regarding the cat:nuisance in his neighborhood.
Mayor Lundberg and Councilmembers Larry Toth and Bob otto signed the official oath of
office.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the appointment
of Bob Syring as acting mayor for the year 1977. Motion unanimously c~rried by a vote
of 4-0. ~
Niel Larson met with the Council regarding the zoning change request for Ridgewood East.
Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Syring approving the recommendatior
of the Planning Commission to grant the zoning change of Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 of
Block 2 and Lots 1,2, & 3 of Block 6 of Ridgewood East from a R-1 (single family) to a
R-2 (two family) Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Council,member Syring and seconded by Councilmember Toth appointed the First
National Bank and the Bank of Elk River as the city official depositor. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Toth granting and approving
the non-intoxicating on and off. sale liquor license renewal ~0 Ri~hard Dorsey proprietor
of Dicks Main Tap. Motion unanimously ~arried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the payment
requests for 1976 Street project in the amount of $5,168.00 and 1975 Streetpl"oject in
the amount of $500.00 to NDH Incorporated. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of
4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Konop and_by Councilmember Syring approving the parking change
from angle parking to parallel parking from the Elk River Meat Market to the corner of
King Ave on the North side of the street purpose for this change is to eliminate the
blind spot at the corner of King Ave. Motion carried by_a vote of 3-0. Councilmember
Toth obstained. 8:45 PM. Councilmember Otto inattendance
The following committee and board member appointments for 1977 were made as listed.
LIBRARY BOARD
Sue Ragan to fill the expired term of Rev. Lloyd Haupt 1-1-77 to 12-31-79.
Re-appoint Doug Johnson 1-1-77 to 12-31-79.
Re-appointeddClifford Lundberg
Re-appointed George Zabee
PLANNING COMMISSION
1 year term
3 year term
UTILITES COMMISSION
Re-appoint Wener Banke 1-1-77 to 12-31-79
Appoint Harold Adams to fill the unexpired term of Authur Erickson 1-1-75 to 12-31-77
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Joe Zerwas, Chief of Police
Kenneth Nelson, Street Superintendent
Kenneth Nelson, Weed Inspector
Terry Mack, Dutch Elm Inspector
Ernie Thielke, Liquor Store Manager
FINANCE COMMITTEE
ot to, Syring; & Konop
HFALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Toth, otto & Syring
IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Konop, Toth, & otto
FIRE DEPT.
Lloyd Barthel, Chief
No further business the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
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