04-18-1977 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
April 18, 1977 at 7:30 PM.
Members present Mayo!!? Lundberg, Councilmembers Konop, Toth, otto and Syring.
The minutes of the April 4, 1977 meeting were reviewed as there were no additions or
corrections the minutes were approved as printed.
Mrs. Bonita Van Den Berg met with the council regarding the possibility of purchasing
4 acres of city property at the old dump site for the purpose of constructing a road
to the property they are planning to purchase.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Syring granting a standard
roadway easement to the Van Den Bergs subject to both parties approval of the easement
once it is drafted also the survey costs to be paid for by the Van Den Bergs. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Mayor Lundberg reviewed the letter regarding the conflict of bid awarding Bio-Shaft
verses Alutotrol. Mayor Lundberg stated that Lyle Swanson is drafting a letter stating
the Counci1sposition in regards to this matter.
Neil Larson met with the Council with reference to the State Hwy. Dept. refusal to issue
a roadway easement. Mr. Larson proposed and alternate preliminary plot plan which moves
the roadway over onto their own property and not on highway right away.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Otto approving the revised
Ridgewood East 3rd Addition preliminary plot plan as submitted subject to placement of
utility and drainage easement and any other easements that the City Engineer deems
necessary. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Jeff LaRock of scout Troop #90 met with the Council and submitted a resolution. declaring
the month of Mayas Clean-up Elk River.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Konop authorizing the. Mayor
to execute the prolclamation declaring the Month of Mayas Clean-Up Elk River. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Otto approving the paying
of the Liquor Store bills and General Government bills for payment as listed. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Council also approves the Elk River Art "'Councils request to use the parking lot across
from Kemper Drug for an Art Fair on May 21, 1977.
City Attorney John MacGibbon met with the Council and submitted drafts of the City
ordinances. He suggest that he have them printed and put into a loose leaf booklet
so that the Council could review them and any changes or deletions could be done easily
by just removing the pages.
The Council also discussed the land at the fair grounds it was suggested that the
Agricultural Society draft an agreement stating that the City releases its hold on the
property and that the A.S. give the County title to the land with the stipulation that
the land must be used for recreational purposes only.
The Council also discussed Chief of Police Joe Zerwas monthly report regarding the need
to replace or repair the 1975 Dodge squad car. The finance committee would like Joe to
draw up some specifications as to what he would suggest for a replacement car also
keeping in mind of the Presidents resent speech on energy.
No further business the