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06-06-1977 CC MIN ,., REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG. June 6, 1977 at 7:30 PM. Members present Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Konop and otto. The minutes of the May 23. 1977 Board of Review meeting were reviewed as there were no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. The minutes of the regular meeting May 16. 1977 were reviewed as there were no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Bruce Rasmussen, City Consolidation attorney met with the council and reviewed the compromise proposal he has prepared on behalf of the city. As of this date he has not received a reply from the Township attorney regarding this proposal. A detailed review will be done at the June 13. 1977 special meeting by both governing bodies. Representatives of the Elk River Guardian Angels Foundation met with the council requesting the City Councils support in their efforts to obtain HUD funding for senior citizen housing. Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the resolution supporting the Guardian Angels Foundations efforts to obtain additional senior citizen housing for the Elk River area. Motion unani- mously carried by a vote of 3-0. A copy of the resolution is attached. Mel Boyd met with the Council and presented the subdivision land plat called Meadow Park in behalf of River Valley Associates for council approval. Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Otto approving the subdivision land plat called Meadow Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract to make improvements in the new subdivision as set forth in the attached contract. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. 8:12 pm., Mayor Lundberg declared the public hearing on the 1977 proposed street improvement hearing opened. Approximently 48 residents were in attendance for the hearing. Mayor Lundberg reviewed the purpose of the hearing and then turned the meeting over to the City Engineer Lyle Swanson. School View 1st. Addition. Marvin George stated that if he was to be assessed for the proposed paving he would take the matter to court. a raise of hands for the proposed improvement was called for 20 for the improvement 5 against. Quinn from Hwy #10 to Main St., the engineer was instructed to check the street out to see if additional drainage work maybe necessary. ~ The hearing will be continued on June 20. 1977 at 8:00 pm. for Quinn. 2nd. Street from Evans to Railroad Drive there were no objection to this improvement. 6th. Street between Elk River Concrete and Upland there were no e'" objections. Elk Hills Street extention-tabled until the June 20, 1977 meetings at 8:00 pm. I Moved by Counctlmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop to re- comend to the Council that the following proposed improvements be approved: School View 1st. Addition Streets. 6th. Street. 2nd. Street from Evans to Railroad Drive. Motion was unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember otto appoint- ing Walt Schumacher to fill the unexpired term of Bob Westerland to the Park Board as recommended by the park Board (term 6-6-77 to 12-31-78). Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop to hire Mr. John Holmes as the city building and zoning inspector. to be effective July 1, 1977 ($5.00 per inspection and 7.50 per hour for any cleric~l duties that are deemed necessary). Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop approv- ing the signing of the Governor's Youth Employment Program and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary papers. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Otto approving Ken Nelson's request to junk the old 54 International truck and the old dog van plus advertize the sale of the knife blade mower. Motion unani- mously carried by a vote of 3-0. . Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the purchase of a 2 channel radio with outside speaker for the 1968 Chev. pick-up. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmembers Konop approving the paying of the liquor store bills for payment as listed. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. A copy of the list is attached. Moved by 60uncilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember otto accepting the County Assessor re-assessment valuation of the Leroy Eastman property. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. No further business the meeting adjourned at 9:38 pm. C~-_...__.......__...._--- ----- ."".,. / '. . .;.... v '~k-Treasurer .