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06-20-1977 CC MIN ~ REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG. June 20, 1977 Members present Mayor Lundberg Councilmember Konop and Otto. The minutes of the June 6, 1977 meeting were reviewed as there were no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember otto approving the set-up license renewal application of Richard Dorsey for Dicks Main Tap. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. The Council reviewed the platting fee schedule submitted by Lyle Swanson. The Council recommended that the Planning Commission review this fee just for there comments. 7:35 pm. Councilmember Toth in attendance. City Consolidation attorney Bruce Rasmussen met with the council and reviewed the final draft of our consolidation resolution. Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth approving the adoption of the consolidation resolution between the City of Elk River and the Elk River Township as presented. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the resolution is attached. Kay Elliott representing the Retailers Association met with the Coun~il regarding their recommendation to improve the parking problems in the downtown area. A copy of their proposal is attached. No Council action was taken at thisi tt1.~y additional information is needed. 8:30 pm. the public hearing on the 1977 Street Improvements reconvened. Lyle Swanson City Engineer conducted the hearing. Three (3) residents abutting the property along Elk Hills Street were in attendance. They stated that they object to the paving of the street however would agree to the placement of Class 5 to stabilize the road. Moved by Councilmember Otto and seconded by Councilmember Toth elilchange the project on Elk Hills Street from paving to use Class 5. Motion was unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Three (3) property owners on Quinn Ave. were inattendance. Lyle Swanson presented his report which recommended a storm sewer to correct the problem of the water standing on the street, however he recommended that they not proceed with the project because at this time due to the cost factor and that the city hopefully will have an over all storm sewer project at some later date then this area could be included. ,.,.. Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop to drop the Quinn Ave. from 4th. St. to Main overlay from the 1977 Street Improve- ments project. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. . School View 1st. Addition project was discussed. Marvin George and four (4) other property owners were in attendance. Marvin George stated that he never included the paving of the streets in the price of the lot sale. He also stated after a brief discussion with our City Engineer Lyle Swanson that he agrees to pay the paving cost as presented in the engineerig report. Moved by Councilmember Otto approving the final plat for Ridgewood East 3rd. Addition subject to the City Engineers approval and conditioned upon the improvements agreement contract. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Toth approve- ing the preliminary engineerig report for the 1977 Street Improvements which are overlay-2nd. Street from Evans to Railroad Drive and all of Quinn from 4th. Street to highway #10, 6th. Street-between Elk River Concrete and Upland, New Construction-balance of School View 1st. ad- dition Class 5 and ditch improvement for Elk Hills Street and seal coating as presented. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop calling for the plans and specification for the 1977 Street Improvements as listed above to include the seal coating. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. . Phil S.yles representing the Elk River Jaycees request the Councils ap- proval for a 3.2 beer license for 1 day for Orono park. Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop ap- proving the 3.2 beer license request for a 1 day period to the Elk River Jaycees contingent upon receipt of the formal application and approval of the Park Board. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Council reviewed the city diseased tree program. The Clerk was instructed to set-up a meeting with the tree inspector and Pat Dwyer to review this program. Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop approve- ing the paying of the Liquor Store bills and General Goverment bills for payment as listed. Motion unanamously carried by a vote of 4-0. The request of the Retailers Association regarding the parking in the downtown area was tabled until the entire package is put together. No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. -'. .' . '. :J" ~ ~..~."- L c;,..x '-',......9.lerk-Treasurer REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG. July 5, 1977 at 7:30 PM. Members present Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Syring, Konop and Toth. The minutes of the June 20, 1977 meeting were reviewed as there were no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Joe Kmitz and Gary Gruen of Olsen, Thielen and Company met with the Council for the purpose of reviewing the !976 year end audit for the General Government and Liquor Store operations. Mr. Kmitz submitted a summary report of audit problems for the year ended December 31, 1976 for Council review. A copy of which is attach- ed. Mr. Kmitz stated that the information transmitted from the office was done properly, however the computors service did not monitor the input information. The Clerk was instructed to work with the auditors in up dating the finacial statement for the 1st. six months of 1977 (June 30, 1977). Phil Syles met with the Council regarding there request for Council approval to hold a Rock Concert for August 13, 1977 at the fair grounds. The Council stated that they had no objections. The Council also stated that in the future all activities or programs must be put into writting and submitted to the Chief of Police one month in advance. Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Toth authorizing the Clerk to draft a letter to the Elk River Town board stating that the City Council has no objections to the Elk River Jaycees having a Rock Concert to beheld at the Fair Grounds August 13, !977 at 7:30 pm~ to 10:30 pm. and that they notify our Police Dept. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Kooop approving the platting fees as follows: $50.00 per plat and $5.00 per lot with a maximum of $250.00.' Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Council reviewed the Mc Chesneys preliminary plat. MovedbyCouncilmemberSyring and seconded by Councilmember Toth accepting the preliminary plat as presented subject to $100.00 platting fee upon acceptance of the final plat which must include posting of securities for street paving, sewer, water and street signs installation. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. No further business the meeting adjourned at 11:00 pm. . c;~ ./' /,/-- L- Le ~,~ Clerk-Treasure ~...." '" -... .-. . .