02-19-1974 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
February 19, 1974 at 8:00 PM.
The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by
Mayor Lundberg on February 19, 1974 at 8:00 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Office
Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Cooper, Syring and
Burke.
As there were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 4, 1974 meeting
they were approved as printed.
Dave Hofstad member of the Sherburne County Sheriff's Dept met with Council request the
City Council to adopt a resolution for the acquisition and development of a joint record-
keeping system for the Police Depts of Elk River, Big Lake, and Zimmerman with the
Sherburne County Sheriff's Dept.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Burke to adopt the resolution
To apply for a Federal assistance grant for the acquisition and development of a joint
record-keeping system for the Police Departments. A copy of the resolution is attached.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Burke approving and granting
the issuance of a Set-Up Permit to Milo Peirson for the Milos Main Tap Club. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
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Engineer Lyle Swanson presented the addendum to the Preliminary Engineering report for the
construction of well and iron removal plant and watermains and sanitary sewer extension
for School View First Addition prepared by McCombs-Knutson Associates, Inc. dated February
74 for Councils review. Mr. Swanson summarized the addendum for the Council.
[conditions imposed. regarding the .
Mo. ved by Councilmember Syring and secontl!n bv.oouncilmemher Burke adopting the~. evelopment
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of the Ridgewood East plat a~ ~ accep ance of sa!l.d p.Lat'ted area. A copy of these
conditions are attached. Mot~on unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Rex Oetinger, Zoning and Building Inspector met with the Council and requested that he be
paid $7.00 per hour for his services that are not covered by the Building permit fee thu~
being other than regular on-site inspections.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Coucilmember Syring authorizing the payment
of $7.00 per hour to Rex Oetinger, Zoning & Building Inspector for the City of Elk River
for duties preformed over and above the regular on-site inspections to be reviewed again
at the end of two months, each payment request to be accompieci by a schedule of dates,
time worked and on what. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Mr. Oetinger was instructed to review the permit fee schedule to see if they are in need of
revisions.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Cooper to proceed with the
printing of the City Code as recommended byJohn MacGibbon, City Attorney and further
authorize the Mayor to review the Code for final approval prior to printing. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Mayor Lundberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper authorizing Councilmember
Syring to draft a letter to the postal department regarding the placement of the drop
boxes and. the Cities intent for the 74 Street Improvements for that area around the
Post Office letter is to be drafted for the Clerks signature. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Burke to accept UPA blanket
annual Police Patrolling contract of our Police Dept. at $150.00 per month. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved,by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Burke authorizing $100.00
to Ch~f of Police Bob Olson for tuition, meals and mileage to attend the Annual
Police Chiefs Seminar. Motion w.as carried by a vote of 3-1. The following members
voted yes Councilmember SYring, Burke and Cooper. Those. members voted no Mayor Lundberg..
Member absent Councilmember Hudson.
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Bob Olson reported that he has had several complaints regarding various problems at Clubs
in the City that hold teenage dances and the consumption of liquor in places that do not
have proper licenses. He further requested that Council consider looking into the
possiblity of requiring establishments that hold public dances be charged a permit dance
fee and be required t04ngage a uniformed officer during the hours of such dances. The
Council stated that they will investigate this matter and send notices of there
decision or action on Mr. Olsons recommendations.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Burke authorizing the payment of
the General Government bills dated 2-4-74 as listed and the Liquor Store bills dated 2-19-74
as listed for payment. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Lundberg gave a progress report on the development of a BiCentennial Commission for
the City of Elk River.
Moved by Mayor Lundberg and seconded by Councilmember Cooper that the lights that are
presently lighting the three "Welcome to Elk River" signs be turned off for the following
reasons:
To conserve on energy and because of the unsitely condition of the signs. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The clerk was instructed to draft a letter to the Chamber of Commerce regarding .
the status of the three signs.
Moved by Councilmember SYring and seconded by Councilmember Cooper adopting the resolution
requesting the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to authorize the City of Elk River
to issure $260,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds for'the construction, equipping
and furnishing of a Municipal Library. A copy of the resolution is attached. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Burke authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to attend the Municipal Clerks & Finance Officers Conference and further
authorize the expendatures for the tuition and other expenses directly pertaknging to
the Conference. Motion Unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The Council reviewed the Finance Committee report of there February 11th meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Burke and seconded by Courmilmember Syring that they hold off on any
further action on the proposed new Off sale liquor store because at this time it does not
appear to beAreasible venture due to the current trend of the Nation and its energy crises.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The Finance Committee will obtain some cost figures on similar type building to use for
comparison. A letter will also be drafted to Mr. Nuejahr stating the Councils present
position and also draft a letter to Ridegewood County Estates asking them if they are
still going to proceed with the rest of the development even thou the City is not and if
so would they be interested in purchasing our present tract of land, further if not .
would they have any objections to the City advertizing the sale of this property.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 12:08~