07-15-1974 CC MIN
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REGULAR SEtU-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
July 15, 1974 at 7:30 PM.
The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by
Mayor Lundberg on July 15, 1974 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Office
Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Cooper, Hudson,
Syring and Burke.
The minutes of the July 1, 1974 meeting were reviewed. The spelling of Jim Bredecks name
was corrected no further corrections the minutes were approved as printed.
Wilbur Daniels met with the Council regarding the progress of the Swimming Pool Project.
He also stated that Elaine Anderson and Tim Thompson were appointed to the Swimming
Pool Committee. It was suggested by the Committee that a financial consultant be
retained to help advise further on what other avenue would or are available.
The Council recommended that they contact Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc. of
Minneapolis.
Rex Oetinger, Zoning and Bldg. Inspector met with the Council regarding the progress of
the Teen Center in referrance to the exits. It will need a 1t hour fire door at the end
of the tunnel and a 1 hour fire door at the entrance to the tunnel. Also shatter proof
glass be placed on the Main enterance door. The installation of these improvements be
completed by August 5, 1974.
Bob Renolds met with the Council regarding boaters, skiers on Lake Orono also the boat
launching area for some regulations to control there lack of respect for the property
owners. The Council well investigate this matter to determine were the responsibilities.
Several employees of the Municipal Liquor met with the Council in protest to the action
taken by the City Council at the July 1, 1974 meeting regarding the dismissal of Jim
Thielke.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Burke that they rehire Jim
Thielke in the Municipal Liquor store off sale department/ Mption unanimously carried
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Patrolman Mark Rieschl met with the Council regarding the burglar alarm system presently
being used by our Municipal Liquor Store. The Council will see to it that the system be
repaired and then have the digital tape dialer installed to it.
The Finance Committee will undertake further study regarding the street sweeper.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Burke approving the first
payment of $5,162.40 warrant to Elview Construction Inc. for work done so far 6-12-74 on
the Library Bldg. project. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving the expendit-
ure in the amount of $250.00 from the Music Fund Account payable to Sherburne County
Fair Board for musical entertainment. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
The Improvements Committee will take the matter of parallel parking in the downtown area
under consideration.
Mayor Lundberg will contact the members of the Joint Park and Recreation Board regarding
the hirering of a life guard for Sundays only.
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Moved by Councilmember SYring and seconded by Councilmember Burke approve and grant
Cris Construction an extention of time from July 1, 1974 to July 19, 1974 on the Sewer
and Watermains for for School View First Addition. Motion unanimously Carried by a vo~of
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Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving the
Liquor Store Bills for payment as listed. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5...().
No. further business the meeting adjourned at 12:00 AM.
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