12-02-1974 CC MIN
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
December 2, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.
The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order
by Mayor Lundberg on December 2, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
City Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers
Syring, Burke, and Hudson.
The minutes of the November 18, 1974 were reviewed. The motion pertaining to the
Liaison Officerwas corrected to include that Chief Joe Zerwas has the authority to
hire the person he feels best qualified. No further corrections, the minutes were
approved as printed.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Cooper approving the
resolution establishing a street, known as Vernon Avenue to be traveled
Southwesterly from Eighth Street to the Highway 10 right-of-way. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the resolution is attached.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Hudson that the Mayor
be authorized to file a affiQavit of default with the Sherburne County Register of
Deeds against Ridgewood East (Development Conditions). Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the affidavit of Default is att,ached..
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Cooper that the City
enter into a snow removal agreement with Wakefield and Lundberg. Attorneys at
Law $3.00 per time for their parking space behind their office building. Motion
carried 3-0. Mayor Lundberg 6bstained.
Mayor Lundberg reviewed brieny his list of 1975 Committee appointments.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Syring approving the
Architects color schemes for the exterior of the Northbound Liquor Store Building.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and. seconded by Councilmember Copper approving the
paying of the General Government bills for payment as listed. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Syring approving the
payment of $9.00 to John Oliver for maps that he made for the Planning Commission.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Cooper authorizing
the purchase of a stand for the Xerox copy machine. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-0.
8:05 p.m. Mayor Lundberg declared the public hearing on the proposed roadways for the
peat bog open.
Ben Roper, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Garrison were in attendance for the hearing. They
voiced no objections to the proposal. Therefore the Mayor declared the hearing
closed as there were no others present.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving the
adapt ion of the Street Map Ordinance. A copy of the ordinance is attached. Motion
was unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Mark Rieschl met with the Council and submitted four (4) types of alarm systems
that could be used in the present Liquore Store, and the future store.
The Council will review the material at .a later date.
The Council reviewed the price quotation received for the new squad car. The
following price quotations were received.
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COMPANY
PRICE QUOTATION
Bob Hall Motors Proposal (#1) $4,999.99
(,/12) $4,622.99
Elk River Ford-Mercury $4,828.76
Country Chrysler $4,200.00
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember SYring accepting
the lowest price quotation of Country Chrysler at $4,200.00 for 1974 Fury I.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Council reviewed the Finance Committee report.
Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving
the 1975 Salary and Wage schedule as recommended by the finance committee.
A copy of these Salaries and Wages for the City Employees for 1975 is attached.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Cooper appointing
Gerald Dube as Acting Sergeant to July 1, 1975 with no increase in wages.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Mayor Lundberg authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to draft a letter Burlington Northern Railroad requesting .
that they undertake an investigation to check from the safety standpoint the .
danger oflndustrial Motion unanimousl.i- carried by a vote of 4-0.
Rd. and Proctor side road.
No further business. The meeting -adjourned at 10: 55 p.m.
Charles J. Savela
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