05-05-1975 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF . ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
O May 5, 1975 at 7:30 PM.
The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by
Mayor Lundberg on May 5, 1975 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Office Bldg.
Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Counci1members SYring, Hudson, and Konop.
The minutes of the April 21, 1975 meeting were reviewed as there were ,no additions or corr-
ections the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson setting May 20, 1975
at 7:00 PM. for the Board of Review meeting to be held at the City Hall. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
The Council discussed the filling of the Council seat vacated by Rose Ann Burke, Harold
Shogren, Elaine Anderson and Robert otto were the three names considered for the seat.
The Council held an election on the three persons to be considered.
Robert otto was appointed to the unexpired term as Councilmember) va~ated by Rose Ann Burke.
Tom Kolar representing Great River Development Co. met with the Council regarding the City
sewer capacity for a 12 unit apartment bldg. in the Johnson Plat area. A report from
City Engineer Lyle Swanson shows that a: 12 unit apartment bldg. would'not:'.f.aiiC~.,ou.r present
facilities.
Moved by Mayor Lundberg and seconded by Councilmember Hudson request from Sherburne County
the roadway easement deed for the extention of Gates Ave. A copy of the legal discription
is attached. Motion is vmani.mously carried by a vote of 4-0.
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The Council reviewed the City Insurance but once again it was tabled until a rate schedule
of payments is (quarterly) received from the two bidders.
Council reviewed the Street Dept. report.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Konop approve the installation
of the used 1,500 gal tank to be placed a(jacent to our present gas tank. Motion unanimously
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember SYring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson authorizing the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the agreement to participate in the cost of constructing a bicycle plan
along County State Aid Highway No. 12 from County Road No. 30 to Orono Park at a cost
of (1,250.00). Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the agreement is
attached.
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Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Syrin&\ the payment request of
_Winkelman Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $24,964.07 as re-commended by the architect.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Syring approving the Change Order No.6 on the carpet for the .
Northbound Liquor Store. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the payment
request of Winkelman Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $22,260.66 as recommended by the
,.. architect. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
~ Rex Oetinger, Bldg. Inspector met with the Council regarding a violation of the Bldg. code
by George's Super ValUe
Moved by Mayor Lundberg and seconded by Councilmember Hudson ordering the is.suance of a stoP
construction order to George Dietz, owner of George's Super Valu and further requiring
that a plot survey of the property showing exising store of proposed addition, complete
of plans of addition and applications for permit to contruct addition to existing store
before construction can resume. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The Council discussed the land locked piece of property 123' x 50' behind the old
County Garage purchase proposal from City by the County.
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Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Konop accepting the Sherburne
,to( County Hi.gh. way dept~. pur..c. ha.. . se requ~st at $600.?O and authorize ~ayo. r to ~negotiat'ing
1~" \ef-the--lega~..f()rmat~on. !'1ot~on unam.mously carned by a vote of4--{J'.l
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I Council discussed the service road project by Concrete Products. Mayor Lundberg stated that
{ on May 2, 1975 he spoke With members of the Cretex Corp. and _.i stated that they would be
\ willing to split half af the Construction cost with the City' being $16,000.00 each however
< they didn't know if it would all be in cash or part in materials, the Clerk was instructed
! to contact Lyle Swanson City Engineer to update the preliminary report for the project.
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Council reviewed the Police Reserve report however tabled and action at this time until
members of the Council had time to review the report in more detail.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving the paying of
the General Government Bills for payment as listed. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 4-0. A copy of the list is attached.
cNo further business the meeting adjourned at 9: 36 PM.
C -Treasurer