09-15-1975 CC MIN
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REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
September 15, 1975 at 7:30 PM.
The Regular Semi-Monthly Meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by
Mayor Lundberg on September 15, 1975 at 7: 30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City
office building. Members present were as follows: M~or Lundberg, Councilmembers Konop
Syring and otto.
The minutes of the September 2, 1975 meeting were reviewed as there were no additions
or corrections the minutes were approved as printed.
Dan Greene, City Insurance Agent met with the C0lll1ci1 and reviewed our City insurance
coverage to date. Mr. Greene recommended that the City add the Inland Marine Equip-
ment Policy to our coverage, reason being to insure the items such as chain saws, battery
chargers etc. to cover for loss damage and theft. which prior to this were not covered.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Syring that we include the
Inland Marine Equipment Insurance to our insurance coverages. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-lJ.
Dale Palmer, Sherburne County Auditor met with the Council regarding tax forfeited land
that the Baptist Church would like to purchase for a parking lot however there is
$2,115.76 of assessments owing on this track of land.
~.M. oved by. C ouncilmember SYring and seconded by Councilmember Konop adopting the resolution
in the Re-Sa1e of Tax Forfeited Assessment Land. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of
. A cop,y of the resolution is attached.
Mr. Swanson, who lives at 310 2nd Street met with the Council regarding a resident in his
neighborhood who does not cut his weeds. The Council stated that they would have Ken
Nelson check to see if these were abnoxious weeds.
Moved by Councilmember SYring and seconded by Counci1member otto adopting the resolution
of Governing Body of Applicant sewer system evaluation survey. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-Q. A cop,y of the resolution is attached.
Moved by Counci1member otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop approving the M~or' s
appointment of Stan Moreland to the Elk River Park Board to fill the fifth position for
a term of Sept. 15, 1975 to Dec. 31, 1976. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of J.v-IJ.
The Chamber of Commerce requested the City to consider sharing in the energy cost for
lighting of the three Welcome to Elk River signs. No action was taken at this time.
Mayor Lundberg gave a oral report on the School Bond issue that is coming up this fall.
Moved by Councilmember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Otto authorizing the Swimming
Pool Committee the authority to with draw $500.00 from the Swimming Pool Fund to be
disbursed for advertising of the School Bond issue which includes a swimming pool,
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of J.v-IJ.
~he Council reviewed the Finance Committee report.
' representative of the School met with the Council regarding requesting City approval
to have fireworks for their half time entertainment for their Home Comming Game October 10,
1975. Council had no objections as long as the Fire Chief is notified.
Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Otto approving the Liquor
Store bills for payment as listed. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. A
copy of the list is attached. ~)
Councilrnember Bob Syring requested that the City investigate the establishing an
ordinance prohibiting abandon vehicles in the City limits. Mayor Lundberg will invest-
agate the possibilities.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.