09-07-1976 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HElD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
September 7, 1976 at 7:30 PM.
Members present Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Konop, Hudson, Otto, and Syring.
The minutes of the August 16, 1976 meeting were reviewed as there were no additions or
corrections the minutes were approved as printed.
Mayor Lundberg reported that sand bags were placed at the dam as a temporary means to
help hold the lake water level.
Moved by Councilmember otto and seconded by Councilmember Konop granting the renewal of the
American Legion Clubs request for a Club on sale liquor license. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Syring approving the payment
request from Hennen Construction Co. for the storm sewer construction in the amount of
$3,520.00 as per city engineers recommendation. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of
5-0.
Fred Malveg representing McCombs-Knutson met with the Council regarding the School Street
extention. Mr. Malveg stated that more fill and rough grading is needed and that this
was to be done by the Assembly of God Church as per the requirements in the Conditional
Use Permit. The Council instructed Mr. Malveg to proceed with the needed additional worK
and make note that the additional costs will be assessed to the Assembly of God Church.
George Deschenes met with the Council regarding property which he owns and that the city
would like to obtain a road right ~way easement for the extention of 5th Street from Hwy.
169 to County road 13. Mr. Deschenes stated that he would sell this p~rcel of land for
$650.00.
Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Syring that the City purchase
the one tenth of a area of land from Mr. & Mrs. George Deschenes for the purpose of road
way right away eaSIHent in the amount of $650.00. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 5-0.
Mayor Lundberg reviewed the letter received from McCombs-Knutson regarding rip-rapping of
the Mississippi.
Goved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember otto authorizing the Mayor
to sign the agreement between the United States of America Corps of Engineers and the
City of Elk River, Minnesota for local cooperation for emergency bank protection Elk River
Minnesota in behalf of the City. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.
Mayor Lundberg reviewed for the Council the Dutch Elm Ordinance.
The Council discussed the boat landings and the following comments were made but nothing
was concluded.
1. 10 mile per hOlIT speed limit in the channel for safety reasons.
2. Trailer parking at Orono Park designation.
3. Retain both landings.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 9: 36 PM.
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