07-06-1971 VCM
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called
to order by Mayor Bartelt on July 6, 1971, at 7:30 pm in the Council Room of
the Village Office Building. Members present were Mayor Bartelt and Councilmen
Huds on and Syring.
The minutes of the June 21, 1971 meeting were read and corrected as follows:
Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Konop, authorizing the
Village Clerk-Treasurer to advertise for bids in the official village paper and
the Construction Bulletin on July 8 and July 15, 1971, for sanitary sewer and
watermain extensions on Vernon Avenue from their present termnals on Vernon
Avenue North on Vernon Avenue to Meadowvale Road thence Northwest, on Meadowvale
Road to York Avenue, thence West ~nd South on York Avenue to connect to the
present terminals, with bids to be taken at 8:00pm, Monday July 19, 1971 in the
Council Room of the Village Office Building in the Village of Elk River. Motion
unaminously carried. A copy of the resolution is attached. The minutes of the
June 21, 1971 meeting were then approved as reado
Ernest Carlson was in ani made a request for a new 3.2 beer license for the Main
Tap. Ownership transfer of this business to be made from. Gerald Wegoner, the
present owner. Transfer of ownership to take place on Aug. 1, 1971. Moved by
Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Hudson to grant a new 3.2 beer
license to Ernest Carlson to be effective Aug. 1, 1971. Motion unam. carried.
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The Public Hearing on the Sewer and watermain construction for Venon, Meadow-
vale and York Avenues convened.
Property owners present were Mr. & Mrs. Leo Granland and Mrs. Tobiason. There
were no conflict of interests of those present. No opposition to the sewer and
water improvements were voiced and the Public He~ring was adjourned.
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William Mills reported on the present sewer plant capacity. Reporting that it
could support the proposed Marvin George School View Addition, proper service of
this area will require a lift station.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring, ordering the sanitary
sewer and watermain project improvements of Vernon, Meadowvale and York Avenues. _
Motion unaminously carried. A copy of the resolution is attached. V-
Mr. Warren Anderson of the Clarke Co. Ltd., Inc., of St. Paul, Minn., presented
building permits and drawings for eight residential homes for the Johnson Plat.
All permits were approved by the Council.
Moved by Councilman Hudson ani seconded by Councilman Syring to permit the Mayor
and Clerk-Treasurer, representing the village to enter in to a contract with the
Burlington Northern Railroad to close one and temporarily close the other railroad
crossing at Lawell and King Avenues. Motion unaminously ca.rried.
The Elk River Planning Commission represented by Dan Bailey and Richard Gongoll
recommended that the Council proceed with this proposal. They also recommended
that the village proceed with the annexation of the Schoolview Addition with the
suggestion that watermains be provided. An exception for providing sanita.ry
sewer was suggested until further studies on the sewage facilities are complete.
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Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Hudson, to annex the School
View Addition as per the planning Commission recommendations. Motion unaminously
carried.
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Fire Chief, Lloyd Barthel presented a list of specifications on the proposed fire
station.
Police Chief, Robert Olson submitted his monthly report. Ad iscussion followed
in regards to police dispatching. 11.11". Olson indicated that his wife may be
interested in supplementing with the Sheriff's Dept., at $165.00 per month. He
will report on this at <i. future meeting.
No further business, the meeting adjourned.
Robert Syring
Acting Clerk-Treasurer