06-19-1972 VCM
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG.
June 19th 1972 at 7:30 pm.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by
Mayor Bartelt on June 19, 1972 at 7:30 pm. in tbe Council Chambers of the Village Office
Building. Members were present as follows: Mayor Bartelt, Councilmen otto, Hudson and
Konop. John MacGibbon and Bill Mills were in attendance.
The minutes of the JUne 5th 1972 regular meeting were mailed. All members received and
read the minutes there were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as
mailed.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Konop to grant the Eagles Club
renewal application for a Set-up License. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Erwin Hiltner, Elmer Mord, and Myron. LuIldquiSt representing the Eagles Club met with the
Council and asked if the Council had any objection to the Eagles Club applying for a
Bingo License. The Village attorney stated that the Village had no ordinance require-
ing a permit or license for such and that they would have to make their application to
the State of Minnesota.
Leon Vassar met with the Council regarding the Village Dump he had two question stated
as follows: 1. Is the Village going to close the Village Dump July 1, 1972 even if the
PeA has not approved the land fill permit application of Mr. Toth prior to July 1, 1972?
2. Would the Village consider leasing a few acres of land at the Village Dump site after
the closing of the dump1
Dan Greene, representing the Chamber of Commerce met with the Council and reviewed the
rious activities planned by the Chamber for this years 4th of July celebration. He
also requested the use of the Village Park area for some of their activities, also they
would like to hire our life guards for the Beach area from 10:00 to 4:30. The Councll
was unaminously in agreement to their requests.
The Council discussed with John MacGibbon, Village Attorney, Noon Realty & Construction
Co. violation of Village Zoning Ordinance. After discussion it was deoided by the Council
to have John ll.acGib~on contact Mr Noon regarding the violation.
Bob Conners & Jerry Brenteson met with the Council and voiced their complaints regarding
speeding violators along UplarJand Tipton Avenues. The Council stated that the Steeet
Department would install signs and paint a center line on the curve and the Chief of Police
would be instructed to have his department make various radar checks at these areas.
Bill Mills presented his report on the bid tabulations of the Watermain Construction for
the Industrial Park Area and recommended the lowest bidder Lamppa Construction Co. be
awarded the bid.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman otto that the Village accept and
award the bid for the Watermain Construction for the Industrial Park Area submitted by
Lamppa Construction Company at the bid price of $50,970.00. Motion unaminously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
Bill Mills Village Engineer presented for Councils review the plan for the 1972 Street
Improvement project for the Village of Elk River.
oved by Councilman Konop and seconded by Councilman Hudson to accept and approve the
plans and specification and to call for bids on the 1972 Street Improvements with
Railroad Drive to be a separate item inorder that it can be deleted at a later date if
it is demeaned necessary and to be opened July 10, 1972 at 8:00 pm. in the Village Council
Chambers and the Village Engineer Bill Mills is instructed to advertise in the Sherburne
County Star News and the Construction Bulletin of this bid sale. Motion unaminously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
The Council met with Gordon Fredericksen regarding what amount of policing the Village
would contribute to the Sherburne County Fair Days, it was concluded that the Village would
provide police protection for those hours that the Sheriff's Department felt would be most
benefical.
The Council met with Mr. Elroy Cornelius to review his on and off sale non-intoixcating .
malt liquor licenses for Crossroads Cafe.
Moved by Councilman otto and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve Mr. Cornelius proprietor
of Crossroads Cafe renewal recuest for on & off sale non-intoxicating liquor lisense which
expires July 14, 1972. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 3-Q.
The Council discussed Chief of Police Bob Olson's request for a salary increase it was
concluded that salary increases would be reviewed once a year only.
Councilman Hudson presented his report on the remote radio for the police station and
the weather proof speaker for the squad car and the site for the Village gas tank installation.
The Council approved the purchase of a weather proof speaker for the squad car at a cost of
$50.00 as ~er Councilman Hudsons recommendation.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Otto authorize the expenditure of
$50.00 toward the design of the plaque for the fire station. Motion unaminously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to draft lettersto Elk Point Club and Main Tap re-
questing that they discontinue the GO-GO-Dancing type of entertainment in their establish-
ments. Each letter to be hand delivered by the Chief of Police.
lVioved by Councilman Konop and seconded by Councilman Hudson that the Village enter into
contract with Leonard Kokott for cleaning services of the Village Office at the rate of .
$25.00 permonth or a total of $300.00 per year. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of
3-0.
The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to draft a letter to PCA requesting an extention to
keep the Village Dump open until the County Land Fill has been approved and operational.
In reply to Leon Vassar request regarding the leasing of land at the Village Dump site it
was concluded that the Council would not lease any land at this time.
The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to draft a letter to the League of Municipalities
requesting a sample ordinance pertaining to permits bonding and deposit required before
any digging in Village Streets is done.
The Liquor Committee was authorized to resolve the carpet purchase for the Off Sale floor
and the sign right away problems.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Konop to approve the plot Plan of the
Elk River Industrial Park as submitted. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Konop and seconded by Councilman Hudson to change the regular meeting
dates of the Village Council for the month of July to be held July 10th and July 24th and
the Clerk-Treasurer be. authorized and instructed to publish Notice of these dates in the
Sherburne County Star l~ews. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Konop and seconded by Councilman otto to authorize up to $900.00 for the
purchase and installation of a new engine for the 1962 International Street Department .
Truck. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Konop and seconded by Councilman otto to approve the list of Municipal
Liquor Store bill. for payment a. pre.ented....~C.. opy Of..... e 1...3..... is att.aa~c d. Motion
unaminous ly carried by a vote of 3-0. .. . ..... ( . '1
No further business, the meeting adjourned ........... y/.. ~/. easJ1.;r:~r