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09-05-1972 VCM REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY }1EETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG. September 5th 1972 at 7:30 pm. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by Mayor Bartelt on September 5, 1972 at 7:30 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Village Office Building. I'Lembers were present as follows: Mayor Bartelt, Councilmen Otto, Syring, Hudson and Konop. The minutes of the August 21, 1972 regular meeting and the Special meeting August 24, 1972 were mailed. All members received and read the minutes there were no additions or correct- ions and the minutes were approved as mailed. Russell Olson met with the Council regarding expenses he has incurred in having to re-tile and route his sewer line. He stated that he has spent $430.00 and would settle for half $215.00 reinbursement compensation. The Council will take this matter under advisement with the Utility and Street Depts. Ernie Carlson proprietor of the Main Tap Club met with the Council regarding the Teen Center in his establishment. He would like permission to allow the teenagers to enter the building by way of the front enterance reason being that the property owners will not allow the teenagers to cross over their property by way of the rear enterance. The Council stated that they would have to refer this matter to the Village kttorney for a legal opinion. . Harold Shogren-806 Holt and Edward Hooker-5~3 8th st. met with the Council regarding the weed problem existing in the North Terrace Addition. The Clerk was instructed to draft a letter to Builders Land Company owner of the undeveloped properties in question. Mr. Shogren also stated that Block 2 Lot 16 North Terrace Addition also present an unsitely problem this plot of land is located in the center of Block 2. He further stated that if the Village woulduiatablish ground cover on this plot of land that the property owners around this plo~omalntain it. Oliver Micheau met with the Council and wanted to know when the Village planned to make improvements on 4th Street. The Council stated that 4th Street was included in the 1972 Street Improvement Program. planned Thirteen citizens of Upper Town were in attendance regarding Cyril D. Bayer'S propoSed unit development project. The Council stated that these type of developments most certainly will be coming into the Village if not now, in the near future and would be an asset to the Village from that standpoint of rating the Village's ability to provide a variety of living accommodation to the public. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring to deny Cyril D Bayers request for a planned unit development on Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Block 9 Upper Town due to the overwhelming opposition of the citizens of Upper Town. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto to adopt the resolution in support of Sherburne County Board of Commissioners petitioning the State Planning Officers to establish a Regional Development Commission consisting of the Counties of Benton Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns & Wright. A copy of the resolution is attached. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0. . Chief of Police Bob Olson was in attendance and discussed with the Council the progress of the proposed Sherburne & Benton Counties radio dispatching system. The Clerk was instructed to draft a letter to Mr. Elroy Erie inorder to get his progress report. The Clerk was also intructed to advertize in the st. Cloud Times and the Minneapolis Star for police patrolman applicants. Councilman Konop will explore the feasibility of contracting Village police protection from Sherburne County. The Council agreed to allow Mr. Olson to drive the school bus providing it did not conflict with his duty hours or the other officers of the department. Mr. Olson was instructed to fill put a Daily report sheet. . Councilman Hudson will check into the costs to have the Office & Police Department Air Conditioner cleaned. Mayor Bartelt stated that the estimated cost for a 40' X 60' pole type warehouse with galv. roof and painted side walls would cost $5,500.00. The Council authorized the expenditure of $200.00 to the park board to be ~sed for ground cover on Lot 16 Block 2 North Terrace Addition. Council man Hudson will check with the Utilities Department regarding Russell Olsons sewer problem. , The following primary election judges were appointed. Mrs. Helen Byson, Mrs. Bernice Carlson, Mr. Lee Bishop, Mr. Bill Konop, Mr. Leonard Kokott and Mr. Chuck Savela Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring to a~cept the resignation of patrolman David Hofstad to be effective Sept. 23, 1972. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring to approve the list of General Government bills for payment as presented. Copy of the list is attached. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0. No further business, the meeting adjourned. c-:- . reasurer . e SUGGESTED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SHERBURNE COUNTY BOARD OF CO~~ISSIONERS PETITIONING THE STATE PLANNING OFFICER TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSISTING OF THE COUNTIES OF BENTON, MEEKER, SHERBURNE, STEARNS AND WRIGHT. Whereas, Minnesota Statutes 462.381-462.396, the Regional Development Act of 1969, as amended, provides that a Regional Development Commission may be established by the State Planning Officer upon petition of counties and municipalities representing a majority of the population in the region for which a commission is proposed, and Whereas, within the area consisting of the counties of Benton, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright there exists a need for a coordinated and cooperative effort to seek solutions to problems which involve more than one unit of government, and e Whereas, within this region regional planning is needed to coordinate efforts in such areas as transportation planning, park and open space planning, economic development planning, comprehensive 'health planning and criminal justice planning, and COUNCIL 'VILLAGE Whereas, the ~ of the ~ of ELK RIVER Minnesota has carefully studied the Regional Development Act and is of the opinion that benefits would be derived from the establish- ment of a Regional Development Commission consisting of the counties of Benton, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns and' Wright, COUNCIL Now~Ttq~~~fore, it is hereby resolved that the ~~fa~~~~~~'~ of the ~ of ELK RIVER , Minnesota, supports and endorses the establishment of a new development region consisting of the counties of Benton, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright, and urges the County Board of Commissioners of Sherburne County, Minnesota, to petition the State Planning Officer' to designate a new Region 7W to consist of the counties of Benton, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright, and , COUNCIL Be it further resolved, that the ~~~~ of the VILLAGE iI~~~ of ELK RIVER , Minnesota, favors the establishment of a Regional Development Commission for Region 7W and urges the County Board of Commissioners of Sherburne County, Minnesota to petition the State Planning Officer to establish such a Regional Development Commission in accordance with the provisions of the said Act. ' (Execution and attestation in the form used by the Township.) Adopted by motion by the Village Council of Elk River Sept. 5, 1972 e e" e e