08-21-1972 VCM
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEE.'TING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLOO.
August 21st 1972 at 7:30 pm.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by
Mayor Bartelt on August 21, 1972 at 7:30 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Village Office
Building. Members were present as follows: Mayor Bartelt, Councilmen Otto, Syring, Hudson
and Konop.
The minutes of the August 7, 1972 regular meeting were mailed. All members received and
read the minutes there were no additions or correction and the minutes were approved as
mailed.
Mr. Bayer presented to the Council a plot plan of his proposed development for the property
on Main Street and York Avenue. The Council stated that this plot plan still does not
show any elevation of which they still will need before the Council could consider and
action. Mr. Bayer indicated that he would make the following modification to his planned
unit development:
1. provide recreation area of 15,000 sq. ft.
2. pay 50% of the cost for the watermain construction
3. reduce from 20 units to 16 units
He also stated that he had no plans to provide any type of contract maintenance for these
units.
Ernie Carlson and Mag Johnson met with the Council regarding the teenagers damaging
property and gathering in the downtown parking lot at all hours of the night and morning.
Mr. Carlson stated that he has tempora~ closed the Teen Center in his place of business.
Mr. Johnson stated that he would like and suggested that the Council post No Loitering
signs in the downtown parking lot inorder to curb this problem of the teenagers grouping
in the lot at all hours of the night and early morning hours.
A total count of 15 families representing Upper Town met with the Council in opposition
to Mr. Bayers proposed 20 unit development in their area. They submitted a list of their
opposition of which a copy is attached. Of those members present representing Upper Town
it was stated that they would not approve of any modificaticnto this plan unit development
they further stated that they wanted the area to remain residental.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto to approve paying the reim-
bursement costs of $35.00 requested by }~. McRae & Mr. Robideau for expenses inccured
in relandscaping. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Hudson appointing Robert D. Milne
& Associates as financial advisores for the financing of the 1972 Watermain Industrial
Park Area and Street Improvement projects at a fee of l~% of the principal amount of the
issue not to include legal services. Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The Park Board will proceed with the preliminary planning work for the purpose of
submitting application for the LAWCON parks and recreation grants.
Patrolman Charles Swanson met with the Council regarding what action the Police Department
has taken to combat the teenager problems in the parking lot downtown. He stated that he
would like to have any ordinance that would close the parking lot at 12:00 pm. then this
would aid the Police Department in taking legal action.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to approve the list of Municipal
Liquor Store bills for payment as presented. Copy of the list is attached. Motion
unaminously carried by a vote of 3-0.
John MacGibbon was instructed to draft
the parking lot downtown.
No further business, the meeting adjourned.
C lerk*Treasure