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RffiULAR SOO-MOf'.ITHLY MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVF.::R
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBEaS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLOO.
January 8, 1973 at 7:30 pm.
The regular se~-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to
order by Mayor Bartel~ on January 8, 1973 at 7:30 pm. in the Council Chambers of
the 'Village Office Building. Members were present as follows: Mayor Bartelt,
Councilmen Lundberg, Hudson, Otto and Syring. Village Attorney John MacGibbon was;
in attendance.
Taking the oath of office as Councilmen by Cli!,ford Lundberg.
The minutes of the December 18, 1972 regular meeting and the minutes of the December
22, 1972 special meeting were mailed. All members received and read the minutes
there were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as mailed.
The Mayor submitted to the. councilmen a list of his 1973 conunittee appointments.
A copy of the list is attached.
Move~ by councilman Syring and seconded by councilman Otto re-appointing Lloyd
Barthel as Fire Chief for the year 1973. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of
4-0.
Moved by C,ouncilman Syring and seconded Otto to r,e-appoint Dick Burgoyne to the
Uitilities Commission for another 3 years; term. Hotion unanimously carried by
a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilman otto and seconded by Councilman Hudson to re-appoint Dr,. Sommers
or any member of ~. Clinic in h~s absents as Village Health Officer and re-appoint
John MacGibbon as Village Attorney for the year 1973 Motion unanimously carried by
a vote of 4-0.
Moved by C01lIlcilman otto and seconded by Councilman Syring to approve the Knollwood
Development Project located within the 2 mile limits of the Village as recommended by the
Planning Commission stipulations that Smith Avenue be extended beyond and that the
proposed roads be joined with the township roads. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 4-0.
Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring authorizing the transfer
of $10,000.00 of the Municipal Liquor Store Funds to the General Account under
a special subsidary account of the General Account Fund. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lundberg authorizing the
Clerk-Treasurer to invest the total amount of the 1972 Revenue Sharing monies into CD's
o~ a three months bases. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Several local businessmen of Elk River met with the Council regarding their proposed
public and employees parking lots for the downtown area. Con Johnson spokesmen for
the group stated that the approximate cost would be $100,000.00 consisting of three lots
with a capacity for 150 cars. He further stated that they would purchase the properties
and turn the o~ership over to the Village. They would like the Village to over see
the construct:~~sess the benefcting property owner.
Dick Gangal~ on behalf of the Planning Commis9ion stated that the businessmen should be
commended for their efforts in trying to resolve these parking problems.
The Council recommended that a preliminary engineering report be prepared to include
basic cost figures before a hearing cou~d be held.
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The businessmen's association stated that they would pay these engineering fee's for
the Village ,Engineers preliminary report.
Moved by Councilman Syring and secomded by Councilman Otto authorizing the Village
Engineer Wm. Mills to prepare a preliminary report for the developnent of these
parking lot projects. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
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Neil Larson met with the Council regarding a proposed professional Office Building
to be located at Lowell Avenue and ~~in Street he also reviewed for the Council
other projects that he has north of the village approximate acreage 160 consisting
of community park, green waYSJswimming pool, cluster homes., townhouses, apartment
buildings, and commerical area. Mr. Larson's question of the Council was that
if he requested city water for this project would the Council require annexsation.
The Council will review this matter at a later date with the Village Engineer &
Attorney. .
Mr. Larson would also like the Council's approval to build a 30 unit apartment
buildings in the Johnson Plat area. The Council stated that they would make their
decision during the early part of February 1973.
Les Derr met with the Council regarding department needs for the coming year. I.
He would like to try St Cloud Testing Lab for sewage test because it appears to
be lesser in cost from Minn. Valley Testing Lab approved by Council II. He would
like to purchase another sander for the other truck. Council instructed Mr. Derr
to obtain some cost figures. III. Wages for his department employees Mr. Derr
recommends 25~ per hour increase.
Ken Nelson, Darrel Mack, Leroy Pike and Arthur Barnier met with the Council and
requested that they receive standby pay over the weekend when on call at 8 hrs
per day at straight time payor a total of 16 hrs. The Council tabled their .
request for the present.
Patrolman Robert Johnson and his Attorney Wm. A Candall II met with the Council
regarding his termination of employment with the Elk River Police Dept.
Mr. Candall specking on behalf of this client Mr. Johnson requested that his
client have the opportunit, to review with the Council the complaints that have
been filed against him. Village Attorney John MacGibbon will contact Mr. Crandall
and confer as to what type of hearing should be held and when.
Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Hudson authorizing payments for
the Rennager & Madison family as stated on the application from the poor fund account.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
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The Council reviewed the dump card stituation andresend their prevjouse desision
to read as follow commerical & residents to be charged for each load according
to size and commerical to be ~harged the same except they will be billed monthly.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to approve the list of
General Government bills for payment as presented and listed. A copy of the list
is attached. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0.
The following 1973 wages and salaries were established to be effective January 1,
1973
Liquor Store
Manager Ernie Thielke $50.00 per month increase and $40.00 extra pay
for Saturdays.
Assist. Manager Mary Eilers $3.75 per hour
Bartenders: Full time $3.75 per hour
Off Sale Clerk full time $2.75 per hour
Waitress: full time $2.50 per hour
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10i per hour increase for all part time employees with 1 year of service.
Police Department:
40 hr. work week
$150.00 initial clothing allowance
Chief Of Police $825.00 per month
Patrolmen $725.00 per month
Street & Plant Department:
Street & Plant Superintendent $900.00
Street & Plant Employees $3.75 per hour
Clerk-Treasurer $750.00 per month
No further business, the meeting adjourned.
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