07-02-1973 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG.
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July 2 1973 at 7:30 PM.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order
by Mayor Lundberg on July 2 1973 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the Village
Office Bldg. Members were present as follows: Mayor Lundberg Councilman Syring and Otto.
The minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting on July 18 1973 were approved as printed.
met with the Council
Mr. John Bailey representing Cretex CompanYAregarding the proposed road improvement for
Industrial road. Mr. Bailey said that they did not want a bituminous mat placed on the
road rather justa stabilizer and grade. As they plan to close that road sometime in the
future at which time they will dedicate other land to the Village for a frontage road as
soon as the State approves such a road.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving Northwestern Bells
request to bury cable on School Street 10 feet from the north property line as shown on
the sketch. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring to approve and grant the Elk
Points's Set-Up license renewal. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Leon Vassar Village Dutch Elm Inspector met with the Council and submitted a verbal request
that the Council accept his resignation because he feels that being he doesn't have an
ordinance to aid him in inforcing his duties as inspector. The Council requested that he
hold off on his resignation until the next meeting so that the Council may check with the
Village Attorney on this matter. Mr. Vassar agreed to rescind his request until the next
scheduled Council meeting.
The Council reviewed the plot and floor plans for the proposed new off-sale building.
&reral changes were noted. Mayor Lundberg requested that the change be made and some
alternate cost figures as to rental or PUrchase bases be submitted.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to proceed and approve an
ordinance extending the corpor~te limits of the Village of Elk River to include certain
unplotted land not exceeding 200 acres in area abutting upon the Village limits. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. A copy of the ordinance is attached.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto appointing Don O. Cooper to fill
out the unexpired term as Councilman vacated by Clifford Lundberg to terminate December
31 1974. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
The motion was proceeded by the signing of the oath of office.
Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring approvingthe renewal request
of Elroy Cornelius properitor of the Crossroads Cafe for on & off sale beer license. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
The Council met with the Elk River Utilities Commission and management the following
members were present: Arthur EriCkson, Commissioner, Richard Burgoyne, Commissioner,
Bill Patenaude, Superintendent, and Ray Sykes, Office Manager. A brief review of the
72' Utilities Audit was discussed also a general review of the 1973 operation were
discussed. It was concluded that another meeting should be scheduled at a later date
inorder that the Council would have more time to review the audit report.
Bill Mills, Village Engineer met with the Council and submitted his preliminary plans
and specifications for the 1973 Street Improvements for Councils review.
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Moved by Councilman Otto authorizing the Village Engineer to prepare an addendum to
his report to include curb and gutter on King Avenue. Motion unanimously carried by a vote
of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto instructing Bill Mills
Village Engineer to revise his 73 Street Improvements report to exclude Industrial
road as reported and change to stabilizing and grading only. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
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Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring to order the addendum to the
Engineers 1973 Street Improvement Projects Report dated July 2, 1973 and to call for a
Public Hearing and instruct and authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to advertize for the hearing
in the Sherburne County Star News to be held in the Village Office Building at 7:30 PM.
July 25, 1973 in the Council Chambers of the Village of Elk River, Minnesota to consider
the 1973 Street Improvements for the Village of Elk River. Motion unanimously carried by a
vote of 3-0.
The Council reviewed the drawing submitted by Mr. Mills for the proposed dry wells to
School Street.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto authorizing the Village Engineer
to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report for the proposed dry wells for School Street
and to call for a Public Hearing and instruct and authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise
for the hearing in the Sherburne County Star News to be held in the Village Office Building
at 8:30 PM. July 25, 1973 in the Council Chambers of the Village of Elk River, Minnesota
to consider the dry well's construct for the Village of Elk River. Motion unanimously carrie
by a vote of 3-0.
The Council authorized Village Engineer to review the first step of the Federal Grant
forms to see if it would be advantageous for the Village to apply.
Moved by Councilman S' ring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving the Conditional us~
Permit for the New Library based on the recommendation of Planning Commission. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman otto and seconded by Councilman Syring approving the purchases of the
Bob Dares property for the new library site at the purchase price of $21,0.00.00 to be
deducted out of the library fund. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving the preliminary plot
plan of Knollwood West 2nd Addition in accordance with the Village Sub Division Ordih$.nce
as recommended by the> Planning Commission to extend Ulysses Street to the edge of the plot.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman SYring and seconded by Councilman otto approving the list of General
Government bills for payment as listed with the deletion of items numbered 673-41, 673-42,
673-43. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto approving the closing of the
Village dump to be effective July 14, 1973 at 5:00 PM. and to authorize and instruct the
Clerk-Treasurer to place a notice of the closeingin the Sherburne County Star News. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
No further business,
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