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09-04-1973 CC MIN REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG. September 4, 1973 at 7:30 PM. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by Mayor Lundberg on September 4, 1973 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the Village Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmen Cooper, Hudson, Syring, and Otto. The minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of August 20, 21, were approved as printed. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving the construction of sidewalks on King Avenue between Highway #10 and Main Street 80 feet on the east side and 176 feet on the west side of the street in conjuntion with the curb and gutter project at the cost of $1,224.00. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving Mr. Stan Moreland request for a On & Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License subject to his taking over the operation of the business presently known as Sachs Riverside Store. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Otto approving the American Legion Club renewal request for their Club on sale retail liquor license. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Cooper approving the Land use site plan submitted by Neil Larson based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission with one stipulation that a service type road be included on the north end of the site plan. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Mr. Joe Rivers met with the Council regarding a drainage problem on his property and requested that a catch basin be installed to correct the problem. Council . referred this matter to the Street Dept. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Cooper granting a Conditional Use Permit to Contour Engraving Co. Inc to add on to his present warehouse. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring granting a Conditional Use Permit to Northwestern Bell to add on to their present structure subject to Northwestern Bell obtaining approval in writing from the abutting property owners. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The above Conditional Use Permitswere approved by the Council based on the recommendation of Rex Oetinger Village Zoning and Bldg. Inspector. Mr. & Mrs Edward Jones met with the Council regarding various problems in their neighbor- hood (Baldwin Ave.) such as, speeding, patroling, parking, sidewalks, and lighting. The Council stated that the various department heads would be notified to look into these problems. Bill Patenaude and Art Erickson of the Elk River Utilities met with the Council regarding wage and benefit increases for their employees. The following increases were proposed: 1. 5.5% wage increase 2. sick leave increased from 60 days to 90 days. 3. dependent insurance paid in full. 4. one floating holiday. 5. four weeks vacation after 20 years of service. The Council felt at this time that they could not make any decision the insurance until they had the opportunity to review the 1974 budget. regarding The Council reviewed the letter from Mr. Olson regarding the three additional legal holidays that are due to Village employees. John MacGibbon, Village Attorney stated '." that this was correct and that the Village would have to comply to the law. A copy of the letter is attached. Robert Milne, Village Financal Advisor met with Council and reviewed the Village bonding power for the proposed new Off-Sale Liquor Store and Library building. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto approving the lease No. 211, 588 agreement with Burlington Northern for a parking lot at a rental of $400.00 per year to be effective August 1, 1973. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman otto approving Northwestern Bell request to bury cable through Johnson Addition to the 30 unit apartment building. Motion unanimou13]:J carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Cooper and seconded by Councilman Syring approving the revised Civil Defense ordinance No. 10-02 and repeling the orginial also No. 10-02. A copy of the ordinance as published is attached. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to draft a letter to the Highway Dept. requesting a traffic study be made on Highway 201 for the purpose of possible reduction in speed and a four way stop sign for the intersections of Jackson and School Street. Councilman Hudson gave a report on commuhi.~ations for the Street Department. Councilman Cooper gave a report on the progress of his study of the Police Reserve. . The Council authorized the Police Dept. request to purchase a set of badges for patrolman Mark Rieschl. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto approving the payment of the General Government bills as listed. A copy of the list is attached. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. No furthur business the meeting adjourned at 12:06 A.M. ~ .