11-19-1973 CC MIN
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REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG.
November 19, 1973 at 7:30 PM.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order
by Mayor Lundberg on November 19, 1973 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the Village
Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmen Cooper, Hudson,
and Syring.
The minutes of November 5, 1973 were reviewed and noted 4 correction in the motion
pertaining to the insurance corrected to read as follows. "Moved by Councilman Syring
and seconded by Councilman Cooper authorizing the addition of theift insurance to cover
open stock of the entire Village Hall Bldg. coverage to be a total of $7,500.00. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. The November 5, 1973 minutes were then approved as
corrected.
As there were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the Canvassing Board Meeting
of November 8, 1973 they were approved as printed.
Moved by Councilman Cooper and seconded by Hudson approving Patrolman Mark Reicshls request
to take some additional training classes of which will be paid for by Sherburne County
Sheriffs Dept. and that Mark is to make up the six hours that he will be short on his
regular shift during his attendance at these classes. Motion unanimously carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Zonning and Bldg. Inspector Rex Oetinger met with the Council regarding Sherburne County
Farm Service Co-ops request to build an addition on to their present bldg. which would
require a variance The Planning Commission approved the request however the parking
space for employees parking was not quite clear.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Cooper that this matter be sent back
to the Planning Commission for further study particularythe set back requirements and
the parking requirements. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring approving the purchase of a
legal size metal filing cabinet for the Bldg. Inspectors Dept. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
At 8:00 PM. the assessment hearing for the 1973 Street Improvements convened. Lyle
Swanson, Engineer representing the Village was in attendance.
Lyle Swanson reviewed the assessment rolls for the improvements to the Elk Hills Addition,
& ~,th Street.
As there were no persons in attendance opposing the 1973 Street Improvements Assessment
Roll Hearing it was moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Cooper that the
1973 Street Improvement Assessment Roll Hearing be adjourned. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0. Moved by Councilman Cooper to adopt and accept the Assessment Rolls for
the 1973 Street Improvements as calculated by the Village Engineer and to certify them
to the County Auditor for collection through the annual taxes over a 10 year term. The
interest on the unpaid balance to be 7% to start accuring December 1, 1973. Motion
unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Cooper authorizing the Planning
Commission to expend $4,500.00 (bid proposal price) to retain Nason, Wehrman, Knight &
Chapman, Inc. as planning consultants for the Village. Motion unanimously carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Mr. Brad Struve representing AEtna met with the Council and reviewed for the Council his
Company's perspectus for Deferred Compensation for Village employees. The Council stated
that they would review the data and if they have any further question he would be contacted
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by the Clerk-Treasurer.
Mrs. Mary Ham of American Consulting Services met with the Council and presented her
Company's prespectus on infiltration inflow study of sanitary sewer systems.
Bill Patenaude of Elk River Utilities met with the Council regarding the need for
utilities increase due to fuel & labor increases. The Council was agreeable to the
decision of the Commission. The Council also discussed the time periods for lighting
of the Christmas decorations it was concluded that a few hours each day would be
adequate until such time it is demend necessary by law to do otherwise.
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Lloyd Barthel, Fire Chief met with the Council and reviewed the radio equipment package
proposal received from UPA at a total installed price of $3,385.00. The Council stated
that the Fire Dept. could make the purchase providing they stay within their allo~d
74' budget.
Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Cooper ordering that the preliminary
essessment rolls for the School Street Storm Sewer Project to be prepared by McCombs -
Knutson Associates, Inc. and to authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise in the
Sherburne County Star News of a Assessment Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of the
Village Office Building at 8:00 PM. Monday December 17, 1973 for the School Street Storm
Sewer Project Improvement (Dry Wells). Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Cooper and seconded by Councilman Hudson authorizing the Mayor the
authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the Village for the architectural design
of the proposed new Off-Sale Liquor Store. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor Lundberg to adopt the Resolution Calling
for an Election on $210,000 General Obligation Building Bonds.- Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0. A copy of the Resolution is attached.
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Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Cooper to approve the list of
Municipal Liquor Store bills for payment as listed. A copy of the list is attached.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.
Moved by Councilman Cooper and seconded by Councilman Syring authorizing expenditures for
the Mayors, expenses to attend the Minnesota Planners Conference. Motion unanimously carried
by a vote of 3-0.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
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