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12-03-1973 CC MIN REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BLDG. December 3, 1973 at 7:30 PM. The Regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by Mayor Lundberg on December 3, 1973 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the Village Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmen Hudson, Syring & Otto. Minutes of the November 19, 1973 meeting were approved as printed. The Council reviewed a letter received from The River Riders Snowmobile Club of Elk River wishing to donate $50.00 to the summer recreation program. The Council gracious ly accepted the donation on behalf of the Park Board. A letter of thank you is to be sent from the Park Board. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by otto adopting Ordinance 9-03 and the Clerk-Treas. is instructed to publish the ordinance in the Sherburne County Star News. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. A copy of the ordinance is attached. Moved by Councilman otto and seconded by Councilman Hudson authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease contract with Sherburne County for one year at a fee of $5.00 the land to be leased is located on Upland Ave. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Robert Milne Village Financial Advisor met with Council and reviewed the resolution for the sale of 1973 Improvement Bonds $220,000. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to accept the preliminary recommendations for issuance of the 1973 Improvement Bonds as presented by Robert D. Milne, Hill & Associates and to call for a public sale of $220,000. Improvement Bonds of 1973 scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 1973 at 12:00 O'Clock noon in the Council Chambers of the Village Office Bldg. and authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise in the Sherburne County Star News and the Commerical West Magazine of this bond sale. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The following members voted infavor Mayor Lundberg Councilmen, Hudson, Syring and Otto members voting against: NONE, 'Councilman Cooper was absent. A copy of the resolution is attached. Marvin George met with the Council regarding improvements for School View Addition. The Council stated that as for sewer hook-ups it would be at least 1976 and as far as water services, a new well would have to be dug first, however it appears that by spring of this coming year 1974 some definate plans will be available as to dates of construction of a new well, pump and iron removal plant. Mr. George said that he would return in the spring to discuss this matter of water and paving at School View Addition (Marvin George Addition). Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Hudson to accept the preliminary assessment roll dated December 3, 1973 prepared by McCombs-Knutson Associates, Inc. for stor sewer construction on School Street. Motion unanimously carried bya vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman otto approving the drawing of a warrant check for payment to Severson Construction Co., first estimate on parking lot project in the amount of $13,967.00. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. Moved by Councilman Otto and seconded by Councilman Syring that the Village engage McCombs Knutson Associates, Inc. as Elk River Village Engine~ing firm. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. , Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman otto to accept and adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission to retain the street addresses .and names now being used in the Village of Elk River and that all addresses outsideof the . original village (section 33 and 34) be according to the new township of Elk River, numbering system. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Council reviewed the bid quotation received from Elk River Ford and Country Chyrsler for a new squad car. After review Council noted that two items on the specifications were missing. The Clerk was instructed to contact the two bidders and obtain the needed information by the next regular scheduled meeting. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Syring to amend the original resolutio calling for an election onf210,OOO. General Obligation Library Bldg. Bonds upon the recommendation of the Village Attorney to change that portion pertaining to acquisition and betterment to read acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of a municipal library in the Village. The motion was carried by a vote of 3~. The following members voted for: Councilmen Syring, Hudson & Otto. The following members voted against: Mayor Lundberg. Councilman Cooper was absent. A copy of the revised resolution is attached. The Mayor reviewed the Flood Plain Ordinance for the Council. It was suggested that this be sent to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman otto authorizing Les Derr to make the ., oX purchase of theffVe tires from Ken Nelson if he felt they are needed. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Council discussed the need for stop signs on Upland & Meadowvale Rd. It was felt that the yield sign on Upland should be replaced by a stop sign and have Les Derr check with. the County first for their okay. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to approve the list of General Government Bills for payment as listed. A copy of the list is attached. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 4-0. The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to send letters to the property owners along Jackson next to Big Joe's requesting that they trim the trees that overhang onto the sidewalk. No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM. C=ti::zrc- Clerk-Treas .