1961 04 25654 April 25,1961
The Council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order by Mayor Law,
councilmen present were:Frank Holmes,Russell Stark,Harold Stadshaug,William
Hilderbrand,John Dietzen and Fred Krueger.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 11th,were approved by the council.
BILLS:were audited by the council.The motion by Stark seconded by Holmes,bills be
paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE:Total amount paid:$l,6l5.Uh
WATER &SEWER:Total amount paid:683.22
STREET:Total amount paid:lljO.65
PARK:Total amount paid:606.13
LIBRARY:Total amount paid:1,316.63
EQUIPMENT RENTAL;Total amount paid:2,856.97
TRAFFIC CONTROL:Total amount paid:9.65
BIDS ON AIRPORT:Tabled until later in meeting:
RESOLUTION ON STREET ADDRESSING PROGRAM:Deleted.
c,\REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE:was read for the first time by title only.The motion by
r Hilderbrand seconded by Stadshaug to accept the first reading.Motion carried.
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\g BIDS ON AIRPORT:were reported on by Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,stated
jthat two bids received,that of Basin Paving Co,in the amount of $20,310.16 and
McAtee &Heathe for $23,882.56.Bids higher than anticipated.The motion by
Hilderbrand seconded by Stadshaug,bids be turned over to the City Manager,City
Engineer and Airport Advisory committee for further study.Motion carried.
\0PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FINAL PLAT:Minutes of the Planning Commission of April
20th,1961,approving the preliminary and final plat of the Pilgrim Congregational
Church was read.The motion by Dietzen seconded by Holmes,final plat of the Pilgrim
Congregational Church be accepted.Motion carried.
\<)MSLgA ADDITION:Minutes of the Planning Commission of April 20th,196l whereby the
City Engineer reported that the plat is ready for final approval,except for the
payment of advance taxes,and recommending to the City Council that they set a time
limit of 30 days for filing this plat,or have cash bond that is posted to guarantee
platting,forfeited to the City.The motion by Stark seconded by Dietzen to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission,and cash bond be utilized to satisfy all
taxes and complete filing if not completed by owner in 30 days.Motion carried.
JREQUEST BUILDING PERMIT PRIOR TO PLATTING:Minutes of the Planning Commission of
»\*J ..pril 20th,1961,recommending to the City Council that a building permit be issued
\upon posting of a satisfactory cash bond to guarantee completion of the plat within
specified time was read.Discussion.The motion by Stadshaug,permit be granted
subject to a posting of a $2,000.00 bond for completion and filing of plat,subject
to approval of engineer,or bond be forfeited after sixty days,if Plat is not filed.
Holmes,Stadshaug,Dietzen and Krueger,for,Stark and Hilderbrand against.Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING TRAILER COURT EXPANSION:Minutes of the Planning Commission of April
20th,1961,recommending that the City Council set a date for a public hearing at
the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May lith,196l was read.The
motion by Holmes seconded by Dietzen that a public hearing be set for May lath,1961
regular meeting of the Planning Commission,for a special permit for expansion of
ikes Trailer Park.Motion carried.
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,REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS;Letter from City Manager,Chester
n^Waggener,stating that Mr.Frank Mertz,has requested a permit to install sidewalk
\\in front of his building on East Broadway.Community Standards which were adopted
by ordinance do not permit sectional or partial development of public rights-of-
way, and that we do not have the authority to violate the provisions of this ordinance.
Mr.Martz has requested to appeal this decision to the City Council.Discussion.
The motion by Stark seconded by Krueger authorization be given to extend sidewalk
ninety feet in front of Econ-0-Wash building on East Broadway,^otion carried.
April 25th,Cont'd
STATS PARTICIPATION OF L.I.D.ON EAST BROADWAY:Letter from City Manager,Chester
Waggener,stating that there is possibilities of a L.I.D.street development along
East Broadway,known as secondary State Hi-Way 7-2 now under state Control,and feels
that investigation with the State Hi-Way Dept requesting state participation in this
proposed improvement should be made.The motion by Stark seconded by Hilderbrand
that the City Manager be instructed to request financial assistance in this project
from the State Hi-Way Dept.Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM:City Manager,Chester Waggener,explained that the /OZ7
specification for the Fire Alarm System had to be rewritten,due to joint use provisions
ofcertain power poles etc,and requesting authorization to call for bids to be opened
and read at the next regular council meeting.The motion by Holmes seconded by
Stadshaug,to call for bids on the Fire Alarm System at the next regular council
meeting on May 9th,1961.Motion carried.
REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:was given by Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,
Dog Poung complete,few small items to be changed,and stated that workmanship is
generally poor.Mayor stated that he felt the work on the dog pound was very poor,
sloppy job on the concrete,wooodwork,and in general very poor construction.Mrs.
Engholm appeared before the council,in regards to the leash law,and wanted to
know how we plan to take care of the dog problem.Was told that fifteen dogs had
been disposed of that day.
Pump House:Piping installed and tested,completion date is Monday May 1st.Pump is
in.
-Swimming Pool:Back wall tunnel nearly complete,lights to be installed on Wednesday
Bath house wall poured and also wall in filter room.Progress satisfactory.
LIBRARY CONTRACT:Agreement explained by City Manager,Chester Waggener.M0ses Lake//^~V
Library Board has approved proposal contract and will be considered for standard
contract at next meeting of N0rth Central Regional Library Board.No objections to
proposal contract were expessed by the Council.
LETTER FROM MR.BERTRAM:in regards "W"'specifications for construction of possible /00&
violation of conflict of interest statutes.Acting City Engineer,read letter from
John McInerny,Consulting Engineer,providing an interpretation of the specifications
and stating that all work has conformed to specifications.City Attorney,John Calbom
stated that,in his opinion,no violation of statues exists inasmuch as materials
supplied the contractor are in no manner a contract with the City and that payment
for same is not contingent upon any payment from the City.
Meeting adjourned.10:lr>P.M.
ATTESTt^^^^,,*?tk^«^*l_
Mabel Waterman
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Alex Law
Mayor
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