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01-08-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1974 The meeting was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Black. Members present were: Aldermen Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag, and Ackland, in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent were: None. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Engineer Priebe. City Attorney Schantzen arrived later in the meeting. Reverend Waters was unable to attend the meeting. The invocation, therefore, was dispensed with. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 26, 1973 and Special Meeting of January 2, 1974 were accepted as presented on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Westlund and carried. The current bills were accepted with the additions of $4,000 in payment of Assessment Services; $44.00 - Coalition of Outstate Cities, conference fees; $100.00 - League of Minnesota Municipalities, conference fees; on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. (List) Investments and transfers were authorized in the following funds and amounts on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried: Sinking Fund No. 6 - Approximately $120,000 Sinking Fund No. 5 - Approximately $ 35,000 A transfer of $18,000 from Liquor Store Fund to General Fund. At 7:38 P.M. Mayor Black requested that bids received pursuant to advertisement for new Street Flusher and Truck Chassis be presented. Administrative Assistant Mealey opened said bids and they were as follows: STREET FLUSHER Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minne-- sota/submitted bid for a Rosco 1,600 gallon plus fire attachment in the amount of $7,955, accompanied by a Bid Bond for 10% of the amount bid. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 1974 General Fund Nancy Danielson motor vehicle dept. labor $ 66.80 Cheryl M. Heimerl motor vehicle dept. labor 187-50 Lorna E. Kohn motor vehicle dept. labor 177-38 Arlene Zimmermann motor vehicle dept. labor 39-50 Loren B;ske police reserve 16.00 Mike Hogan police dispatch 54.00 Michael Hogan police reserve 16.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 60.00 Ralph Blackstad police dispatch 61.10 Harvey Daharsh police dispatch 36.00 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch 80.00 Kathy Kuester police dispatch 126.00 Eugene Iverson park dept. labor 250.00 Chris Braun recreation football 15-00 Wesley Greve fire inspections 52-50 Harold Synstelien electr ical inspections 71-00 Nancy Degn recreation office 64.00 Ed Westplal recreation skating rinks 94.50 Greg Gutormson recreation football 10.00 Citizens Insurance Agency insurance coverage 93-00 Grams Insurance Agency insurance coverage 9226.00 Hutchinson Ins. Agency clerk -treasurer bond 50-00 Madsen Agency insurance coverage 616.00 Bureau of Business Practice OSHA information 30-54 Quade's generator checks 82-78 Burroughs Corporation maintenance agreements 1060.70 Family Rexall Drug supplies 52.92 lst State Federal Savings savings acct. 500-00 Off Street Parking motor vehicle rental 100.00 Elden Willard auto mileage 110.00 3M Business Products Sales Inc. 209 copier supplies 522-70 Kemske Paper Co. supplies 22-55 Kurth Foods dog food & supplies 41.66 Juul Contracting Co. test holes for new Armory 50-50 Hager Jewelry 2 name plates 3.00 Hutchinson Plbg. & Htg. repairs to heating system 102-31 Floor Care Supply Co. janitor supplies 24-50 Hutchinson Municipal Hoqital transfer out for ambulance 12,050.00 Hutchinson Utilities Commission electrical services 641.69 State Treasurer 4th quarter surcharge 314-31 State Treasurer December PERA contribution 2899.50 State Treasurer 4th quarter Soc. Sec. 3677.22 Junker Sanitation Services December services 7487.20 Crown Life Insurance Co. medical coverage 1752.09 Hutchinson Telephone Co. services 371.65 American Linen Supply Co. services 17.85 League of Minn. Municipalities registration fee 100-00 Co. Treasurer prisoners board 59.50 Wally's Tire Center vehicle maintenance 12.00 Uniforms Unlimited Inc. uniforms and equipment 59-95 Rite Way Auto Wash vehicle maintenance 6.00 Northwestern Bell teletype service 212.25 Lee Bahr prisoners lunches 2.95 Coalition of Outstate Cities Mork Communications International Bus. Machines Corp. Hutchinson Comm. H-)spital Hillcrest Safety Equipment Co. Gopher Shooters' Supply Co. Michael Kirchoff Robert Olson Richard Waage Ronald Kirchoff Champion Auto Store Franzens Hardware Minn. Chiefs of Police Assn. Bullseye Reloading & Supplies Inc. Coast to Coast Stores Hutchinson Fire Dept. Plowmans Inc. Standard Oil Co. Minn. State Fire Chiefs Assn. Nat'l Fire Prot. Assn. Hager Jewelry Hutchinson Telephone Rod Keith Hager Jewelry Hutchinson Cleaners Family Rexall Drug Coast to Coast Kokesh Athletic Supplies Gager's Handicraft Farm & Home Dist. Co. Felska's Auto Machine Services Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Jacobsons Hardware Hank Jerry's Tire Co. McCormick Impl. Co. Plaza OK Hardware Hutch Medical Center Simonson Lumber Co. leef, Br -Qs County Treasurer ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Bill Karl Quentin Larson Gale Boelter Carl Baumetz Erickson Construction Co. Hutch Equipment Co. Plowmans Inc. Hutch Iron & Metal Co. Schramm Implement Standard Printing Co. Sorensen Farm Supply Road Machinery & Supply Co. Vernon Thor Northern States Supply Cc. Jacobsons Hardware Hank McCormickImplement Co. 9M luncheon fees for 8 equipment maintenance lift off tape blood alcohol tests 25 breathalyzer test kits supplies registration fees -school registration fees -school registration fees -school registration fees -school vehicle maintenance vehicle maintenance annual dues for 1974 supplies supplies fire runs & drill vehicle maintenance gasoline dues for 1974 & mileage dues for 1974 name badge recreation phone mileage in town stop watch cleaning hockey uniforms supplies supplies volley balls & basketballs tempra paints supplies vehicle maintenance supplies for vehicles supplies vehicle maintenance vehicle maintenance supplies , physical exam -Eugene Iverson supplies uniforms �services 1973 assessments labor labor labor -snow removal snow removal snow removal vehicle maintenance vehicle maintenance iron vehicle maintenance time cards supplies and rental repair supplies snow hauling supplies supplies repair supplies 44.00 3211:65 25.20 8.00 30-00 8.63 10.00 10.00 2('-).00 10.00 50.86 5.45 10.00 66-50 28.66 297-50 268.12 612.66 22.50 36.00 1.50 5.12 30-00 28.55 28.75 6.23 3.45 109.90 22-56 4o.81 188-78 2.62 35-34 4.75 14.85 5.54 15-00 84-76 21 400NOC $ 50,462-34 198.00 200.00 18.00 18.00 1122.00 7.45 299.71 37-00 27.84 19-70 37.50 24o.18 228.00 19.43 17.29 2.64 =3= Kurth Foods supplies 12-50 Jerrys Tire Co. repairs 52.18 Hutchinson Wholesale Sul#y vehicle repairs 133.86 Hall Equipment Inc. repairs 19.54 Home Gas Co. Inc. utilities 97.87 Hoels Service Center repairs 7.50 Gopher Stamp & Die Co. square to posts 232.80 Bonniwell Sales � Service repairs 181.09 Del Chemical Corporation spray wash 122-50 Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co. repairs 102-55 Hutch Medical Center exam for Duane Dascher 15-00 Dostal & Oleson Oil Co. solvent & drum 34.00 Standard Oil Co. gasoline, oil & tank 786.84 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927-50 lst American National Bank contract payment 510.00 Hutchinson Utilities Commission utilities 2153.14 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone service 42.06 Frank Motor Co. Inc. repairs 38.53 Champion Auto Store repairs 6.45 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies .69 Leef Bros. uniforms 357.75 ,327.09 WATER & SEWER FUND Hutchinson Utilities Commission utilities 2906-31 Hutchinson Teleghone Co. phone services 56.42 Standard Oil CO. gasoline 142.74 Hutchinson Leader Inco help wanted ad 2.40 Summit Equipment Co. repairs 14-55 Feed Rite Controls Inc. repairs 96.00 Business Envelopes Mfg. Co. window envelopes 160.02 ExCello Corporation repairs 23-50 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 6.05 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies for repairs 22-50 Jerrys Tire Co. repairs -tire changes 4.00 Johnson Super Valu supplies 22.90 Jacobsons Hardware Hank supplies 3.95 Krasen Inc. repair supplies 2.52 Rutz Plbg & Heating repairs 1.30 Westinghouse Electric Corp. professional servicesl 120.00 Sorensen Farm Supply repairs 3o61 Water Pollution Control Fed. dues for 1974 25-00 Oxford Chemicals chemicals 59.76 Fadden Pump Company supplies 128.94 Water Products Co. meter & parts 2123-16 Quades Inc. repairs 15.41 Commissioner of Taxation sales taxes 413.60 Leef Bros. uniforms 122.70 6,477.34 =4= 0 Cemetery Fund Hutchinson Utilities sec. lite 2.00 Ed Ondrachek use of pick up 20.00 Simonson Lbr. Co. supplies 8.84 Leef Bros. uniforms 87.8o 118.64 Off Street Parkin Harvey Daharsh servicing meters 96.75 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 81.70 Juul Contracting Co. replace waterline 335.00 Popps Electrical wiring 72.74 Hutchinson Utilities electrical & gas 15.70 6ol.89 Sinking Funds #6 Bellkato Co. tennis courts 40.90 #7 lst National Bank of St.Paul principal & interest 88,354.12 #15 Juul Contracting Co. letting #4 22,120.82 #15 Popps Electrical skating rinks 3,575.28 MUNICIPAI,IIQUOR STORE City of Hutchinson salaries 3,793.86 Distillers Distributing Co. liquor 1,682.19 Griggs, Cooper d Co., Inc. liquor 3,143.04 Twin City Wine Co. wine 1,074.85 Old Peoria Co. Inc. liquor 714.53 Ed. Phillips d Sons Co. liquor 1,253.09 Twin City Home Juice Co. juice 22.80 Distillers Distributing Co. liquor 560.20 Famous Brands, Inc. liquor 126.22 Johnson Bros. Co. liquor 659.09 McKesson Liquor Co. liquor 390.79 Twin City Wine Co. wine 706.73 Old Peoria Co., Inc. liquor 484.35 Ed. Phillips d Sons liquor 1,363.31 Coca-Cola Bottling Coca-Cola 192.10 Northland Beverages 7Up 111.60 Lenneman Beverage Dist., Inc. beer 6,463.36 Marsh Distributing beer 3,297.95 Olivia Bottling Co. beer 843.45 Premium Distributing Co. beer 1,465.90 Locher Bros. Distributors beer 829.40 Northwest Linen Service uniforms 14.40 Hutchinson Utilities utilities 184.17 Floor Care Supply Co. supplies 23.20 Hutchinson Telephone telephone 24.75 Gerald Fisher supplies 17.95 City of Hutchinson contribution 18,000.00 47,443.28 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (2) JANUARY 8, 1974 Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. for a Etnyre-1,800 gallon by a Bid Bond for 10% of ************** TRUCK CHASSIS of St. Paul, Minnesota, submitted bid in the amount of $9,479, accompanied the amount bid. Johnson Motor Company, Inc. of Glencoe, Minnesota, submitted bid for an International, net bid $6,380 with an addition of $300 for a 2 speed axel and an addition of $780 for an automa- tic transmission, accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $425. Delivery to be approximately 180 days. Moehring Motors of Hutchinson, Minnesota, submitted bid for a GMC, net bid $8;035 with an addition of $325 for a 2 speed axel and an addition of $925 for an automatic transmission. Delivery to be made as soon as possible. Accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $500. Wigen Chevrolet of Hutchinson, Minnesota,submitted bid for a Chevrolet, net bid $8,048, accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $402.40. Delivery to be made as soon as possible. Plowman Motors, Inc. of Hutchinson, Minnesota, submitted bid for a Ford C-750, net bid $7,850, accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $400. Delivery to be made approximately 250-300 days. Alderman Westlund moved that the bids received for Truck Chassis be referred to City Engineer Priebe and Street Superintendent Roberts for study and recommendation. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black noted that Wesley Greve had not been appointed as Fire Marshall at the January 2, 1974 Special Council Meeting. Mayor Black then'appointed Mr. Greve as Fire Marshall upon Council ratification. Alderman Westlund moved the appointment be ratified, Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black then declared Wesley Greve as Fire Marshall for the calendar year 1974. Alderman Westlund moved the City of Hutchinson enter into Agreement with the County of McLeod for Assessor during the calendar year 1974. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. (TEXT) A memorandum was received from the Office of State Aid reminding if the City of Hutchinson wished to receive Engineering and Technical Assistance for the calendar year 1974, approval of the Agreement and a Resolution requesting this assistance must be remitted to the Municipal Enaineers, Office of State Aid. After considerable discussion, Alderman Haag moved REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (3) JANUARY 8, 1974 the City enter into said agreement and introduced Resolution Number 5297 (Authorizing Payment for Services of Depart- ment of Highways) and moved its adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. ( TEXT) A memorandum and map was received from City Engineer Priebe recommending the City purchase the excess right of way of Burlington Northern, which is all of the following lots lying South and East of the existing tract: Block 28, Lots 6 through 10 Block 29, Lots 1 through 9 Block 36, Lots 1 and 2 After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the subject be tabled until the City Engineer contact the Railroad and obtain prices of the lots. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black explained that all procedures had been followed in accordance with M.S.A. Laws for the 1974 Proposed Improve- ment Projects, and at this time the Council would review and study the petitions, objections, concurrances, received at the 1974 Improvement Project Hearing. After the projects were discussed in depth, and in view of the responses of those present at the hearing, Mayor Black suggested the following projects be included in the 1974 Improvements: (Note - Project No. 74-22 is amended to curb and gutter only, deleting bituminous surfacing and appurtenances.) PROJECT NO. 74-01 74-03 74-04 74-05 74-06 74-07 74-08 74-09 74-10 74-11 74-12 74-13 STREET South Grade Road Harrington Street Juergens Road/5th Ave. SW Brom Street Glen Street Franklin Street Milwaukee Avenue Division Avenue Fourth Avenue S.W. Glen Street Franklin Street 3rd Avenue S.W. FROM Dale Street Juul Road Dale Street T. H. 15 Linden Avenue T.H. 15 Lynn Road Grove Street Franklin St. 5th Ave. S.W. 5th Ave. S.W. Franklin St. TO T. H. 15 4th Avenue S.W. Lynn Road Division Avenue Milwaukee Avenue Milwaukee Avenue Franklin Street Glen Street Lynn Road 3rd Ave. S.W. 3rd Ave. S.W. Glen Street REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (4) JANUARY 8, 1974 (Continued from page 3) 74-14 Harmony Lane Lynn Road Second Avenue S.W. 74-15 5th Avenue N.E. Prospect St. T.H. 7 East 74-16 Kouwe Street T.H. 7 5th Avenue N.W. 74-18 Main Street 7th Avenue SE Oakland Avenue by: construction of curb and gutter and appurtenances, 74-19 Jefferson Street 2nd Ave. SE Washington Avenue 74-20 First Avenue S.E. Hassan Street Adams Street 74-22 Glen Street North T.H. 7 5th Avenue N.W. 74-23 James St. North T.H. 7 5th Avenue N.W. by: construction of curb and gu ter, bituminous surfacing and appurtenances, 74-24 West Cemetery Entrance \ Entrance to Holding Vault 74-25 Echo Drive Oakland Avenue Freemont Avenue 74-26 Echo Circle Echo Drive East Termini 74-27 Freemont Avenue Echo Drive East Termini by: construction of bituminous surfaci g, 74-30 T.H. 7 East Ealt Highland Park Drive to 5th Ave. NE 74-31 Century Avenue T. . 15 Merrill Street by: construction of watermain, \ 74-34 Glen Street T.H. \7 200' North 74-35 James Street T.H. 7. 200° North 74-36 Kouwe Street T.H. 7 200' North 74-37 Michigan Street R.R. Spur T.H. 7 East by: construction of storm sewer lines, catch basins and manholes, 74-38 Century Avenue T.H. 15 Merrill Street 74-39 Michigan Street R.R. Spur T.H. 7 East 74-40 Roberts Road Lakeview Street Sibley Drive by: construction of street grading and gravel surface, 74-41 Lakewood Drive and Roberts Road in McDonalds Lakewood Terrace Addition by: construction of watermain and sanitary sewer, 74-42 Dale Street Linden Avenue South Grade Road by: construction of sanitary sewer and watermain, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (5) JANUARY 8, 1974 Mayor Black then suggested the following projects be deleted from the 1974 Improvements: PROJECT NO. STREET FROM TO 74-02 Sunset Street Laura Ave. South Grade Road 74-17 Shady Ridge Road T.H. #7 approx. 1500' N by: construction of curb and gutter and appurtenances, 74-21 Prospect Street T.H. #7 McLeod Avenue by: construction of curb and gutter, bituminous surfacing and appurtenances, 74-28 Grove Street 2nd Ave. SW T.H. #15 by: construction of bituminous surfacing, 74-29 Sunset Street Graig Ave. South Grade Road by: construction of watermain, 74-32 Shady Ridge Road T.H. #7 1500' North 74-33 Prospect Street T.H. #7 200' North by: construction of storm sewer lines, catch basins and man- holes The Mayor noted that 300 of the cost the City was responsi- ble for and indicated that many citizens seemed unaware of this fact. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the revisions, as stated by the Mayor, be approved and introduced Resolution No. 5300 - 5334 (Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans) and moved their adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and vote having been taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolutions were adopted. (TEXTS) %%%%%%%%%%%%%% A letter of resignation was received from Diane Fowler (City Clerk's Office - Receptionist) effective February 6, 1974. It was noted that Diane and her husband Cole were moving to Nebraska where her husband recently accepted a job as Assistant Chamber of Commerce Manager. Alderman Westlund moved Mrs. Fowler's resignation be accepted. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that appreciation be expressed to Diane for the commendable work she performed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (6) JANUARY 8, 1974 A Trash and Refuse Affidavit was received from Mrs. Verna Fratzke of 127 -6th Avenue N.E., Hutchinson, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the request be denied due to the fact that the current market value of her property exceeded the $15,000 amount allowed. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A Trash and Refuse Affidavit was received from Theophil Gruenwaldt of 287 -5th Avenue N.E., Hutchinson, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the request be denied due to the fact that Mr. Gruenwaldts' income exceeded the $1,800 per year allotment. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Received was a Change Order from Rieke -Carroll -Muller, Inc. indicating concurrence from Housing Urban Development concerning Change Order No. 2 (Frederickson, Inc.). After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved approval and authorization of Change Order No. 2 (Frederickson, Inc.). Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. A petition was received to construct the proposed West River Bridge to be located at the extension of School Road, between Stoney Point Addition and Rolling Oaks lst Addition. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that the City Engineer be directed to report on plans for the West River Bridge at the Regular Council meeting of January 22, 1974. It was reminded that on January 16, 1974, at 2:00 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium, Miss Gail Charpentier of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will speak to all interested in the provisions of OSHA and what those provisions can do to and for employees and employers. The Building Official's monthly report was accepted as presented and ordered filed. Five applications for Snow Removal permits were received. One Each from Jerry Peterson of R.F.D #3; Curtis W. Paulsen of 236 Adams; Ed Peterson of 95 -5th Avenue N.W.; Downtown Shell of Main Street and 2nd Avenue; and Roger Henke of 835 Spruce Street North. After some discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the permits be granted. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black reminded that a breakfast meeting was scheduled with Senator Bernhagen and Representative Kvam on January 9, 1974, 7:30 A.M. at Lee's Truck Stop. Mayor Black noted also that the annual meeting of the Coalition of Outstate Cities would be held on January 18, 1974, 10:00 A.M. at the St. Paul Hilton Hotel. Mayor Black noted the COOC met REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (7) JANUARY 8, 1974 once a month to discuss problems concerning Outstate cities. Mayor Black reminded also, that on January 26, 1974, the League of Minnesota Municipalities is sponsering a conference for Newly Elected Mayors and Councilmen to be held at the Ramada Inn-McGeire's, in Arden Hills. The Park and Recreation Board Minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. In r(ading the Park and Recreation Board minutes there was a discussion concerning the approval of upright tombstones in the Oakland Cemetery Park. After a lengthy and involved discussion, it was noted that the concensus of the Park and Recreation Board was to refer the matter of allowing upright tombstones and to draft an ordinance indicating specific laws and regulations for each park in the City, to City Attorney Schantzen for study and recommendation. An annual report of the Hutchinson Fire Department was received from Fire Chief Eric Smith. Alderman Westlund questioned as to what the comparison from last year to this year was. Administrative Assistant Mealey informed it was approximately the same. Alderman Haag noted he had been approached by school bus drivers expressing complaint of the stop sign upon entering into or upon Fifth Avenue Southeast from Huron Street between Blocks 63 and 64, South Half of City. It appeared to be an extreme inconvenience to school bus operators. Alderman Haag then introduced proposed Ordinance 1/74; (An Ordinance Revoking A Certain Portion of a Through -Street in the City of Hutchinson) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, said ordinance was declared adopted upon its first reading. Alderman Haag then noted that there was a traffic problem on T.H. 15 between College Avenue and Griffin Avenue. He stated cars have been parking in this area and the flow of traffic would have to motivate around the parked cars causing a hazard. After considerable discussion, Alderman Haag introduced proposed Ordinance 2/74; (An Ordinance Regulating the Parking of Motor Vehicles and Other Vehicles on Certain Streets of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota and Providing Penalty for Violation Thereof) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" and said ordinance was declared adopted upon its first reading. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (8) JANUARY 8, 1974 Alderman Ackland noted that a meeting was scheduled on January 30, 1974 with the Township Boards and Fire Chief Eric Smith. Purpose of the meeting was to consider renewal of Fire Protection Contracts with the Townships, distribute and discuss the budget, financial statement and to have a general meeting to discuss any problems or questions anyone might have. Mayor Black noted a Region 6E meeting was scheduled on January 30, 1974, 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The Mayor encouraged Council attendance. Alderman Westlund moved that the Annual Report of the Hutchinson Fire Department, discussed earlier in the meeting, be accepted as presented and ordered filed. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black noted the many requests and complaints received concerning the removal of snow and ice on sidewalks. Apparently sidewalks are not being cleared causing a hazard to pedestrians. After considerable discussion, Mayor Black entertained a motion that all property owners be sent a letter informing they are breaking the law in accordance with City Ordinance No. 270 (An Ordinance Providing For the Removal of Snow, Ice, Dirt, and Rubbish from Sidewalks) and emphasize the dangerous hazard that has arisen due to this situation. If no response is received upon receipt of said letter, another letter be sent property owners ordering them to appear for a hearing before the Council and explain why they have not cleared their sidewalks. If still no action is taken by property owners or if no party appears before the Council, the Council will order the City Street Crew to do said work and all charges will be placed on the property tax roll. Alderman Haag so moved. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey informed that the State of Minnesota will be conducting a basic 3 day Civil Defense Director's workshop at the Germain Hotel in St. Cloud, February 25-27, 1974. It was noted that all expenses would be paid by the Civil Defense. After discussion, Mayor Black entertained a motion to authorize the City's Civil Defense Officials to attend said meeting. Alderman Westlund so moved. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. It was requested that a 13 year old generator, found in good working condition, be mounted on a trailer to be used in emergency or disaster situations. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved authorization of mounting said generator on a trailer to be available for emergency and disaster purposes. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (9) JANUARY 8, 1974 Administrative Assistant Mealey informed state legislation (Chapter 351, 1973 Session Laws) requires all local govern- mental units subject to recurrent flooding to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Consequently, he advised that the Corps of Engineers for technical review have not completed their review as to whether the City's proposed floodway and flood plain designations will meet the Flood Plain Standards. Administrative Assistant Mealey stated it was suggested in the interium, that the City adopt the sample resolutions found in the "Flood Insurance" Booklet in order to qualify the City to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that a draft of said resolutions be drawn. Attorney Schantzen informed that on January 18, 1974 a con- ference had been scheduled for the League of Municipalities of Attorneys, and requested authorization to attend. After some discussion, Alderman Westlund moved approval of Attorney Schantzen's attendance at the conference. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 9:20 P.M. on motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. Mayor Black entertained a motion that bids for Street Flusher be referred to the City Engineer and the Street Superintendent for study and recommendation. Alderman Haag so moved, Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% City Engineer Priebe was directed to draw -up plans and specifications for the 1974 Improvement Projects.