cp01-08-1973 cREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 26, 1972
Vice President Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pastor
Richard Smith delivered the invocation.
Members present were Aldermen Westlund and Linder in addition to Alderman
Black. Also present were Superintendent Roberts and Engineering Assistant
Brodd. Members absent were: Mayor Kost and Alderman Alrick. Also absent
were Administrative Assistant Mealey who was on annual leave, Engineer
Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen.
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 1972 were approved as
submitted by motion of`.Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder.
The bills were approved\on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman
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A petition for vacation o� Glen Street North of 4th Avenue NW, a platted
street not in use, was received and considered. Alderman Westlund moved
that a public hearing be se's at a convenient hour before the Planning
Commission at their next regular meeting on January 16, 1973. Alderman
Linder seconded the motion and it was carried.
Alderman Black called for and deceived proposals for workman's compensation
for the City employees. Harold',Grams, Grams Agency, distributed copies of
an explanation of the charges and discount schedule. He further stated that
since the requirements are established by law, that there could be no
difference in the charges and the only variance would be in the discount
rates for experience in claim.
G. Totusheck from Hutchinson Insurance presented his proposal and affirmed
the foregoing statement.
A proposal was also received from Citizen's Insurance Agency although there
was no representative present. Alderman Westlund moved that the proposals
be tabled for further consideration. Alderman Linder seconded the motion
and it was carried.
Vice President Black called for second readitig Ordinance No. 433 regulat-
ing traffic on one block of Grove Street. Alderman Linder introduced said
ordinance and moved its adoption on second ready ng. Alderman Westlund
seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted
"aye" whereuponsaid ordinance was declared adopted,.
Vice President Black called for second reading of 0i',dinance No. 434
regulating parking on portions of Second Avenue and 3,pfferson Streets.
Alderman Westlund introduced said ordinance for its second and final reading
and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was
carried by affirmative vote of all members present whereupon said ordinance
was declared adopted.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Generd Fund
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M. Dianne Fowler
Judy Warr�,e
Lorna Kohn',
Audley Jorg Isson
Kenneth Kriee
Francis Murphy,,
Dorothy Hassman\,
Ina Klapotz
Frank Engelhart
Public Employees Retirement Assn.
Cash Drawer #4
Don 0. Kost
Jean Lerberg
Thomas E. Mealey
Culligan Water Conditioning
Kurths Foods
U.S. Leasing Corp.
Erickson Oil Products
Mankato State College
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Frank Broderius
Dr. W. G. Miskoff-Carolyn Lind
Minn. State Fire Chiefs' Assn.
National Fire Prot. Assn.
Grams Insurance Agency
Recreation Dept.
Joan Krueger
MRPA Basketball Chairman
Road & Bridge Fund
Carl Baumetz
Brad Burch
Kurths Foods
Cash Drawer #4
Water & Sewer Fund
Finley E. Mix
Cash drawer #4
Am. Water Works Assn.
December 26, 1972
motor vehicle labor
motor vehicle labor
motor vehicle labor
police reserve
police reserve
police reserve
police dispatch
police dispatch
fire inspections
additional contribution
supplies
mileage
management conference exp.
mileage
water conditioning
dog food & cleaning supplies
machine rental
gas
tuition Richard Waage
teletype service
mileage
.,secretarial services
dues
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workmen's compensation ins.
labor
state registration fees
snow removal
snow removal
supplies
supplies,postage et
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professional services -test
postage
dues -Clyde Drahos
$ 140.00
.58.4o
143-00
4.5.00
24.00
8.00
90.00
90.00
110.00
.go
2.16
14.00
51.25
48'4o
10:00
11.11
2ol8.66
24.8_5
29.00
111.60
38.4o
5.00
22.50
35-00
9o96.00
$12,227.23
69.6o
20.00
18.00
18.00
13-00
11.20
60.20
220.00
1.04
25.00
246.o4
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONT. -2- December 26, 1972
Sinking Funds:
#7 lst National Bank of St. Paul bond & interest payment $89,557.12
#13 Dept. of Housing•& Urban Development inspection costs 2,600.00
Off Street Parkin;
Harvey Daharsh servicing meters 65.25
Hilda Bergs contract payment 136.00
201.25
Municibal Liauor Store
Distillers Dist. Go.
liquor
568.88
Famous Brands, Inc.
liquor
231.36
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
liquor
1089.36
Johnson Bros. Co.
liquor
1171.20
Ed Phillips & Sons
liquor
1979.35
Distillers Dist. Bo.
liquor
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440.55
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
liquor
3179.77
Johnson Bros. Co.
liquor \.
1071.21
McKesson Liquor Co.
liquor ��
502.98
Mid -West Wine Co.
wine
94.60
Ed Phillips &Sons
liquor
1712.42
New Ulm Grocery Co.
supplies ��
42.54
Hutchinson Cold Storage
contract payment
150.00
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12,234.22
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- DECEMBER 26, 1972
A report was received from Engineer Priebe concerning a meeting held on
December 13 with Alderman Linder, Superintendent Roberts, Foreman Karg
and Engineer Priebe to determine on a recommendation for purchase of
a motor grader for the Street Department. The report stated that after
review of the bids received it was the consensus of the group that
purchase of the Austin Western Model Super 300 from Road Machinery &
Supplies Co. be recommended in the amount of $32,000 for a new grader.
After some discussion Alderman Linder moved that the recommendation be
accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being
taken all members present voted L'aye'r and the motion was carried.
The Planning Commission's recommendation that the Roger Ziemer request
for rezoning of his property on Highway 7 West from R-1 to B-3 was
considered. It was the aoneensus that an isolated B-3 zoning among
the R-1 lots would not. be compatible with good planning and Alderman
Linder moved that the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial
of the request be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and
it was carried.
The City Engineer's report on snow removal equipment in 12 communities
along with his report on recommended budgeting for Street Department
Heavy equipment was received and reviewed. No action was taken at this
time.
Minutes were received from the Park and Recreation Board and Planning
Commission and noted for filing.
Vice President Black reviewed the "Catalyst" grant as presented to the
Planning Commission by J. Harshbarger and D. Tracy on behalf of a
detoxification center combined with a referral center for drug dependent
people. He explained that there were mul= ,iple problems of location and
a time element but that nothing further has been heard since the Planning
Commission meeting.
The City Engineer's recommendation on proposed purchase of Laatch property
on Prospect Street at 4th Avenue NW was received hand considered. The
report indicated that 108 feet of the Laatsch prop'krty abuts City property;
the existing house has been unoccupied for approxim4ely two years and has
no sanitary sewer or water. The recommendation was not to purchase the
property inasmuch as there is no forseeable use for it:,\ After due
deliberation, Alderman Linder moved that the Engineer's tecommendation be
accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motirn and it was carried. The
Secretary was directed to so notify Mr. Laatsch.
A letter from Leo. M. McDonnell, Attorney at Law and Vice President of
Committee for reducing the size of the Minnesota Legislature and,.establishing
a Unicameral Legislature was received and briefly discussed. The
Secretary was directed to place the matter on the agenda for the next
regular meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - DECEMBER 26, 1972
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A petiti"bn signed by five property owners North of Otter Lake protesting
annexation\.,was received and noted.
Applications ,%or licenses to sell milk and cream, to operate a theater,
to operate a popcorn stand, to operate a pool table and to sell cigarettes
were received and, approved on motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by
Alderman Westlund"Npd carried: (List attached)
A memorandum confirmiV the meeting with General Cheeseman and staff
on January 10, 1973 at°x..0:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber was received
and noted.
Vice President Black called\1a recess at 8:45 p.m. to consider the proposals
for Workman's Compensation. e meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Alderman Westlund moved that th6 proposal of the Grams Agency representing
Western Fire and Casualty Company`�be accepted. Alderman Linder seconded
the motion and it was carried.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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