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~ REGULAR SEtU-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG. July 15, 1974 at 7:30 PM. The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Lundberg on July 15, 1974 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Cooper, Hudson, Syring and Burke. The minutes of the July 1, 1974 meeting were reviewed. The spelling of Jim Bredecks name was corrected no further corrections the minutes were approved as printed. Wilbur Daniels met with the Council regarding the progress of the Swimming Pool Project. He also stated that Elaine Anderson and Tim Thompson were appointed to the Swimming Pool Committee. It was suggested by the Committee that a financial consultant be retained to help advise further on what other avenue would or are available. The Council recommended that they contact Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc. of Minneapolis. Rex Oetinger, Zoning and Bldg. Inspector met with the Council regarding the progress of the Teen Center in referrance to the exits. It will need a 1t hour fire door at the end of the tunnel and a 1 hour fire door at the entrance to the tunnel. Also shatter proof glass be placed on the Main enterance door. The installation of these improvements be completed by August 5, 1974. Bob Renolds met with the Council regarding boaters, skiers on Lake Orono also the boat launching area for some regulations to control there lack of respect for the property owners. The Council well investigate this matter to determine were the responsibilities. Several employees of the Municipal Liquor met with the Council in protest to the action taken by the City Council at the July 1, 1974 meeting regarding the dismissal of Jim Thielke. Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Burke that they rehire Jim Thielke in the Municipal Liquor store off sale department/ Mption unanimously carried b;J- ~J~~-~ ~!~-:? ~ ,1 , , ,,7-7' ,cl ' /.. . , Patrolman Mark Rieschl met with the Council regarding the burglar alarm system presently being used by our Municipal Liquor Store. The Council will see to it that the system be repaired and then have the digital tape dialer installed to it. The Finance Committee will undertake further study regarding the street sweeper. Moved by Councilmember Hudson and seconded by Councilmember Burke approving the first payment of $5,162.40 warrant to Elview Construction Inc. for work done so far 6-12-74 on the Library Bldg. project. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0. Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Hudson approving the expendit- ure in the amount of $250.00 from the Music Fund Account payable to Sherburne County Fair Board for musical entertainment. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0. The Improvements Committee will take the matter of parallel parking in the downtown area under consideration. Mayor Lundberg will contact the members of the Joint Park and Recreation Board regarding the hirering of a life guard for Sundays only.