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~ REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG. May 20, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. The Regular Semi-Monthly meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Lundberg on May 20, 1974 at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Office Bldg. Members present were as follows: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Burke, Syring, and Cooper. The minutes of the May 6, 1974 meeting were corrected as follows: delete the parenthsis in the statement maded by Councilmember Burke. Also correct the spelling of Don Stries name also change the motion saying Councilmember Lundberg to read Mayor Lundberg, the minutes were then, approved as printed. A Special Meeting with the public and Highway Dept. was set for 10:00 AM. May 29, 1974 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Councilmember Cooper requested that a file be kept on all Offical meetings, correspondance and etc. The Health & Safety Committee will review the need for stop signs on School Street. Moved by Councilmember Syring and seconded by Councilmember Burke to recind the censu~..:74 resolution of April lS, 1974 and change it to read 4S1 additional population and not e!t'. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. Bill Patenude of the Utilities met with the Council regarding the need for more street lighting for School View 1st Addition. Also the Council stated that the building by the dam should be repaired. Father Hqp; was appointed as the City of Elk River representi ve to the Tri-Cap Board. Herb Johnson met with the Council regarding the new Parking lot the Legion Club was constructing, no actionwas taken at this time. Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Burke authorizing the purchase of a black board with a. stand for the Council Chambers motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. The Council discussed the leasing of the new radio'S from the Sheriffs Dept. as to purchase, more information will be needed before taking any action on this matter. The Council will hold a public hearing for the residents of School View 1st Addition and the Industrial Park regarding the proposed street numbering and name changes in their addressess. Also instruct the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise and notify the property owners involved. Set for June 3, 1974 at S:OO PM. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The Council reviewed the various Committee reports. Moved by Councilmember Cooper and seconded by Councilmember Burke that all single expenditure of City fund above $50.00 requires the approval of the Council before purchases c.an be made. Exceptions to this regulation will be made providing for emergency expenditures necessary to maintain continuous operations of all City functions. Justification of such expenditures must be submitted in writing before the next regular scheduled council meeting and must qualify as an "emergency" expenditures by that must he made within 24 hours in order to provide coverage discribed herein. Motion unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0. The Council also adopted the following Street and Sewer Dept. appointments and wage increase A copy of this is attached.