HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000004_pg118Pr -eedings of the Village Council
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The subject concerning the reassessments for subdivisions which
are made after the assessments for water has been declared to the
County Auditor was brought to the attention of the council by the
village engineer, Lester Knutson. He stated that the reassessments
for such subdivisions could be prepared by that office or by the
Clerk's office whichever the council desired. Smith stated that he
felt the areas in question where lots are subdivided should be checked
by the engineers and possibly computed as far as the figures for the
depth and width of each lot is concerned. Motion by Crane, seconded
by Malvin that the reassessments for subdivisions be forwarded to the
Village Engineer for breakdown and compution. Upon discussion
Trustee Christensen suggested that a section map be forwarded to the
Clerk's office and that it be handled through the Clerk's office after
the first of the year however. Upon call of roll on the motion 5 ayes
for approval; motion carried.
The attorney gave a report on the condemnation of the O'Connell
property where the water tower and proposed pump house will be. He
stated that the O'Connells may take the case into court and if they
win the award would consider .$2,500 per acre ih this land which
includes possibly 7.1 acres of land. The award given by the commissioner
was stated by the attorney at approximately 1.,500 an acre. Mr. Meyers
stated that they, the O'Connell people, are open for negotiation
between the Village but it ws suggested by Trustee Malvin that the
council wait to see;i' the 0 Conneils file an action in court due to
the fact that negotiations can be carried on at most anytime in the
near future.
The village attorney also submitted a letter from. the attorney
for John Robertus asking what action would desire to take in regards
to the defense and settlement of a law suit. Attorney Meyers
-ecommended that the council take no action at this time because
$aid law suit was not filed with the council..
Village Attorhey also reported that Mr, 4hlers, Fiscal Agent
for the Village, stated that the village would be able to bond for
a sewer system even though it is only a five year contract, with
U.S. Governmeht, with the theory being that the village is pledging
i_ts whole faith and credit for said system,
A Member of the Police bepartment %iquired whether o±' not the
village has an ordinance requiring pebp1e to stop for the police aar
and also whether they are i-ecluired to tell the truth to an officer
when they are not under oath, Attorney Meyers was directed by the
council to draw up an ordinance covering these points if not already
covered by a subsequent ordiance.
Mrs. John Sullivan questioned the application made previously
to the village by herself requesting she be appointed as an election
judge. She directed the question to Clerk Smith as to why she had
stated she had not been considered and that such statement had been
made at the previous council meeting. Clerk Smith stated that he
had been informed that Mrs. Sullivan had left the precinct in the
middle of the work time and that said statement was noted on her
application by the Clerk at that time. Smith stated that he had
contacted the clerk who was in charge of the election at that time
and it was stated that she had left the precinct due to sickness.