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Page 3 November 25, 1974 Councilman Baumgartner stated that the radio equipment and generator should be specifically a part of the agreement so that the city could depend on use of these items as well. MSP To amend (Neisen Johnson) requiring that the Lions Club maintain the radio equipment and generator in good operating condition 5 Ayes Original motion as amended. 5 Ayes MSP (Nelsen Johnson) To issue a peddlers and solicitors license and waiving fees to Scout Troup 11167. (November 26 through December 25, 1974). 5 Ayes Councilman Johnson's Report Councilman Johnson commented on enforcement of the dog ordinance and requested that the administrator discuss with B E Patrol the use of several dog wardens at a time. He felt that the enforcement effort should be intensified. Mayor Neisen stated that the Council had deliberated so long on the dog ordinance that we should not allow it to be ignored. Administrator Achen stated that he would prepare monthly dog reports for the Council meetings. The Council discussed a possible change order in the city hall construction with regard to the glass doors entering the Counc_:J. room. The doors were originally designed to allow opening of the Council room in overflow situations, and the Council generally felt that the design was satisfactory. Mayor Neisen commented on the city's new Moody rating of Baa -1 and stated that interest rates have apparently moved upward again since the city sold bonds last Tuesday. So Mounds View has a comparatively good interest rate. Councilman Baumgartner's Report Councilman Baumgartner read the Planning Commission minutes of November 20, 1974. He noted that a hearing had been set by the Council regarding Compassion Christian Center for December 23rd at 8:30 p.m. Councilman Baumgartner requested the attorney's opinion of whether the city's various boards and commissions have to conform to the Open Meeting Law. ALtorncy Meyers stated that some of these commissions have more than advisory powers and might be subject to the law. He recommended that for the time being the commissions attempt to conduct their business in public. Mayor Neisen directed the attorney to prepare a study of this subject for the Council. The Council discussed the problem of appointing a new mayor to replace Mayor Neisen and the possibility of having to also fill a vacated Council seat. Mayor Neisen stated that he felt it would be best not to resign until the first meeting in January, because the bond sale will not be completed until December 30. This will allow the re- elected Councilmen to be sworn in prior to the appointment of a new mayor.