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April 10, 1978 MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to approve the $800 expenditure for the purchase of trees from the Park and Playground fund. Administrator Achen asked if the initial $700 cost would change if Maplewood did not participate during the first year. Park Director Anderson replied that the issue had been discussed and that the cost would not change between the cities. Administrator Achen asked what would happen when Twin City Tree Trust pulls out in three years. Park Director Anderson replied that they hoped Twin City Tree Trust would continue after the three years was up and that it would be relatively maintenance free after that time. ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen reported that the Community Services Officer had resigned effective the end of March and that a replacement had been lined up who is a resident of Mounds View and has had experience in security matters. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if the position had been advertised. Administrator Achen replied that it had not, following Council policy. Councilmember Rowley stated that she felt the position should be advertised before making any decision. MSF (Baumgartner Rowley) to follow the same procedure used when hiring the person for the Community Services Officer originally, i.e., advertising and soliciting recommendations. 1 aye 4 nayes Councilmember Rowley stated that she was voting nay on the motion as she would like to set a time table for the solicitation of applications. Mayor Pickar pointed out that the position was a low paying one which wouldn't require a good deal of time for the interview process. MSP (Pickar Ziebarth) that the City advertise the position and offer a recommendation for the Council to act on by the April 24 meeting. Administrator Achen reported that the City Engineer had informed him that the street sweeping was underway and would be complet ?d shortly if there wasn't a great deal of rain. Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department had moved to the basement and that the upstairs offices were being shuffled. He also reported that the Park and Recreation secretary would be acting as; a switchboard operator and chaneling calls to the departments. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT Attorney Meyers reported that the Stimpson lawsuit had been started, which involved the semi being parked at 5132 Long Lake Road and that he felt it should be finished on April 11. Page 10 5 ayes 5 ayes