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-2- <br />November 12, 1974 <br />Councilman Johnson stated that the campaign literature presented by these candidates <br />was particularly offensive at this time when the credibility of political officials <br />is so low in public opinion. He stated that the Mounds View Council has gone out <br />of its way to keep citizens informed. He expressed his disappointment that anyone <br />would think the voters of Mounds View could be swayed by such tactics. <br />Mayor Neisen introduced Mayor Farrell of Shoreview. <br />Councilman Hodges stated that he agreed with the Mayor's statements regarding the <br />campaign literature of Cox and Malvin. He noted that the architect that was selected <br />had originally been recommended by himself, not the administrator. <br />Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor: <br />D'Arcy Bosell, 2601 Ridge Lane, complimented the Mounds View Police Department on <br />the high quality of emergency service they provide. <br />Mayor Neisen's Report <br />Mayor Neisen read the police report for October. <br />Administrator Achen's Report <br />MSP ( Neisen- Hodges) to approve the bills: General Fund checks #9300 and #9307 <br />through #9411, Payroll Account checks #1127 through #1131, Payroll checks #1457 <br />through #1484, transfer check #9404 transferring $10,650.61 from General, $924.00 <br />from Water, $1,334.00 from Sewer to Payroll Account to pay gross pay of November 15, <br />1974. Total disbursements $23,157.81. The Mayor noted that he had deleted check <br />#9306 from his motion because of an error: the Councilmen themselves plan to pay <br />for the flowers for Walter Skiba. <br />MSP (Hodges- Johnson) to adopt Resolution #646 reapportioning the assessments on <br />Division No. 48898. <br />5 Ayes <br />Administrator Achen presented a summary of the bids received for purchase of the <br />city's 1971 Ford Custom. <br />MSP(Neisen- Johnson) to sell the vehicle to the high bidder, Mr. Robert A. Hauser, <br />($905.25) and to authorize purchase of the 1974 Ford Gran Torino from Midway Ford <br />as approved at the October 28, 1974, Council meeting. <br />5 Ayes <br />MSP (Johnson - Pickar) to receive the bids for tree removal and to hold them pending <br />a staff recommendation. <br />5 Ayes <br />MSP (Baumgartner - Hodges) to appoint two part time recreation employees, a skating <br />rink supervisor at $3.00 per hour and a boy's basketball supervisor at $2.75 per <br />hour. <br />5 Ayes <br />Councilman Baumgartner stated that he presumed Mr. Petersen would work approxi- <br />mately the same number of hours as last year -about 12 hours per week. <br />