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-3- <br />November 12, 1974 <br />CouncilmanIiodges noted that additional counters might be a solution to some of <br />our election problems. He also suggested that the Council consider adoption <br />of the Plan B, city management, form of government as was approved by Shoreview <br />voters in the last election. <br />Councilman Johnson requested that the administrator be sure Mr. Walijarvi is <br />invited to the November 19 agenda meeting. Councilman Johnson thanked Mayor <br />Neisen for the opportunity to work with him and expressed thank for all of his <br />efforts in behalf of the City of Mounds View. <br />Councilman Baumgartner's Report <br />Councilman Baumgartner also stated his thanks to Mayor Neisen and wished him <br />the best of luck in his endeavors at the State legislature. <br />Councilman Baumgartner read the Park Commission minutes of October 24, 1974. <br />Councilman Pickar's Report <br />Councilman Pickar stated that the Lakeside Park Commission meeting of November 12 <br />had been postponed. He asked the administrator to investigate the possibilities <br />for using voting machines at the next city election. Councilman Pickar stated that <br />Mayor Neisen's leadership has been instrumental in making the Council such a close, <br />hard - working group and that he appreciated the chance to serve under the Mayor. <br />Attorney Meyers' Report <br />Attorney Meyers stated hearings on easement acquisition for Project 1973 -4 were <br />currently underway and that he expected them to be completed in January. He <br />read a proposed resolution to accept the Century Motor Freight project and asked <br />for a motion authorizing the administrator to sign the security agreement for all <br />the personal property on the MSJ Company (Century Motor Freight) premises. <br />MSP (Neisen- Hodges) to adopt Resolution #647 as recommended by the attorney. <br />MSP (Hodges- Johnson) to authorize the administrator to sign the agreement with <br />MFJ Company. <br />Engineer Bearden's Report <br />Engineer Bearden suggested that Council award the Project 1973 -4 bid to the low <br />bidder subject to the successful sale of bonds. This will allow the contractor <br />a one week head start on the project. <br />MSP (Neisen - Pickar) to accept the low alternate bid of Orfie and Sons, Inc., <br />of $979,430.49 for Project 1973 -4 pending the successful sale of bonds to finance <br />the project. <br />Steve Thompson, 7190 Silver Lake Road, asked if appointment of Mayor Neisen's <br />replacement is governed by the open meeting law. Attorney Meyers answered 'yes'. <br />5 Ayes <br />5 Ayes <br />5 Ayes <br />