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Page 8 April 14, 1975 MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to authorize the position of tree inspector to work part time at the rate of $3.25 per hour. 3 Ayes Administrator Achen noted that the rooms in the police wing of the new city hall as planned by the architect are too small. He has worked with the archi- tect to expand the rooms to make them more functional. He stated that without this revision of the plans he fears the police wing will be outgrown in only a few years. Mayor Johnson stated he thought the plans should be revised and agreed that the offices were too small. If there is a way to make the rooms larger without increasing the cost, the plans should be changed. Mayor Johnson reported that Mark Achen has been administrator for six months as of March 16, 1975. At the last agenda meeting the Council reviewed his performance and the general consensus is that he is doing a fine job. MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to approve the increase in Mark Achen's salary to $15,500 per year effective March 16, 1975. 3 Ayes Councilman Baumgartner's Report Councilman Baumgartner said he has received comment from the police depart- ment regarding the no parking on Groberg Street (presently 2 hour limit). They said this is a major problem area, and it is suspected that people who live there park in front of the building. Councilman Baumgartner noted the activity report from the park director. The spring activity program enrolled 882 persons. The Park Commission approved the plan of cub scout pack #167 to plant marigold flowers at city hall and to maintain them weekly to enhanse the present arborvitae at city hall. MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) to allow cub scout pack #167 to enhanse the arbor- vitae around city hall this year by planting and maintaining the marigolds. 3 Ayes MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) to accept the recommendation of the Park and Recrea- tion Commission regarding a cash dedication in accordance with Chapter 43.07 for Lloyd Bardwell subdivision. Councilman Baumgartner reported the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be Thursday, April 24, 1975, at 6:30 p.m. Councilman Shelquist's Report Councilman Shelquist reported that the Planning Commission will meet again on April 17 to review the proposed comprehensive plan. Councilman Shelquist thanked Mr. Skiba, editor of the New Brighton Bulletin, for the prominent front page coverage he gave the Planning Commission's public meetings on the comprehensive plan. Attorney Meyers' Report Attorney Meyers expressed the problem businessmen in the city have in regard to bad checks. He explained that the new court system is different than the justice of the peace system in that it is very expensive to prosecute the check writers. This is a criminal prosecution. 3 Ayes