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MANAGEMENT MEETING MINUTES <br /> Wednesday, November 5, 1997 @ 10:00 AM <br /> • <br /> L Call to Order <br /> Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Present: Whiting, Kessel, Bennett,Ulrich, <br /> Ramacher, Jopke, Saarion, Sanchez. Absent: Hammerschmidt and Zikmund <br /> H. Department Reports - Saarion reported that two property owners share a diseased tree that <br /> needs to be removed and neither party will take responsibility. Whiting stated that a certified <br /> letter should go to each resident stating that they have 10 days to remove the tree or the city will <br /> have it removed and each resident will share the cost. The tree is located at 5293 Raymond. <br /> Ulrich reported that Best Buy has RAM on sale and Jim Hess will look into the purchase <br /> upgrade. Ramacher reported that the Mounds View High School has four to five computers to <br /> donate and his department will use two or three. Saarion stated Orkin is no longer needed at the <br /> Community Center. Whiting asked for comments on the Ring Road meeting. Saarion stated that <br /> the Park and Rec Commission like the concept. Whiting talked about SRF evaluating Mounds <br /> View Drive to address concerns presented by residents. Whiting stated that the theater <br /> development appears to need a coordinated approach towards all issues; and the ring road may be <br /> a plan guideline. Whiting reported the council work session regarding Spring Lake Road needs <br /> more policy work. <br /> III. Unfinished Business -Budget: Whiting talked about council members prefering franchise <br /> fees versus property taxes. There will be a special work session on Monday, November 17. . <br /> Kessel will get budget updates to council and department heads. <br /> IV. New Business-Personnel Policies: tabled until next meeting. Council Staff Relations: <br /> Whiting asked to discuss concerns regarding council/staff relations and whether unclear direction <br /> is coming from council at work sessions. Whiting stated that this tends to be a norm for some <br /> city councils and that the issue needs to be explored. He will take into advisement concerns and <br /> discuss with council members. Ulrich and Whiting reviewed the WOLD report on city hall <br /> HVAC. Heat went out on election day. Whiting asked if there was other space the city could <br /> lease if there is an ongoing problem. Ramacher stated that the Police department is having <br /> problems with their boiler. <br /> V. Adjournment- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. <br /> Next meeting is Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Tracy Sanchez, Recording Secretary <br /> copro ,ATInm <br /> 11V-✓ <br /> a �a L <br />