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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1978/05/225. Public hearings AGENDA Mounds View City Council May 22, 1978 1. Roll call of officials 2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting May 8, 1978 3. citizen comments and requests CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 4. Approval of consent agenda: Item A. Completion of probationary employee status B. Storm Sewer Task Force appointment C. Summer laborer appointment D. Park dedication ordinance E. Home Improvement Grant Program participation F. April activity reports G. Silver Lake Road utilities feasibility study H. Edgewood Drive street feasibility study I. 1977 financial statement J. Bills for payment K. Licenses (a) Project 1978 -3 public improvements Planning District 2 (7:40 PM) (b) Mounds View Development Company No. 1 Preliminary plat and rezoning (8:00 PM) (c) Truck parking ordinance Ramsey County District Court findings (9:00 PM) 6. Recreation center building permit Scotland Green Apartments 7. Festival in the Park Fireworks and insurance expenditures 8. Proposed on -sale liquor ordinance amendment Closing and control of consumption in parking lots 9. Reports of officials 10. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA May 22, 1978 The consent agenda is a technique designed to expedite handling of routine and miscellaneous official business of the City Council. The entire agenda may be adopted by the ^_ouncil in one motion. The motion for adoption is non debatable and must receive unanimous approval. By request of any individual Council member, any item can be removed from the consent agenda and placed upon the regular agenda for debate. ITEM A. Appoint Sharon Ackermann, clerk- typist, a regular full -time employee effective May 14, 1978, at an hourly rate of $3.95. ITEM B. Appoint Chester Glisan as a member of the Storm Sewer Advisory Task Force. ITEM C. Appoint Stephen Johnson as a summer laborer effective May 30, 1978, at an hourly rate of $3.25. ITEM D. Adopt Ordinance No. 278 amending the Municipal Code by revising Chapter 23 "Park and Playground Fund This is a corrective ordinance to reference the proper section of Chapter 42 regarding park dedications at the time of subdivision. ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 898 requesting the Metropolitan Council HRA to apply for rehabilitation grant funds for the City to participate in Phase III of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Program. This is for third year funding of the Program. Mounds View's estimated allocation is $6,414. ITEM F. Receive the April, 1978, activity reports of the police, legal, fire, and nuisance abatement departments. ITEM G. Receive the Engineer's feasibility report on Silver Lake Road utility improvements, Project 1978 -6. Reschedule the public hearing on this project from 8:00 to 7:40 PM on June 12, 1978. ITEM H. Receive the Engineer's feasibility report on extension of Edgewood Drive between Hillview Road and County Road I, Project 1978 -5. Direct staff to prepare a traffic impact study including existing and projected traffic counts and traffic control alternatives. Authorize expenditure for planning consulting in this regard not to exceed $1,000 which shall be charged to the street improvement_ project. Reschedule the public hearings on this project and the Mounds View Square Addition preliminary plat from June 12 to June 26 at 7:40 and 7:50 PM respectively. Direct the city engineer to prepare a feasibility report for the drainage improvements in the vicinity of Project 1978 -6. ITEM I. Receive December 31, 1977, financial statement from audit firm George M. Hansen Company. ITEM J. Approve the May 22, 1978, bills for payment. ITEM K. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/78 Sewer Water Excavating new General new Starr Excavating Warner's Home Imp Co 2310 West Co Rd I 4421 Urbandale Ct New Brighton, MN 55112 Hamel, MN 55340 E Z Excavating Plywood Minnesota Inc 6116 69th Ave N 5401 E. River Rd Minneapolis, MN 55429 Fridley, MN 55402 Masonry renewal Mon -Son's 6000 Ashcroft Ave Edina, MN 55424 Blacktopping new C B Blacktopping Route 2 Zimmerman, MN 55398 Consent Agenda ITEM K. (continued) Asphalt new Master Asphalt Co. 2756 Fremont Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 DANCE HALL expires 6/1/79 renewal Bel Rae Ballroom 5394 Edgewood Drive -2- May 22, 1978 INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF -SALE expire 6/30/79 renewals B R Liquor 2345 W Co Rd H -2 Donatelle's 2400 Highway 10 Simon's Liquor Store, Inc. 2840 Highway 10 Budget Liquors, Inc. 2567 -73 Highway 10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA A regular meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Pickar at 7:30 PM on May 22, 1978 at the Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112. Members Present: Also Present: Mayor Pickar Councilmember Ziebarth Councilmember Hodges Councilmember Baumgartner Councilmember Rowley Clerk- Administrator Achen Attorney Meyers Engineer Hubbard MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 1978. 5 ayes CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Loraine Bonin, 8380 Pleasantview Drive stated she had received a warning ticket for parking 8 vehicles in her yard and was told to remove them. She explained that all the cars are licensed and that six of them are running and that she planned on moving within 12 to 16 months but in the meantime had no place to park the cars. She added that the cars are collectors items, not junk cars. Mayor Pickar stated that he would be willing to postpone the ticketing for two weeks until he had a chance to speak to the Police Chief but that the City could not grant a year delay. MSP Pickar- Hodges) to delay for two weeks any ticketing that is scheduled to give the City a chance to talk to the Police Chief to see what could be worked out. 5 ayes Charlotte Forslund, 7886 SunnysideRd,stated she was concerned with the SDM charge since she had been paying for a storm sewer which was considered temporary, and thus did not count toward a SDM charge. She added that she felt the original assessment would wipe out the SDM fund and that all money should be returned that had already been collected. Administrator Achen replied that in 1971 and twice before that, Comstock and Davis had written letters to the City indicating there was not a storm sewer system and that the system that had been put in was just a temporary system. He added that for the past several years the City has been told by the engineers that the storm sewer system was not to be considered since it was temporary and would not hold up under future development. He added that there are several areas in the City that have nothing at all, not even a culvert. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road stated that he would take the final interpretation from a court of law. He added that 1.5t per square foot was assessed against the citizens and that the SDM policy says that credit will be given for previous assess- ments. Mayor Pickar recessed the general meeting and opened the public hearing for Project 1978 -3. May 22, 1978 Page 2 PROJECT 1978 -3 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HEARING Mayor Pickar stated that the Council had seen a film in the past regarding the project and recommended that the Planning Commission and Task Force also view the film. He added that the property involved, Northcrest Park, was a program that had been in the making for approximately two years. He added that the storm water drainage problems have been marginal in the past. Mayor Pickar stated that he would not go for assessing any of the residents in the surrounding area for the storm water drainage system, that 100% of the cost would be charged to the developer. Administrator Achen reported that notices were mailed on May 10 and May 11, 1978 to approximately 80 property owners in the City. Attorney Meyers reviewed the procedure under 429.031 which the City was following for the public hearing. Roger Short gave the background of the project and stated that his firm had pro- vided a feasibility report to the City in February and amended it in April 1978. Dan Bosrudd, regional professional engineer with Short, Elliott and Hendrickson reviewed the history of the project and presented sketches of the proposed stages of the project. Administrator Achen reviewed the costs of the phases of the project and reported that the total cost of the project would be $1.8 million and was eligible for State aid. Peter Sargent stated that he would not be speaking for the Task Force due to a conflict of interest and that Neil Loeding would be addressing the issue. Mr. Loeding stated that he had no comment at that time, since the Council would not be addressing the Task Force's statement and preliminary policy guidelines. Mayor Pickar stated that the Council would be getting together with the Task Force on May 25 to discuss the statement and preliminary policy guidelines. Mr. McCarty presented a petition of residents opposing the assessments proposed for Project 1978 -3. Mr. McCarty also asked how much State aid the City would get for the project. Mr. Bosrudd replied that they would not know exactly how much the City would receive until they had applied for the funds. Bill Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road questioned Mayor Pickar's earlier statement that he was opposed to the citizens paying any of the assessment for the storm sewer. Mayor Pickar replied that he was against the storm sewer assessment only and that the majority of the curb and gutter would be paid by State aid. Mr. McCarty replied that the petition he presented states that the citizens are against any assessment at all and that they do not feel they need the curb and gutter. Jim Perron, 2288 Highway 10 stated he lives across the street from the project and that he was against it and would prefer to see residential development rather than industrial. Glen Shaw, Vice President of Programmed Land, owner of the property to the south, stated that he would like to register an objection to portions of the plan as it May 22, 1978 Page 3 relates to their property. He stated they would object to paying for the reloca- tion of the 12" line which will benefit Northcrest Park only and that they do not need the additional crossing onto Highway 10. He added that they have paid all area charges so they do not feel they should be assessed again. Charlie Herbst, 2299 County Road H stated he was capable of putting in his own storm sewer system and did not need the City to put in one. Loie Halseth, 7666 Knollwood Drive asked what the definition of a storm sewer was. Administrator Achen replied that the findings of Comstock and Davis and Short, Elliott and Hendrickson have indicated that their professional opinion is that the City does not have a professional system of drainage, and in the 1960's, the City received communication that the City was running the risk of drainage problems if the City allowed further development. He added that the definition of a storm sewer system was one of sufficient capacity to carry away drainage during an average capacity storm. Bill Rice, 2932 County Road H2 stated that he had wanted to put in a blacktop driveway and when he went to get a building permit, he was told there would be a $200 charge for the SDM fund. Mayor Pickar replied that any time improvements will add to the impervious area, there will be an assessment. Bill Doty, 3049 Bronson Drive asked if the property owners petitioned, could they change the zoning and down zone the area. Mayor Pickar replied they could but that the tax payers would have to be willing to pay the owner of the property the difference in the land. Mr. Loeding stated that the Task Force generally agrees with the idea that the people should only be assessed that will realize actual benefit. He also asked for a better definition of storm sewer system. Mr. Short replied that a storm sewer system is a property designed system of pipes to interface, convey and discharge surface runoff. Administrator Achen stated that if the SDM fund was abolished, developers would get by for next to nothing and would not have to pay a charge. Attorney Meyers checked the statutes referring to storm sewers but did not find a definition of a storm sewer. Bob Weist stated he owned the land next to the development and that he opposed having the road going through his property. Paul Ashman, 5085 Rainbow Lane asked if the development would help the tax payers. Mayor Pickar replied that any development will help to lower the tax base somewhat. Councilmember Hodges stated he was not against the improvements but he felt the City should consider the ponding area since there are natural ponding areas. He added that the City Council should meet with the Task Force so they know which direction they are going. Councilmember Hodges stated that Project 1978 -1 was turned down and that they should not try to build it piece by piece. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that many good comments had been made, and that he felt senior citizens should be exempt from the assessment but the City should not blanket all senior citizens from the assessment as some were very capable of paying an assessment. He added that he felt the property owners would benefit in the long run from the concrete curb and gutter. May 22, 1973 Page 4 Councilmember Rowley stated she agreed with exempting senior citizens and disabled people. She added that Phase I does not include the upgrading of County Road H -2 and that she has no problem with ordering Phase 1. She added that she does not want to see the residents assessed for the storm sewer portion of the project. Councilmember Ziebarth stated he has been committed to deferring the assessment for elderly and disabled people. MSP Pickar- Hodges) to order Project 1978 -3, direct that plans and specifications for Phase I be prepared and that bids be solicited on Phase I. The only special assessment proposed for single family residents will be for concrete curb and gutter on County Road H -2. Before the assessment hearing, the City Council will look into the possibility of waiving assessments for elderly and disabled persons. A roll call vote was taken: Councilmember Hodges nay Councilmember Baumgartner aye Councilmember Rowley aye Councilmember Ziebarth aye Mayor Pickar aye Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and opened the next public hearing. MOUNDS VIEW DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NO. 1 PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING Ron Murphy, a representative of Comstock and Davis, presented a sketch plat of the area. Engineer Hubbard stated that the area was not included on the Short, Elliott, Hendrickson report for improvements. He stated he had reviewed the project and anticipated no need for drainagement improvements with the plat. Councilmember Rowley asked if approval from the Highway Department had been received for Outlot A. Mr. Murphy replied that they had applied for approval and that if it is not granted, the outlot will become part of the other lots. Administrator Achen reported that the area is an area where the existing zoning is basically for commercial development and that the Planning Commission has indicated a desire to avoid continued growth of strip commercial development along Highway 10. He added that this was the first area the City has been successful in getting the developer to down zone. Attorney Meyers pointed out that there are two lots that are substandard, Lot 1, which has a 90' frontage with 100' required, and Lot 13. He stated the Council would have to find a hardship to grant the variances. Mr. Murphy stated that Lot 1 fronts on three streets, and meets the requirement on two of those. He also explained that Lot 13 is an odd shaped lot and the necessary f ^ontage is obtained once you go back on the lot. Engineer Hubbard reported that Staff has recommended that on Lot 13, frontage be measured at the building line due to it's odd shape, and that the necessary frontage would then be met. He added that Lot 1 is on a curve in the road, which reduced the frontage. 4 ayes 1 nay May 22, 1978 Page 5 Councilmember Baumgartner reported that concern was expressed at the Planning Commission meeting about a walkway going through the area and that an easement was granted by the developer. Mr. Murphy explained that the duplexes will be located on Lot 4, Block 1 and on four different lots in Block 2, along the highway. Harold Rotasch, 5135 Long Lake Road asked who will be responsible if there are water problems. Engineer Hubbard replied that the water will back up and pond in the highway ditch, which would not harm anyone. Councilmember Ziebarth stated he felt a fence should be required along the walkway. Councilmember Baumgartner replied that a fence could be required in the development agreement. MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) to approve the preliminary plat of Mounds View Development Company No. 1, dated May 19, 1978, with the following exceptions, that the water line be rerouted for Spring Lake Road to Pleasant View Drive, that if the developer cannot get approval from the Department of Transportation for an entrance onto Highway 10 for Outlot A that Outlot A be included in Lot 6 or Lot 7, and that a variance be granted on the front footages on Block 2 for Lots 1 and 13, with the Lot 13 variance because of a sanitary sewer easement running along the north end of the property and Lot 1 due to the fact of the curve of Pleasant View Drive. Block 1, Lot 3 has a 93' frontage. At the building setback line it would be 77'. Block 1, Lot 4 is 215' on Pleasant View Drive, with a building setback of 75'. A variance would be granted for both because of the dimensions of the two properties. The first floor elevation shall be a minimum of 18" above street grade and a contribu- tion to the SDM fund is required. 5 ayes MSP (Baumgartner Rowley) to direct that an ordinance be prepared to rezone the following properties: Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3; Block 2, Lots 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 rezoned from B -4 to R -1; and Block 1, Lot 4 and Block 2, Lots 2, 5, 6 and 7 rezoned from B -4 to R -2, and include Outlot A. 5 ayes Administrator Achen reported that notices had been mailed on May 7, 1978 for the rezoning and preliminary plat. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and opened the next public hearing. TRUCK PARKING ORDINANCE RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT FINDINGS Attorney Meyers reported that pursuant to court order the Council shall rehear the plaintiffs. Notice of the hearing was sent to the plaintiffE and an official legal notice was published. Attorney Meyers read the letter that the plaintiffs received. Diana Eagon, attorney for the Stimpsons, stated that the Stimpsons were living in Mounds View since 1952 and in 1971 moved across the street to their present horne and obtained a ouilding permit from the city for building a driveway for parking their semi. They parked their truck there until December of 1977 when the city began enforcing the parking ordinance. Ms. Eagon stated that trucks are no noisier than snowmobiles or lawn mowers or motorcycles. She added that Mr. Stimpson comes home with his truck every Thursday and then leaves again on Saturday or Sunday. Juel Wold, 2616 Hillview Road, stated he was to be notified by the Court of what May 22, 1978 Page 6 decision was made regarding the ticket he had received. Attorney Meyers replied that he had not been notified of any decision yet. Attorney Meyers explained that the Court had wanted a public hearing held again to allow the Stimpsons another o;, 'rtunity to address the issue. Charlotte Fields, 2255 Lambert asked what the reason was the ordinance was originally passed. Councilmember Ziebarth replied that it was based on the increasing number of complaints the City received on the vehicles. Mr. Wold asked why trucks were allowed to park at the Launching Pad. Mayor Pickar replied that the ordinance was written to cover residential property and the Launching Pad is commercial property. Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the ordinance does not prohibit the delivery of furniture or any service -type vehicle. The Mayor asked the Council three times if they wanted to amend, repeal or modify part of Chapter 81 and the Council took no action. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and reopened the general meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MSP (Rowley- Baumgartner) to approve the consent agenda as follows: 5 ayes ITEM A. Appoint Sharon Ackermann, clerk typist, a regular full -time employee effective May 14, 1978, at an hburly rate of $3.95. ITEM B. Appoint Chester Glisan as a member of the Storm Sewer Advisory Task Force. ITEM C. Appoint Stephen Johnson as a summer laborer effective May 30, 1978, at an hourly rate of $3.25. ITEM D. Adopt Ordinance No. 278 amending the Municipal Code by revising Chapter 23 "Park and Playground Fund This is a corrective ordinance to reference the proper section of Chapter 42 regarding park dedications at the time of subdivision. ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 898 requesting the Metropolitan Council HRA to apply for rehabilitation grant funds for the City to participate in Phase III of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Program. This is for third year funding of the Program. Mounds View's estimated allocation is $6,414. ITEM F. Receive the April, 1978, activity reports of the police, legal, fire, and nuisance abatement departments. ITEM G. Receive the Engineer's fusibility report on Silver Lake Road utility improvements, Project 1978 -6. Reschedule the public hearing on this project from 8:00 to 7:40 PM on June 12, 1978. May 22, 1978 ITEM H. Receive the Engineer's feasibility report on extension of Edgewood Drive between Hillview Road and County Road I, Project 1978 -5. Direct staff to prepare a traffic impact study including existing and projected traffic counts and traffic control alternatives. Authorize expenditure for planning consulting in this regard not to exceed $1,000 which shall be charged to the street improvement project. Reschedule the public hearings on this project and the Mounds View Square Addition preliminary plat from June 12 to June 26 at 7:40 and 7:50 PM respectively. Direct the city engineer to prepare a feasibility report for the drainage improvements in the vicinity of Project 1978 -6. ITEM I. Receive December 31, 1977, financial statement from audit firm George M. Hansen Company. ITEM J. Approve the May 22, 1978, bills for payment. ITEM K. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/78 Sewer Water Excavating new Starr Excavating 2310 West Co Rd I New Brighton, MN 55112 E Z Excavating 6116 69th Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55429 Masonry renewal Mon -Son's 6000 Ashcroft Ave Edina, MN 55424 Asphalt new Master Asphalt Co. 2756 Fremont Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 General new Warner's Home Imp Co 4421 Urbandale Ct Hamel, MN 55340 Plywood Minnesota Inc 5401 E. River Rd Fridley, MN 55402 Blacktopping new C B Blacktopping Route 2 Zimmerman, MN 55398 DANCE HALL expires 6/1/79 renewal Bel Rae Ballroom 5394 Edgewood Drive INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF -SALE expire 6/30/79 renewals B R Liquor 2345 W Co Rd H -2 Donatelle's 2400 Highway 10 Simon's Liquor Store, Inc. 2840 Highway 10 Budget Liquors, Inc. 2567 -73 Highway 10 Page 7 May 22, 1978 RECREATION CENTER BUILDING PERMIT SCOTLAND GREEN APARTMENTS Stan Kruger stated he was the representative from Wilmus Properties, owner of Scotland Green and showed on a sketch plan what they planned on putting in. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that Park Director Anderson had put out a memo with his comments concerning the proposed activities, which contained many good points. He added that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the recreational facility. Engineer Hubbard explained the SDM charge to Mr. Kruger. Mr. Kruger replied that he did not feel they were adding enough square feet to warrant a $4000 charge for the SDM fund and asked to see the calculations. Engineer Hubbard replied that they would be made available when the building permit is applied for. Administrator Achen asked if Mr. Kruger had reviewed the recommendations made by Park Director Anderson. Mr. Kruger replied that he had and he did not want to put in a fence and did not feel the City should require it. Elizabeth Flavin, manager of Scotland Green stated that she did not feel the residents would be using the runni" track as such as they would continue running on County Road H2 and the track t.,.iid become more of a walkway. Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that it is Staff's responsibility to point out each and every thing that should be covered and one of the items that was recommended was putting in a fence. He added he did not feel a development agreement would be required if a fence was not required. Councilmember Rowley stated that the felt the fence was an option for Scotland Green to decide on, and that once the park is put in, there might be a problem with people from the park going over to use Scotland Greens facilities. MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to approve the building permit for Scotland Green Apart- ments. 5 ayes Councilmember Ziebarth stated he would like to see it written somewhere that the owner has agreed to place a fence at his expense if it should become a problem for him when the park is upgraded. MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to amend the previous motion to include a written understanding that it will be Scotland Greens responsibility for fencing. 5 ayes FESTIVAL IN THE PARK FIREWORKS AND INSURANCE EXPENDITURES MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the Staff recommendation to spend $150 to insure the fireworks display and also approve the expenditure of $800 for fireworks display by Northern Lighters. PROPOSED ON -SALE LIQUOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CLOSING AND CONTROL OF CONSUMPTION IN PARKING LOTS Attorney Meyers reviewed the proposed ordinance controlling the closing of liquor establishments and drinking in parking lots. He explained that the ordinance would Page 8 5 ayes May 22, 1978 Page 9 put the responsibility on the owner to remove people after the designated closing time. He added that he would like the Police Chief's comments on it. Mayor Pickar replied that any action would be postponed until the Chief had had an opportunity to review it. ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen stated that Staff and Midwest Planning are currently reviewing Seven Eleven's traffic impact study and recommended the Council authorize the expenditure from the General Fund Contingency of $1500 for Midwest Planning's services. MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to hire Midwest Planning to perform a traffic study not to exceed $1500. 5 ayes Councilmember Ziebarth asked if it would be strictly a traffic study. Administrator Achen replied that they would also be analyzing the data prepared by the city and the applicant. Councilmember Rowley stated that she had observed a lack of space at Seven Eleven recently when there were two large delivery trucks there, along with six cars, some of which were blocked by the delivery trucks. Mayor Pickar asked for a clarification of the traffic impact study for Seven Eleven. Official Rose explained that Midwest Planning was doing the traffic impact study. When Midwest Planning and Staff reviewed Seven Eleven's study they found areas that appeared to be smoothed over. He stated that four different traffic configurations were shown going through the property but not at the same time. The applicant's study was conducted on a Monday, which is not a typical day, and Midwest Planning feels that the traffic projections for Silver Lake Road and County Road H -2 may be short. He added that the Seven Eleven gas business may be minimal now but could expand significantly in the future. MSP (Ziebarth Hodges) to amend the previous motion to refer to a neighborhood traffic impact study. 5 ayes Administrator Achen reported that the June 5 agenda session will be devoted to a review of on -sale liquor license applications, and that he will request that representatives from the Launching Pad attend the meeting. Administrator Achen reported that the League of Minnesota Cities has requested a response to their inquiry about the city's interest in a study on self- insurance for both general institutional coverages and employee health insurance. MSP (Pickar Rowley) to authorize expenditure of up to $100 from the general fund contingency for a study of municipal self- insurance by the League of Minnesota Cities. 5 ayes Administrator Achen reported that six cariidates were interviewed for the position of finance officer and that Donald Brager of Fairmont was strongly favored by the interview committee. Mr. Brager's references recommended him highly. MSP (Ziebarth Baumgartner) to authorize the clerk- administrator to offer the finance officer position to Donald Brager at $16,500. 5 ayes May 22, 1978 Page 10 Administrator Achen reported that Steve Rose honeymoon in Europe for about 30 days. He wi effective on his anniversary date of June 9th to carry over the five extra days in order to in January or February. Mayor Pickar asked if there have been similar requests in the past. Administrator Achen replied that there have been such only for sick leave. MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to allow Building and Zoning Official Rose to carry over five extra days of his vacation. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT Attorney Meyers had no report. ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT Engineer Hubbard had no report. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT Councilmember Hodges had no report. plans to marry and would like to 11 have accumulated 25 days vacation and request Council authorization accrue sufficient time to vacation 5 ayes COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner reported that people had been interviewed on May 15 for the Planning Commission vacancy. MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to appoint Dennis Quan to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission through 1979. 5 ayes COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley reported that she had spoken to members of Playground, Inc. and will be meeting on May 25 to discuss the park. Councilmember Rowley presented a draft of a resolution to the Council which she stated she would be presenting to the Park Commission and Spring Lake Park. She added that Playground Inc. would be asked to attend the first meeting in June. COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT Councilmember Ziebarth reported that the May 25 Park Commission meeting had been changed to June 1 at 6:30 PM and the June 22 meeting to June 29, at 6:30 PM, due to a number of conflicts with other meetings and vacations. MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to accept the resignation of Duane McCarty from the Task Force. 5 ayes May 22, 1978 Page 11 Mayor Pickar reported that he had attended the Minnesota Municipalities meeting on May 17, along with Councilmembers Ziebarth and Rowley. M„ (Baumgartner- Rowley) to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 AM. 5 ayes Respectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk /Administrator