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Mounds View City Council
January 8, 1979
1. Roll Call of officials
2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting December 18, 1978,
and special meeting January 2, 1979
3. Citizens comments and requests
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
4. Approval of consent agenda (attached):
Item A. Install Greenfield Avenue street light
B. Transfer of funds
C. Modify CETA Public Service Subgrantee Agreement
D. Pay raise Community Service officer
E. Resolutions continuing Municipal State Aid Street
Program
F. 1979 janitorial services bidding
G. 1979 employee health insurance bidding
H. Bills for payment
I. Licenses
5. Ramsey County Community Health Services environmental health
program
6. Ardan Avenue bus routes
7. Police officer 1979 uniform allowances
8. Project 1978 -1 expense policy
9. NSP franchises for natural gas and electric distribution
10. Silver View Communtiy Park federal /state grant application
update five -year Park Capital Program
11. Appointment of Acting Clerk- Administrator
12. Reports of officials
13. Adjournment
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 Council 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. Order installation of one 100 watt high pressure sodium street
light in the general vicinity of 7923 -7927 Greenfield Avenue
in response to the citizen petition submitted September 14,
1978. The petition request meets the criteria of the street
light installation policy adopted in Resolution #946.
ITEM B. Transfer 1978 revenues of $22,397.57 from the Special Police
Fund to the General Fund pursuant to Council designation of
Special Police Fund revenues for payment of police pension
expenses.
ITEM C. Authorize Clerk-Administrator to execute Modification No. 1
to the Ramsey County CETA Public Service Project Subgrantee
Agreement. This Modification extends CETA funding for the
mechanic's position through September 30, 1979. The adopted
1979 Budget provides full city funding of this position effec-
tive October 1, 1979. Estimated CETA revenue for the salary
and associated costs of this position in 1979 totals $9,437.00.
ITEM D. Authorize increase in Community Service Officer's hourly rate
to $3.75 effective January 1, 1979, per the 1979 Budget.
ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 953 appointing the Minnesota Commissioner
of Transportation as the City's agent for the letting of
Municipal State Aid Street construction contracts and authori-
zing Mayor and Clerk to execute MnDOT Agency Agreement Form
No. 30774.
Adopt Resolution No. 954 authorizing Minnesota Department of
Transportation to provide engineering and technical services
as needed. These resolutions continue the City's participation
in the Municipal State Aid Street program.
ITEM F. Approve specifications and general conditions for the bidding
of 1979 Janitorial Services and order bid opening for 10:00 a.m.
January 22, 1979.
ITEM G. Approve the specifications, schedule of benefits and general
conditions for the bidding of 1979 Employee Group Health Insurance
Program and order bid opening for 11:00 a.m. January 22, 1979.
ITEM H. Approve the January 8, 1979, bills for payment.
ITEM I, Approve the following licenses:
CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 AMUSEMENT DEVICES expire 12/31/79
Renewals:
General new
Corhett Construction Co.
11106 Wayzata Blvd.
BOWLING ALLEY expire
12/31/79 Renewal:
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Hwy. 10
CONSENT AGENDA
January 8, 1979
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Hwy. 10
National nmusemont Co.
3924 Louisiana Circle
Jubilee Music Co.
251 5th St. N.W.
.Consent Agenda
(continued)
GASOLINE STATIONS expire
ITEM I.
A. A. Standard
2155 Highway Ave.
Martin Oil Service, Inc.
2901 Highway 10
Clark Super 100
2395 Highway 10
Penny's Supermarket, Inc.
2537 Hwy. 10
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 County Road I
Donatelle's Supper Club
2400 Hwy. 10
Anchor Inn
2400 County Road H -2
A. A. Standard
2155 Hwy. Ave.
Twin City Vendi..g
1065 E. Highway 36
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Clark Super 100
2395 Highway 10
Fedor's Market
5491 Adams St.
Simon's Food Market
2840 Highway 10
NON INTOXICATING
A. A. Standard
2155 Highway Ave.
Simon's Food Market
2840 Highway 10
Fedor's Aarket
5491 Adams St.
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 County Road I
Bel Rae Ballroom
5394 Edcjewood Drive
LIQUOR OFF -SALE
12/31/79 Renewals:
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Mounds View
2280 W. County Road I
AUTOMOBILE SALES expire 12/31/79 Renewals:
Alexander Diversified Sales, Inc.
2848 Hwy. 10
Mid American Auto, Inc.
2975 Hwy. 10
CIGARETTE SALES expire 12/31/79 Renewals:
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
215 E. Excelsior Ave.
Tom Thumb Food Markets, Inc.
110 E. 17th St.
Martin Oil Service, Inc.
2901 Hwy. 10
B R Liquor
2345 W. Co. Rd. H -2
Perkins Cake Steak
2214 Highway 10
7 -11
7295 Silver Lake Road
Country Kitchen
2145 Hwy. 10
January 8, 1979
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Highway 10
Simon's Liquor Store, Inc.
2840 Highway 10
Launching Pad Supper Club
2375 Highway 10
expire 12/31/79 Renewals:
7 -11
7295 Silver Lake Road
Tom Thumb Superette
7305 Knollwood Dr.
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
2553 Hwy. 10
Penny's Supermarkets, Inc.
2537 Highway 10
NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON -SALE expire 12/31/79 Renewal:
Members present: Also present:
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 McCarty at 7:35 PM on January 8, 1979, at the
Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.
Mayor McCarty
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Rowley
Councilmember Ziebarth
Councilmember Forslund
Clerk- Administrator Achen
Attorney Meyers
MSP (Hodges Rowley) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of December 18, 1978, as presented. 3 ayes
2 abstain
Mayor McCarty and Councilmember Forslund abstained from the vote.
Councilmember Forslund stated she would like the January 2, 1979,
minutes corrected in the third paragraph on page 1 to include the
title of notary public for Dorothy Sandgren.
Councilmember Forslund also stated that she would like the wording
changed in the second to the last paragraph on page 2 to reflect
that each Councilmember would be a liaison with each department
head.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like the minutes changed to read on
page 1, third to the last paragraph, that Councilmember Forslund
would fill the Planning Commission liaison position only.
MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to approve the minutes of the special meeting
of January 2, 1979, as corrected. 5 ayes
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
John Pickar, 2299 Knoll Drive, asked Councilmember Forslund for
a clarification of her statement that she wanted each Councilmember
to be a liaison for a department head. He stated that in the past
the City Administrator has directly supervised the department heads
and asked if she wanted to change that policy. Councilmember Forslund
replied that she was advocating that change since she felt the Council
could expedite policy making decisions much quicker than the Administrator.
Mr. Pickar asked Mayor McCarty for clarification of a statement he had
made in his speech of January 2, 1979, stating he was against development
of business property unless the developer could prove the development
would be of benefit to the City. Mayor McCarty stated his actual position
was that
January 8, 1979
MSP (Mcarty- Hodges) to amend Item G on the consent agenda, that the
bids shall, at a minimum, conform to Chapter 62 E. 06, Subdivisions 1
and 2, 1977 Minnesota Statute, and that notice to bidder be amended
accordingly.
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in areas where public improvements are necessary and result in special
assessments to home owners the return from the development should be
greater than any investment required of private home owners.
Mr. Pickar asked if there was a formula Mayor McCarty was using to
decide benefit to the Ctiy. Mayor McCarty replied that he was drafting
a policy which he would present to the Council on January 15 regarding
the issue.
APPROVAL .OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor McCarty stated that Under Item A on the consent agenda, he had
talked to the residents involved with the street light and that one
person at 7927 Greenfield had expressed concern with a tree in his
yard which he did not want harmed.
Mayor McCarty asked for a definition of a municipal engineer under
Item E. Administrator Achen replied that the language of the resolution
assumes that the City has designated an engineer.
Attorney Meyers stated that Under Item G for health insurance coverage,
the specifications should be changed to require the minimum coverage
provided in State statutes.
5 ayes
MSP (Ziebarth-Rowley) to approve the consent agenda as amended: 5 ayes
ITEH A. Order installation of one 100 watt high pressure sodium street
light in the general vicinity of 7923 -7927 Greenfield Avenue
in response to the citizen petition submitted September 14,
1978. The petition request meets the criteria of the street
light installation policy adopted in Resolution 0946.
ITEM B. Transfer 1978 revenues of $22,397.57 from the Special Police
Fund to the General Fund pursuant to Council designation of
Special Police Fund revenues for payment of police pension
expenses.
7'PEM C. Authorize Clerk- Administrator to execute Modification No. 1
to the Ramsey County CETA Public Service Project Subgrantee
Agreement. This Modification extends CETA funding for the
mechanic's position through September 30, 1979. The adopted
1979 Budget provides full city funding of this position effec-
tive October 1, 1979. Estimated CETA revenue for the salary
and associated costs of this position in 1979 totals $9,437.00.
ITEM U. Authorize increase in Community Service Officer's hourly rate
to $3.75 effective January 1, 3979, per the 1979 Budget.
January 8, 1979
ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 955 appointing the Minnesota Commissioner
of Transportation as the City's agent for the letting of
Municipal State Aid Street construction contracts and authori-
zing Mayor and Clerk to execute MnDOT Agency Agreement Form
No. 30774.
Adopt Resolution No. 956 authorizing Minnesota Department of
Transportation to provide engineering and technical services.
as needed. These resolutions continue the City's participation
in the Municipal State Aid Street program.
ITEM F. Approve specifications and general conditions for the bidding
of 1979 Janitorial Services and order bid opening for. 10:00 a.m.
January 22, 1979.
ITEM.G. Approve specifications,as schedule of benefits and general
conditions for the bidding of 1979 Employee Group Health Insurance
Program and order bid opening for 11:00 a.m. January 22, 1979.
ITEM H. Approve the January 8, 1979, bills for payment.
ITEM I. Approve the following licenses:
CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 AMUSEMENT DEVICES expire 12/31/79
Renewals:
General new
Corbett Construction Co.
11106 Wayzata Blvd.
BOWLING ALLEY expire
12/31/79 Renewal:
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Hwy. 10
CASOLINE STATIONS expire 12 /31/79 Renewals:
A. A. Standard
2155 Highway Ave.
Martin Oil Service, Inc.
2901 Highway 10
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Hwy. 10
National Amusement Co.
3924 Louisiana Circle
Jubilee Music Co.
251 5th St. N.W.
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Mounds View K Service
2280 W. County Road I
Clark Super 100
2395 highway 10
AUTOMOBIL•E SALES expire 12 /31/79 Renewals:
Alexander. Diversified Sales, Inc.
2848 Hwy. 10
Mid American Auto, Inc.
2975 Hwy. 10
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January 8, 1979 Page 4
CIGARETTE SALES expire 12/31/79 Renewals:
Penny's Supermarket, Inc.
2537 Hwy. 10
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 County Road I
Donat Ile's Supper Club
2400 iwy. 10
Anchor Inn
2400 County Road H
A. A. Standard
2155 Hwy. Ave.
Twin City Vending
1065 E. Highway 36
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Clark Super 100
2395 highway 10
Fedor's Market
5491 Adams St.
Simon's Food Market L
2840 Highway 10 2
A. A. Standard
2155 Highway Ave.
Simon's Food Market
2840 Highway 10
Fedor's Market
5491 Adams St.
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 County Road I
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
215 E. Excelsior Ave.
Tom Thumb Food Markets, Inc.
110 E. 17th St.
Martin Oil Service, Inc.
2901 Hwy. 10
B R Liquor
2345 W. Co. Rd. H -2
Perkins Cake Steak
2214 Highway 10
7 -11
7295 Silver Lake Road
Country Kitchen
2145 Hwy. 10
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Highway 10
Simon's Liquor Store, Inc.
2840 Highway 10
aunching Pad Supper Club
375 Highway 10
NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR OFF -SALE expire 12/31/79
7 -11
7295 Silver Lake Road
Tom Thumb Superette
7305 Knollwoocl Dr.
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
2553 Hwy. 10
Penny's Supermarkets, Inc.
2537 Highway 10
Renewals:
NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON -SALE expire 12/31/79 Renewal:
Bel Rae Ballroom
5394 Edycwood Drive
January 8, 1979 Page 5
RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Doug Wood of the Ramsey County Health Services summarized their health
program and outlined the three options the program provides. Mr.
Wood answered questions from the Council regarding the plan and asked
that the Council, if they choose, adopt a resolution stating which
option they prefer. He added that six or seven other cities have
already chosen option #3, which is what Mounds View appears to favor.
Richard Hudeen, 8041 Long
set up a monitor to check
County Airport. Mr. Wood
County with their request
Board, the funds would 'ue
Councilmember
Councilmember
Rowley stated
options #1 or
Lake Road, asked if it would be possible to
noise levels of aircraft from the Anoka
replied that the City would have to go to the
and if it was approved by the Health Advisory
forwarded to the City to work on the problem.
Hodges stated he would be in favor of options #3.
Forslund stated she would also favor #3. Councilmember
she would favor option #3 as the City could not afford
2.
Councilmember Ziebarth expressed concern that the City might not receive
aid if they have an existing program, such as the house inspection program.
Mr. Wood replied that the County does not want to provide tax relief
to some municipalities and no relief to others.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated he would favor option #3 due to finances.
Mayor McCarty added that he also favored option #3 and that it was a
unanimous decision from the Council for option #3.
Mr. Wood stated that he would be contacting the new Clerk Administrator
in a few months to let him know what the County would be doing.
ARDAN AVENUE BUS ROUTES
Administrator Achen reported that the MTC staff has evaluated the
possibility of an alternate bus route following Sherwood and Groveland
Roads, to relieve the bus traffic on Ardan Avenue. They have dis-
covered no operational or safety problems with the use of the alternate
route. Administrator Achen pointed out on the map where the present
bus route runs and the alternate the MTC is considering.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated they should make sure the residents
of the involved area have the information before a hearing is held.
He suggested the residents be invited to an agenda session to discuss
the routes before a public hearing is held. This will alleviate any
friction from the residents.
Administrator Achen suggested the agenda meeting could possibly be held
at Red Oak School, which would be a more informal setting and close
to the neighborhood.
Mayor McCarty stated that the MTC bus route changes would be further
discussed at the January 15 agenda meeting.
January 8, 1979
Mayor McCarty stated he had a problem with using the SDM Fund money
for those expenses and that he felt the City was going backwards
with the SDM Charge. Administrator Achen explained the rationale
behind building up the SDM Fund.
Neil Loeding, 5046 Longview Drive, stated he was bothered by the
indefinite time frame for replacing the Fund and stated he felt it
should come out of the General Fund. Administrator Achen replied that
the General Fund is much harder pressed. He also explained that the
City usually runs a deficit in the General Fund each year until the
tax payments are received.
Mayor McCarty stated he could not understand how the City wound up
with a deficit. Administrator Achen explained that they had planned
on paying the expenses by special assessment but that the project had
not been approved.
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POLICE OFFICER 1979 UNIFORM ALLOWANCES
Administrator Achen reported that the police uniform allowances for
1979 had not been set because negotiations with Teamsters Local No 320
for a 1979 contract had not been completed. He added that Chief
Grabowski has recommended the City provide each officer with the same
clothing allowance as they were given in 1977, which was $212. He
stated that it would be easier for the City to set a dollar amount
rather than provide clothing and equipment as needed. He also stated
that the officers were required to turn in their receipts to the Police
Chief.
MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to authorize a single lump sum payment of $212
for each officer for uniforms. 5 ayes
PROJECT 1978 -1 EXPENSE POLICY
Administrator Achen read proposed Resolution No. 957 regarding Project
1978 -1 expenditures. Administrator Achen recommended that Council
adopt a policy of charging a prorata share of the expenses to any
future storm drainage construction projects, and that the expenses be
absorbed by the SDM Fund, which would then be repaid over the years.
Mayor McCarty questioned if the City could use the SDM Fund for these
expenses. Attorney Meyers read part of the resolution establishing the
SDM Fund and stated that the City could legally authorize the use of
funds from there to reimburse the expenses already paid from the
Project 1978 -1 Fund.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the City did not have a fund to fall
back on before the SDM Fund and that he was concerned with the General
Fund since it is a good emergency fund and seems to be one of the
first places to go for money.
Bill Doty, 3049 Bronson Drive, suggested that if the expenses had already
been paid ou+ of the General Fund, the General Fund could borrow from
the SDM Fund. Attorney Meyers noted that a transfer from the SDM Fund
can only be made for storm drainage purposes. Councilmember Ziebarth
replied that if the expenses were written off as a bad debt, the
January 8, 1979
taxpayer would be paying for them, but that if iL was taken out of
the SDM Fund, it would be paid back by developers.
Mayor McCarty asked how much was in the General Fund contingency.
Administrator Achen replied there was approximately $25,000.
Councilmember Rowley stated she felt there was a policy question to
decide and recommended that the issue be discussed further at an
agenda session to determine where the funds are needed.
Mayor McCarty stated he would be more comfortable discussing it further
after studying the finances of the City. Administrator Achen stated
he would have the Finance Director remind the Council of the matter
at the end of the first quarter.
NSP FRANCHISES FOR NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
Administrator Achen reported that over the past year and a half the
Ramsey County City Managers Group has been negotiating gas and electric
franchises for eight Ramsey County 'uburban cities, and that to date
six of the cities ha adopted the franchises. Administrator Achen
reviewed the advantages of the city being included in the franchise.
Councilmember Ziebarth questioned how the franchise fee could be
approved without a hearing. Administrator Achen replied that such a
restriction is open to each city. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that
he would like it included in the document.
Councilmember Rowley stated she would like to see something in the
ordinance that would bind the City to a public hearing before
charging the 4 percent.
Attorney Meyers stated he had not had an opportunity to read the
ordinances and that he would like the opportunity to go over them.
Councilmember Rowley suggested the matter be held over until the
January 22nd meeting, which would allow the attorney time to review
the ordinances and give his recommendations to the Council.
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MSP (Rowley Ziebarth) to hold over the NSP franchises for natural
gas and electric distribution until the January 22nd meeting, and that
the attorney draft language so that Sections 11 and 12 of the two forms
require 4/5 vote and a public hearing. 5 ayes
SILVER VIEW COMMUNITY PARK FEDERAL /STATE GRANT APPLICATION AND UPDATE
OF FIVE YEAR PARK CAPITAL PROGRAM
Park Director Anderson reported that the final grant application is
due on January 12. He added that the City has received preliminary
approval for $73,450, which is almost a guarantee of final approval.
Park Director Anderson reported that the grant application is for Phase I
development of Silver View Park and reviewed what it wou'1 involve.
He added that he would be meeting with the State Planning Agency on
January 10 to review the application and make sure everything was in order.
January 8, 1979
Mayor McCarty asked how the grant for land acquisition stood. Park
Director Anderson replied that it has been approved and is up for
payment.
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Mayor McCarty asked what his involvement in the grant application would
be. Park Director Anderson replied that the Mayor was asked to sign
as the official representative of the City, but that Mr. Anderson's
name would be on all forms as the individual to contact.
Administrator Achen read Resolution No. 957 authorizing filing of
the application and Resolution No. 958 approving the updating of the
five -year program.
MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 957 for the execution
of the grant application with the State Planning Agency for Phase I
of Silver View Park and Resolution No. 958, the five -year park capital
improvement program. 5 ayes
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CLERK- ADMINISTRATOR
Mayor McCarty stated he was concerned with Park Director Anderson's
schedule and asked if he felt he would have enough time to devote to
the position. Park Director Anderson replied that he had given it much
thought and that he was confident he would be able to handle it and
that he had a good staff to rely on. He also stated that he would be
willing to delegate responsibility.
Administrator Achen explained that he had relied upon Chapter 5 of the
Municipal Code to describe the duties of the acting clerk administrator.
Attorney Meyers added that the duties of clerk and treasurer are
established by Statute. The duties of administrator are established
by ordinance.
Mayor McCarty stated that he did not feel there was a clear definition
of the acting clerk- administrator's duties. Attorney Meyers replied
that State Statutes require the Council to appoint at least a clerk
and treasurer. Whatever administrative duties are to be assigned
this position are up to the Council.
Councilmember Rowley pointed out that Councilmembers have always been
available to Staff. Staff are the professionals responsible for imple-
menting and Council is the policy making authority.
MSP (Ziebarth Rowley) to appoint Bruce Anderson clerk- administrator
effective January 20, 1979, at 12:01 AM, and provide an additional
salary compensation of $85 per pay period. This represents approximately
one -half of the difference between the exiting salary of the
park director and the anticipated salary of the new clerk- administrator.
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the $17,000 invoice from Mn /DOT for
the city's share of construction of i affic signals on Highway 10
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and County Roads H -2 and I has been referred to Mn /DOT's municipal
state aid office.
Administrator Achen stated that the necessity of replacing the demolished
squad car may have been a blessing in disguise since it will postpone
for several years the need to replace the unmarked car.
Administrator Achen reported that at the December 18, 1978, meeting
Council had designated individuals to sign City checks and that the
Clerk- Administrator rather than Deputy Treasurer should have been
designated.
MSP (Lowl Ziebarth) to authorize the Clerk- Administrator to sign
checks and delete the finance director's signature. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that the Council had been given copies
of the adopted 1979 Budget, which replaced the proposed budget.
Administrator Achen stated that the Council had been presented copies
of the press release regarding commission vacancies.
Administrator Achen reported since the City's bookkeeping machine
had broken down in November, payroll had been prepared by hand,
anticipating the RCCM payroll program being available in January. He
added that the City has been informed it will not be ready now until
July, so the City will use Tab Service Bureau, Inc. in the interim.
Administrator Achen requested Council authorization to supplement
available revenue sharing monies with 1978 General Fund surplus
of not more than $2,000 to purchase and install the maintenance garage
hoist.
Mr. Doty recommended the City look into purchasing a used hoist.
MSP (Ziebarth Hodges) to authorize the expenditure for 1978 General
Fund surplus not to exceed $2,000 for the garage hoist to supplement
revenue sharing funds that have already been appropriated.
Administrator Achen recommended that Council authorize Comstock Davis
to file for final payment under municipal state aid funding of Project
1973 -4.
MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to direct the final payment for municipal state
aid under Project 1973 -4 be deposited in the Revolving Improvement
Fund.
Administrator Achen requested that Council authorize a pay r for
the mechanic to maintain the mechanic's rate at 95% those of maintenance
m °n.
MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to pay the mechanic 95 percent of the Local
49 rate, which is $7.15 per hour, retroactive to January 1, 1979, and
set it 100 percent on the second anniversary date from the date of
hire.
5 ayes
5 ayes
January 8, 1979
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III Administrator Achen reported that eight applications have been received
so far for the Clerk- Administrator position. He stated that copies
will be given to all Councilmembers.
Administrator Achen presented the proposed schedule recommended by
department heads for Council orientation. Councilmember Rowley
pointed out there was a conflict with the January 27 date, and it was
agreed to change that to February 3.
Administrator Achen stated that the January 18 meeting would begin
at 4:30 PM and would be a dinner meeting, at a location which will
be announced. Council tours of city departments will begin at 8:00 AM
on Saturday, January 20, and again on February 3rd.
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that on occasion the City receives claims from
residents for damage from sewer backup and so forth. He stated that the
City requires the claims be submitted, and they are then turned over to
the Public Works Supervisor who reviews the claim to determine if the
City was at fault. He added the Co "ncil could become a hearing committee
for claims.
COUNCILMEMBER HODGES had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER FORSLUND had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley reported that the Lakeside Park meeting would be at
Mounds View City Hall on January 11. She added that they are considering
changing all their meetings to the Mounds View City Hall.
Councilmember Rowley reported that she had a request that when a
Councilmember has a prepared statement, they have copies available for
citizens to follow along on.
Councilmember Rowley stated she would like to thank Administrator Achen
for all he had done for the City and wished him the best of luck in his
new job.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth reported that he would be attending the SIP for
CAA meeting on January 10.
Ccuncilmember Ziebarth stated he would like to extrapolate from the con-
dolences of Councilmember Rowley to include a sincere thank you to Admini-
strator Achen, a gentleman of high perspicacity and great sapience. He
added that although his departure may have a deleterious effect on the City,
or in the least, to some degree exacerbate the present situation, he would
like to wish him a great future of success and good fortune. He also added
that he would like to thank Administrator Achen for his improved vocabulary.
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MAYOR McCARTY'S REPORT
Mayor McCarty thanked Administrator Achen for all he had done.
MSP (Rowley- McCarty) to adjourn the meeting at 11:58 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Achen
Clerk Administrator