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Councilman Johnson's Report
Councilman Johnson announced that street sweeping was started today (McPhillips
Sweeping Company at $21.00 per hour). A private contractor was hired in an
attempt to save money and finish the job sooner. Ramsey County did the job
last year.
He said new street signs were ordered and will be installed yet this spring.
Councilman Johnson related that the Village office and himself have put together
a piece of literature on Mounds View to serve as sales and general information
about the Village. He stated that it was mailed to various realtors and mortgage
companies and he has received two favorable telephone calls to date on it.
Councilman Johnson declared that applications have been received and closed on
hiring a new maintenance man, and interviewing has started.
Councilman Johnson offered a summary of the last North Suburban Sewer Service
Board meeting he attended. He related that he expected sewer costs to increase
substantially over present rates as a result of Metro Sewer. He stated the
Board also adopted a $15,000.00 budget for 1972 with Mounds View's share $825.00.
MSP (Johnson /Hodges) To order the installation of a street light on Greenwood
Drive between Hillview Road and County Road J. 5 Ayes
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner's reported on the Recreation Committee meeting of March 30th
with Ken Simons, Ramsey County Open Space Planner in attendance.
MSP (Baumgartner /Hodges) To instruct the Village engineer to review the Village
storm sewer needs relative to the open space map presented by Mr. Simons in an
effort to satisfy those needs and Village open space needs through land acquisition
by the County Board.
Councilman Baumgartner thanked the Mounds View Snowmobile Club for their $300
donation and stated that present plans are to plant trees in the Village Wayside
Park. He commended the Club for their organization in their 1 1/2 years of
existence, and their operator school for teenagers.
MSP (Baumgartner /Neisen) To authorize Clerk- Administrator Zylla to send a
letter to the Mounds View Snowmobile Club thanking them for their $300 donation.
Harry Gum inquired about the damaged bleachers on Hillview Park. Councilman
Baumgartner replied that they will be picked up and repaired.
Councilman Pickar's Report
Councilman Pickar reported on the last Lakeside Park meeting. He stated that job
applications were out now for summer personnel and the beach is scheduled to open
the first week of June. He stated that the matter of the Fridley beach on Spring
Lake was discussed again and it was discovered that Fridley had no room for more
than eight cars parking off street.
Mayor Neisen commented that the 621 Growth Committee has put together a plan to
attract industry to the area which will be mailed to large firms throughout the
state.
5 Ayes
5 Ayes