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November 12, 1974
CouncilmanIiodges noted that additional counters might be a solution to some of
our election problems. He also suggested that the Council consider adoption
of the Plan B, city management, form of government as was approved by Shoreview
voters in the last election.
Councilman Johnson requested that the administrator be sure Mr. Walijarvi is
invited to the November 19 agenda meeting. Councilman Johnson thanked Mayor
Neisen for the opportunity to work with him and expressed thank for all of his
efforts in behalf of the City of Mounds View.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner also stated his thanks to Mayor Neisen and wished him
the best of luck in his endeavors at the State legislature.
Councilman Baumgartner read the Park Commission minutes of October 24, 1974.
Councilman Pickar's Report
Councilman Pickar stated that the Lakeside Park Commission meeting of November 12
had been postponed. He asked the administrator to investigate the possibilities
for using voting machines at the next city election. Councilman Pickar stated that
Mayor Neisen's leadership has been instrumental in making the Council such a close,
hard - working group and that he appreciated the chance to serve under the Mayor.
Attorney Meyers' Report
Attorney Meyers stated hearings on easement acquisition for Project 1973 -4 were
currently underway and that he expected them to be completed in January. He
read a proposed resolution to accept the Century Motor Freight project and asked
for a motion authorizing the administrator to sign the security agreement for all
the personal property on the MSJ Company (Century Motor Freight) premises.
MSP (Neisen- Hodges) to adopt Resolution #647 as recommended by the attorney.
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) to authorize the administrator to sign the agreement with
MFJ Company.
Engineer Bearden's Report
Engineer Bearden suggested that Council award the Project 1973 -4 bid to the low
bidder subject to the successful sale of bonds. This will allow the contractor
a one week head start on the project.
MSP (Neisen - Pickar) to accept the low alternate bid of Orfie and Sons, Inc.,
of $979,430.49 for Project 1973 -4 pending the successful sale of bonds to finance
the project.
Steve Thompson, 7190 Silver Lake Road, asked if appointment of Mayor Neisen's
replacement is governed by the open meeting law. Attorney Meyers answered 'yes'.
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