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November 25, 1974
Councilman Baumgartner stated that the radio equipment and generator should
be specifically a part of the agreement so that the city could depend on
use of these items as well.
MSP To amend (Neisen- Johnson) requiring that the Lions Club maintain the
radio equipment and generator in good operating condition 5 Ayes
Original motion as amended. 5 Ayes
MSP (Neisen-Johnson) To issue a peddlers and solicitors license and waiving
fees to Scout Troup #167. (November 26 through December 25, 1974). 5 Ayes
Councilman Johnson's Report
Councilman Johnson commented on enforcement of the dog ordinance and requested
that the administrator discuss with B & E Patrol the use of several dog wardens
at a time. He felt that the enforcement effort should be intensified.
Mayor Neisen stated that the Council had deliberated so long on the dog
ordinance that we should not allow it to be ignored.
Administrator Achen stated that he would prepare monthly dog reports for the
Council meetings.
The Council discussed a possible change order in the city hall construction
with regard to the glass doors entering the Council room. The doors were
originally designed to allow opening of the Council room in overflow situations,
and the Council generally felt that the design was satisfactory.
Mayor Neisen commented on the city's new Moody rating of Baa -1 and stated
that interest rates have apparently moved upward again since the city sold
bonds last Tuesday. So Mounds View has a comparatively good interest rate.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner read the Planning Commission minutes of November 20,
1974. He noted that a hearing had been set by the Council regarding Compassion
Christian Center for December 23rd at 8:30 p.m.
Councilman Baumgartner requested the attorney's opinion of whether the city's
various boards and commissions have to conform to the Open Meeting Law.
Attorney Meyers stated that some of these commissions have more than advisory
powers and might be subject to the law. He recommended that for the time being
the commissions attempt to conduct their business in public.
Mayor Neisen directed the attorney to prepare a study of this subject for the
Council.
The Council discussed the problem of appointing a new mayor to replace Mayor
Neisen and the possibility of having to also fill a vacated Council seat.
Mayor Neisen stated that he felt it would be best not to resign until the
first meeting in January, because the bond sale will not be completed until
December 30. This will allow the re- elected Councilmen to be sworn in prior
to the appointment of a new mayor.