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December 23, 1974
Administrator Achen noted that the Council had been asked to join the
Suburban Rate Authority and that there is no initial membership fee if
the city joins prior to January 1, 1975. Attorney Meyers stated that
the additional cost for joining after January 1, would be about $1,300.00.
He stated that the Authority presently has some money available for
contesting rate increases, but that additional contributions from members
will probably be necessary.
In response to Mayor Neisen's question on how the city could withdraw from
the Authority, Attorney Meyers stated that the city must give notice by
June 15,of the year in order to withdraw December 31, that calendar year.
Mayor Neisen stated that this means the city would be financially responsible
to contribute to the Authority for the entire year should we join now.
Councilman Pickar stated that there were numerous unknowns, specifically
how much the city would have to contribute to support the Authority. Thus
he feels that the city should not join until there is further information
available.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that the staff should investigate the budgetary
expectations of the Authority.
Councilman Hodges stated that he could see the advantage of saving the
initial membership cost by joining now.
MSP (Neisen- Johnson) To hold a decision on joining the Authority and to
direct the staff and city attorney to write the SRA requesting further
information and possibly a representative of the Authority to address
the Council at its next regular meeting. The letter is to convey the Council's
intention to join the Authority so that it avoids the additional membership
cost to be assessed after January 1, 1975.
Mayor Neisen stated that he had attended council meetings in other munici-
palities and noted that some were appointing bi- centennial celebration
committees. He stated that funds were available from the state and federal
government for this purpose and that the Ramsey County chairman, Lois Pollari,
is available to provide council information regarding the celebration. He
suggested the council consider inviting her to make a presentation.
Mayor Neisen asked for residents comments and there were none.
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To recess the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m., and call the
special hearing to order.
In response to Mayor Neisen's question whether the adjoining property owners
of the Christian Compassion Center had received legal notices, the admini-
strator stated, "no ". Attorney Meyers stated that the city code requires
such notice be mailed. He recommended that the hearing be continued to a
later date to assure full legal conformance with the code.
MSP (Neisen - Pickar) To recess the hearing until January 13, at 8:30 p.m. and
to allow the Christian Compassion Center to continue to operate until that
time with the conditions previously set forth by the council.
5 Ayes
5 Ayes