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January 27, 1975
Administrator Achen presented proposed Ordinance #225 amending
Chapter 50.01, Lakeside Park Commission.
Mayor Johnson stated the ordinance will increase the size of the
Lakeside Park Commission by two members. The change has been
requested by the Commission.
MS (Hodges - Pickar) To adopt Ordinance #225.
Councilman Pickar asked the attorney whether a joint public
hearing with the Spring Lake Park City Council as stated in
the ordinance is required.
Attorney Meyers read the municipal code affirming the requirement
for a public hearing.
Mayor Johnson asked whether this ordinance could be tabled until
the next Lakeside Park Commission meeting.
Councilman Hodges suggested holding the joint meeting on the
same night as the Commission meeting.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) To call a special council meeting Thursday,
February 13, 7:00 p.m., at the Spring Lake Park City Hall, and
directing the administrator to publish notice of the meeting.
Administrator Achen stated letters had been received from both
the auditor and financial consultant recommending consolidation
of the city's general and bond redemption checking accounts.
Mayor Johnson read both the letters.
MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) To authorize the administrator to
transfer all monies from the bond redemption account to the
general account at the First State Bank of New Brighton and to
close the bond redemption account. 5 Ayes
Administrator Achen stated he would like to do this immediately,
but he needed authorization of check signatures for the transfer.
MSP (Johnson - Pickar) To authorize signing of a check to transfer
the balance from the bond redemption to the general account.
The First State Bank of New Brighton is to be notified to provide
sufficient pledging to guarantee the city funds on deposit.
Administrator Achen requested authorization to let bids on a
new police squad car. The present car has 58,000 miles and
anticipated mileage before trade -in or sale is 70,000. The
staff recommends bid opening on February 20, 1975 at 10:00 a.m.
allowing time for the bid summary to be presented at the next
council meeting.
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To advertise for bids for a new squad car
and hold the bid opening February 20, at 10:00 a.m. to replace
the 1973 Ford. 5 Ayes
Administrator Achen noted three applications for the Planning
Commission opening have been received: Steven , Paul Fedor,
Michael Lonergan.