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January 27, 1975
D'arcy Bosell, 2601 Ridge Lane, noted the principal of the
Center's school stated 60 students would be a comfortable figure
and that 70 - 75 would be a maximum. Pickar Aye
Roll call on revised motion. Shelquist Aye
Baumgartner Naye
Hodges Naye
Johnson Aye
Councilman Baumgartner requested that his naye vote be recorded
in the minutes as pertaining only to Section 4.
Mayor Johnson's Report
Mayor Johnson commented on the fiscal disparities law. He read
a letter from State Senator Milton asking the city to maintain
contact with him so local issues could be heard. He read a notice
from the Minnesota League of Municipalities regarding the Legis-
lative Action conference on February 26 at the St. Paul Arts and
Science Center.
Mayor Johnson read a memo from Howard Neisen noting the dates
of the Ramsey County delegation meetings.
Councilman Hodges indicated he would attend on January 29,
Councilman Pickar on February 5. Mayor Johnson noted that the
Minnesota Department of Revenue is attempting to bring 1975
assessments up to current market value. Based upon State sales
ratio studies Mounds View residential assessments are to increase
25% and commercial 20%. Mayor Johnson asked the administrator to
determine what effect this will have on the city.
Mayor Johnson announced that the roll call would be rotated on
a monthly basis, Pickar first in January, Shelquist first in
February, Baumgartner, first in March, Hodges first in April,
and then in order of seniority beginning in May.
Councilman Hodges' Report
Councilman Hodges asked about mail boxes being torn down by the
Ramsey County plows. Attorney Meyers stated we are not technically
liable for anything on the boulevard. Administrator Achen asked
for a directive from the council whether the city should repair
the mailboxes or not.
Attorney Meyers stated we might repair the first one knocked
down at a home and inform them to move it back. If it were damaged
a second time, it would be the homeowner's responsibility.
D'arcy Bosell commented that in Anoka County the city plows the
streets and any mail boxes knocked down, they replace. Before that
private contractors did the plowing and were responsible for
damages to mailboxes.
Attorney Meyers said damages should be brought to the attention
of Ramsey County to prevent undue carelessness when streets are
plowed.