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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000036_pg033-2- February 24, 1975 Administrator Achen stated Council could hire a recording secretary for the Planning Commission on either an hourly or flat rate basis. If the secre- tary hired is already a city employee, that person could be paid on an hourly basis or a flat rate. If the latter, it should be less than $20.00 because the employee could transcribe and type the minutes at work. Council directed the administrator to ask the present office staff whether any were interested in this position. Attorney Meyers commented on damage claims. He stated there are only about two a year, but the problem is that the insurance company usually will deny claims such as arising from sewer back -ups. The party involved then seeks help from the city, but there is no policy on how to handle such claims. He suggests a subcommittee of the Council be established that could meet quarterly to examine claims and determine whether there is a valid claim against the city and what the payment should be. Attorney Meyers stated an ordinance could be written to set guidelines for the claim committee. Mayor Johnson read the dog report for January 1975. Administrator Achen's Report MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) to approve the following bills: General account checks No. 10001 through 10040, Payroll account checks No. 1150 and 1151, Payroll checks No. 1720 through 1761, and Transfer check No. 10028 trans- ferring from General $12,093.08, Water $1,039.84, Sewer $1,569.41 to pay gross pay of February 28, 1975, total disbursements $36,495.49. Mayor Johnson asked Attorney Meyers if his increased fee was due to the new court system. Attorney Meyers said a large portion represented prosecutions at municipal court. Administrator Achen presented a proposed agreement with Ramsey County for participation in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. The agreement will provide funding for a clerk typist in the city office. The agreement is effective through February 9, 1976. MSP (Baumgartner - Pickar) to adopt Resolution No. 662 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ramsey County for participation in the Compre- hensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 663 designating March 9, 1975, Minnesota Shares for Hunger Day to help the needy and hungry throughout the world. MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to adopt Resolution No. 664 reapportioning the assessments on Division No. 49384 for Lamont C. Bolduc, Lot 75 Spring Lake Park Hillview Addition. Administrator Achen presented the results of bidding on the new police vehicle. The staff recommendation is to accept Barnett Plymouth's bid mainly because of the leaded gas engine this car has. At present the city can store only leaded gas; a vehicle requiring unleaded gas would necessitate buying gas at commercial outlets. The Barnett gross bid is the lowest. 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes 5 Ayes