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February 24, 1975
MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to accept Barnett Chrysler Plymouth's low gross
bid of $4,558.20. 5 Ayes
Councilman Hodges' Report
Councilman Hodges commented on the proposals of the Metropolitan Signifi-
cance Advisory Committee regarding Metro Council approval of local
comprehensive plans. Council discussed at length this subject.
Mrs. Huhne, 8406 Red Oak Drive, felt that it is not good to give too
much power to the Metro Council. It takes away democratic process.
Mayor Johnson asked the Council to study this proposal and be ready for
a decision next Monday evening at the agenda session.
MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) to call a special Council meeting March 3rd for
the purpose of considering the metropolitan significance draft regulations
to be considered by the Metro Council.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner stated the Park and Recreation Meeting will be
held Thursday, March 6, 1975, at Pinewood Elementary School.
5 Ayes
Councilman Pickar's Report
Councilman Pickar stated the Silver Skates Competition was held Sunday, February
23, 1975. Approximately 250 people were in attendance, 24 trophies were awarded,
110 entries and 300 cups of hot chocolate were given away.
Councilman Pickar asked Attorney Meyers how bad checks are handled in the new
court system. Attorney Meyers stated that under the justice of the peace system
businessmen could file a bad check complaint directly with the justice of the
peace, a warrant issued and the person required to make restitution with
minimal cost to the city. Under the new system the court is less concerned
with restitution than with prosecution. This court operates much more formally
and adheres to strict rules of evidence which require the merchant to make
positive identification of the accused. In addition the merchant must file a
formal complaint through the city attorney and personally appear in court.
This procedure is much more expensive than a five dollar bounced check, and
often businessmen do not consider it worth their time unless the check is for
a substantial amount. Attorney Meyers has prepared suggested check cashing
policies he encourages businessmen to adopt to minimize bad checks.
D'arcy Bosell, 2601 Ridge Lane, stated because she operates a business herself,
she is concerned with restitution but more concerned that this person is not
able to keep on passing bad checks.
Councilman Pickar stated the snowmobile club has requested that the City
register snowmobiles for a ready identification of any snowmobile in the
City. Attorney Meyers stated at present municipalities have no authority
to charge a registration fee and even if it were free, he did not know if
we could enforce such registration making it mandatory for all snowmobiles.
He will investigate this matter.
Councilman Shelquist's Report
Councilman Shelquist announced on Wednesday, February 26, 1975, the regular
meeting of the Planning Commission will be held at Pinewood Elementary School.