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March 24, 1975
Councilman Hodges' Report
Councilman Hodges commented on the Gun Safety course being offered by the
Mounds View Park and Recreation Department. He said he has received good
feedback from the boys in his neighborhood. He felt this was a very good
public relations tool for the police department. He also commended Thomas
Brown who recently graduated from the police basic training academy.
MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) to adopt Resolution No. 670 commending the police
department for their volunteer work with the gun safety program and the
fine public relations they are fostering with City youth. Also recognition is
given to Douglas Bryant, Director of Parks and Recreation, for sponsorship
and organization of the gun safety program.
Mayor Johnson reported on a burglary that took place on March 19 in which
the police apprehended three adults burglarized electrical supplies at the
Mounds View Square. One of the adults was armed with a 45 caliber revolver
which had been fired twice at one of the policeman's back. Fortunately,
the gun mis -fired and no injuries were incurred.
D'arcy Bosell said she has dealt with the police several times and thinks
that they are doing a great job.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner reported that the Park and Recreation Commission
held its meeting on March 6th at Pinewood School. Councilman Baumgartner
stated the chairman of the Park Commission had called on the director
to report on the North Suburban Day Activity Center and specifically
Trevilla Nursing Home. The director reported that Trevilla Nursing Home
was no longer a priority of the Center. The only priority for city funds
is the purchase of a passenger van for use on field trips and transporting
people to work. The Park and Recreation Commission was billed $629.40 by
the North Suburban Day Activity Center. Because this is not a recreational
activity and was not budgeted, Councilman Baumgartner felt these funds
should be taken out of some other fund.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that through investigation they discovered
that this is a worthwhile organization and provides activities for approxi-
mately 14 individuals in Mounds View.
Mayor Johnson directed the administrator to report on the status of the
budget and report back to Council at the next meeting concerning this
expenditure.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that tenative plans have been made to
conduct a "NAME THE PARK" contest for naming the new Silver Lake Road
and County Road H2 park. Flyers will be handed out to elementary school
students and prizes will be awarded for the winning entry. Councilman
Baumgartner stated that the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting
will be held on Thursday, March 27 at 6 :30 p.m., at the city hall.
MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to accept a cash dedication to the park fund in
accordance with Ordinance 42.07 for the Bruflodt and Juntunen subdivisions.
5 Ayes