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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000037_pg120-10- June 23, 1975 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to table vacation of easement request of Richard Carlson until information is received on what the easement is for. 3 Ayes MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) to adopt Ordinance #230 amending Chapter 40.03, Subdivision 4, zoning regulations to increase maximum garage size to 864 square feet. 2 Ayes Baumgartner Naye Councilman Baumgartner gave a nave vote on the basis that an addition of 136 square feet is the size it takes for one car. Mrs. Barb Haake asked abazt the townhouses of Harstad and asked that they be checked insure that landscaping, soil boring tests and topographical maps be on file. MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to approve two temporary employees for the recreation department. K. Foust, scorekeeper, 2145 Belle Lane at the rate of $3.00 per game and Marcia deLaBruere, program supervisior, 215 E. Viking Drive at $675.00 per month (CETA funded). 3 Ayes MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) to table further payment of any fees to Walijarvi and Associates until such time project is completely finished and has a time to come to rest. Administrator Achen reported as a solution to drainage problem on the city hall addition, the building has been filled behind to force the water to drain away from the building with a swale to be added to Highway 10 to get rid of the water. The sump pump is getting plugged with silt. Administrator Achen reported that Well House #2 may have to be completely rebuilt. It may cost as much to repair as to completely rebuild the building. Engineer Bearden explained what caused the incident at the well house and said Mr. Zimnewictz said the back wall could be checked and underpinned to reinforce the foundation for the walls to be set on. 3 Ayes MSP (Baumgartner - Johnson) to approve administrator's clerical salary recommendations as outlined on June 16th memorandum,effective June 16, 1975.(J.Gre $3.10 /hr. 2 Ayes hr D. Sandgren $4.60, A.Peddycoart $4.301, C. Waide $4.001, R.Moran $4.057 "Shelquist Naye Councilman Shelquist objected to the motion in that it did not state the duration ofthe pay change. Mayor Johnson said increases were intended as special and special circumstances prevail in this instance. Mayor Johnson announced that Council would be exploring the possibility of hiring a full time engineer on staff. Engineer Bearden said as far as their firm in concerned, they encourage cities to hire their own engineers and they would still be glad to work as consulting engineers. MSP (Baumgartner - Shelquist) to direct Administrator Achen to contact a hydrolo- gist firm to meet with city officials to discuss and explain our problem. 3 Ayes Administrator Achen requested approval for city contribution to police selection standards study. He said the major factor for contribution is to develop selection standards to assure the best possible police personnel without discrimination.