HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr000990_000040_pg084Councilman Shelquist stated that the Public Works Director has
greater responsibility supervisory -wise than an engineer. We
should leave the salary negotiable.
Mayor Johnson asked whether we want this man getting heavily
involved in work direction or keep him more attuned toward
development work and planning such as laying out a ring road
in District 2. Administrator Achen said that of the two tasks
I feel he would be responsible for 90 -95% of both. Mayor
Johnson agreed but said he was talking about where the emphasis
should be, 70% with what is going on with the city, etc. and 30%
supervision.
Administrator Achen explained the proposed development agreement
ordinance, which would be an amendment to Chapter 59, which will
be discussed further at the agenda meeting.
Administrator Achen further stated that the revised Public Health
Housing Code, Chapter 93, has been reviewed by the attorney.
Attorney Meyers said that on page 14(b) the word "owner" should
be added. Mayor Johnson stated that he would like a copy of it
for the next agenda meeting.
Administrator Achen stated that the city's Community Development
Block Grant Preapplication received a rather low rating from the
Metropolitan Council. However, we may revise the application between
the time they act on it and the time it goes to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. The staff is currently working
on such a revision. By making this revision the Council is not
altering the substance of the application.
MSP (Baumgartner- Shelquist) to direct the staff to revise this
preapplication for the Community Development Block Grant funds
and authorize the mayor to sign this preapplication.
Administrator Achen stated that Mr. Gillespie of Bill and Ed's
Auto Sales has not responded to our letters and as of today has
removed all of his vehicles from the lot. He apparently has
discontinued operating that business at that site.
MAYOR JOHNSON'S REPORT:
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Mayor Johnson read a letter from the Mounds View Senior Citizens
thanking the Mounds View Parks & Recreation Department. Also,
a thank you from Betty Wahl. He further mentioned a conference
on March 16 sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Minnesota,
if anyone were interested in attending. Mayor Johnson also
stated that the Mounds View Recreation Department has its new
activity schedule out for spring. It was left on the mailboxes
of residents of Mounds View, and he felt it would be better to
spend the time and money to mail it out after this. Further, the
League of Minnesota Municipalities' annual conference is in
Duluth June 9 -11, if anyone is interested in attending; and on
March 14 -16 there is a conference in Washington, D.C. No interest
was expressed in either.