HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr000990_000040_pg113MAYOR JOHNSON'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson read a letter from Rep. Neisen thanking the Council
for their cooperation during the last legislative session.
Further, he stated that someone should attend the League of Municipalities
Convention in Duluth in June. He instructed Ad. Achen to make
reservations for two people.
COUNCILMAN HODGE'S REPORT
None
COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT
Councilman Baumgartner called to the Council's attention the write -up
in the news letter concerning the activities in the parks. He also
stated that Greenfield park is progressing.
COUNCILMAN PICKAR'S REPORT
He feels that all traffic should stay off while the grass is taking seed
and will have kids drop hand bills to that effect. Lakeside Park
met last Thursday. The beaches will open June 12 and he has made
arrangements for the guards and a superintendent. Also suggested
possible vandalism coverage of $1400.
COUNCILMAN SHELQUIST'S REPORT
The Planning Commission will meet Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT
A reminder that we have some excess property as a result of certain
takings in 1973 -4. Equivalent to about 8 lots. Further, he would
like authority from the Council for the claim for the municipal building
to retain services of necessary experts foi evaluation and testimony:
specifically a real estate appraisor, ground water engineer and the
duties of an architect.
MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) that we authorize the attorney to retain the
necessary consultants to determine the damages that we have suffered
and to proceed with the claim against various people involved with the
construction of our city hall but that he keep us informed as to the
progress and costs incurred. 5 ayes
Atty Meyers also stated that the assessment appeal has been tried
but there has been no decision rendered yet.
ENGINEER BEARDEN'S REPORT
He stated that he wrote a letter outlining the alternatives on the
Mounds View Square ditch. The attorney's recommendation is to go to
the bidding procedure.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to direct the engineer to prepare plans and
specifications advertising bids 'td finish shaping of the ditches
and sodding them, etc., and to finish the Long Lake Road ingress and
egress. 5 ayes