HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000041_pg237August 9, 1976 Page 11
Councilman Shelquist stated that he had received a resignation from Robert
Rossman from the Planning Commission.
MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) to direct the administrator to send a letter to
Mr. Rossman to thank him for his service to Mounds View. 5 ayes
Councilman Shelquist felt that the Administrator should also send a letter
to the members of the Planning Commission to point out the portion of the
ordinance concerning the failure to attend meetings and ask them to be more
diligent in their attendance. Councilman Shelquist informed the Council
that the last Planning Commission meeting started an hour and ten minutes
late because they did not have a quorum. Councilman Shelquist suggested that
the Commission reduce their membership to seven by attrition. Mayor Pickar
stated that if this was done, not more than three members could be absent.
Councilman Shelquist suggested that this be discussed when the terms expire
at the end of this year.
MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to direct the administrator to send letters to
the members of the Planning Commission pointing out their responsibility as
members of the Commission, quoting the City ordinance about attendance. 5 ayes
Councilman Shelquist questioned the progress being made with the dog catcher.
Administrator Achen stated that the appointment will be made at the next
meeting.
COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT. Councilman Baumgartner stated that he had
attended the boxing match at the Bel Rae Ballroom on August 4th. He also
talked to a person that was on the state boxing committee who informed
him that the people that attended boxing matches were very well mannered.
Councilman Baumgartner reported that he did not hear of any problems
connected with the boxing match. Councilman Baumgartner made mention of
an incident that took place outdoors in which several off -duty police
officers volunteered their help.
COUNCILMAN HODGES' REPORT. He informed the Council that the tree removal
company took down a tree in his yard, a week later removed the stump and
still have not yet returned with the four inches of black dirt. He questioned
if he as a councilman was receiving this kind of treatment, what were
other citizens receiving? Mayor Pickar stated that they may be running
behind schedule. Councilman Hodges stated that he would rather see them
finish one job before starting another. Admin. Achen stated that he will
check into this. He also stated that this company is suppose to be one
of the better firms in the cities.
Councilman Hodges stated that he had received an invitation from the Metro
Council to an informal meeting at the Shoreview City Hall on Wednesday,
August 25th to discuss the Metro Claim Act. Councilman Hodges stated that
he planned to attend this meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY had nothing to report.
MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT. Mayor Pickar stated that the police report was very
complete and he would like to commend the department for the very detailed
report. Councilman Shelquist stated that he would like to have the number
of assists from other cities included in the report.