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permit. Fashion Discovery has applied for a 30 day permit to
install the portable sign to advertise the opening of their store.
Admin. Achen said that Fashion Discovery feels it is necessary
to have this extra advertising for their new opening in the
Center. Councilmember Hodges felt that a 30 -day permit should be
allowed to advertise a grand opening, but that all signs must
have a permit.
MSP (Baumgartner - Ziebarth) to grant Fashion Discovery a 30 -day
temporary sign permit to expire on April 30, 1977. The sign
shall not have blinking lights.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
5 ayes
Admin. Achen explained that at a cost of $4 annually per employee
(approximately $152), Mounds View can participate in the employee
assistance program through the Ramsey County Employee Guidance
Service. Admin. Achen explained that the fee is zero through
June 30, 1977. He anticipated that the $4 annual fee would be a
continuing, on -going cost, and that if state funding reduces,
the fee could increase further. Councilmember Ziebarth believes
that the cost is on a graduated scale. Mayor Pickar would like
to find out more about it. Councilmember Hodges asked if we are
going to join now, can we drop out later if the cost becomes
prohibitive? Admin. Achen said we are not legally committed
to continue participation. There are presently 33 full -time
employees in addition to 4 permanent part -time employees. The
agency is for referral service only, not treatment. The program
was started as an alternative to dismissal in cases where employees
have alcohol and drug problems. These problems are difficult
for the employee to admit and difficult for the supervisor to
handle. The program is an excellent method for the employer
to offer help to an employee without getting personally involved.
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to adopt Resolution No. 822 authorizing
participation in the employee assistance program. 5 ayes
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Admin. Achen presented an explanation
of the recent property tax statements received by homeowners.
Levies and mill rates were discussed. Admin. Achen stated
that the police department tour is scheduled for Thursday evening,
March 31. The tour will give Council an opportunity to see the
St. Paul jail, the County dispatching center, and the Woodview
Detention Center. On Wednesday morning, March 30, department heads
will tour the public works facilities.
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT: Attorney Meyers discussed his recent
conversation and correspondence with Art Goebel Ford concerning
the bid they made on a police car for the City. The ART GOEBEL
FORD BID was accepted by the City, along with the check they
posted, but due to a strike by Ford personnel, delivery of the
car was delayed. After repeated delays the city decided to cancel
the order because of the urgent need for a replacement of a
police squad car. The Art Goebel representative did not feel
that this was fair because they fully intended to deliver the