HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000044_pg101Councilmember Rowley recommended that the City write to several of the insurance
companies who did not bid on the insurance coverage to find out why and give the
City insight into what they can expect in the future.
Administrator Achen reported that a great number of cities had experienced the same
problems as Mounds View in getting insurance and that he felt it was a good idea to
write to the insurance companies and make them aware of the problem.
Administrator Achen reported that the promoter of the boxing match at Bel Rae would .
like to hold another match on June 2.
Administrator Achen also reported that a letter had been sent to the Launching Pad
owners regarding renewal of their liquor license. An application was then received
by the City for an on -sale liquor license at the Launching Pail. The application
was from Joseph Hartinger, brother of the current license holder.
MSP (Pickar- Baumgartner) to set a public hearing for the renewal of the liquor
license for the Launching Pad at 8:00 p.m. on May 23, 1977 and ask the staff fbr
the pertinent data that applied to the operation of the Launching Pad for the past
two year, including reports from the police department and inspection department,
with the staff's informative comments. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that the City of Blaine will be conducting a drainage
improvement hearing on May 19, 1977. The staff is concerned about what consequences
may develop, in that the water from the drainage ditch will be flowing from Blaine
to Mounds View. However, Hounds View does have the option to put restrictions on
Blaine since the ditch is in Mounds View.
ATTORNEY MEYE RS' S REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that a date should be set on June 13 for Sunday versus
city officials.
ENGINEER HUBBARD' S REPORT
Engineer Hubbard reported that an agreement has been worked out with Banister,
Short, Elliott, Hendrickson & Associates for the Bona Road project, and he recommends
approval of the agreement.
MSP (Ziebarth - Rowley) to authorize the City to enter into a contract with Banister,
Short, Elliott, Hendrickson & Associates. 5 ayes
Engineer Hubbard reported that the sweeping of the city streets was completed last
Friday. It took 89 hours this year, compared to over 100 hours last year. 81 loads
were hauled away this year, compared to 103 last year.
MSP (Baumgartner-Hodges) that the staff should be directed to enter into a similar
engineering agreement with Comstock and Davis. 5 ayes
COUNCIL? E BER HODGE' S REPORT
Councilmember Hodges reported that he has noticed several potholes that should be
repaired. Engineer Hubbard reported that the maintenance crews had started fixing
them, that they had to wait for the trucks which were tied up with the street sweep-
ing, before they could begin working on the potholes.