HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg193August 8, 1977 Page 13
that conflict of interest is covered under Ordinance 215 and that they should follow
it.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley had no report.
MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT
Mayor Pickar asked if any news had been received from the State regarding the starting
date for the noise barrier on 35W. Engineer Hubbard replied that bids are to be
received during August and that the completion date is scheduled for June 8, 1979, which
does include the landscaping work.
Mayor Pickar asked what the situation was on the utility bills. Administrator Achen
replied that they are anticipating the ones that were due in April and that as of
last week, they hoped to have them out by August 15. He reported that problems have
occurred because there are seven communities involved in the computer system and each
community requires modification of the program for their billings. The bills will not
be sent in any closer frequency than two months, so the billings will be backed up for
awhile.
Mayor Pickar asked how the lack of income in the utility fund was working. Administrator
Achen replied that they are losing the interest income off the money. Right now billings
are being planned for August, October, December, February and April, at which time they
will be caught up.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the bugs were not worked out if the City could go back
to the old system. Administrator Achen replied that yes, they could if need be but that
a duplicate expenditure would then be required if they went back to the old system.
MSP ( Ziebarth- Pickar) to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 PM. 4 ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Achen
Clerk- Administrator