HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg239September 26, 1977 Page 8
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION
Administrator Achen reported that the proposed resolution authorizes the City's
application for $3,753 Planning Assistance Grant and $4,000 Special Planning
Problem Funds from the Metropolitan Council to revise the comprehensive plan and
land use map according to standards adopted by the Metropolitan Council.
Administrator Achen stated that the special problems are the future of existing
Highway 10 and the development of the Anoka County Airport to accommodate business
and cargo jets.
MSP (Rowley - Pickar) to adopt Resolution No. 863 authorizing application for the
Metropolitan Planning Assistance Grant. 5 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen asked the Council's advise on an account closed check from
Duane Betker. He explained that Mr. Betker requested the City electrical inspector
to inspect his house for FHA financing and wrote a check for $5.50 for the inspection.
The check was not deposited by the City at the end of March, when it was written.
When it was deposited in July, Mr. Betker's account had been closed. When the
City contacted Mr. Betker about the check, he refused to pay, because he had
warned the City several times to deposit it.
Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that the money should be collected from the
City employee who had failed to deposit the check. Administrator Achen replied
that the employee in question normally deposits all checks at the end of the month
and no one is certain why this particular check was not deposited. He also stated
that the employee has been with the City 19 years and there had been no trouble
in the past that he was aware of.
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to have the City absorb the $5.50 loss from the check
written by Duane Betker. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that he had received a call from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency regardingcomplaintsabout the noise at the NORTH STAR
SPEEDWAY. They monitored the noise level and found that it exceeds state limits.
They contacted the City of Blaine, who said they had not had complaints and felt
it was an isolated incident. Blaine did agree, however, to work with the City of
Mounds View. Administrator Achen pointed out that the Blaine license for the
Speedway expires on December 31, 1977, which would be a good time to put in
stricter controls.
Administrator Achen distributed Peter Gregg's proposed for COUNCIL AND STAFF
TEAM BUILDING retreats. It includes 6.5 days of Gregg's services which Administrator
Achen estimates will cost $3,000.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the submitted proposal, indicating that the Council
will be available to meet Friday night and all day Saturday, October 14 and 15,
and appropriate $3,000 for the cost of Peter Gregg's services.