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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg240September 26, 1977 Page 9 Administrator Achen reported that there will be a FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET MEETING on September 29th at 8:00 PM. Councilmember Baumgartner and Councilmember Ziebarth stated that they plan on attending the meeting. Administrator Achen requested approval to install a STREET LIGHT AT BONA ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD H. MSP (Ziebarth- Baumgartner) to approve the street light on Bona Road. 5 ayes ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT Attorney Meyers reported that the Silver View Community Park site acquisition program has been moving very slowly. Attorney Meyers advised that the City is not liable for the sewer backup into Mr. Korus's basement as it was an act of God. Lightning struck the lift station causing it and the alarms to go out of service. ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT Engineer Hubbard stated that he had received a call from CETA of Ramsey County regarding an employee from the City of St. Paul that they would like to transfer to Mounds View. CETA will pay his salary to a maximum of $833 per month for the next twelve months, and Mounds View will have the option to continue his employment on their payroll. Mayor Pickar asked if the City would have to guarantee him a position when the CETA funding ran out. Engineer Hubbard replied no. MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to approve the hiring of Dick Schmidland as a mechanic's helper effective Monday, October 3rd, to be paid $833 /month and funded by CETA. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he did not feel the City should be hiring anyone without more thorough background investigation. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT - No report. COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner reported that 24 applications for the Park & Recreation Director position were received. The selection committee has narrowed it down to seven. They are presently checking on their backgrounds and will be reporting to the Council as soon as possible. Councilmember Baumgartner reported that there will be a Planning Commission meeting October 12th. 4 ayes 1 nay