HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000046_pg034February 13, 1978 Page 10
Administrator Achen reported that Representative Paul McCarron is the primary
sponsor of three bills on which the Council may wish to take a position. They
are House File No. 1841, which prohibits the expansion of the Anoka airport
either in terms of use, land acquisition or construction, House File No. 1842,
which prohibits any expansion by land acquisition, construction or other
improvements until a zoning authority is created, and House File No. 1955 which
required that the Metropolitan Metropolitan Airports Commission provide com-
pensation to property owners residing in the vicinity of a minor use airport
that is being expanded for any loss in property value caused by the expansion.
MSP (Pickar- Rowley) that the Mounds View City Council supports Representatives
McCarron's three bills and any legislation restricting the use of Anoka
County Airport as a heliport.
5 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that the Mounds View Square assessment hearing was almost
finished and should be completed in April.
Attorney Meyers also reported that the Stimpson case, regarding truck parking,
is set for March 27.
Attorney Meyers reported that the Council would not be required to give depositions
on the James Refrigeration case.
ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT
Engineer Hubbard stated that he had met with the contractor who would be doing
the basement remodeling and that the work would begin on February 15 and would be
completed by April 16. He also stated that the Park Department has expressed
concern that the storage area would not be adequate and that they are looking into
possibilities for further storage.
Engineer Hubbard presented copies of the feasibility study for Northcrest Park,
prepared by Short, Elliott and Hendrickson and stated that the public hearing on
the issue would be on March 13, 1978.
Administrator Achen stated that notice should be sent to everyone involved of the
public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT
Councilmember Baumgartner had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley stated that she had attended the Lakeside Park meeting on
February 9 with Councilmember Baumgartner and Park Director Anderson and that
the vacancies on the board had not been filled yet. She also stated that Mounds
View was the only one who had a proposal to offer at the meeting.
Councilmember Rowley reported that she had brought up the subject of turning the