HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg092April 10, 1978 Page 10
MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to approve the $800 expenditure for the purchase of trees
from the Park and Playground fund.
Administrator Achen asked if the initial $700 cost would change if Maplewood
did not participate during the first year. Park Director Anderson replied that
the issue had been discussed and that the cost would not change between the
cities.
Administrator Achen asked what would happen when Twin City Tree Trust pulls out in
three years. Park Director Anderson replied that they hoped Twin City Tree Trust
would continue after the three years was up and that it would be relatively
maintenance free after that time.
5 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the Community Services Officer had resigned effective
the end of March and that a replacement had been lined up who is a resident of Mounds
View and has had experience in security matters.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked if the position had been advertised. Administrator
Achen replied that it had not, following Council policy.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she felt the position should be advertised before
making any decision.
MSF (Baumgartner - Rowley) to follow the same procedure used when hiring the person
for the Community Services Officer originally, i.e., advertising and soliciting
recommendations.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she was voting nay on the motion as she would like
to set a time table for the solicitation of applications. Mayor Pickar pointed out
that the position was a low paying one which wouldn't require a good deal of time for
the interview process.
1 aye
4 nayes
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) that the City advertise the position and offer a recommendation
for the Council to act on by the April 24 meeting. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that the City Engineer had informed him that the street
sweeping was underway and would be completed shortly if there wasn't a great deal
of rain.
Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department had moved to the
basement and that the upstairs offices were being shuffled. He also reported that
the Park and Recreation secretary would be acting as, a switchboard operator and
chaneling calls to the departments.
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that the Stimpson lawsuit had been started, which involved
the semi being parked at 5132 Long Lake Road and that he felt it should be finished
on April 11.