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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1978 -4 - MOUNDS VIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 2
Dan Boxrudd of Short, Elliott and Hendrickson reported that the area involved is the
extension of Mustang Road and the new road going down to the New Brighton border. He
outlined the project and stated that the project is set up to be completed this year
except for the seeding of the right of way. He added that the original report on the
project was prepared on February 9, 1978 with the recommendation that it not be acted
on until a decision was made on Project 1978 -1, and that a revision was made on July 7.
Administrator Achen reported that bids will be opened on September 8, with a summary
to be presented on September 11.
MSP (Rowley- Baumgartner) to receive and approve the plans and specs for Project 1978 -4,
Mounds View Industrial Park No. 2. 4 ayes
1978 PARK AND PLAYGROUND FUND - EXPENDITURE REVISION
Administrator Achen reported that the City has not received the park dedication funds
at the rate they had anticipated in both 1977 and 1978. Thus there are insufficient
funds available in this years Park and Playground fund to finish all of the park
improvements budgeted. The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended a list of
priorities on the remaining unfinished projects. He added that there is $11,000 to
$12,000 less in the park fund than anticipated.
MSP (Baumgartner - Ziebarth) to revise the 1978 Park and Playground Fund budget as
recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. 4 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that he had asked the Council to select two members to
serve on the selection committee for the public works director. Interviewing should
be done sometime in September and will have to be worked around the budget.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated he would be available for the committee. Council-
member Rowley stated she had participated in the selection for both the Park and
Recreation Director and Finance Director and had felt it was a very valuable experience.
She added that she would like to be considered an alternate for the committee but would
be available for the selection if she was needed.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that if the interviews could be scheduled for late after-
noon or weekends, he would be available. Administrator Achen replied that he would
most likely scheduled them for weekends.
Administrator Achen pointed out that the next agenda session will be September 5, due
to the holiday.
Acting Mayor Hodges asked if evening budget sessions were being scheduled. Administrator
Achen replied that he will be submitting the budget to the Council September 11 or 12
and that they could tentatively set the first review session for September 14 at 7:00 PM.
ATTORNEY MEYERS'S REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that the Mounds View Square assessment case would likely be
going to the Minnesota Supreme Court.