HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg014January 8, 1979 Page 8
Mayor McCarty asked how the grant for land acquisition stood. Park
Director Anderson replied that it has been approved and is up for
payment.
Mayor McCarty asked what his involvement in the grant application would
be. Park Director Anderson replied that the Mayor was asked to sign
as the official representative of the City, but that Mr. Anderson's
name would be on all forms as the individual to contact.
Administrator Achen read Resolution No. 957 authorizing filing of
the application and Resolution No. 958 approving the updating of the
five -year program.
MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 957 for the execution
of the grant application with the State Planning Agency for Phase I
of Silver View Park and Resolution No. 958, the five -year park capital
improvement program. 5 ayes
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CLERK- ADMINISTRATOR
Mayor McCarty stated he was concerned with Park Director Anderson's
schedule and asked if he felt he would have enough time to devote to
the position. Park Director Anderson replied that he had given it much
thought and that he was confident he would be able to handle it and
that he had a good staff to rely on. He also stated that he would be
willing to delegate responsibility.
Administrator Achen explained that he had relied upon Chapter 5 of the
Municipal Code to describe the duties of the acting clerk - administrator.
Attorney Meyers added that the duties of clerk and treasurer are
established by Statute. The duties of administrator are established
by ordinance.
Mayor McCarty stated that he did not feel there was a clear definition
of the acting clerk- administrator's duties. Attorney Meyers replied
that State Statutes require the Council to appoint at least a clerk
and treasurer. Whatever administrative duties are to be assigned
this position are up to the Council.
Councilmember Rowley pointed out that Councilmembers have always been
available to Staff. Staff are the professionals responsible for imple-
menting and Council is the policy making authority.
MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to appoint Bruce Anderson clerk - administrator
effective January 20, 1979, at 12:01 AM, and provide an additional
salary compensation of $85 per pay period. This represents approximately
one -half of the difference between the existing salary of the
park director and the anticipated salary of the new clerk - administrator.
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the $17,000 invoice from Mn /DOT for
the city's share of construction of traffic signals on Highway 10