HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg032January 22, 1979 Page 12
could not do the actual installation due to lack of expertise. Council -
member Ziebarth added that they would most likely lose the warrantee
if they installed it themselves.
MSP (Forslund- Rowley) to accept the bid of Ram Hydrolics for $4015 for
one twin post floor hoist, with the funds to come from revenue sharing. 5 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers had no report.
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Senior Accounting Clerk
Dorothy Sandgren would be taking a three to four week medical leave of
absense, beginning January 30, and asked for authorization to hire a
temporary bookkeeper, as required, not to exceed $4.85 per hour. He
explained that Bill Myers would be filling in Mrs. Sandgrents position
and the temporary person would fill Mr. Myer's accounting position.
Mayor McCarty asked if a lateral transfer had been considered. Acting
Administrator Anderson replied that the City is short of Staff already
and that they did not have anyone with the necessary skills to fill the
position.
MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to authorize Staff to hire a temporary bookkeeper,
in the event it is necessary, while Mrs. Sandgren is out, at a maximum
of $4.85 per hour. This should be done closely with Council Liaison
Rowley. 5 ayes
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Staff had attended the Minnesota
State Art Board Council meeting on January 18 and found that funds are
available for a sponsor assistance package, with the deadline for application
on February 1. He explained that Staff had met with the Festivities
Commission and put together a sponsor assistance package for entertainment
for the Festival, with $325 to be available from the State.
MSP (Rowley - Forslund) to direct Staff to make application to the Minnesota
State Art Board for a sponsor assistant grant for the Festivities Couuuission
in the amount of $325, with the requirement that there be no matching funds
from the City. 5 ayes
Acting Administrator Anderson distributed a memo to Council regarding
special assessments on Project 1978 -3. He explained that Council had
previously directed that Mr. Beim be sent a statement of expenses, and
that Staff would recommend Council set an assessment hearing on the project.
Attorney Meyers explained that he had discussed the matter with Mark Achen
and that they would have to prove the assessments increased the market
value in order to assess the property.
MSP (McCarty - Ziebarth) to set a special assessment hearing for February
26, 1979 at 7:40 PM, on Project 1978 -3, Northcrest Park special assessments
of costs incurred, and also to direct the Acting Clerk- Administrator to
place proper notices in the paper, pursuant to Chapter 429. 5 ayes