HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg047February 12, 1979 Page 10
Councilmember Rowley stated that she agreed that they should interview
the rest of the people before making any decisions on those vacancies.
She added that she felt since Acting Administrator Anderson was so busy
and had assumed so many new responsibilities with his two positions that
it might be a better idea to appoint Ernie Grabowski as chair of the
Safety Committee for this year.
Councilmember Ziebarth recommended interviewing the rest of the applicants
at the next agenda meeting. Councilmember Hodges agreed that he would
like to interview the rest of the applicants and suggested putting some
people on a reserve list in case openings occur during the year.
MSP (McCarty - Ziebarth) to approve the Human Rights Commission, Police
Civil Service Commission and Festivities Commission as presented. 5 ayes
MSP (McCarty - Rowley) to approve the Safety Committee as presented, with
Ernie Grabowski as chair. 5 ayes
Mayor McCarty stated that all applicants will be interviewed beginning
at 6:15 PM on February 20. Councilmember Rowley added that any present
Commission members who are up for reappointment may speak to the Council
if they would like.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
Mayor McCarty read a prepared statement regarding his view of proposed
land use and development in Mounds View and asked the Council if they
agreed with his statement. There was no indication of dissention.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like to begin working with the committee
on development, and work within the general scope of the guidelines as
presented.
Councilmember Rowley asked that the complete statement be read. Acting
Administrator Anderson read the Mayor's statement.
Councilmember Ziebarth noted that the committee will have to work under
the open meeting laws and that specific tasks should be stated so that
people know what the committee is doing. He added that he wants to make
sure that everything is above the table. He added that they could
possibly have a floating membership, and if it is to be a committee,
they should state a date on when it will cease. He also recommended that
the committee have Council approval to use Staff time, as well as the
attorney's.
Mayor McCarty replied that the committee will consist solely of the Mayor
and one Council member. He added that he did not anticipate tying up
Staff's time to any degree.
Mr. Pickar asked what the legal ramifications would be of the committee,
and asked if the City would be protected from lawsuits. Attorney Meyers
replied that in reviewing the guidelines, it appears they are the same
as those for all the Council members.
Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive stated that he was also concerned with the
legal ramifications and asked if the City could accept the word of a
geologist or, whoever on the committee. Attorney Meyers replied that the