HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg060February 26, 1979 Page 8
that NSP is not willing to change their existing policies.
Attorney Meyers reported that the proposed ordinance has been amended
to take care of the question on surcharges. He added that NSP has no
problem with Mounds View wanting to put in provisions but they are firm
on the charge for extending lines. He added that it applies mainly to
gas and that he does not feel it is a major problem for Mounds View as
is it mostly developed.
Gerald Wallace, Staff Assistant for NSP, stated that NSP is regulated
by the Public Service Commission and that they have been ordered to
stop extending services without charging the customer the full cost.
MSP (Hodges - Forslund) to adopt Ordinance #291 and #292 regarding the 5 ayes
NSP electric and gas franchises, respectively.
WELL HOUSE ROOF IMPROVEMENTS
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the Public Works Superinten-
dant has brought to Staff's attention the necessity of repairing the
roofs on Wells 1 and 2 due to leakage which could possibly damage the
pumps and equipment. The repairs were included in the 1978 Water Fund
Budget Appropriations but were not performed in 1978.
MSP (Rowley - Forslund) to authorize the Public Works Superintendent to
order the repairs for Wells 1 and 2, with the money to be taken from
the Water Fund for 1979. 5 ayes
TREE CONTRACT BIDS
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that three bids were received
for the tree contract, with Staff recommending the Council award the
bid to H &B Arborous, to take effect March 1, 1979 for the 1979 tree
contract.
MSP (Hodges - Rowley) to accept the bid of H &B Arborous for the 1979
tree contract. 5 ayes
COUNCILMEMBER FORSLUND'S REPORT
Councilmember Forslund stated she would like the community to know what
a great job is being done by Staff, and asked if their reports could be
moved up to earlier on the agenda so there would be more citizens present
to hear. Mayor McCarty replied that the reports could go in the news-
letter, which could allow all citizens to read them.
Councilmember Forslund stated she would like to have a monthly budget for
each department, so they could see exactly where the money was going.
Acting Administrator Anderson replied that detailed monthly reports will
be issued but they have been delayed because of the year -end closing and
the delay on getting on the computer.