HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg061February 26, 1979 Page 9
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley stated she would like to move the March 8 meeting
up for administrator applications to March 1, as March 8 was too long
a delay. Mayor McCarty took a poll of the Council and decided that
March 2 at 3 PM would be the best time.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth reported he had received a letter back from the
resident who had problems with his fence being damaged during snow
removal. Councilmember Ziebarth recommended that the fence be repaired
and some arrangements be made with the school for clearing the walkway.
COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT
Councilmember Hodges stated he had received two calls on the conditions
of the streets. He also stated he had received a call complaining about
a garage. Official Rose replied that he is aware of the situation and
has been over to see the individual in question several times and has
finally given him 30 days to take care of the situation or the City
will take him to court.
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT
Acting Administrator Anderson presented Council with a rough draft of
the plan of action for Ardan Avenue. He also stated that Attorney
Meyers had forwarded a report concerning the Launching Pad and asked
that the Council members file it away for further discussion when the
Launching Pad's license is up for renewal.
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers asked the Council to remember that when a proposal is
before them, the burden of proof is on the applicant, not the Council.
He also reconuriended that the City start looking into acquiring land for
holding ponds.
Bill Doty stated that when Staff is presenting a proposal it puts Council
on the spot and that he did not feel it should be Staff's position to
make a recommendation. Councilmember Rowley replied that Staff presents
the proposal with several alternatives and it is Council's responsibility
to weigh those alternatives.
Official Rose replied that Staff is responsible for presenting the plan
and making a recommendation and that it should be explained to the public
what the options are.
Mr. Loeding stated he felt there should be a distinction between a
recommendation based on technical data or one on policy. Councilmember
Rowley replied that the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on
each proposal before it goes to the Council, and thus there is also a
Planning Commission recommendation.