HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000050_pg114May 14, 1979 Page 8
Some discussion followed regarding the City's seven -year maintenance warranty.
Attorney Meyers explained the warranty should be backed up by cash or bond. Mr.
Buzzell indicated he would be selling the property and didn't want to pay the money
for this warranty, not knowing the disposition of the property after the sale.
Mr. Buzzell left, indicating he would take the matter to court.
GREENFIELD & HILLVIEW STOP SIGN
MSP (Rowley /Hodges) to remove the stop sign on Hillview Road and Greenfield based
on complaints from residents and the Police Department recommendation as noted in
the report dated May 9, 1979. 5 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT
Attorney Meyers indicated he had been attending a pre -trial conference with the
civil rights case. They have been negotiating, and a trial date would be set by
the end of the month. However, it should be resolved in court by May 23.
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT
Acting Administrator Anderson reminded the Council members of several upcoming
meetings.
Staff will distribute copies of the carnival license agreement as discussed at the
April 23, 1979, Council meeting. Councilmember Ziebarth requested the addition to
this agreement to include, "written agreement by the Building Inspector."
Acting Administrator Anderson pointed out Resolution #984 authorizing the City
to purchase radar units through a Federal grant.
MSP (Hodges /Rowley) to authorize the purchase of radar units through a Federal
grant as provided by Resolution #984.
Acting Administrator Anderson suggested the Council members think about a new
City Newsletter.
Acting Administrator Anderson indicated the new City Administrator has asked to
be registered for the local ICMA Conference. Mayor McCarty directed Staff to
send a letter to the new City Administrator indicating he will be registered for
this conference and should forward his check for the same.
5 ayes
MSP (McCarty /Ziebarth) that any Council member that desires to attend the League of
Minnesota Conference June 13, 14 and 15 be allowed to do so and if the money is
not budgeted, it should be taken from the Contingency Fund. 5 ayes
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth wished to comment regarding the Gale Addition issue. He
expressed his regret that Mr. Buzzell was so upset and felt he was a victim of
circumstance, being caught in the middle of a change.
Mayor McCarty commented they had only been before this Council for 32 months and felt
Mr. Buzzell's reluctance was related to the amount of money expected for warranty.