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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP April 28, 1975 j ,";t~"7" r""'"'0'iJ~r: ~) U:J 0:./ ~..:..;.~.j\../J\:J . :.3~w PECIAL CITY COUz-,;CIL MEETL.'<G _ APRIL 28, 1975 AGENDA 1 /) L 1 /:... // ,v , l. Decision on "Certificate of Deposit"~ i//¡j ~1.0J /' /, 2. Discussion on Deputy Assessor' f2j, ¡;j cnJ;¡.7M,~ ,;0 ( / ;--- Jo 3. Discussion 001 Metro Council Land Use Legislation- Ci.ut-i". \.....¡,? --..P \ 4. Set Interview Date for Clerical Help - MAy 5, ¡(¡75" - :;1<) '--;If 7 \ 5. Discussion on Fiscal Agent - )}¿tá:.. I., Eß't-ð ,_ 6. Discussion on "Bad Checks" - t!~t ¡t;u-<-/. ¡Lc¡ 7. Discussion on "Job Federal Fundir.g" 9, Ci~¡' fl/Ub JlAr~ -C~~ CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCI L MEETING - APRI L 28, 1975 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor, Richard J. Schn~ider, on April 28, 1975, 7:30 P.M., at the Andover Community Con', 0 - "8ó c¡""nwn Bnu'mod N. W., Annk>. Mi=. on". ,,, <h, pnopn.. 0' discussing perso nel and other additional items. CounciIpersons t resent: Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, and Windschitl Councilpersons bsent: None Approval of ,Agenda Co=dlpmon Wfd'OhiU po."O<,d <h. 'nBowing p'"'"nel o,I.<Od ",m" bu' stated that they ould probably be handled at another meeting inasmuch as the April 28 Agenda as already quite full: l. Additional views of the City Council relating to the positions .of, City Coordinat r and Clerk/Treasurer. 2. Develop d tail job requirements for the two positions. 3. Establish alary range for the positions. 4. Develop a ad for publication. 5. Agree on that publications in which to place the ads. 6. Agree on ime-table for hiring. 7. Agree on rocedures for interviewing 8. Determin the present status of Government Funding, and have appropriate letters pr pared. MOTION by Van erLaan, seconded by Schneider, to accept the posted agenda, Items Nos. 1 through 6 and then begin discussion on additional items as proposed by Councilperson W ndschitl. MOTION AMENDED by Holasek, seconded by Schneider, to add, "Appoint ent of Tree Inspector" where appropriate in discussion on Councilperson W ndschitl's added items. Vote: Yes - Holasek, Schneider; No - VanderLaan, Rit er, Windschitl. Amendment defeated. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion on 11 ertificate of De osit" MOTION by Win schitl, seconded by VanderLaan, that the City Treasurer transfer the amount of $7 979.00 to a daily interest account, and be authorized to transfer funds from this i to the General Checking Account as needed. Motion carried unanimous 1 y. Appointment of eputy Assessor Mayor Schneider explained to the Council that the County had advised him that Mrs. Triggs would have to be appointed a Deputy Assessor in order for her to legally answer qJestions relative to assessments. It was noted that Mrs. Triggs has been handling the calls during the days, inasmuch as Mr. Triggs is not available until elenings. Special Council , ,eting _ 4, /75 Minutes _ Page Appointment of eputy Assessor ( Continued) Councilperson vlnderLaan read from the Minnesota League of Municipalities Handbook, which stated in part that the City Council did not have the power to appoint a Deputy Assessor. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Schneider agreed to contact Mr. Triggs to inform him that he is to take_ç;are of.the appointment of a.....Pep.m.}'..A.sÂM.ßt;>r, himself; and to remind him that he has a contract with the City to handle alt the service involved in the assessment. Metro Council L nd Use Legislation A lengthy discus ton was had on the "Bill" as it stands after going through both the House and Sepate Committees. Councilperson Holasek expressed concern that the "bill" was dictatorial and taking the rights away from the communities. I Councilperson Rither stated that a complete coordination of adjoining communities was necessary fdr rational development. Councilperson VanderLaan sited examples 1 of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of this legislation. Councilperson Windschitl objected to the lack of available information with reference to the Framework Dev*opment Guide. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that the City Cou cil issue a statement to the :legislators, asking that the Legislature dela voting on the Metro Land Use Bill (HF -1530, SF -1653) until the next session, in order to give the communities and legislators a chance to review the "Bill' after the Metro Systems Plan (Development Framework Guide) is finished and r leased. MOTION AMENDED by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, that Councilpers nclolasek's motion be tabled until the Council can check to see if the Development Framework Guide is available. Vote: Yes - Rither, VanderLaan; No - Windschitl, Schneider, Holasek. Amendment defeated. Motion Vote: Yes - Schneider, Hola ek, Windschitl; No - Rither, VanderLaan. Motion carried. Interview Date - lerical Hel The date of May , 1975, 7:30 P.M. was set for interviews, allowing thirty minutes per individual in erview. (Clerk to contact applicants informing them of their appointments, a d ask for permh¡sion to contact past and/or present employers. Discussion on Fi Mayor Schneider asked for opinions on the hiring of a Fiscal Agent. It was noted that Ehlers' cont act only covered "Part 1" Services; and that the actual bond work would be covere under a new contract for "Part 2" Services. Councilperson Rither emphasized that n all work of this type, the City Council must give direction to the Agent, and advis him what they want and what they are expecting. Councilperson Windschitl suggested that the City Clerk contact references on both Ehlers and As sociates, and pringsted, Inc. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded byHolasek, that the City C le k write Ehlers and Associates and inquire as to their fee on F.H.A. Loans. Motion carried unanimously. Special City couldl Meeting - 4/28/75 Minutes - Page Bad Checks - MOTION by Hol sek, seconded by Schneider, that the Clerk file the Frantz "Stopped Payment" check I or Conciliation Court. Motion carried unanimously. TJ-.e Clerk was d rected to pursue from the office, the collection of the Hall "Account Closed" check. Meeting recessed for 5-Minutes Meeting.reconve1ned at 9:50 P.M. ,1\1 d' c' Job Federal Funding ,.;-' ,I> ' ~ ..... Mayor Schneider advised the City Council that Mr. Fields.ot Anoka County, had informed him th t brush cutting, grass cutting, park maintenance, etc~ could be be done by the C unty, with payment for same coming from C. E. T. A. Funds. Councilperson lindschitl emphasized the importance of settling the personnel questions, in or er that both C. E. T. A. and E. E. A. Funds could be utilized. A meeting was s heduled for May 12, 1975, 7:30 P. M., to handle the personnel situation, and s ecifically the items listed on Councilperson Windschitl' s April 28 Agenda. Shade Tree Insp ctor Mayor Schneide requested immediate action on the appointment of a Shade Tree Inspector for th City of Andover. He noted that he had received numerous calls from the "State" on this. A lengthy discus ion ensued on Mr. Jaworski's appointment as Tree Inspector by the Grow Towns ip Board of Supervisors, the costs involved with a State Inspector vs. City Inspect r, equipment needed by an Inspector, po s si bility of appointing Mr. Jaworski 0 a temporary basis, and the necessity of immediate action. r, seconded by Van del' Laan, that BE IT RE OLVED, that the City of Andover appoint Arthur J. Jaworski interim Sh de Tree Inspector, to carry out a Diseased Tree Inspection Program until May 1, 1975; or until such time as the City Council shall make a permamen appointment to the position. Compensation shall be at the rate of $5.00 p I' hour. BE IT FU THER RESOLVED,thatin order for the City of Andover to effectuate a Disease Tree Control Program, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to purchase 1 cally, the following items which shall remain the property of the City of An over: Special City counlil Meeting - 4/28/75 Minutes - Page 4 Shade Tree Inspector (Continued) l. Hatchet 2. Axe 3. Durable Plastic Bags for Samples 4. Record Log Book 5. Tagging Equipment a. Tags b. Spray Paint 6. Two (2) Vehicle Signs, "Andover Tree Inspector". 7. Identification Card BE IT FUR THER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk place a suitable notice in the legal newsPaper that the City of Andover has a Diseased Tree Program in effect. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion on ssl #3 Statement The general cons nsus of the statement, as prepared and signed by S. E. Scarborough, was that it did not cover Andover's needs. No action taken. Adjournment MOTION by Vand rLaan, seconded by Windschitl, to adjourn. Vote: Yes _ Windschitl, Rither, VanderLa n, Holasek; No - Schneider (Felt that a decision should be made on the SSA #3 Statem nt. ) Motion carried. Meeting adjourne - 11:35 P.M. MOTION BY , seconded by , that the meeting reconven . Motion carried. MOTION by Holas k, that the S. S. A. #3 Joint Statement, be referred to the City Engineer, Dewey asma and have him give us an opinion on the CAB Interceptor. Motion withdrawn MOTION by Rithe , seconded by Windschitl, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. - 11:40 P.M. ATTEST: I Arthur J. Jaworski Deputy Clerk Acting Clerk eOilV ov tlC'J[§)@'i;J[j[]2 M Y 21, 1975 T ANDOVER MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FJ~M' PAT LINDQUIST S BJECT: CORRECTIONS - APRIL 28, 1975 MINUTES Ilas not present íor the "reconvene motion", however, i;.ttched please find a corrected page 4 oí the above mi utes. Replace the page previously received wit this corrected sheet. Page 2, para. 1 - lines 4 & 5 - Remove... .the appointment oí Deputy Assessor - Add. . . . take care oí the work Note: Mr. Schneider's statement as recorded was" I will call Mr. Triggs and tell him to take care oí it himself because we cannot appoint her. " Mr. Rither's statement is as shown in the Minutes. I assumed the "it" reíerred to in Mayor Schneider's statement was the appointment oí Mrs. Triggs as Deputy Assessor. Page 3, para. 4 - line 1 ..... . Remove "oí Anoka", add.... County Commissioner. /// ;i~ Pa ricia K. Lindquist . At achment