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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, April 24, 1989 Page 4 PEERCO (Cont'd) Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that staff be directed to forward a letter to Ramsey County urging them to commence tax foreclosure action on the PeereD Realty properties identified in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum dated 4-20-89. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) MAINT. FRONTAGE ROAD; BETHEL Council was referred to a memorandum from the Public Works Director dated 4-20-89, relative to maintenance of the frontage road on the Bethel College Campus. I Raddatz reported he has reviewed this matter and found the road maintenance is the responsibility of the City, however, to his knowledge the city crews have never repaired nor worked on the section of roadway. He explained the section of road is used exclusively by Bethel College and that he is seeking Council direction relative determining responsibility for maintenance. Councilmember Malone stated if the road is identified as a city street in the agreement, the city should maintain the roadway. Mayor Sather agreed with Malone; he suggested Council could discuss the matter with Bethel personnel to determine if they wish to participate in the maintenance of the roadway. He suggested the road be included in the pavement management plan. Councilmember Hansen questioned if there is a method to return responsibility and/or ownership of the roadway to the college. . Mayor Sather suggested he meet with the Administration at Bethel on behalf of the Council to discuss the matter; Council concurred. Councilmember Mahowald suggested Attorney Filla review prOV1s~ons for deeding the roadway to the private property owner, since the roadway is utilized solely by Bethel. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz advised there are seven roads listed on the agreement; he also stated the city has no agreement for the maintenance of Round Lake Road, however, the city currently maintains the road. Council requested Raddatz forward a copy of the full agreement for their review for further discussion at a future meeting. APPT. FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST; AMY TRIESE Council was referred to a report from Clerk Administrator Berger dated 4-21-89, recommending appointment of Amy Triese as full-time receptionist, effective 4/25/89, at a starting salary of $7.15 per hour. Berger advised his recommendation was based on the report from Deputy Clerk Iago and Administrative Secretary DeLaRosa. . Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council appoint Amy Triese to the position of full-time receptionist for the City of Arden Hills, beginning April 25, 1989, at a starting salary of $7.15 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) AMM MEMBERSHIP Council was referred to Berger's memorandum of 4-20-89, relative Arden Hills membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Berger advised the membership fees are prorated; if Council decides to join in June of 1989 the fee would be $1,020.00. He explained funds were budgeted for 1989 membership in the amount of $1,000.00. Councilmember Hansen questioned which other northern suburban communities are currently members in this organization; she questioned if the costs are worth the benefits received. Berger reviewed the member communities; he advised the AMM is influential in the legislative process. . Councilmember Mahowald expressed his op~n1on that the expenditure is not high; he favored Council becoming more involved in organizations of this nature. Councilmember Malone favored the AMM lobbying stance; he commented the metropolitan communities have experienced a diminished voice in the legislature.