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Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Tuesday, May 29, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Four REPORT OF V I LLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments May 16, 1984 - $200,000 at First Federal at 11% Interest for 30 days, maturing on 6-18-84. May 21, 1984 - $400,000 at First Federal at 11.7% Interest for 6 months, maturing 11-26-84 Christiansen moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, to approve the Treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) PARK DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY REQUESTS . Purchase of Llauld Line Marker Councl I was referred to Buckley's memo (5-24-84). Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, to approve the Line StrIper as per memo, ($750 expenditure). Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 4x4 Truck - Color and Dellverv Date Council was referred to Buckley's memos of 5-24-84 and 5-29-84. Rauenhorst moved to purchase a dark green 4x4 truck, and authorize payment of mileage at 30t/ml Ie to Dave Winkel for his use of his truck this summer. Motion was seconded by Hicks. In discussion, Council concurred that the 4x4 truck should be green; Christiansen moved to amend the motion to authorize purchase of the 1975 Ford Maverick In lieu of mileage Amendment to the motion was accepted by Rauenhorst and Hicks and motion as amended, carried unanimously. (5-0) (It was Council's understanding that the Maverick wll I be sold this fal I.) Discussion - Oraanizatlon of Council Meetlnas and Aaenda Rauenhorst suggested that Council consider a third "no action" Council meetlng/ month, for reports" discussions etc.; noted that Mounds View does this; suggested Councl I consider this on a trial basis. Mulcahy said he thinks all members are searChing for shorter meetings; all would feel better If meetln~s could adjourn by 10:30 p.m.; suggested that If each member disciplined himself, Council could accomplish a lot at a 3 hour meeting. Woodburn noted that Counci I can give meetings any flavor It wants; can al low everyone to talk once on a subject. Hicks commented that someone may ask something that prompts another questIon by a person who has already spoken; would not want to be limited to one statement/subject. Rauenhorst suggested that Councl I discussions re water tower, fire station, assessments etc. are examples of 3rd meeting agenda Items; meetings would, of course, be public meetings, but they would be for discussion only, with no Council action. Rauenhorst suggested that this 3rd meeting be Informal, with everyone sitting around a table. . It was queried whether Council approval Is necessary for al I purchases (e.g. line marker) when they are budgeted Items; also payrol I, claims etc. (McNlesh will verify and report Items requiring Council approval). Mulcahy said he'd prefer to have Mayor state his position earlier In a discussion Instead of when vote Is taken. Woodburn said he believes In the "weak-mayor" system, tries to state his position after other Council members have spoken. Council concurred to schedule an Informal discussion meeting on Monday, June 18th, on a trial basis (3rd Monday). McNlesh noted that the Public Safety Committee meets the 3rd Monday, every other month; Council may want to alternate with Pub lie Safety.