1978 Rec./Disb./Resolutions & Minutes

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The Centerville City Council held their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 1978 in the City Hall, Mayor Prachar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Pre sent were Burque , L' Allier ,, Murray, Peterson, Attorney Hawkins, Elmer Murray made a motion to approve minutes of meeting held April 26, 1978, Fran Burque seconded it, motion carried. Mayor Prachar informed the council Lew Hendricks was resigning his position as Tree Inspector for the City. Clerk had con- tacted Larry Brokke , L & B Tree Service to see if he is inter- ested in the position. Mr. Brokke will get back to the clerk with answer by next meeting. Clerk was to contact the Tree Inspector in both Hugo and Lino Lakes to see if they are interested in the job. Mayor Prachar presented the 1978 Police Contract for the City of Centerville. The figure for 1978 is $15,948.80 compared to $12,46o.00 for 1977. Elmer Murray made a motion to approve contract for 1978, John Peterson seconded it, motion carried. Mayor Prachar informed council he had attended a Police Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, May 9 and same board meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Lino Lakes Hall. He requested the council to present names of residents in the City who they think could represent Centerville on the Board. Ray Murray, resident of Centerville, volunteered for the position but matter was tabled until next meeting. Mayor Prachar informed council of letter received from North Central Public Service advising of an increase in the natural gas rates effective May 28, 1978 which would amount to an increase of approximately $8.20 annually for the average space - heating customer or 2.1%. Mayor Prachar reminded council of the Board of Review to be held Wednesday, May 17, 1978 in the City Hall at 7:00 pm. Discussion was held on the quote for the backstop which was $457. for material, $250 . for labor for 20' Backstop, 3 2-10' wings, 10' high. Discussion was held on clerk getting quote on 12' high center and 15' high center. John Peterson made a motion for clerk to get quote on 15' and 12' center and 10' wings, Leon L' Allier seconded it, Murray and Prachar nay, motion carried. Public Hearing on the vacation of Old Mound Trail was opened at 8:00 pm, Mr. Jerry Bowman and Frank Graham from Northern States Power and Mr. Hu dal l a from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company were attendees and advised council and residents of Mound Trail of the costs involved in relocating their lines to accommodate them with utilities. After much discussion and assurance from the company representatives that their trucks and equipment would not drive over the residents property, it was decided to leave the lines in their present location.