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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/09/12 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular res , Sept .c.mbur 12 , 1974 Maraget" reviewe. d sEveral highlfights of the Cit propo .6ed budget , 1. Y ► c lti. d tng en,Fln � r� nt i f a forester to comply with state law , administer ttie Cl is c . ' cr Ell' Dtseb - e programs and as3ist: residents . Budget also pr. o � tdEs 1 � r a ` it V qt . vic c . Off icer' in. the. Police Dt. Far -ment t:o re. licve of f tc� er• s i rrom C , r. nc e � � l` f: C' t �CRt . activities . The City hopes to obtain LEAA gt & nc: �niES tc p #, T• t tally fund or expand the Comnr pity Service Officers program . The C I ' M, r, ager nc ted that all vehicle purchases and other large equipment r � plaCemE.n • s are in compliance with. the Equipment Replacement Program and , c.. rlct, adhercnce to t_hLs program has permitted the Cty to prevent. sP lral .rn. g-airCendn� r ccst: s . �. FinanCe Director briefly discussed sources of revenue and seated ghat as i.n , e past ar, l . i.cipated. revenues are set fairly reali. stic. ally ; however , nor. as •.;at- i rely as they have been in the prior years . The unexpended balance . zrcm last ve. e. r. 1. 9 du.E priniari . ly to frugality on the part of sr. aff and unexpected .�� ieases t -n aids rP ce :ived He, noted rhat the overall tax levy proposes an increase c f M6 Ob m .1. 11s4 the general fund taxy levy shows a decrease of 0 . 59 mills . In : reeses i. n the overall tax levy are due to increases in the levies for Police pen , icn find , civil defense , and debt service . He noted ghat the debt ser.• vi. ce lEvy i s f igu r.•ed. on a proposed $ 1 . 5 million G.O . bond sale . in 1- 974o Cc ;.ncilman el. commented that although all of the Council members are interested in the total G 1tys growth and operation , it is natural that each one may have a `,special interest i.n. a. pa. rti.c. u. lar area . He reminded the Council that. during b-; dgE * di. ussion. s compromiseis nec: essar.•y , and he has no doubt that t:hraugl-i compromtse and di. scusslon a workable budget: can. be adopted . Cc.-inc i loran Graves added that the budget :is the chief policy making tool of t: he 4. 1 st City and setts p rog Cams to be carried out: . He cautioned ilia bun r t c 1lagedn in getting begged down. in discussion of small items which must order to er.� f. orm rhe essential services of the City and :Lor• which, ad jc � stmen. ts P are made annually to reflect cost increases and usageo ` . ewzd the procedure tise. d Ln pr• i. or years Cxoidd � il . lscusnoihlb �,b � ogedo Ma v�3 r F I F: e tham reviewed gone t.lxrough a He ncred that ea. c. h i.ndiv . dual budget: wi. l l beg oft.ce individual eci Cic changes or' iprems to be deferred . �. upr. n unless there are sp f es : ed that: the Count: i �l n.co ,- rc'• tttr. rl'� r.o bad ets have been oven approval , he su�gg COUnC 1ntan g g them and r hY� s avoid rape t: i t :i, ve discussions and nd l. loan� dnl►.ast na t pats , ., ic1.p.-Y ced In Dr-. ; k. i.n tatted that: since he is new on rhe C ' o back t :c� :� pectllc 4 bud sign . n. the past: , he would 1 ike to be rebC. E.n. dItm, rvA%4 get discus ecifir program , and exp budgets , if- necessary , to review sP yr sk �F .. Cov.nc .i , l.man .Dr. u. sUin. noted ghat: Ole- Ily7p(ast: rl Ma2. , Rer ' s Rladaet Me ��e rhe, e 'xpc' n. cl .i t:tirY: c� S f . 2 8 l. Owt� r thane. t. c: u h �� ve ex endi . t �rrEs 686 , { nstxr. a.rrcc• ., y , ait P far 1. 97 .5 are $ con. t: �r• ilatrt: i, on.s , r• et i. remenl " o �r9 budgc, t Cuts c)- a. t }gar 4i � t.;ha�!d Inasmuch a. s sewage r.• ates , 'Che I mance Dj roc. to .r n 1ncrEasedo he i.n �� ir. ed. as t:o whet:r. c r• t;he tsar. t , . q omc� ev � dcn. t� . on ,F, .lr+ g Svc>,ni,ic� ) w� .r. � in, this over• all savings wi. 1. 1 bet t Fa.c :1. 1 :i. t;y t. c� at:c> .� t: cd r, 4 i , e. . wa. te �r. trea.Wc' n c ncco "-r11 C ,fc� r t� ho g yubsr:a. l out: lay . in 1. 974- e �r Gapi, t-.a. l o •« r. 'l. a.ys i,n ',l X75 substantial and that, low Port: i.on of the decreases . 211. 9 C c ut1 c i I. 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LO pr.- L� pa. r•cj some mat Ei "r. t ,f� 1 a, te a. s t:a x b ase anti w1'iaf • 5t : s Loul l?t,. r. 1c i'. af1 f/.r. t: i . c .i . p hf� , e :in ya•" a r .� UOc c� rnr. v n l: wI r.h the LkQe- r � rarr et3ted. t: ha. t l icen. se erµmi t fees be ClAinc-, C l.rnAll st (.� r_ 1 ak : U f: cIcl that shc' and I.. nggebL �m and p r. t� r: ommt� rrdE d by 01e C ' t ;y Mannger r; vv .i twe , d pr. 10L W0-10 e=. nc( � f 1974 * DETAIL OF LiUDGWI' question from Ccjzr.n. c ilma.n Druskin , the City M t; _ d"nd Gc, t� nc,"I � I. n response to a" q ro used a. l locatic n £ o .. Manan L r. c. xp lH tnc; d Lbe var t .ous expend i ares in t he p P S year the Coan.ci . 1 decreases Hcj noted tlia. r each Y special meetings and Lr• ave, 1 �; .. , cc) nlerenccis ,., sr. hcol. s . however' , due to p .r: Oposed expend. ( tures in tli ( . 5 arca , must be revised upwarde t.n :for' N3e ( In L. ,t - aveneeds , t.h, Zs category Mayor Fl . eetha.m explained In response to seve ,rat au.e. st :C . on. s bYnCounEdu. cationcil � Conf. eren.ce in San Franc. i scar t-.hat. the proposed t. r. .l. p to the Comm Y eo le to attend - the Mayor , the to December.' !� r 1. 974 would provide Lor. three p P C 1 ty Manager-r " a.nd t:he City ' s representative on. the Community Education. Polis C � City )mmtr. r.ee . H.e n.oti d that In addition to attending the conference , Manager'r, a,n. d hE, propose to v is i L the new Environmental E ducuaa in t them wi t. hn th i s Cali_ Eorni.a. w .rt - ic Sr•ho�� 1 Board repre � fn:tthe vLOGI.S operationes to better in Sunnyvale , type c� C. f. acil ,ir.y , as well. as to v nk Cal r fc� rnj. a • lt' was moved by CouncilmanGr 'iak , seconded by Councilmancea Lns� to a , -1• rhorize r.hre. e per. son3 to attend the Community Education. San Franc: isco . The motion passed 76p,• 0 . Councilman Drlj ; kin sr• a" ted that be would like to see the Council set aSgoovdlti example and reduce expenditures in Account 1322 , Travels -oConf. erenc es000l )to legs t.b ,n $ 5 , 000 for 197 .5 . Mayor Fleetham stated that the St . Z,ouis park Ci. t:y Councit -is one of the most frugal city councils and travels ' l is cenEerenGe most: of t:he co ' Lnci_ �-ls in this area . He reiterated his belief that and repre - f- nt:a. ti . "ves are carefully chosen they are extremely valuable to the Citi ' At the request: of Co +znc. ilman. Druskin , the City Manager, explatn.ed the vaztous expenditures .in Account 1. 300 , Ccmmunicat: ions , and 1349 , Other Contractual Services . f r. was moved by Counc .i• l.man. Gr. iak , seconded by Councilman Graves ro publish two additional news "l. etters during 1975 . Following a brief dl sc ussicn regarding the need for better communication throughout the comstnuni ty , it was moved by Co'ancilma.n Hanks , seconded by Councilman Druskin to defer this matter to a later t . i.me . The motion passed 6 -Il (CouncLiman Griak opposed ) 220 f ` it Mln ,` � ` 2 September. 12 , 197 :. L rta __Of f �cr. W Coy neilman Thiel moved to reduce the Personal. Se. r. vicea < < ` it � 1U1 •. 020 � I1O0 ) f: oc' the salary of t- wo administrative as , istants b 3 , 2700 di. td for a lack of a sE: cc . n.d . In response to a qu, esticn from Cca � c. l man 4 , rt: gardi. ng the pro Sed e. xpenditrures for cwo a. dm1ni5trative a. ssi - rant , t. . r Mvnager nc r .td t ! td. C. pzcsans j �. st: f i.n10 ing sc ::� r. ol and Involved in in_ r. crn hip � rc � ram are e. atni. ng a. pprcximat: ely $ 102000 to $ 12 , 000 annually . The Ci t: Manager . ( Ir that. twci a. dminisLrat: ive as sl. � t.ants positions had been budgeted in 1974 , cine L ' f the. po �; was not filled • �,c �<� Lill Dr. uckln scaled that lie questioned the need for two administrative as5istanr. s , I,U %jt- r F' lrt t tram noted that Co ��.nci 1 requests for complaint handl handling , st.ss �iies , erre , awe rasing and rha. t the C i t:y Manager ' s Office net. ds adequate. 5 toff in oie 's cc; till t► . ese rcq '.ae � :. 5 , as we1. 1. as to carry out the essential respcnsibiliri. c3 of tha `. �, rrrce . t war. moved by Ci yi.nri . l.man `Thiel , seconded by Ccuncllma.n Hanks , to reduce PEr5cna. l 4 � h 44CCA0un. r_: ( 101 � 020 � 1100 ) by , 3 , 000 . Councilman Druskin moved to amend rhe. me tip t' by changing the redric tion of $ 3 , 000 to $ 12 , 000 , The amendment Eaii. l ed fe r of a seConde The original motion passed 4 to 3 ( Councilmen Griak. , Gra,Fs and Mrlavid cPPo .� ed ) . Cler. k _ Trea = 'Zr'y The City Manager noted that the City Clerk and Citi Treasurer h „ dQFt: ; have bean. combined . Ac , Zt. ing�an. d I. nter. al Auditing No changes . It � I Tn. response to a question by Councilman Thiel , the City Manager stated at I- e-mpor.•ary employees are used during peak workload periods during the first of year nilol. v ng Property valuation notices and in the preparation of special arse „uient- s • This is done in order to reduce over - time payments to permanent employees . Legal d The Cit: Y Manager recommended that the Council discuss this entire item at a later rime . Answe :r_ ing a. qu. esti. on by Councilman Meland , the City Manager stated t:t at it i - anticipated t:h.a. t. the ASAP program will be discontinued in. 1975 , resulting in decrease in t: h. e nurnbe "r of special. eases handled by the City Prosecutor and a. corresponding decrease in cou. rn. . t. f :i a . es . Councilman Meland suggested that: because of tFe � �al. .aable and W� � rtl'� whi :i. e n.at:ur.� e of this program. , the City should consider the sea , ibi. l. i. t:y of contAniiing 'itis own ASAP - type program- * Councilman Thiel recommended teat Ctie City maV wish t: o evaluate the discontinuance of the ASAP program duri.ng 191 and consider :implement�. ation. of a similar local program during the 1976 bu. dger_ preparation . Planni. n al Zn in o Co ,unc ilman Hanks reminded the Council that it is they who tend g- and in the Planning Depaxtment 2 by rci dictate. the size of many budgets , p umbers of: studies . Councilman Dru. sk � n staged that he fee15 requesting large n are very important” for the structured and expendi. r. ures fcTr' plan.nin.g a.r,. d zoning controlled rowtl�, of t: he rommti� nit'.y . rollou' ing an inquiry by Councilman Mela.nd , the g Git Manager stated that: there w . 11 be a. conferena� tendedrthetoonference, yineChiocagont Yno p: rsonnel. Grants held locally and , t:her° ef or' e 9 r• embr .r 12 197 Gcunc :r� 1 Mi.n.��. cr =+ , Sep the City Manager er. requ. esr © f Cou•n.cIIma.r.�. T1i :ie Y g (old � 11e. d. A. c: t :he the items p 'r' oposed in tih-e Cap i t ;a 1 _ o f each, o L palicF Pc�e��� nd projs. cted u. se pC• u5lca. xi no Led it a. e �ii . c en r: t! ar - - - 4. si , t c�. i �lma.n placed on t r . nece a' CLun b r. esk: r. .ict- i. ons p by the b «. dget • . - c� r r. �i. o., c E e, G e ; s •i t: a. t: e d Y 0 . . rlay P Ci r. ar.� e n many E ,.Pen d i [Al r.. e ` c i• t:h e y i • e. . OSHA ) . 13 �, e nm �.n r:a 1. agenr t. es ( or:her, 9 wish. to consider pxirc. hase of noise recommend.E: d r.hat the Council may . ur F1eEtham police. Depa• rc:menr for monitoring veh :�, cu. la. r noise Nmi , siuns . May Councilman. Grtak , to purchase two the Po 1 . mec: E. c ; t�� be ia. se, d in seconded by it was moved by C0unc :ilma.n Thi•e :L , 850 each from. revenue sharing funds , roxima. te cost ° f $ noise meter' s a,. t. the aPP Hanks , seconded. by Cou.n.ci. lman Druskin to defer thi. .s Counr. i. ,ma.n. I c was move: d by d 3 ... 4 ( Cc� unc i 1.me.n. Griak. ) Me land , Graves an a.yor, Flee. tham mat. tE. r . The m�� t: iun Earle ard :i_ n.g funds available f. or• pu. r.� c:'ha. sc , o ; ed . F' � 1 :Lc- wing a. U .• ieE. d :iscu. ss :i- on reg a . ) c E rhe n.t: i , Se, meters the mk) ti. on was Wi. rhdrawn. . i. lman Mela,nd , seconded. by Gounci. .l.m,an. Gr � ak to p1lr: c: •ha. se two t ,. waS MO by G ( un. c seconded 'by Councilman Hanks , n �� i_ se meters . Lt. was moved by Counc :ilma, n Dr. �.lski.n , rather than two u.n [. ts . The amendement passed 4 • ' 3 (Councilmen purchase one u.-nit I, L' was moved by Councilman flanks ) 7hi .e1 , Gra.ves , and Mayor. Fleetham opposed ) * the matreroThe motion failed 3 - 4 (Councilmen ; ece. onded by C �3u,r� c .ilman 'Thiel t:o dFleetham opposed ) . The amended mc� r• io» passed Gr. a. ves , Gt ' alc , Me. la.nd and. Mayor. 4 . 3 (Ccunc .i lmen Thiel , Dr, u. ski.n and Hanks opposed ) * : :ion, The City Manager explained that since preparation of the proposed posed Fi. r. e. Protecti 'beon, Budget. , it: ha. ' come to his attention that~ tHankssc, secondedlby Councilman Gr• iak , should be replaced . it was moved by councilman , to Increase the. Capi. t: a. 1 Outlay Account ( 1 i1 41201530 ) by $ 7 , 500 for purchase of anadditional diesel engine and the source of funding to be determi.ne. d later . The motion. passed 7 � 0 . C o .�MP cilman. Thiel ex. ressed his desire to purchase the additional fire attach air-hicle , ( proposed in. the Fire Department Activity � $ 172000 ) from federal revenue sharing funds . Councilman Gri. ak suggested that this item remain in the Capita. 1. Oc►. tlay pvr +� ion �-) f t:he f . rt protection budget and , if. so desired , at: a later date f ands can. be transferred from revenue sharing into this account For above pc1. c'c.hase • Ma.yoar Fleetham inquired as to how much would be required to renovate the body of the second •� ru.n pumper No . 215 . The City Manager noted that it would cost approximately :? 1 , 200 to renovate and paint the chassis . 'It was moved by Councilman. G :ri.ak , seconded by Councilman. Hanks to add $ 1 , 200 to the 1974 re � estimat'.ed budget: , Account 101 ® 41201324 . The motion passed. 7 -10 . Insep cticnaI Sere ces - The City Manager pointed out the reorgani.. zar: i. on which ha ' allowed for rhe combining of the Protective Inspection and Health Depar. tnWnt. bt� dRers • Co'an.cLl.ma.n Dr Yskin asked whether of not it was economically advantageous to use Old police vehicles for inspectional service functions rather than tO Plttchase new vehicles . The City Manager dotedthat the used police sedans are ur. l l ized bT rhe police de ter. t: i. ves and the Inspectional os Services Department . He furthetlv stated that the. public safety wagons ) because of their large engines , are to ma. in. ta i .n. and do not get good mileage . 222 S P t (- nib ►_- t 12 1974 Ct % „ nc t ligan Rank ,!i t-equested that the Counti. l. , in considerinp, I , : t:i. re i®pr� a nt ., % at : .c tnpt . tt-f 1 1ve wi- thin the capabilities of ttie t xi '4t' Lng t � � r deQ�tt tment+ . l ri rr. � pon , e to a quer tion from Councilman Hanks , rf -- e a ' not.c. d that4 whr n reqs. i . r.' ec1, _fees for consul. t: ing engint: c. fra ajrz.. Othrgr. d p 3s i costs . i C t6in� ,mane e S , , rvices - The City Manager reviewed the reorganizat is rt stn t:t+e � t, reet mairntt. nance and park departments were combined into the ” tiC cif Meinic ipa. l Maintenance Services . He noted that over the past two lr ire die ttbtal number of employees in these two activities has been x'eciuc: ed a through the use of new equipment , the reorganization , and addi. t: icrnal enr paving • 'in response to a statement from Councilman Tfti.el , ttte City r rt-►n # i .rmed r.tia t temporary employees are used during peak work sNa6or► s t orde. r to pi lude• the necessity of. hiring additional full time employees ,ti, mby reduc ing coyt: .l. v overtime pay . Cr~ 111°an Di"' usk i.n stat:t::d Chat h.e wou l . d 1 . 1-ke to discuss a r. a r8cruttmnt; s.nd orientation of temporary employees . and Ice - Co�. tnr i loran 7 ' i (:A briefly discussed his philosophy for r.}ie aar Taw re ,t. S}� ar inF. Funds . ti.e, noted that large capital outlay i. t. e.ms 1F.nd a r. � rr .�e.nrye sharing fund expenditures because they dr a to nt. a i_nmt , thembtive r:e1p keep taxes down and pt g . xpensE , aid the rnt: ire c(,,mm, inLty , o Inilatfon . He.t re:conutre:n.ded that the cost of the snow xnelter' be appx ' Pri. atf . d from a.nc1 Mark i.ngs - No cljan.ges . Lc: v Manager n �� Le. d r_hat:. t.h. e installation of str.• eer_ li. ght: ip Stt'eer l, t w + t : tng - 1 l .c C 12 is being budgr� ted alnn�t 1' exe - A, � t :•. n +. + e. tik: r .wee.r�. Cedar "Lake ,Ruad� .i .and t � d in 1975 with addi. t. ionf� l mon �. cs ao a pha ; t ti r ' 409r. .-1m ; S 1 .5 , 000 to be api P the c' iri . zrn6 -, , d v- L %- . d to 1976 . In, re .yponse t : o yuFst :%ons regarding M. : la.nA st: ate. d to br b K 8. 1 ong 'I.' � A.venuE , acceptance of r:iI. e. rltw 1 . i. RhGt.ng } at in and ie,�: l. their. rbar.. 0010 c t. r .t een3 rlt. e generally Ln favor' Of the 1 't. g . : S inst.all. atir ,n i1a5 rr a sed -a 1et IY� y and reduced va.nde,. l .t sm in rhe area . 5 " I rm Sowe. r. Ma LnCena.tice .. No cYtan �, � a . Nralt .h N � . L' . t '1% Se..,r.�v c� No changes . i , , ► :} its ----�--•- - er noted that A. t:. some. aaY �, Ltsy Ma.+nag int s a :r: i .mp l �:mc� n t : trig sdd .i t: .c� nal vot: Ln.gc" Y' Fleet: i.t � n ;4 V ( - t. . exr ; R a tr ion chasln ui: re. s e. minimum r, � Tiber # + ctuc.� rt , e C t r. y mast t:. tyn %., We. r PW r3 stem . Spate law re4 P ro r' :iated Ya d in 1974 , $ , 000 ha 8 been $PP P to ent: t ry t y new v l e. c -, 1.' 011 Le. vo � `l.ngec� lons , a � ene- ra l a. l. ec t cri . of mach tn � :4+ to bkA pr' ov' .t. dr . d for 71- fr:t, d , Er:� r the e tate S ., o ft-.em3 � c.• h �tn �: s 1. f� tea` the t;�pe: � for r ent d l rp t-: a dd i t: :l. MB- 1 m� , ' y t,,[ E beg 'i.n 6 0dy i.ng or. i.n t :he p + � rcY�a � t. Cr snci loran Dt jsk in r. agrtosr.ed t:ha. t : the , 1. d machines u � t1a �� 1t , d � w�. 11 as t }� e va. lue se, l1 i .n6 of wind mza0t Ines a„ r: ( :hest. comtnctnit: .i. es . C eC Gumm . ssit .. i1, ) ci.hangies • t :h�' Car� nci1 ernsides ........»...�_.._...... _ L cited that: ri E r ttutt ' d F 'l. ee tlza.m ret, c�rruneny i c� n5 . . h �' G j L./ Man �, l gery i c . c= G �IMn i..� � Ma, Ser' v :lt r. c'. omt, i .n ing 1 : f�t' G ��nunt ss 1 or+ y� • C f; , i un - yo , t> Ct7mm1. s - e "'.. , ; FLre PQ 'L1 . ce C140: 'L � .i: d,e� s a pr' ot` c. clure . n t ng t.ft F .J.,ich pro t hA t: t 1' jc� r: t4 1 ti 1. ; pcsC 1 . 1 1 . 0 l.a 223 - Srpr.e.mbe :t l2 , 1. 974. cc,��Yaci 1. M .i. n . , seconded b C: � ) a:nc- I loran I. .L wa. s mored by Gounc l.ma.�n. Hanks , y con,, 11 Gons �u. i t. :i.ng Service i3G ) . n.a. .l. and 000 f c' om profess .i. o oo .ld be a11. r ; t . a. ted 5Grr«. "0 dellet:� fel ► rhe Go .on. Sh Fcllo ring a yr.Q. t menc: t:h.at: s'ky. e P lt. was moved by Counci .1man Gc # a. k �. - c in apec la pro jec ts , 6ddr t : ions 1 nd f j.nd � fc ° ional teccnded. by COUn.cLlm� n Mz1.a:nd t:�� amend the mrtLon and redulCouncilmaniHa.n:k5aand . r° �� ,i . ces by $ 'x , 000 . The amendment passdd651 � ( Councilman Craves Gppo , ed ) . Con : o 1. t1.ng _ e Mavox ' Fl. eetham opp ,, , ed ) • The amended motion. pass spent for human relations. Ccu nc i l.man Drr� skin ccmmEnr. ed that he felt that tin�e� rmet and should be given hi. g,h t: rai.ning for Ci t:v employees were anthaceheebelievEs it l. s difficult to do a. >1. prlc, rit:y . Counc. ilma.n Hanks stated .. , 'h o f t: � a. i*: .ng in Kaman re l. a t ions anal stated than sk ipoa. r agree dg and stated eEfectiEe 10 Cou. ic :ilman Dr. g do more, � :arm than h.a. rr i-ng no training a t a1. 1 . r � + e maw wi. _h. r�, rec: ors :i. der this budget to discuss the possibility c� f i.nc. reasing y rmplc :yee un-van vela t: :i ons t:ra. in :i. ng . _ c-. c ion. and. Maintenance - It: was moved by Cou.nc il.manu Hanks , sec, or_ ded by Opc-. Gcunci loran. Me land , co add. $ 30 , 000 to Capital Oa �. tlay Account ( 1. 01. + 091 � 1r� 10 for p . . c. c hclse of a. ba. k � .jp boiler and defer funding to a subsequent meet i. ngo Tate motion ca. r.� r.' i . ed 7 � 0 . Animal Cont: rt_,J No changes . Unallocated General. m Mr . James Hyde , 2701 Webster Avenue South , a member cf the West Hc. nne. p i n Hgma.n Services Planning Boa. rd , was present to answer any qv- esT ions PP P rms t it regardi.rg the. request. for an a ro riatio of $ 2 , 000 to be used for an. infc; . type projec: r_ , Mr . Hyde noted that membe .r. s of the Planning Board have 'vis ted other communities ( involved in the joint powers agreement ) and Mound .. Exc. elsi. or , Wayzata ) Hc pki. ns and M1 .nn4C. ronka have agreed to budget $ 2 , 000 each for this project . He. al so noted that the Planning Board is applying for additional grants- in - aid to fund. its Frogra.me In response to a question from Councilman Thiel , the Finance Director c•. onf firmed that. hospital /medical insurance cost increases were due both . to estimated t .ncrea. sed raters and to increased benefits to empl- oyees . Tran = few - No cr_a. ng (- s . Meeting with CATV Ccn _ u 1 tant - It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Cu� ncilma.n Meland to meet with Mr . Robert Brooks at 61. 30 p . m . on Tuesday , September 24 , 1974 . The motion passed 7 - 0 . Eliot View Road Neighborhood Meetin ' g - Mrs . Gr. iak informed the Cotinc it that resl �' t '' ft- cm Eliot, view Road will be meeting at 8 : 00 p . m . on. Friday , Septembe. r 13 , 19114a in the Community Room to discuss a neighborhood problem and invited any C.ounc: i lmen i . nttt rested to attend . 224