1982 04 21 CC Minutes%t I?UTES OF MEETI?G
LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 21, 1982
The eeting of the La Quinta City Council Elect as h?ld at the
La Quinta Co?unity Center on the 21st. day of April 1982 at
nine o clock in the evening.
City Council Elect eTnbers Present:
Eugene Abbott
Fred Wolff
John
cpQLrson
Judy Ccx
Bob Bajer
Ninitos of April 17th. rneeting were read.
t pg t?i t. cd with discussion f?g?rding Christen?(2n S i?cw
dckage" u?posed to original proposal.
The subject of City Certification was discussed; the resolution
will be p?ssed next Tuesday and will be handled by the county.
After it is passed, it will be Sent to the Secretary of State.
Not necessary to hand carry as previously thought.)
Councilrran Henderson stated an account was opened at the Palm
Spiings Saving & Loan with $500.00 put into the account.
Councilman Wolf stated the fund should have an addition $1,500
that will be given to them from the Task Force. It vas also
noted th?t a check for funds from the County Asses?or5 office
looks proflising.
CQ?nci1man Bajer has arranged for a te?ephone. There are
two pu?bers now and is Set up for future extensions. e pew
telephone numbers are: 340-5445 and 564-2246.
The address of the La Quinta City building is:
78100 Calle Ta?pico
La Quinta, California
The si?n for new office building has been ordered, Councilman
Baier also explained where the sign would be placed on the
building.
Henderson
Councurnan questioned the price and as to how the city
was going to pay for the Sign. Councilman Bajer stated the
price was $15.00, and any other items needed would be placed for
bid. Limited Utility Cost)
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%tCouncilman Abbott suggested the city purchase two flags; one
California flag and one United States flag.
The matter discussed by the Councilpersons was the expenditure
of oney at this point of time.
A person in the audience offered to loan the United States flag
until such time a flag could be purchased. It was also brought
up that the Fire Department loans flags.
Councilwoman Cox will check with the Fire Department to see if
they will loan the flags to the city.
The main topic of discussion was the spending of money before
the city can afford to do so. All council members agreed that
many items would have to wait, and again suggested bids be sub-
mitted for necessary items.
Diseus?ion as held regarding the Inaugurat].on Day Leremonles
for Saturday, May 1st. The oath of office will be administered
to the Council members and a Mayor will be chosen at that time.
The Tnauguration ceremonies will be held at the La Quinta Hotel
with reception following. The La Quinta Sports and Youth Assoc-
ation ill share the day with a full program also. It was also
mot?d that the La Quint a otcl 4onatcd $1,000 to the La Quinta
Sports and Youth Association.
Counci?rnan Abbott stated that invitations, donated by Torn Thornberg
of the Desert Club of La Quinta, will be mailed to all registered
voters. The day's festivities will end at the Desert Club of
La Quinta with a patio dance.
Further discussion was held regarding the negotiation with Christensen.
It was stated at this time that the additional charges Christensen
wanted was for clerical $22.00/hour), transporation charges,
material and additional money if extra time was needed. Also, he
did not want the City Attorney on his payroll. The original offer
price did not include any additional items.)
Councilman Abbott suggested the Council not consider Christensen
and it was unanii?iously agreed by all Council cmbers.
Councilman Wolf is to notify Christensen of Council's decision.
It was further discussed that a City Manager be hired.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. for discussion of Personnel
matters
Mr. Frank Usher was interviewed by Council members. After the
discussions and interview, Councilman Wolf announced that an agree-
ent was reached with Mr. Usher and he had been selected as City
anager. Mr. Usher is to serve with a three 3) month contract.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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