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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _4_ • May 19, 2004 Presentation from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) (continued) Council member Kuettel asked if residents are contributing to the problem with water gardening. Mr. McLean said that water gardens are a good idea. The key is if water is standing for more than a week. Sometimes people get a little carried away with a bobcat so water doesn't infiltrate. Over time the garden gets waterlogged and needs to be cleaned out and replanted periodically. Mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal, with malaria being the main killer. Council member Talbot asked about the life span of a mosquito and Mr. McLean said it is two to four weeks, depending upon the species. Mr. McLean also answered questions from several Boy Scouts who were in attendance. MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend Proclamation Mayor Gehrz said that over the last year, City businesses and residents have been expressing more concerns about the MSRA's "Back to the 50's Weekend". The 55,000-65,000 people who come to watch are the ones causing the problems. Administrator Worthington said she sent an e-mail to the MSRA contact person outlining the City's concerns and the projected signage costs, which will be about $600.00. MSRA has been asked to pay for the signage. MSRA wants to work with the City to educate the people who come to their event. Council member Lindstrom indicated he has no problem with the proclamation that MSRA has asked for, but he would like to make one change in the wording, and that is to eliminate the words Falcon Heights from the paragraph claiming a financial impact of millions of dollars. Lindstrom moved adoption of the proclamation declaring June 17-20, 2004 as "Back to the 50's Weekend" in Falcon Heights, with elimination of the words Falcon Heights from the paragraph claiming a financial impact of millions of dollars. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Lamb said the Solid Waste Commission will be holding a public meeting on Thursday evening, 7:00 PM, at City Hall, to give information on the current status of the study they are doing about refuse collection. Everyone is more than welcome to attend. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council member Talbot reminded the viewing audience living in the vicinity of Curtiss Field to . read the periodic mailings from the City about the improvements being made to that park. 4