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populations. He said that Falcon Heights residents had called the MMCD eight times since • spring. He informed the Council that he uses Falcon Heights as a success story, citing the infiltration pond at Curtiss Field as an example of a pond that works very well to limit mosquito breeding. He also spoke about the treatment of catch basins, especially sumps, and pointed out that grass clippings and other organic waste in the storm sewers helps encourage mosquito breeding. Typically, the mosquitoes that breed in catch basins are not the species that bothers humans, but it is a species that spreads West Nile Virus. He said that this time of year, as annoyance concerns drop, disease concerns rise. Mr. McLean also said that they were not doing adult mosquito control in Falcon Heights, but that they were spraying parts of the Fairgrounds and around Midway Stadium in Saint Paul. He also mentioned that Nancy Reed, the MMCD's GIS specialist, wanted to thank Falcon Height's Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Deb Jones, for the work she did on the Metro GIS Address Working Group. Councilmember Talbot mentioned that the MMCD's free tire pickup is a great service, as it prevents standing water where mosquitoes can develop. He asked Mr. McLean to give the phone number for free pickup oftires-651/645-9149. Mayor Gehrz thanked Mr. McLean for his presentation. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None CONSENT AGENDA: Lamb moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as outlined below. The motion was unanimously approved. 1. General Disbursements through June 16, 2005: $ 107,461.63 Payroll (6/15/05 - 6/30/05) $ 17,592.47 + 480.36 POLICY AGENDA: Variance requests for 1871 Larpenteur Avenue: Staff presented the report from the Planning Commission, and explained the analysis behind the variance requests. The Mayor asked Councilmembers if they had questions about the request. Councilmember Lindstrom said that he was at the community meeting, and the Planning Commission meeting, and that a good representation of residents from the Lindig area were present at both meetings. He said that this was a very challenging property, and that the • prospective owners have been good to work with, and have made concessions. Councilmember 2