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Mounds View City Council November 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 7 S 2. Review Charter Commission Correspondence Interim City Administrator Ericson explained that the Charter Commission has asked that Council review the letter relating to charter language for potential changes or clarifications. Interim Administrator Ericson reviewed the language concerns with the Council. Council agreed to a joint meeting or work session with the Charter Commission to discuss the issues raised. 3. Police Department Quarterly Report Chief Sommer reviewed the statistical information from his quarterly repart. Council Member Mueller asked where the gun safety course was held. Chief Sommer said he was not sure if it was at City Hall or the Community Center but said that 12 to 15 students attended. Council Member Mueller asked Staff to put information in the Mounds View Matters on the spring training. She then asked Staff to post the police information on fhe website. Council Member Flaherly indicated that there was a spike in DWI arrests and he is wondering ~ what that is attributed to. Chief Sommer indicated that this is due to additional training and enforcement and an increased emphasis on the serious' issue with drinking and driving. 4. Finance Department Quarterly Report Financ~ Director Beer provided an overview of the quarterly financial report for Council. Council Nlernber Mueller asked about residential property taxes and what happens to those on homes that are vacant or foreclosed upon. Finance Director Beer expiained that no taxes are paid until the home is sold and the ta~es caught up. 5. Library Fiber Optic Finance Director Beer explained that the up front money was able to be increased to $8,500. Staff provided a draft of the agreement for Council review. Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that he feels that the increase should be changed annually. ~