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Mounds View City Council June 14, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 15 • Mayor Flaherty reported the City received a plaque from the Irondale High School thanking the City for participating in the Strive Program. Council Member Gunn further explained how the Strive Program worked to increase the confidence of high school students. Mayor Flaherty shared a letter from Northwest Youth and Family Services. Council Member Mueller announced she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Seminar in St. Cloud, June 24-26, 2010, along with Council Member Gunn. Council Member Mueller indicated the Festival in the Park was scheduled for August 21, 2010. She suggested anyone wishing to volunteer to contact the City for further information. Council Member Gunn stated National Night Out will be August 3, 2010. She encouraged apartment complexes to take part in the event. Council Member Hull noted some mail was stolen along Erickson Drive last month. Included in mail were utility/water bills for the residents that were now being charged a$5 late fee. He questioned if the $5 fee could be waived. Finance Director Beer questioned if a police report was filed. Council Member Hull noted a report was filed as several residents were affected. • Mayor Flaherty suggested the residents speak with Finance Director Beer to request that the fees be waived. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Community Development Quarterly Report Community Development Director Roberts reviewed the quarterly report in detail with the Council. He reported spending was below the 25% threshold at about 19%. In addition, revenues were down slightly but building permits this spring were increasing over last year. Community Development Director Roberts thanked his department and support staff stating they have been great to work with over the past two years. Mayor Flaherty thanked Director Roberts for the great report. 2. Other Reports Council Member Mueller questioned if any progress had been made at 2756 Sherwood Road. Public Works Director DeBar stated the contractor was using a sub-contractor to complete the modifications. He was working with Bonestroo to get the work completed properly and to receive a proper timeline. At this time $182,000 was being withheld from the contractor in an • escrow account and if the work was not completed properly the City have it done using these funds. The homeowner has been informed of the progress.