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Mounds View City Council January 28, 2013 <br />Regular Meeting Page 10 <br /> <br />Committee commended Council Member Mueller’s participation and commitment to this <br />committee. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller indicated the League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held on <br />February 1-2, 2013. She noted the Minnesota Women in City Government would have a display <br />at the event. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause thanked Finance Director Beer for his assistance before meetings <br />and answering his many questions. He also thanked Public Works Director DeBar for providing <br />him with a tour of public works facility. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty stated last Wednesday he attended a meeting for the North Metro Mayors <br />Association and the keynote speaker was Tom Bakk. He then noted the signage for Highway 10 <br />was discussed and Staff requested a price breakdown from MnDOT. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Government met last <br />Thursday. The group discussed the Governor’s budget, how LGA would be affected, and the <br />impacts this would have on a local level. He noted the legislators are aware of the need for <br />stability and consistency going forward. He indicated the new Ramsey County Commissioners <br />were invited to attend a Council Meeting in February. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson noted the Council received a copy of the Ramsey County League of <br />Local Government Handbook with information on all municipalities, school districts, and public <br />organizations within the County. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson stated at the last Council meeting Staff discussed complaints received <br />from residents regarding the distribution of Twin Cities Values. He explained the Star Tribune <br />responded to Staff stating residents could opt out of the receiving the Twin Cities Values <br />circulars from the Star Tribune or request a newspaper tube be added to their mailbox. He <br />encouraged residents to contact the Star Tribune by phone at 612-673-7305 or by email at <br />ctv@startribune.com if a change was required. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller indicated she had a circular tube on her mailbox and the Twin Cities <br />Values delivery was made to her driveway. City Administrator Ericson noted this information <br />would be passed along to Star Tribune. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson explained the Park and Recreation Commission met last week and <br />discussed the Bethlehem Baptist Church donation. He anticipated a recommendation would be <br />made and be brought to the Council in the next month. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson discussed the proposed work session items for next week. The <br />Council suggested green/sustainable initiatives be reviewed for the new public works facility. <br />