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Mounds View City Council February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 isolation and trauma, while also improving community connections. The numerous partnerships that have been forged by NYFS were discussed. He appreciated the City’s continued support and discussed how NYFS was working to enhance its fundraising culture. He invited the City Council to participate in the Mayor’s Golf Challenge on June 13 th . Council Member Mueller thanked Mr. Hromotka for his thorough presentation and the excellent work he does for the community. She questioned how individuals could make donations to NYFS. Mr. Hromotka encouraged residents to either visit the NYFS website or give him a call. Another way for individuals to get involved would be to participate in NYFS events. Council Member Meehlhause explained he serves on the NYFS Board. He requested further information from Mr. Hromotka on their enhanced fundraising efforts. Mr. Hromotka discussed how the economic times have changed. He explained this has led the Board to adjust its financial model in order to keep thriving within this community. His goal was to drive fundraising throughout the culture of the organization while also making connections with local corporations. Mayor Flaherty thanked Council Member Meehlhause for serving on the NYFS Board. He requested further information on how the senior chore program works. Mr. Hromotka explained how his organization works to connect youth with seniors. He encouraged seniors in Mounds View to contact his office with any chores or assistance they may need or for further information on this great program. It was noted the senior chore program applied to seniors 60 and older. Mayor Flaherty appreciated the great work being done by NYFS for this community. He thanked Mr. Hromotka for his service to this organization and to the residents of Mounds View. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 8524, Accepting the Public Works Facility Space Needs Report. Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the Public Works Facility Space Needs Report with the City Council. He explained a draft RFP would be created from the data collected in the space needs study. He apologized for misinterpreting the consensus of the Council regarding the size and funding for the public works facility. He explained he would be looking further into the budget for this facility. He understood the Council was interested in building sustainable energy into the space. He reported he would be presenting the Council with two options on the facility at a future meeting. Mayor Flaherty thanked staff for the thorough report and appreciated the fact that staff would be providing the City Council with options on the new facility. He asked what the next step would be for this process. Public Works Director Erickson stated he would be coming back to the Council with an RFP. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8524, Accepting the Public Works Facility Space Needs Report.