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Mounds View City Council February 22, 2016 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty appreciated the fact that staff was looking into additional safety precautions. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller questioned if the Public Works department had any wiggle room in <br />their mowing schedule to ensure that seasonal employees were not mowing wet parks. Public <br />Works Supervisor Peterson indicated there was a little wiggle room, but staff did work to have <br />all of the parks mowed each week by the weekend. He stated he would look into finding a proper <br />balance with staff. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8527, <br />Approving the Purchase of an Engine including installation for #319, Toro Mower. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty asked if the City would receive any refund on the original motor. Public Works <br />Supervisor Peterson commented he would look into this. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />D. Resolution 8526, Approving participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities <br />Program. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson explained staff has been pursuing participation in the Minnesota <br />GreenStep Cities Program per the Council’s direction. He discussed the GreenStep Cities <br />Program further noting the initiative worked to promote sustainability and energy savings efforts. <br />He indicated that based on the checklists, the City was well on its way to becoming a Step 1 <br />GreenStep City. He explained Public Works Supervisor Erickson would act as the City’s <br />program coordinator. Staff recommended the Council approve the City’s participation in the <br />Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn was pleased the City would be moving forward and joining this program. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller indicated the Council has discussed the GreenStep program for a <br />number of years. She stated the League of Minnesota Cities recognizes and honors cities that <br />participate in this program. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause asked if Public Works Director Erickson’s former employer was a <br />GreenStep City. Public Works Director Erickson reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller requested staff provide a display regarding the GreenStep City <br />Program at the upcoming Town Hall meeting. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8526, <br />Approving participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause supported the City participating in this program. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty commented his recent article in the Mounds View Matters addressed the City