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Mounds View City Council September 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 7 He explained that program participation was on the rise at the Community Center and he believed the building would be better utilized during non-business hours if the CKA lease were terminated. He stated the Community Center belonged to all Mounds View residents and it was his opinion that it was the Council’s responsibility to decide how this was best achieved. He understood CKA has been an excellent tenant for the City since 2009 but noted the YMCA has been a partner with the City since 1998. In conclusion, it was with a heavy heart that Council Member Meehlhause supported the notice of termination being sent to CKA. Mayor Flaherty stated this was a very tough decision for the City Council. He believed the proposal was brought to the City prematurely. He explained that he supported the Council honoring the existing contract. He thanked everyone for the thoughtful discussion on this topic. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Deny Resolution 8617, Authorizing the Sending of a Notice of Termination of Lease to Creative Kids Academy – Mounds View, Inc. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Meehlhause) Motion carried. G. Resolution 8625, Approving the Extension of the Department of Natural Resources 2012-2014 Community Forest Bonding Grant and Approving Additional Funding for Replacement Tree Plantings. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council approve the extension of the DNR Community Forest Bonding Grant and approve additional funding for replacement tree plantings. He explained in 2012 the Council accepted a grant from the DNR for Emerald Ash Borer. He reported there has been no outbreaks within the City limits to date. However, it was decided to remove trees in conjunction with Area I of the Street and Utility Improvement Project. Staff recommended $6,428 in grant funding be used to replace ash trees. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8625, Approving the Extension of the Department of Natural Resources 2012-2014 Community Forest Bonding Grant and Approving Additional Funding for Replacement Tree Plantings. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8628, Authorizing Blue Earth Labs and Hawking Water Treatment Group to Perform Repairs on Water Treatment Plant #2 Filter Media Cleaning. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council authorize Blue Earth Labs and Hawking Water Treatment Group to perform filter media cleaning repairs on Water Treatment Plant #2. He explained there has been a decrease in the water production out of Well 5 and Water Treatment Plant #2. The cause was investigated by staff and it was determined the filters were in need of cleaning. He explained the expense for the cleaning was $7,140.