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Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 9 Officer Niko. She anticipated that changes would be made for next year’s festival and encouraged the public to volunteer. Acting Mayor Mueller commended the members of the Public Works Department for their heroic actions at a recent garage fire in her neighborhood. She explained that their efforts saved the lives of a young woman, two small children and two family pets. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson stated the City has been getting complaints regarding amplified music. He suggested the Council consider a time-of-day noise restriction Ordinance at its next worksession meeting. Council Member Hull asked if staff had spoken with Moe’s regarding this concern. City Administrator Ericson indicated he had not spoken to the owner as the City had only received one noise complaint about Moe’s. However, the City has received other complaints for day music noise levels. The Council was not in favor of taking action on this item at this time. City Administrator Ericson discussed a potential trail connection to the library along the County Highway 10 corridor. He reported the library has made another request for this connection to be completed by the City. Staff pursued quotes for this project and the connection would cost the City $8,600. He requested direction from the Council on this matter. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the trail connection could be completed in 2014. City Administrator Ericson did not believe this would be possible. Council Member Meehlhause supported the City paying for this trail connection due to the fact the library was an important part of the community. Acting Mayor Mueller agreed and recommended the City move forward with this trail connection. City Administrator Ericson stated only 10 to 20 Mounds View residents attended the North Metro Home and Garden Show. He explained that staff had enough support at the time to continue sponsoring and assisting with the event. He recommended that if the attendance numbers continue to decline, that the City stop participating in this event. City Administrator Ericson suggested his annual review be conducted in a Closed Session prior to a Council meeting in October. The Council agreed to meet in Closed Session on October 27th at 6:00 p.m. City Administrator Ericson indicated the maximum width of curb cuts was 24 feet. He noted that 86 residents have taken advantage of this increased width and a handful of residents have