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Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Gunn commented the I-35W Coalition was pleased to announce it received an additional $1.1 million for the freeway and it was now in the design phase. She noted that sound walls were being considered. Council Member Gunn discussed the recent candidate forum and stated she was pleased with the answers provided by the Council. Council Member Meehlhause provided comment on the recent Mounds View Business Council meeting stating he enjoyed hearing from Apple Tree Dental. Council Member Meehlhause reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting again on October 21st at City Hall. Those interested in getting involved in this wonderful community event were invited to attend. Council Member Meehlhause explained Northeast Youth and Family Services would be holding the Taste of Northeast on Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vadnais Heights Commons. Discounted tickets were available in advance through Northeast Youth and Family Services. He listed the local businesses and restaurants involved in this year’s event. Council Member Meehlhause stated October was domestic violence prevention month. He explained that local representatives would be hosting a forum at the Shoreview Community Center where personal stories will be shared and representatives of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi would be present. Mayor Flaherty was pleased by the discussion that was held at the recent candidate forums. He encouraged the public to get involved in the community through volunteerism. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer explained the existing cable franchise with Comcast would be extended for two years due to the recent merger with Midwest Communications. This meant PEG fees would remain as is until December of 2016. He reported the Council would be reviewing and approving this matter on November 10th. City Administrator Ericson stated the EDC would be meeting on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 a.m. The business community was invited to attend and provide comment to the City. A presentation would be made by representatives from Technical Life Care to the EDC. City Administrator Ericson reported Todd Crew was the new Chamber of Commerce President. Staff was looking forward to working with him in the future. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report.