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Mounds View City Council June 8, 2015 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br />C. Resolution 8415, a Resolution Approving an Exemption for CenturyLink to <br />Install and Deploy Aerial Fiber Optic Facilities in Mounds View. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson commented this item was tabled by the Council at their May 26 th <br />meeting. He explained that CenturyLink was requesting to install and deploy aerial fiber optic <br />lines on current Mounds View poles. He reviewed the exemption Resolution that was presented <br />to the Council on May 26 th . He commented that after holding discussions with CenturyLink, <br />they were requesting that the installation of fiber optic lines be allowed on poles in backyard <br />areas. Staff recommended that the Council approve the exemption for CenturyLink. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty did not want to see additional wires hung in the City of Mounds View, where <br />wires did not currently exist. The Council supported this recommendation. <br /> <br />Patrick Haggerty, CenturyLink, thanked the Mayor for providing this clarification. He stated that <br />this change would allow for expanded service from CenturyLink to the residents of Mounds <br />View. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8415, a <br />Resolution Approving an Exemption for CenturyLink to Install and Deploy Aerial Fiber Optic <br />Facilities in Mounds View, with the modification discussed. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller believed it was an important step for the City to allow these fiber optic <br />lines to be deployed in the City. She supported the proposed compromise. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause appreciated Mr. Haggerty’s patience in working with staff and the <br />City Council. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />D. Resolution 8425, Adopting and Reporting Performance Measures. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer stated in 2014, the Council adopted a number of performance measures. <br />He discussed the program that was enacted by the legislature in 2010 with regard to performance <br />measures. Staff recommended that the Council adopt and report these performance measures to <br />the State. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8425, <br />Adopting and Reporting Performance Measures. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />E. Resolution 8429, Awarding a Construction Contract for Mustang Drive and <br />Mustang Circle Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council award a construction contract to Hard