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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Mueller explained City Administrator Ericson suffered a medical emergency while hiking in northern Minnesota. She wished him well in his recovery. She commented on a potential work from home policy for Mounds View staff and noted the Council would be reviewing this information at the July worksession meeting. She indicated the Council would not be holding a worksession meeting on Monday, July 3rd, but rather would hold its worksession meeting on Monday, July 17th. Mayor Mueller encouraged residents to sign up to receive the Sun Focus. She explained this was the City’s official newspaper publication and was available free of charge. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Public Works Department Update Public Works Director Erickson provided the Council with an update on the projects taking place in the City. He noted the Public Works Facility had most of its footings in place and stated the goal was to have wall panels installed mid-July. He reported streets were recently swept in preparation for the City’s sealcoating project. Mayor Mueller requested further information from staff on the patches along H2 and Sunnyside Road. Public Works Director Erickson explained there were three patches needed along these roadways. He reported staff had a quote for this work and this would be coming before the City Council at their next meeting. Public Works Director Erickson explained Jeff Wienke and Jim Hess would be retiring after 28 and 25 years of service. He recommended that Public Works Supervisor Peterson be asked to serve as the Interim Public Works Director after July 14th. He reported there were no pending projects at this time, and explained that all pay requests would be taken care of before his departure. Mayor Mueller wanted to be assured that Public Works Supervisor Peterson would have some support after Public Works Director Erickson left the City. He stated he would be reviewing the job descriptions for the staff members that were retiring and would make recommendations to City Administrator Ericson. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Public Works Director Erickson for his service to the community and stated he was very pleased to have Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson on staff to step in and assist the City of Mounds View until a Public Works Director was hired. Mayor Mueller thanked Public Works Director Erickson for his dedicated service to the City of Mounds View. Public Works Director Erickson stated he has greatly enjoyed his time working for this community. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported City Administrator Ericson was on medical leave until further notice. She wished him a speedy and pain free recovery.