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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2017 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned how a landlocked project (without the corner lot <br />adjacent to Groveland Road) could be developed on this property. Ms. Laberee stated the County <br />likes to work with the community on these issues. She discussed the high level and speed of <br />traffic on Mounds View Boulevard (21,000 cars per day). She explained it was not safe for cars <br />to be entering and exiting Mounds View Boulevard at a right-in, right-out. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause expressed concern with the traffic that would be leaving the <br />development and were trying to head east on Mounds View Boulevard. He believed this was a <br />dangerous movement for traffic. He stated he would like to see a signal at this intersection in <br />order to address the concerns the City has with traffic. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked the County for updating the Council on the traffic counts for Mounds <br />View Boulevard. She stated she still could not understand why the County would not allow one <br />entrance onto Mounds View Boulevard from the proposed development when four entrances <br />were previously allowed. <br /> <br />C. Introduction of Interim Administrator Candidates (verbal report) <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson stated he submitted his letter of resignation to the Council and his last <br />day with the City would be September 8th. He explained the Council would like to proceed with <br />hiring an Interim City Administrator as it would take four to six months to complete the hiring <br />process for a permanent City Administrator. He referenced the list maintained by the League of <br />MN Cities previously reviewed by the Council and a list of four potential Interim Administrator <br />Candidates with the Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller commented on the number of key positions the City had open at this time. She <br />stated it was a challenging time for the Council to be seeking a new City Administrator. She <br />requested each of the candidates come forward and introduce themselves to the City Council. <br /> <br />Matt Hylen introduced himself to the Council and stated his most recent municipal work <br />experience was in the City of St. Francis. He reported he currently works in the private sector <br />but had a flexible position that would allow him the opportunity to assist Mounds View over the <br />coming months. He explained he likes to keep his public service saw sharpened. He understood <br />the City was experiencing a time of transition and reported he would more than happy to assist <br />with hiring the open key positions. <br /> <br />Council Member Bergeron asked if Mr. Hylen was hired on as the Interim City Administrator if <br />he would consider putting in for the permanent position. Mr. Hylen stated he has not ever <br />slammed a door shut on any opportunity. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller questioned what the three most important qualities an Interim City Administrator <br />should bring to the City of Mounds View. Mr. Hylen believed a calm and steady leadership <br />presence would be important, along with the ability to answer questions throughout the transition <br />process. He stated he would also be able to help staff and the Council with setting their future <br />leadership goals for the City Administrator position.