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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 10 explained he would continue to work on outreach opportunities for the community. It was his hope to have an officer on the Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) later this year. Mayor Mueller stated she was very impressed with the Mounds View Police Department’s mission statement. She thanked him on behalf of the City Council for this thorough report. 2. Recap of City Council Retreat City Administrator Ericson provided a recap from the City Council Retreat. He explained the Council Retreat was held on Monday, January 30th at the Community Center. The four main areas of focus for the Council were: 1. Focus on Racial Equity - Create an Inclusive Community 2. Develop a Water Infrastructure Financing Implementation Plan 3. Establish a 60th Anniversary Committee 4. Personnel Planning and Recruitment - Attracting and Retaining Employees City Administrator Ericson stated these four goals would be the highlighted ones in 2017. He requested the Council provide staff with direction on how to proceed. Mayor Mueller recommended this item be further addressed by the Council at the Monday, March 6th Council worksession meeting. City Administrator Ericson reported on Thursday, February 2nd he attended a School Board meeting. He provided the Council with an updated newsletter from the school district and noted enrollment was on the rise. He reported district admin offices would be moved and school additions may be needed in the future. City Administrator Ericson stated he would attending the Community Partners for Youth luncheon on Tuesday, March 7. Public Works Director Erickson reported in light of the recent water situations at the City of Blaine, he reported the Mounds View’s water supply was safe and secure. He provided further comment on the safeguards and monitoring system the City had in place. Public Works Director Erickson stated he was a week away from opening bids for the new Public Works Facility. He explained staff was seeking a rental space to allow the Public Works staff to vacate its current space in order for it to be demolished. He reported staff would be spread out, along with the equipment for a portion of time. He noted he would be renting several storage pods to assist with the transition to the new space over the coming year. Mayor Mueller questioned if the Fire Department had space available for equipment storage. Public Works Director Erickson stated he would investigate this further.