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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2017 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />attend this event in order to provide their feedback. He reported this bridge was a priority for <br />Ramsey County and he would continue to work on this project. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause encouraged Representative Jessup to assist with seeking additional <br />funding sources for the I-35W MnPASS project. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn reported this project had a $75 million funding gap at this time and noted <br />MnDOT was reapplying for grants. Representative Jessup understood this project was a priority, <br />along with the sound wall in Mounds View. <br /> <br />William Bergeron, 7729 Woodlawn Drive, asked Representative Jessup how he stood on House <br />File 600. Representative Jessup explained House File 600 pertains to employment law and who <br />should govern the relationship between an employer and employee. He stated this was a difficult <br />topic and noted there were jurisdictions of cities and counties where the labor contract was <br />dictated from a federal jurisdiction, as well as at a state level. He did not believe that cities <br />should be competing with each other for employees or employers. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer requested further comment on the right of way bill. Representative Jessup <br />stated he had limited knowledge on this bill. He understood the intent of the bill was that cell <br />providers would like to have a uniform process across municipalities. <br /> <br />Representative Jessup stated he would be at the Mounds View Caribou to meet with residents on <br />Saturday, February 18th from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked Representative Jessup for attending and for his presentation. <br /> <br /> B. Presentation from Jerry Hromatka, President and CEO of Northeast Youth <br />and Family Services <br /> <br />Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, introduced himself to the Council and <br />thanked them for their time. He stated 2017 marked the 40th anniversary of Northeast Youth and <br />Family Services. He thanked Mounds View for their continued support stating he truly <br />appreciated this valuable partnership. He described the great work that was being done to <br />address mental health and at risk youth in the community. He discussed how NYFS was <br />addressing these concerns through mental health, communication services and their day treatment <br />programs. He commented on NYFS’s revenue sources along with the numerous benefits <br />provided to its member cities. He reported 90 Mounds View households were served in 2016. <br />He provided further comment on the current community trends and made a call for residents to <br />get involved. It was his hope collaboration between municipalities would continue in order to <br />address the changing climate in the Northeast metro area. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Hromatka for the great work he does on behalf of the community. <br />