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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2011 Regular Meeting Page 12 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the April 25, 2011, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Mayor Flaherty explained the City received a heavy storm this past weekend. He indicated the City was spared from the tornadoes but the Council’s thoughts and prayers were with the residents of Fridley and North Minneapolis. Mayor Flaherty noted last Monday he attended a Five Cities meeting with City Administrator Ericson. He reviewed the items discussed at the meeting stating the major focus was the potential location of the new Vikings Stadium on the TCAAP property. Arden Hills has passed a Resolution of support. Council Member Mueller reported that last Tuesday the Festival in the Park Committee met. She indicated the Festival would include a parade and car show again this year. She encouraged all those interested in participating in the parade or interested in being a vendor at the Festival to contact City Hall for further information. She explained the committee was still seeking volunteers to assist with Festival in the Park. Council Member Mueller indicated the Anoka County Aviation Days had challenging weather over this past weekend but no injuries were reported. Council Member Mueller stated the Police Department completes compliance checks through the City to assure that proper State regulations are being followed. She indicated all 10 tobacco license holders passed the compliance checks in May. The City thanks these businesses for following the proper regulations to assure that under-aged youth are not purchasing tobacco products. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson noted a staff vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was not worth repairing given its age and poor fuel economy. A replacement vehicle was proposed with $20,000 set aside within the budget. He indicated the City could purchase an Impala, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion through the State cooperator purchasing program. City Administrator Ericson explained the Malibu would meet the City’s needs, had a flex-fuel option and would cost $16,949. The damaged vehicle could be offered up for auction to assist with the expense. It was staff’s opinion that Council proceed with the purchase of a new vehicle. He noted the issue could be discussed in further detail at a work session meeting.