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Mounds View City Council July 25, 2011 Regular Meeting Page 2 1 Mayor Flaherty requested Staff review this property further to assure that it was properly abated 2 to be in compliance with City Code. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would review this 3 further with Jeremiah Anderson and report back to the Council and Mr. Mueller. 4 5 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 6 A. Conversation with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi 7 8 John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney, introduced himself to the Council and thanked them for 9 their time. He noted the purpose of the visit was to convey to the Council that he would continue 10 to strive to be a valuable partner to the City of Mounds View on public safety issues. Ramsey 11 County Attorney Choi commented he has appreciated working with Police Chief Kinney over the 12 past six months. He reviewed several initiatives surrounding domestic violence, repeat offenders 13 and children safety issues that would continue to be his focus over the next year. He was grateful 14 for the privilege and honor to serve this community. 15 16 Mayor Flaherty questioned how many of the City’s police squads were outfitted with cameras. 17 Police Chief Kinney stated six of the seven squads had cameras. 18 19 Mayor Flaherty asked if the squad cameras were assisting with evidence collection. Ramsey 20 County Attorney Choi stated the cameras were proving to be a valuable tool and a step in the 21 right direction. He indicated the actions of police were more easily explained as well. 22 23 Police Chief Kinney explained he has thoroughly enjoyed working with the new County Attorney 24 as he brought some new ideas and initiatives to the forefront regarding public safety. 25 26 Mayor Flaherty thanked Ramsey County Attorney Choi for his visit this evening. 27 28 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 29 A. Resolution 7814, Re-approving the Coventry Senior Living Plat and 30 Development Agreement. 31 32 Planning Associate Heller stated that Coventry Senior Living was before the Council this 33 evening requesting re-approval of their development agreement and plat. She indicated on 34 March 28th Coventry Senior Living received approval from the City. However, the plat was not 35 filed and was in need of re-approval. The applicant was requesting an additional 120 days. 36 37 Peter Jesh, Coventry Senior Living, explained nothing on the plat had changed and construction 38 was proposed to begin this fall. The construction was estimated to take 12 months. 39 40 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7814, Re-41 approving the Coventry Senior Living Final Plat and Development Agreement. 42 43 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44 45