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Legislative Session The Legislature is slated to adjourn on Monday after what has been a rather uneventful session. Many of the more controversial issues have been discussed, but not acted upon. Some have had action, but await the Governor's veto - Orfield's bill. We all now await the final action which will determine if we will be under a levy freeze for 1996 and levy limits in 1997. Also in question is the level of LGA/HACA that will be granted cities in the next biennium. AMM has provided all member cities with a Legislative Tracking Report which I have included herein for your information. —I-have invited Senator Novak to the June Work Session to provide the Council with a Legislative Update. Tim Cruikshank has left the City. Peddlers Beware of Mounds View's Finest! As we all know, the City has had an on-going problem with peddlers and transient merchants. Their presence in the community disturbs many residents and their failure to comply with City policies is a constant irritant to staff who, especially in Spring, Summer and Fall, spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with their presence. But, thanks to the cooperation of our police officers and their support staff, we are making a dent. On Tuesday, Officer Mike Kampa was called to the Tom Thumb store on a complaint that men in a brown van were selling electronic equipment. Not only did the men not have a permit but there was a warrant for one of the men. In his accompanying report, Sergeant Jerry Johnson noted that the company, Thunder Electronics out of Spring Lake Park, had been tagged last year for selling without a permit. Thanks to Officer Kampa's quick involvement and subsequent action, the message will soon be clear that if you want to peddle in Mounds View, you had best abide by the City's permit regulations! We certainly could not regulate these peddlers and transient merchants without the cooperation of the Mounds View Police Department. Thanks to the P.D. staff and a special thanks to Officer Mike Kampa! Tim Cruikshank has left the City.