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Mounds View City Council November 8, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 6 City Administrator Ericson indicated the lack of these slots has obstructed the delivery of 1 Mounds View Matters. He understood this to be a concern and would look into the matter 2 further. 3 4 Mayor Flaherty encouraged all residents in the street project areas to be respectful of their 5 property and that of their neighbors and to please pick up their newspapers. 6 7 Council Member Mueller informed the Council of further information on the Beyond the Yellow 8 Ribbon initiative. She thanked Council Member Gunn for her efforts. 9 10 Council Member Mueller stated the Irondale Drama Club put on Beauty and the Beast last week 11 which was a delightful production and privilege to attend. 12 13 B. Reports of Staff. 14 15 1. Public Works Quarterly Report (2nd and 3rd Quarter) 16 17 Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the activities of the public works department for both the 18 2nd and 3rd quarter. He noted eight seasonal employees were brought on in 2nd quarter along with 19 an engineering intern. Area A was wrapped up this summer and Area B and C continues. The 20 contractor chosen for this year worked very well with the City, with few sub-contractors. This 21 reduced the level of confusion to the residents. 22 23 Public Works Director DeBar indicated Area D plans were being designed and the work would 24 begin next spring. He stated Well #1 and #2 were rehabilitated and the electrical modifications 25 for well #2 would come before the Council in the coming weeks. Improvements were made to 26 Greenfield Park, with memorial funds, which were not anticipated, but greatly enhances the 27 park. 28 29 Public Works Director DeBar explained the water usage for the year was down, which was due 30 in part to the large amount of rain the City received this summer. He indicated lines were 31 televised in conjunction with the street improvements this summer. It was noted 130 acres of 32 park land was mowed on a weekly basis along with maintenance of the athletic facilities. 33 34 Public Works Director DeBar noted some roof assessments were completed and the Council 35 approved a roof management plan. A great deal of tree preservation and removal was discussed 36 this quarter given the Emerald Ash Borer threat. He indicated that the City wants to maintain the 37 nice Ash trees to protect them from the Emerald Ash Borer. 38 39 Mayor Flaherty thanked Public Works Director DeBar for assisting the City with engineering 40 reports and reducing the expense and need for additional consultants. 41 42 Councilmember Gunn arrived at 8:44 p.m. 43 44