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Mounds View City Council January 26, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 14 Administrator” to “Assistant Administrator.” Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated that could also 1 be considered and explained the change would not be made to old legal documents, just going 2 forward. 3 4 Attorney Riggs concurred and suggested language such as: “henceforth it shall be known in the 5 City of Mounds View…” 6 Council consensus was reached to support such a title change for both positions. Clerk-7 Administrator Ericson stated he will inform the Charter Commission. 8 9 Clerk-Administrator Ericson advised of the items to be discussed at the February 2, 2009 Work 10 Session. 11 12 Clerk-Administrator Ericson informed that staff would meet with the Bethlehem Baptist Church 13 this Friday on the disbursement of the first half payment. In past years, concern was expressed 14 that these funds went outside the community. Staff has told Bethlehem Baptist Church that the 15 City was grateful for the contribution and wanted the funds to benefit Mounds View residents. 16 The Church will prepare a letter for Council consideration and resolution at a future point. 17 18 Council Member Mueller referenced the question raised by Mr. Gustafson related to Woodcrest 19 Park. Council Member Gunn stated there may be issues with maintenance of this holding pond, 20 cattails, and weeds because it is to remain as untouched natural drainage. Clerk-Administrator 21 Ericson stated he will ask the Park and Recreation Commission to review that issue, usage of 22 Woodcrest Park, maintenance, or if the equipment would be better utilized in another park. 23 24 Finance Director Beer reported on the North Suburban Cable Technical Advisory Committee 25 meeting and difficulty with auditing Comcast ad revenues. Should they find Comcast in 26 noncompliance, they could impose a penalty of $2,500 for each day of noncompliance. This may 27 involve a court action and the Committee can draw on their letter of credit to access those funds. 28 29 Community Development Director Roberts congratulated Planner Heidi Heller who delivered a 30 baby girl on Sunday and will be on maternity leave until the first week in May. The Council 31 added their best wishes to the Heller family. 32 33 C. Reports of City Attorney 34 35 City Attorney Riggs referenced his summary report and offered to answer Council’s questions. 36 37 Mayor Flaherty asked whether legal fees for the Silver Lake Woods Condominiums were being 38 shared by the Association. Attorney Riggs advised that the Association understands the City 39 would be made whole for all of these costs. 40 41 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 2, 2009, at 7 p.m. 42 Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2009, at 7 p.m. 43 44 13. ADJOURNMENT 45