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Mounds View City Council March 26, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Seven Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember IlliBlanchard Mayor Hankner reminded everyone of the City apprecia- Mayor Hankner tion dinner, to be held March 31 . 200 people are expected, which is the best turnout ever for a City dinner. Clerk/Administratoar Pauley had no report . 14. Report of Clerk/ Administrator Dr . William Morris, of Decision Resources, made a 15 . Presentation formal presentation of the results of the recent ' of City Survey City survey. 404 randomly selected residents of Results by Mounds View were contacted between February 13 and Dr. William 20, with an average interview time of 31 minutes . Morris, The issues addressed included quality of life in Decision Mounds View, communications, desired development, Resources park system and Silver View Park specifically, participation in City sponsored programs, types of facilities the City should offer, property taxes, concept of a community center, snow plowing, street maintenance, police services and trash illhauling . Dr. Morris presented overheads, showing the responses on the issues covered. He stated the people in Mounds View are optimistic and upbeat, and there is no major issue at stake. Susan Fisher, 8060 Fairchild, asked if a swimming pool had been considered for a community center. Dr. Morris responded it hadn ' t been a question asked, but many people did mention it during their interview. Peg Mountin, 7321 Parkview Drive, questioned why, with the high percentage of people who read the City newsletter, there are so many asking for more information on park and rec programs, since they are covered so well in the newsletter. Dr. Morris explained that people are not holding onto the newsletter for later ref..rence Ms. Brainerd stated she felt people would prefer a swimming pool over a sauna at a community center, and she questioned how many community centers in the suburbs do have pools.