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Mounds View City Council October 24, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 23 <br /> <br />Public Works Director Lee stated the report of the City Forester enforced that and indicated he 1 <br />was very appreciative for their assistance. 2 <br /> 3 <br />Councilmember Thomas asked what is the plan for Silverview Park; how many trees will be left 4 <br />and how many will be replanted. She noted a lot of private property lost very large trees so there 5 <br />may be hydrology issues. Public Works Director Lee stated he talked about this with the City 6 <br />Forester who plans to revitalize that area and has money budgeted so that is his area of focus. 7 <br /> 8 <br />Mayor Marty stated he signed letters of commendation for employees. He noted that many 9 <br />Public Works employees were called in and were on the streets during the bad weather while 10 <br />others were down in their basements. He stated he is proud to sign those letters which will be 11 <br />placed in the employee’s files. 12 <br /> 13 <br />Councilmember Stigney asked if residents still have brush, can it be delivered to the New 14 <br />Brighton site. Public Works Director Lee stated that is correct. 15 <br /> 16 <br />Mayor Marty asked staff to post that information on Channel 16 including the hours of operation. 17 <br />Director Ericson stated that information is on the City’s website and can be updated. 18 <br /> 19 <br />City Administrator Ulrich commended Public Works Director Lee for the fine work he did to 20 <br />pull together the clean up operation. He noted that under the direction of Public Works Director 21 <br />Lee, the City saved tens of thousands of dollars by the efficient cleanup operation he organized. 22 <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated it was done fast, effectively, and cheaply. He offered his 23 <br />commendation to Mr. Lee. 24 <br /> 25 <br />Mayor Marty concurred and noted Public Works Director Lee acted right away to have the City 26 <br />crews pick up the smaller debris. 27 <br /> 28 <br />City Administrator Ulrich reported that the City closed today with Medtronic on the golf course 29 <br />property and a check has been received by Finance Director Beer. 30 <br /> 31 <br /> 4. Anoka County / Blaine Airport Advisory Committee Update 32 <br /> 33 <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted the October 20, 2005 memorandum from Barb Haake reporting 34 <br />on the quarterly Anoka County/Blaine Airport Advisory Committee meeting that she and Dave 35 <br />Jahnke attended. 36 <br /> 37 <br />City Administrator stated the I-35W Coalition met last week and welcomed Anoka County as a 38 <br />new member. Their contribution is to bring in $60,000 for federal lobbying for the 35W 39 <br />corridor, which will be effective to get monies assigned. He stated they welcome Anoka County 40 <br />and their efforts to improve 35W. 41 <br /> 42 <br />Mayor Marty stated Blaine has also expressed more concern as time has gone on. He noted they 43 <br />have a longer stretch of 35W than does Mounds View. 44 <br /> 45