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Mounds View City Council October 22, 2018 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS Board meeting on <br />Thursday, October 25th. He explained NYFS was working with a search firm in order to find its <br />next President and CEO as Jerry Hromatka would be stepping down as of July 2020. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked the League of Women Voters for hosting a Candidate Forum last <br />Thursday. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller commented on the issues that were discussed by the Festival in the Park Committee <br />at their Tuesday, October 16th meeting. She explained this group would meet next on Tuesday, <br />January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. She noted the group was seeking <br />volunteers to assist with fundraising, the crafts fair, and social media efforts. She announced <br />Festival in the Park for 2019 would be held at Silver View Park. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller stated the Council held a Strategic Planning Retreat on Monday, October 15th. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer reported health insurance rates were in for 2019 and open enrollment would <br />begin on November 7th for all employees. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund provided the Council with an update on the splash pad. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund commented on a production event that was being pursued by CTV to <br />educate Mounds View residents. He asked that the City Council consider making <br />recommendations for an upcoming production event. He explained there would not be a cost <br />associated with these production events. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller suggested Emerald Ash Borer be considered for an upcoming production by CTV. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund commented on upcoming training events that were being planned by <br />Ramsey County that would address diversity. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported he was working to plan a neighborhood meeting for Long <br />Lake Woods. It was his hope the meeting could be held on Tuesday, November 20th. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund explained staff had received estimates for the storm water damage <br />that occurred at Long View Estates. He stated he would be reaching out to the developer to address <br />this matter. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund updated the Council on the open position within the Police <br />Department. He noted final interviews would be conducted on Wednesday for the final two <br />candidates. <br /> <br />C. Reports of City Attorney. <br /> <br />City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report.