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6. City Hall Remodel Director Peterson will provide more details on scope of project and cost. Current funding allocated by council will suffice to remodel Police Department needs but little more. As the PD is the priority we can move forward and have further discussion at future meeting on desire/ability to address needs. Consensus Requested — Authorization to move forward with remodel for Police portion of city hall 7. Automobile Repair — Materials included in packet Consensus Requested — Provide direction to staff if council wants to change code prohibiting auto repair business operation in residential zoning. 8. Social Media — Discussion/Information Only 9. MSFCA Letter — Materials included in packet include letter that was emailed to Council last Friday from President T. John Cunningham (Brooklyn Park Fire Chief) which includes email exchange between myself and Eagan Fire Chief seeking clarification on several statements made. The statements made regarding their positions would have significant impact on SBM FD and subsequently the City of Mounds View. That email exchange resulted in a letter being sent from the Mayor and Myself (as reported in weekly staff report). President Cunningham's letter is in response to a near exact email sent (requesting clarification on MSFCA positions) to Chief Scott. Chief Scott did not provide the clarification requested, thus, the same request was sent to the President of the association). President Cunningham's letter alleges/infers improper actions on my part but offers no evidence or examples of such. Further, he provides technical information to support a discussion on reallocation of pension aids to other uses related to recruitment and retention. However, while the information is accurate it is incomplete and therefore, becomes inaccurate. Pensions are powerful benefit tools and alteration of the model should occur with substantive discussion and deliberation. President Cunningham copies a large number of individuals on this correspondence including their board (comprised of 21 members). To the best of my knowledge (obtained from being a member for over 30 years, being their executive director from 2015-2017, and reading all minutes of all meetings since) the "official" positions delineated in the letter have never been discussed by the current board nor ever adopted. Given some of the statements made, inaccurate/incomplete information and widespread dissemination of the letter; council may want to respond. Options include: 1. Written response from Mayor/Administrator. 2. Request additional information. 3. Invite President Cunningham to future meeting/workshop to discuss. 4. Other or combination of above (respond, request, invite) Consensus Requested — Determine appropriate response.