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would, with some internal re -allocation of water, storm and sewer funds — allow funding of anew Public Works position. While that person would be assigned to Parks, it provides enough overall staff to implement the HOPP program. Staff will have more details on the funding of the position and duties of that position. While indirect, the Parks position ties into council and community goals related to being a tree city as adding that position, enables our forester to allocate more of his time to forestry related issues. Consensus Requested — Provide direction to staff on moving forward 4. Charitable Gaming — Included in the packet are copies of State Statute. Council has discretion to impose a regulation tax of up to 3% for enforcement and pass an ordinance requiring operators to share 10% of net profits with City. Consensus Requested — Provide direction to staff on profit share and tax. 5. SBM Budget Update — Our quarterly meeting of the three cities was held this past Tuesday. Both Blaine and SLP shared with Chief Smith their support of the Mounds View Council's position; move forward with the two positions but overall increase needs to be at 4.5% versus the current 6.5%. SLP will begin their budget process next week while Blaine will not engage substantially until mid -September when their new manager starts. 6. Rain Gardens - Held a strategy meeting last Tuesday with number of stakeholders and consultants. Working on assembling a plan to implement 5 identified strategies of which one is finalized; working with LMC and Board of Water and Soil on interaction with RCWS. 7. Charter Commission — Verbal Update by City Administrator on hearing