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Mounds View City Council May 26, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 4 Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn thanked the Council and staff members for participating in the parade for Amy Hodges who was named Mounds Views Citizen of the year. Council Member Meehlhause reported the executive committee for Twin Cities Gateway met recently in the Mounds View Council Chambers to review the 2020 budget. He noted significant cuts were made in marketing and no member city grants would be made. Council Member Bergeron commented on how tremendously the City of Mounds View has "mobilized" to address the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Mueller stated she attended a conference call with the North Metro Mayors group. She noted the splash pad would be closed for the remainder of the summer. She reported City parks would remain open for use and encouraged the public to properly social distance. Mayor Mueller explained Festival in the Park has been canceled for 2020, along with the car show. Council Member Meehlhause reported NYFS would be holding a virtual board meeting on Thursday, May 28tH B. Reports of Staff. 1. Asset Management for Municipal Water System. Public Works Director Peterson discussed an asset management program that had been created by AE2S, an engineering firm. He described how this program would benefit the City's municipal water system. He reported maintenance on all valves and motors would be tracked. He commented further on how the system would greatly benefit the Public Works Department and recommended the Council consider purchasing the asset management system at this time given the fact the water treatment plants are currently being worked on. City Administrator Zikmund reported the system would cost the City $5,000 per year and this expense would come out of the water and utility fund. Mayor Mueller supported the City purchasing this system as it would assist staff with monitoring this system and to ensure there was not a failure. Council Member Meehlhause also supported this purchase of this software in order to protect the investment the City has made in the water treatment plants. He asked that staff provide the Council with a report on how the system was working in six and twelve months. Council Member Hull agreed with this statement.