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Mounds View City Council February 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Meehlhause stated the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. He explained he would be attending three different NYFS meetings next week. Council Member Meehlhause complimented Jenny Nelson for doing a tremendous job on updating the City’s website. Council Member Meehlhause discussed the HOP program and noted he recently had his sewer line inspected by a Paul Bunyan. He encouraged other Mounds View residents to be proactive and go through this process to better understand the condition of their sewer line. Mayor Mueller stated she attended two different LMC trainings last week and would be attending a third session this week. Mayor Mueller commented she would be attending a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting on Friday, February 12th and would be attending the Minnesota Women in City Government on Friday, February 19th. B. Reports of Staff. Assistant City Administrator Beeman explained he has been in contact with a broker that is looking for an auto parts retail store. He indicated a list of potential sites was provided to the broker and he was waiting to hear back. Assistant City Administrator Beeman commented he was in contact with MWF today and they have reviewed the draft preliminary development agreement. He stated on February 22nd this preliminary agreement would be considered by the EDA. He reported a closed meeting may be rescheduled in the near future to consider the BioClean property purchase. Mayor Mueller suggested the Closed Session Meeting be held after the February 22nd City Council meeting. Assistant City Administrator Beeman commented he would speak with staff and Nine North to work out the details. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented on the HOP program and noted staff has been creating a map to note the homes that are in critical need of having their lines rehabilitated. He explained the homes built from 1955 to 1956 need the most work done in the clay sections of the pipe near the street. He reported staff was working on a direct mail for homes built in that timeframe to inform them of the sewer line concerns. City Administrator Zikmund stated the City would be able to trickle these letters out 20 at a time to ensure staff was not overwhelmed. He indicated all of three of the mobile home parks were working on plans to address inflow issues as well. City Administrator Zikmund asked if the Council supported former Mayor Joe Flaherty serving as the City’s representative to the Fire Board. The Council supported this recommendation.