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Mounds View City Council January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 7 1 had rain, snow and sleet that froze. He explained sunlight was needed to break up this ice. He 2 indicated he appreciated efforts of the Mounds View Public Works staff and noted the City's 3 streets were better than other neighboring communities. 4 5 Council Member Bergeron commented he lived on one of the Route 3 roadways. He understood 6 there was ice in some spots, but he also understood this correlated to areas of high shade and low 7 traffic. He explained he was completely and totally in support of the Public Works Department 8 staff. 9 10 Mayor Mueller reviewed the City's ice and snow policy stating the City would attempt to clear 1 1 streets, trails and sidewalks as thoroughly as possible, but they may not be cleared of all snow 12 and ice to bare pavement. She understood walking was hazardous in the winter time and she 13 urged residents to use caution. She maintained that the Public Works team did an excellent job 14 on behalf of the community. She commented further on the City's commitment to the GreenSteps 15 environmental program. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson discussed how 16 brine technology was improving and assisting with keeping streets free and clear in the winter 17 months. 18 19 City Administrator Zikmund explained he spoke to our resident Marcie Weinandt who serves on 20 the Rice Creek Watershed District and noted she would be attending a future meeting to provide 21 the Council with an update. He commented further on the judges' ruling from Anoka County for 22 the appointment of board members. 23 24 City Attorney Riggs stated on Friday the City asked to do the Amicus Brief. He explained he has 25 had conversations with the Hugo and Circle Pines attorneys. He commented further on how the 26 County had been granted a carte blanche type of appointment process. He stated this appeared to 27 be problematic. 28 29 City Administrator Zikmund discussed how the appointment process would lead to watershed 30 boards being appointed by elected officials and the City would get no input, while the watershed 31 district regulates and levies at the City levy. He commented it was a big deal for the City to have 32 some level of input. 33 34 City Administrator Zikmund updated the Council on the Dahl property. He noted the property 35 has been appraised and the City has since learned that Mr. Dahl does not want to sell. He 36 reported the City would have to move forward with imminent domain in order to move the 37 project forward. He reported this has been discussed with Mr. Haarstad. 38 39 City Attorney Riggs explained the City would be willing to pay the appraisal amounts, which 40 would be reasonable under the circumstances. He stated as soon as the project moved forward the 41 Council would be asked to authorize the land purchase. 42 43 City Administrator Zikmund asked the Council to set aside Monday, March 15, 2021 for a 44 Special City Council Worksession meeting at 6:00 p.m. He explained Anoka County 45 Commissioner Mandy Meisner would be speaking.