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Mounds View City Council May 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 David Farrell, 7700 Bona Road, discussed the rain gardens that were installed in 2013 with the street improvement project. He explained he now has a large hole in his yard that collects no water from the street, except for the water from his driveway. He indicated tree roots were growing up through the rain garden and stated he would like to see it filled in. He reported he discussed this matter with staff and provided staff with photos of the rain garden. City Administrator Zikmund stated he was familiar with this rain garden and noted Mr. Farrell was a volunteer firefighter with the SBM Fire Department. He indicated he was working with the Rice Creek Watershed District to see if there was an alternative. He commented well testing was being completed, along with the numerics for the drainage. Council Member Hull requested further information from staff on the progress that was being made on this matter at a future workshop meeting. City Administrator Zikmund reported he would provide the Council with a weekly update and noted rain gardens would be discussed at the July workshop meeting. Mayor Mueller discussed how the Rice Creek Watershed District had relaxed their rain garden standards and hoped this change should assist staff with the request from Mr. Farrell. She thanked Mr. Farrell for his service to the community and reported staff would continue to work on this matter. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he spoke with James Holman, Mounds View’s Engineering Technician, and noted measurements would be taken of the driveway to better understand how much water was being taken into the rain garden. He anticipated he would have an answer from the watershed district later this week. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City would have more control over the rain gardens once it became an LGU. City Administrator Zikmund indicated this would not be the case. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Chief Smith – Quarterly Fire Department Update. Fire Chief Smith presented the Council with a quarterly update from the SBM Fire Department. He discussed the night time volunteer crew that was being considered for Station 5. He noted the Centennial Fire District requested a proposal from the SBM Fire Department and explained SBM would now be providing services for the Centennial Fire District. He reported he would be working on a contract to provide these services. Council Member Meehlhause asked if this contract would be financial neutral or would there be a slight positive impact on operating costs. Fire Chief Smith anticipated the department would see a net profit from the contract. Council Member Meehlhause questioned what the equipment requirements would be for Station 5 if a night time crew were created. Fire Chief Smith explained the equipment required would be firefighting gears for the firefighters. He noted this would be a minimal cost to the department.