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Mounds View City Council May 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 on the Mounds View Police Foundation fundraiser that occurred at the Manitou Grill in White Bear Lake. He thanked all of the residents that participated in the K-9 walk that was held on Saturday, May 22nd. Council Member Meehlhause proudly reported MnDOT now has two signs posted for Mounds View Boulevard on US Highway 10. Council Member Bergeron explained he attended a Nine North Cable meeting last week where the group discussed production and the budget. He indicated David Rosenblum would be retiring from Nine North. He commended Dana Healy for the changes she has implemented since she became Director. Mayor Mueller reported last Tuesday she attended a Ramsey County Dispatch meeting noting the group discussed budgeting. Mayor Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee met last Tuesday as well and this group was still seeking volunteers to assist with planning this year’s event. She commented further on the schedule of events that were in place for Festival in the Park which would be held Friday, August 20th and Saturday, August 21st. Mayor Mueller explained the North Metro Mayors group met last Wednesday and on Thursday the Ramsey County League of Local Government Collective Workforce met to discuss mental health issues. Mayor Mueller reported the Minnesota Women in City Government Board of Directors met last Friday to evaluate the April “MWCG Presents: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Program” panel discussion. The MWCG Board is currently planning their annual membership meeting that is held during the LMC Annual Conference in June each year. MWCG Presents is planning a special program in September regarding HR matters and a special presentation in November to celebrate 101 years of Women’s Suffrage. It was rescheduled from 2020 due to Covid-19) Mayor Mueller stated May 25th would mark the one year anniversary of the tragic death of George Floyd. She commented on the media coverage this event would be getting. She discussed the crime rates in Minneapolis and understood crime was up everywhere in the metro area. Mayor Mueller reported she would be attending a Met Council Environmental Services Budget meeting on Tuesday, May 25th. Mayor Mueller discussed the Back to the 50’s car show event that was being planned for June 17th through June 20th at the State Fair grounds. Council Member Meehlhause provided the Council with an update from the Twin Cities Gateway Board. He noted Arden Hills was interested in joining this group. B. Reports of Staff.