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Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller invited the public to participate in story time every other Tuesday at the corner of <br />Groveland and Arden. She stated this corner also had two lending libraries with books for adults <br />and children. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller reminded residents to participate in Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. <br />She encouraged residents planning an event to register their party with the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he received notice from the <br />Department of Health that the State of Minnesota has entered into a draught warning phase. He <br />explained staff discussed this matter and noted Phase II was entered into for water restrictions <br />which allowed for odd/even grass watering. He indicated if the draught continues a Tier III phase <br />would be entered into, which meant no grass could be watered. He discussed how staff was <br />working to preserve water at City parks and the splash pad. He commented further on the <br />recommended hours of operation for the splash pad. He requested the Council make a <br />recommendation on the hours of operation for the splash pad. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller questioned if the City Council would be notified if the City were to move to Tier <br />III. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported information would be posted <br />on social media and on the City’s reader board. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To reduce the splash pad hours of operation from <br />10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. per staff’s recommendation. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Sevald discussed the second quarter report from the <br />Community Development office with the Council. He noted revenues remain flat, which was not <br />a surprise or concern. He explained he had another sketch development plan that would be <br />reviewed by the Council in August. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported the Charter Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, July <br />27, 2021. He noted he would provide the Council with a summary from this meeting on <br />Wednesday of this week. <br /> <br /> 1. Veterans/Memorial/Public Safety Park general discussion <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider both cost and plans for a <br />Veterans/Memorial/Public Safety park. He stated a committee would be formed to plan for this <br />park and staff was working on an application. He indicated staff would have further information <br />regarding this committee for the Council to consider at a future worksession meeting. He <br />recommended that a Council liaison not serve on this committee. He then discussed several areas <br />in the community that the memorial park could be located. <br /> <br />C. Reports of City Attorney.