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Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 City Administrator Zikmund provided Mr. Kroeger with an abbreviated history noting the post office was looking for all developments, especially new developments, to get gang mailboxes to provide greater efficiencies for the mail route carriers. He reported the street committee made a recommendation on the gang mailboxes noting this option also provided uniformity throughout the City. He indicated the Council would be discussing an alternate design at the work session meeting on Monday, April 4. Mayor Mueller discussed her experience with the new mailboxes and stated they were working out well after the streets were completed. Rebecca Johnson, 2374 Pinewood Circle, spoke to the Council regarding a community garden. She asked that the Council consider hosting a community garden somewhere in the community. She explained she would be willing to assist with the legwork and research that would be involved in pursuing this community amenity. Council Member Hull stated he supported the Council pursuing a community garden. Council Member Meehlhause suggested Silver View Park be considered for a community garden. Mayor Mueller reported there were several master gardeners in the community that may be interested in this project. Troop Leader Jeff Rhett introduced himself to the City Council and thanked the Council for allowing his troop to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. He reported his troop has a relationship with City Administrator Zikmund. He indicated his scouts were in attendance at this meeting as they were working on their communication and citizenship in the community merit badges. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 9568, Approving 2021 Citizen of the Year. Human Resource Director Ewald requested the Council adopt a Resolution approving the 2021 Citizen of the Year. She explained on March 14 the Council was presented with the three candidates for Citizen of the Year for 2021 and at this meeting the Council would be approving the candidate. She indicated the Citizen of the Year and Coach of the Year would be presented with their awards at the Town Hall Meeting on April 18. Mayor Mueller requested further information on how candidates are nominated for Citizen of the Year. Human Resources Director Ewald explained residents can be nominated online on the City’s website at any time, and applications remain eligible for two years. Council Member Hull reported his choice was candidate A for Citizen of the Year. Council Member Bergeron indicated his choice was also candidate A. Council Member Cermak selected candidate C.