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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2023 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson read a Resolution in full for the record <br />recognizing Colleen Sullivan for her dedicated service on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Commission. <br /> <br />Colleen Sullivan thanked the Council for this recognition. She stated she enjoyed participating in <br />City government and learning about the community. A round of applause was offered by all in <br />attendance. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9697, <br />Appreciation for Colleen Sullivan for her Service on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Commission. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />B. Resolution 9698, Appreciation for Dan Larson for his Service on the Economic <br />Development Commission. <br /> <br />This item was removed from the agenda. <br /> <br /> C. John Connelly – Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. <br /> <br />John Connelly, President of Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself to the <br />Council and thanked them for their time. He explained the vision for the Chamber was to promote <br />business, development and connect communities. He noted the Chamber currently had just over <br />300 members from seven different cities. He reported the Chamber had a healthy fund balance <br />with five months reserves and no debt. He encouraged the Council to consider attending an <br />upcoming program or event. He thanked Assistant City Administrator Beeman, Councilmember <br />Meehlhause and Councilmember Cermak for attending events on behalf of the City of Mounds <br />View. He commented on the makeup of the nine member Chamber Board. He then discussed the <br />new initiatives the Chamber was pursuing which included the manufacturing cohort. He <br />commented on the Chamber opportunities noting he enjoyed participating in grand openings, <br />engaging in new initiatives, bringing important items to businesses and sharing vital news with the <br />community. He thanked Mounds View for being an inviting City for the community and its <br />businesses. <br /> <br />Mayor Hull thanked Mr. Connelly for his presentation. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution 9703, Approving and Authorization for a Memorandum of <br />Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District Regarding Inspection and <br />Maintenance of Public Drainage Systems. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve and authorize <br />a Memorandum of Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District Regarding Inspection and <br />Maintenance of Public Drainage Systems. He commented on the work that needed to be done on