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Mounds View City Council June 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 11 Administrator Zikmund stated he had forwarded these concerns to Community Development Director Sevald and Jacob Martin requesting they pull together a summary of how to address these matters. He suggested the Council discuss this matter further at an upcoming worksession meeting. Mayor Mueller encouraged residents to visit the corner of Groveland and Arden where Ernie and Janette Laport have two lending libraries. She noted Janette does a story time every other Tuesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. She noted story time would be held on Tuesday, June 111, June 25", July 0, July 23`d, August 6th and August 200' at 10:00 a.m. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works Director Peterson stated an informational Open House would be held for the residents along Long Lake Road on Tuesday, June 11th to discuss the upcoming street improvements. He explained the Fire House pavement was done and the Silver View Park had the first lift of asphalt. He reported seal coating work would begin on Monday, June 17'. Public Works Director Peterson updated the Council on the splash pad and noted this amenity should be open for use by early July. Mayor Mueller recommended a ribbon cutting ceremony be held for the splash pad. City Administrator 'Zikmund reported the EDA would be meeting on Monday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. City Administrator Zikmund explained he was continuing to visit Tires N'More to investigate that property and has not yet been able to make contact with a property owner. City Administrator Zikmund reported the new traffic car began service on June 10' and would be dedicated solely to traffic stops. Charter Commission Membership City Administrator Zikmund discussed the concerns that were raised regarding the Charter Commission. He explained the Council was concerned with the functionality and high level of turnover on this Commission. He stated he has attended every Commission meeting since he began serving as the City Administrator. He noted he had recruited new members and a new Chair. He discussed the meetings he held with the new Chair to immerse her in the rules and procedures of this group. He reported the new Chair served at the March meeting and resigned shortly after the May meeting. He commented he received notice from two other Charter Commission members that they too would be resigning. He stated in his May 28th report to the Council he expressed concern with the functionality of this group along with the ability to find and retain members. The Council then directed staff to place this item on a worksession agenda. He explained the City Attorney has spoken to the importance of having a full compliment on the Charter Commission in order to be functional. He reported staff was directed by the Council to