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Mounds View City Council September 26, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Mueller requested an update on the catalytic convertor marking event that was held on Saturday, September 24. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported over 30 cars attended this event. Mayor Mueller commented on the fatal accident that occurred at the intersection of US Highway 10 and Highway 96 last week. She explained this was a very dangerous intersection and she hoped Ramsey County would be considering how to make this intersection safer. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported he and Community Development Director Sevald attended a Zoom meeting with Ramsey County regarding three grant programs the City would be pursuing. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the water treatment plant (WTP). He reported WTP #1 was up and running and noted the variable frequency drives should be delivered in December. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson updated the Council on the progress being made on the street improvement project. He stated there was a shortage of concrete at this time. He feared there would not be enough concrete to complete the aprons this fall. He hoped that the curbing would be complete by the end of October and noted staff would be meeting with the contractor to discuss concrete shortage concerns. Mayor Mueller questioned if the City could make the driveway aprons a priority over the curbs. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported he would recommend the curbs be installed in order to allow the first layer of asphalt to be installed before winter. He stated the aprons could be patched with asphalt for the winter noting the City would not leave them gravel through the winter. Further discussion ensued regarding how staff was managing the street improvement project. Mayor Mueller encouraged the City to install temporary asphalt aprons for residents if concrete was not available. She asked what the process would be to remove these aprons in order to install concrete in the future. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained he was hoping the City would be able to secure concrete. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update from the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. He noted this group was looking to replace the Greenfield Park playground in 2023. He reviewed the proposed plans for the park noting the cost would be around $171,000. Council Member Hull stated he supported the City pursuing the proposed park option. Finance Director Beer reported the City had enough funding in the Park Dedication Fund to cover the proposed park improvements. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Authorize Staff to Acquire the Proposed Playground