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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 Police Chief Zender requested the Council adopt the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. He explained this document has been several years in the making and will provide direction and coordination of services following a major emergency or disaster. He commented on the crisis tracker software system that was being put in place. He noted Mounds View also has an emergency operations plan and this plan has been provided to Ramsey County. He thanked SBM Fire Chief Dan Retka for identifying a full time Emergency Manager within SBM Fire and introduced Matt Montane to the City Council. Emergency Manager Matt Montane introduced himself to the City Council and thanked the Council for considering the Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. He commented on the updates that were made to the plan and asked for comments or questions. Acting Mayor Meehlhause reported the Council previously discussed the emergency operation plan at a closed work session. He supported the Council holding another closed work session meeting once the Council had five members again. Police Chief Zender stated this was a great idea. Rene Johnson, 7385 Pleasant View Drive, thanked the Police Chief for his efforts on this plan. MOTION/SECOND: Cermak/Lindstrom. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9776, Adoption of the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn stated the next Tribute meeting would be held in August. Council Member Gunn invited the public to have their catalytic converter marked at the Public Works Facility on Saturday, July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Council Member Lindstrom reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, July 18. He stated Festival in the Park would be held on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19. He reviewed the events that were being planned and noted the medallion hunt would begin on Wednesday, August 16. Council Member Lindstrom stated he met newly hired Officer Kammerer yesterday. Council Member Cermak reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Hodges Park. She noted the group would be discussing Festival in the Park. Acting Mayor Meehlhause explained the USA Cup would be held at the National Sports Center next week.