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Mounds View City Council February 12, 2024 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> <br />because of the particles that would be released into the air. She commented on how the burning of <br />the Skyline adversely impacted her property. She recommended items be salvaged from the <br />properties wherever possible. <br /> <br />Rene Johnson, 7385 Pleasant View Drive, explained she received a mailing from the haulers <br />lobbyists that caused her some concern. She feared the haulers were reaching out to the community <br />to try and influence voters prior to voting on the charter amendment. She stated this influence <br />made her uncomfortable. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported the police and fire would be conducting a great deal of <br />training in the houses. He stated any items of value would be removed from the properties and <br />donated. He commented on how important it was for firefighters to learn from live fires, but stated <br />he would pass Ms. Elstram’s concerns onto the Fire Chief. <br /> <br />Council Member Cermak stated the Daddy Daughter Dance was very successful this past Saturday. <br />She explained the fathers and daughters appreciated having the bear and winter carnival junior <br />royalty in attendance. She thanked all of the volunteers that worked to make this event a <br />tremendous success for the community. <br /> <br />Council Member Cermak indicated the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting next <br />on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Hodges Park. <br /> <br />Council Member Cermak reported the Festival in the Park would be hosting a fundraiser at <br />Gerten’s beginning today. In addition, a fundraiser would be held at Red Robin on Thursday, May <br />2. She stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, February 20 <br />at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn stated the Cable Commission would be meeting on Thursday, February 15 <br />and noted she would be serving as the Chair. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee <br />meeting on Wednesday, February 21. He commented on how Twin City Gateway hotels had a <br />record year in 2023. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause reported the Community Center would be hosting a St. Patrick’s <br />Day event on Sunday, March 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the Mounds View Lions serving <br />corned beef and cabbage. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom explained he met with a Ramsey County Commissioner candidate and attended <br />a Pinewood PTA meeting last week. He noted he had lunch with Representative Betty McCullum <br />today and he received a broad overview of the gridlock in Washington. He commented he would <br />be meeting with a Met Council representative on Thursday to discuss grant opportunities and <br />indicated he attended a Climate Crisis Call that was held by Met Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom reported he attended the Daddy Daughter Dance with his daughter Penelope. He <br />thanked the Mounds View Police Foundation for all of their efforts on this event.