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Mounds View City Council February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 6 1 because of the particles that would be released into the air. She commented on how the burning of 2 the Skyline adversely impacted her property. She recommended items be salvaged from the 3 properties wherever possible. 5 Rene Johnson, 7385 Pleasant View Drive, explained she received a mailing from the haulers 6 lobbyists that caused her some concern. She feared the haulers were reaching out to the community 7 to try and influence voters prior to voting on the charter amendment. She stated this influence 8 made her uncomfortable. 10 City Administrator Zikmund reported the police and fire would be conducting a great deal of t t training in the houses. He stated any items of value would be removed from the properties and 12 donated. He commented on how important it was for firefighters to learn from live fires, but stated 13 he would pass Ms. Elstram's concerns onto the Fire Chief. 14 15 Council Member Cermak stated the Daddy Daughter Dance was very successful this past Saturday. 16 She explained the fathers and daughters appreciated having the bear and winter carnival junior 17 royalty in attendance. She thanked all of the volunteers that worked to make this event a 18 tremendous success for the community. 19 20 Council Member Cermak indicated the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting next 21 on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Hodges Park. 22 23 Council Member Cermak reported the Festival in the Park would be hosting a fundraiser at 24 Gerten's beginning today. In addition, a fundraiser would be held at Red Robin on Thursday, May 25 2. She stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, February 20 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. 27 28 Council Member Gunn stated the Cable Commission would be meeting on Thursday, February 15 29 and noted she would be serving as the Chair. 30 31 Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee 32 meeting on Wednesday, February 21. He commented on how Twin City Gateway hotels had a 33 record year in 2023. 34 35 Council Member Meehlhause reported the Community Center would be hosting a St. Patrick's 36 Day event on Sunday, March 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the Mounds View Lions serving 37 corned beef and cabbage. 38 39 Mayor Lindstrom explained he met with a Ramsey County Commissioner candidate and attended 40 a Pinewood PTA meeting last week. He noted he had lunch with Representative Betty McCullum 41 today and he received a broad overview of the gridlock in Washington. He commented he would 42 be meeting with a Met Council representative on Thursday to discuss grant opportunities and 43 indicated he attended a Climate Crisis Call that was held by Met Council. 44 45 Mayor Lindstrom reported he attended the Daddy Daughter Dance with his daughter Penelope. He 46 thanked the Mounds View Police Foundation for all of their efforts on this event.