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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2024 <br />Regular Meeting Page 9 <br /> <br />running propaganda and playing the games that they do and allowing them to bully their way to the <br />ballot box unchecked, but we cannot do that. <br />We cannot have someone bullying and preying on the candidates and residents of this city without <br />taking a stand and fighting to the end. We will most certainly see heavy opposition this fall, even <br />more tasteless mailers, and possibly some well-funded candidates. We know that taking this stand <br />could mean the end of our political careers, and if it does, we’re ok with that because we know this is <br />the right thing to do. <br />I will also say it says a lot about Candidate Clark to have the guts, and integrity to bring this forward <br />knowing that this too could cause an onslaught from haulers for choice against her and cost her the <br />election and dash her dreams of serving this community. If that happens now you know why, and I <br />hope you will see through it and judge her on her merits and make your decision independent of any <br />propaganda from haulers for choice. <br />We as a council support your right to choose and we are encouraging you to vote in the special <br />election. A yes vote to the charter amendment will ensure the power to go organized stays in your <br />hands. We just want this to be a fair and honest choice, and with all the propaganda and tactics going <br />on in this election you needed to know the whole picture. <br />2 weeks ago, you learned the timeline, and the efforts we have made to be a good municipal partner. <br />Now you know the attempts to influence the outcome of this election that have been taking place. In <br />the end, whatever the outcome is, we are good with it. We all love this city, and we love all the <br />people in it. <br />We may not always agree on everything, but we care deeply about all of you and the future of this <br />city. We are asking you to whether the storm with us, and wherever we end up, we are completely ok <br />with it, but we are asking that we do it together and not let this group and these companies take <br />advantage of us. <br />We know that together we will get to the right decision and outcome independent of their messaging, <br />propaganda, and mafia style tactics, and we look forward to doing that with you! Thank You Mounds <br />View for being the smart, wonderful, and thoughtful community you are. We are so grateful to be <br />able to represent you! <br />Sincerely, Mayor Lindstrom and Council.” <br /> <br />A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn thanked Mayor Lindstrom for his comments. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom explained he believed it was important for the public to understand what was <br />happening and that there was no bar that these people would not go under. He stated somebody <br />had to say something. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Mayor for his comments. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported he recently completed the six month performance review <br />for Finance Director Bauman. He explained staff was very pleased with Ms. Bauman’s <br />performance. <br /> <br /> 1. Citizen of the Year.