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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 9 1 running propaganda and playing the games that they do and allowing them to bully their way to the 2 ballot box unchecked, but we cannot do that. 3 We cannot have someone bullying and preying on the candidates and residents of this city without 4 taking a stand and fighting to the end. We will most certainly see heavy opposition this fall, even 5 more tasteless mailers, and possibly some well -funded candidates. We know that taking this stand 6 could mean the end of our political careers, and if it does, we're ok with that because we know this is 7 the right thing to do. 8 I will also say it says a lot about Candidate Clark to have the guts, and integrity to bring this forward 9 knowing that this too could cause an onslaught from haulers for choice against her and cost her the 10 election and dash her dreams of serving this community. If that happens now you know why, and I 11 hope you will see through it and judge her on her merits and make your decision independent of any 12 propaganda from haulers for choice. 13 We as a council support your right to choose and we are encouraging you to vote in the special 14 election. A yes vote to the charter amendment will ensure the power to go organized stays in your 15 hands. We just want this to be a fair and honest choice, and with all the propaganda and tactics going 16 on in this election you needed to know the whole picture. 17 2 weeks ago, you learned the timeline, and the efforts we have made to be a good municipal partner. 18 Now you know the attempts to influence the outcome of this election that have been taking place. In 19 the end, whatever the outcome is, we are good with it. We all love this city, and we love all the 20 people in it. 21 We may not always agree on everything, but we care deeply about all of you and the future of this 22 city. We are asking you to whether the storm with us, and wherever we end up, we are completely ok 23 with it, but we are asking that we do it together and not let this group and these companies take 24 advantage of us. 25 We know that together we will get to the right decision and outcome independent of their messaging, 26 propaganda, and mafia style tactics, and we look forward to doing that with you! Thank You Mounds 27 View for being the smart, wonderful, and thoughtful community you are. We are so grateful to be 28 able to represent you! 29 Sincerely, Mayor Lindstrom and Council." 30 31 A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 32 33 Council Member Gunn thanked Mayor Lindstrom for his comments. 34 35 Mayor Lindstrom explained he believed it was important for the public to understand what was 36 happening and that there was no bar that these people would not go under. He stated somebody 37 had to say something. 38 39 Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Mayor for his comments. 40 41 B. Reports of Staff. 42 43 City Administrator Zikmund reported he recently completed the six month performance review 44 for Finance Director Bauman. He explained staff was very pleased with Ms. Bauman's 45 performance. 46 47 1. Citizen of the Year.