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Mounds View City Council May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 3 1 public transportation. Mr. Olson stated this was a good question for the Met Council. He 2 commented on how ridership was picking up for the Blue Line and Green Line. 3 4 Acting Mayor Meehlhause thanked Mr. Olson for his presentation. 5 6 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 7 8 Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, commented on the forum that was held regarding Mercy 9 and Unity Hospitals. She requested the City take an active role in what's happening at these 10 hospitals because the changes would greatly impact Mounds View residents. 11 12 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS 13 A. Resolution 9926, Authorization to Repair a Storm Sewer on Lois Drive. 14 15 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the repair 16 of storm sewer on Lois Drive. He explained over the last several months staff has explored storm 17 sewer repairs that were needed along Lois Drive. He reported the pipe has rusted out and needs to 18 be replaced. He indicated staff requested bids for the project. Staff reviewed the cost for the repairs 19 and recommended the Council move forward with the project. 20 21 Council Member Gunn requested staff update the bid amounts within the fourth whereas statement 22 within the Resolution. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained he would 23 update the bid amounts. 24 25 Mayor Lindstrom thanked staff for their efforts to receive bids for the tree removal. 26 27 City Administrator Zikmund asked if this was one of the largest culverts in the City. Public 28 Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was a very large culvert. 29 30 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9926, 31 Authorization to Repair a Storm Sewer on Lois Drive as amended. 32 33 A roll call vote was taken. 34 35 Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 36 37 B. Community Engagement Committee — Update by Mayor Lindstrom. 38 39 Mayor Lindstrom stated the Community Engagement Committee was back in action and has a 40 plan to hold an event on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. He reported the group 41 would be chaired by Andre Koen and Shauna Bock. He explained applications would be taken 42 from other members of the community in the future. 43 44 Council Member Clark commented further on the Juneteenth community engagement celebration 45 that would be held at the Community Center on Saturday, June 22. She stated there would be 46 music, bounce houses and ice cream for all in attendance.