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Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br />Council Member Clark commented on the park cleanup that occurred on October 5 at City Hall by <br />Project Ardan. She thanked all of the volunteers that helped with this event. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark indicated the next Festival in the Park meeting would be held on Tuesday, <br />October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn stated she attended the recent candidate forums. She commented on the <br />candidate forums that would be held on Sunday, October 20 at Caribou Coffee and Dos Hermanos. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn indicated she would be attending a Tribute Park meeting on Wednesday, <br />October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn reported she would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on <br />Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Meehlhause stated the Lions were not able to attend the community bonfire noting <br />they were holding their monthly meeting at that time. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Meehlhause explained he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee meeting <br />on Wednesday, October 16 along with an NYFS Governance meeting next week. <br /> <br />Council Member Cermak reported she met the City’s new stormwater intern at the Ramsey County <br />Library. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund stated the Town Hall and State of the City Address meeting would <br />be held on Monday, October 21. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported the Candidate Forum that was held last week would be <br />posted to the City’s website for viewing. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund addressed several questions he has received regarding organized trash <br />collection noting State Statute requires the initial contract to be for seven years. He reported prices <br />could increase after the first year, but the increase would be capped at 3.5%. He explained all <br />customer lists would remain private data and stated all billing would be completed by the hauler. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund reported the Bear Lot has a new owner. <br /> <br />Police Chief Zender explained he has been attending virtual meetings in preparation for the <br />upcoming election. <br /> <br />Police Chief Zender commented on the Faith in Blue event that was held at Cross of Glory Church. <br />He stated this was a great community event that allowed him to let the congregation know what <br />was going on with the Mounds View Police Department. He stated he would be willing to hold <br />this event at additional churches next year.