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Mounds View City Council October 28, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mayor Lindstrom thanked the residents who were able to attend the State of the City event that was held last Monday. He thanked the residents in Mounds View who have proactively participated in getting their racial covenants discharged. Mayor Lindstrom explained he participated in a prayer breakfast at the State Fairgrounds last Tuesday. Mayor Lindstrom thanked all of the candidates that have participated in his coffee talks. Mayor Lindstrom wished everyone a Happy Halloween. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Bauman reported she was working on the 2025 budget for the upcoming work session meeting. She indicated the levy amount was lower than what was previously approved. Finance Director Bauman commented the conduit debt that received preliminary approval from the Council earlier this year was moving forward. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson thanked the park and rec staff for their efforts on the fall festival. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with information on the lead service survey the City had to conduct and explained staff had located an Ordinance that required all service lines in the City to be copper, which meant the City would not have to complete the lead survey. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the water meter project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated staff was looking into installing a rapid flashing beacon at County Road H and Edgewood after an accident with injuries occurred at this intersection, but noted the County feels this was not warranted at this time. He stated the school district was willing to pay for a portion of the costs for the rapid flashing beacon at this intersection. He indicated he would be reaching out to the County let them know the school district was willing to assist with cost sharing for this crosswalk beacon. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested direction from the Council on the 2025 street improvement project. He stated the project for next year includes Bronson from Long Lake Road to Edgewood with a sidewalk on the north side and a mill and overlay on Pinewood Circle and south of Hillview on Edgewood. In addition, the project would include a mill and overlay of Bronson from Edgewood to Quincy. He asked if a parking lot should be included north of the water tower in order to provide more parking in front of the splash pad. He also asked the Council for feedback on the assessments along Bronson for Sunrise Church and Tommy Car Wash.