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Mounds View City Council November 25, 2024 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 9 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Mayor Lindstrom explained the City does not currently have a wood chipper. He reported this <br /> 3 piece of equipment was being purchased because the City would no longer be able to bring its trees <br /> 4 and branches to the Arden Hills drop off site. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Mr. Meyer inquired if the City would have to have a special insurance policy to run this piece of <br /> 7 equipment. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated he did not believe this <br /> 8 was necessary, but noted he would speak with the League of Minnesota Cities regarding this <br /> 9 matter. <br /> 10 <br /> t t City Administrator Zikmund explained this wood chipper would be used significantly throughout <br /> 12 the Ardan and Silver View Park projects. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10008, <br /> 15 Approving the Purchase of a 2024 Bandit 12XP Intimidator Wood Chipper. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 9. REPORTS <br /> 20 A. Reports of Mayor and Council. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Mayor Lindstrom explained a City Council member would like to have the City Hall campus <br /> 23 grounds spruced up for the holidays. He stated he visited Fleet Farm today and understood they <br /> 24 had LED lights for$15. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Gunn. To name Council Member Gunn as the official City Hall <br /> 27 exterior decorator and authorize the expenditure of$1,000 for holiday lights. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained a month ago there was a fatality <br /> 32 at County Road H and Edgewood. He reported he reached out to the County and the City of New <br /> 33 Brighton to see if an enhanced crossing could be installed at this intersection. He indicated the <br /> 34 County has approved installing a rapid flashing beacon and noted the City would be responsible <br /> 35 for one-quarter of the cost, along with the power. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Mayor Lindstrom excused himself from the meeting at 7:30 p.m. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Council Member Clark reported the Festival in the Park Committee would not be meeting in <br /> 40 December. She thanked everyone who attended the recent Crisp N Green fundraiser. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Council Member Clark encouraged the public to attend the Community Meal on Wednesday, <br /> 43 December 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She asked that residents visit Event Bright in order to <br /> 44 get their free tickets. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Council Member Cermak reported the library has free fax and notary services. <br />