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Mounds View City Council January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 1 looked forward to promoting the Tribute Park. He then introduced Chief Anthony Scavo to the 2 City Council, noting he serves as the Fire Relief Association President. 3 4 Chief Anthony Scavo introduced himself to the Council and thanked the City of Mounds View for 5 honoring first responders within the proposed Tribute Park. He explained the Fire Relief 6 Association would like to make a donation in the amount of $50,000 to the Tribute Park. A round 7 of applause was offered by all in attendance. 9 Mayor Lindstrom accepted the check on behalf of the City of Mounds View. 10 1 1 Karen Mills, Tribute Park Committee member, stated she has been working with the committee 12 for the past two years and she appreciated all of the efforts from the members. She appreciated 13 how the proposed park was designed with a focus on heart, safety and service. She was thankful 14 the park would be visible from Mounds View Boulevard and all who pass through the community 15 would be able to see it. 16 17 City Administrator Zikmund described the reform and safety measures that were now in place 18 along the pipeline due to the Office of Pipeline Safety. 19 20 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reviewed the costs for the park construction 21 noting the Public Works Department would be serving as the general contractor. He explained 22 staff reached out to a number of vendors to receive estimates. Staff estimated the total project costs 23 would be $258,160. He noted staff was working with some of the contractors in order to have costs 24 lowered. In addition, staff would be seeking grants to assist with offsetting costs. 25 26 Council Member Clark asked if the project had gone to bid. Public Works/Parks and Recreation 27 Director Peterson reported the Resolution before the Council would approve and finalize the 28 concept plans and allow staff to bid the project. 29 30 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10040, 31 Approving the Tribute Memorial Park Concept and Design Plans. 32 33 Council Member Clark noted she had forwarded several grant ideas on to staff. She indicated she 34 was excited about this project and hoped the City could find grants to assist with funding the 35 project. 36 37 Council Member Meehlhause thanked State Representative Kelly Moller and Ramsey County 38 Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh for attending this meeting. He noted he was a member of the 39 2022 City Council that approved moving forward with a Tribute Park. He explained this was a 40 historic meeting for the Mounds View City Council. He commented on Council Member Bill 41 Bergeron proposal naming this a Tribute Park because it would recognize members of the military, 42 first responders and victims of the three tragedies in the community. He thanked the Spano family 43 for being in attendance and for their comments. He thanked Public Safety Commissioner Bob 44 Jacobsen for being in attendance at this meeting and for his dedicated service to the community. 45 He thanked Committee members for their time and efforts. Lastly, he thanked Public Works 46 Director Don Peterson for all efforts to make this park a reality.