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Mounds View City Council March 26, 1990 <br />Regular Meeting Page Seven <br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Councilmember Blanchard had no report. <br />Mayor Hankner reminded everyone of the City apprecia- <br />tion dinner, to be held March 31. 200 people are <br />expected, which is the best turnout ever for a City <br />dinner. <br />Clerk/Administratoar Pauley had no report. <br />Dr. William Morris, of Decision Resources, made a <br />formal presentation of the results of the recent <br />City survey. 404 randomly selected residents of <br />Mounds View were contacted between February 13 and <br />20, with an average interview time of 31 minutes. <br />The issues addressed included quality of life in <br />Mounds View, communications, desired development, <br />park system and Silver View Park specifically, <br />participation in City sponsored programs, types <br />of facilities the City should offer, property <br />taxes, concept of a community center, snow plowing, <br />• street maintenance, police services and trash <br />hauling. <br />Dr. Morris presented overheads, showing the <br />responses on the issues covered. He stated the <br />people in Mounds View are optimistic and upbeat, <br />and there is no major issue at stake. <br />Susan Fisher, 8060 Fairchild, asked if a swimming <br />pool had been considered for a community center. <br />Dr. Morris responded it hadn't been a question <br />asked, but many people did mention it during their <br />interview. <br />Peg Mountin, 7321 Parkview Drive, questioned why, <br />with the high percentage of people who read the <br />City newsletter, there are so many asking for more <br />information on park and rec programs, since they <br />are covered so well in the newsletter. <br />Dr. Morris explained that people are not holding <br />onto the newsletter for later reference. <br />Ms. Brainerd stated she felt people would prefer <br />a swimming pool over a sauna at a community center, <br />and she questioned how many community centers <br />. in the suburbs do have pools. <br />Councilmember <br />Blanchard <br />Mayor Hankner <br />14. Report of <br />Clerk/ <br />Administrator <br />15. Presentation <br />of City Survey <br />Results by <br />Dr. William <br />Morris, <br />Decision <br />Resources <br />