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Mounds View City Council Page Seven ~egular Meeting May 26, 1992 Councilmember Quick stated that only 16~ of your tax dollar goes to the City while 55~ of your tax dollar goes to the school district. Mayor Linke stated that with the restrictions the City could do a better job of plowing and this is the taxpayer's money at work. Also, arresting burglars is another way of the taxpayer's money at work. Mayor Linke stated that he rode with a squad a couple of weeks previous and that in seven hour's time they had five "smash and grab" calls regarding thefts from cars. Councilmember Quick stated that this type of crime is escalating all of the time. Mayor Linke stated that there is much more graffiti in the City on the park buildings and other places that indicates the gangs are moving out to the suburbs. Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that it would cost $1500 to $2500 and that not having to replow because of snowbirds would recoup this money in two to three years. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, made a statement that this is no . longer the small Village of Mounds View. This City is a first ring metropolitan suburb in terms of crime and residents moving into the City of Mounds View. The City is not the same as it was in 1967 and it won't be the same community as it is today in 1997. Orduna encouraged residents to call City Hall to verify things that they have heard in order to receive the right information. Too many times people are getting upset over items and don't have the right information due to the rumor mill. Again, Orduno encouraged anyone who had questions regarding the City to call City Hall and be directed to the person who would have the most knowledge in the area they have questions. Mayor Linke stated that the Police Department and Public Works Department have the health, safety and welfare of its residents as their first concern. The City doesn't go around just putting up no parking signs for the heck of it. These issues were brought to the City Council by the Police and Public Works Departments. Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated that with the reconstruction of Long Lake Road she would loose part of her driveway. Ms. Frits stated she has a large family and during holidays there are many cars. Mayor Linke reminded Ms. Frits that this is from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. and not during the day. Mayor Linke further stated that persons having overnight company from out of town or a party, should call the Police Chief and he can give authority for you to have cars on the street at those special times. Mayor Linke stated that he has the same problem when he has everyone over during the holidays.