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Mounds View City Council May 23,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 12 <br /> 1111 <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the April 25, 2011, City Council meeting minutes <br /> as presented. <br /> Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> 11. REPORTS <br /> A. Reports of Mayor and Council. <br /> Mayor Flaherty explained the City received a heavy storm this past weekend. He indicated the <br /> City was spared from the tornadoes but the Council's thoughts and prayers were with the <br /> residents of Fridley and North Minneapolis. <br /> Mayor Flaherty noted last Monday he attended a Five Cities meeting with City Administrator <br /> Ericson. He reviewed the items discussed at the meeting stating the major focus was the <br /> potential location of the new Vikings Stadium on the TCAAP property. Arden Hills has passed a <br /> Resolution of support. <br /> Council Member Mueller reported that last Tuesday the Festival in the Park Committee met. She <br /> indicated the Festival would include a parade and car show again this year. She encouraged all <br /> those interested in participating in the parade or interested in being a vendor at the Festival to <br /> contact City Hall for further information. She explained the committee was still seeking • <br /> volunteers to assist with Festival in the Park. <br /> Council Member Mueller indicated the Anoka County Aviation Days had challenging weather <br /> over this past weekend but no injuries were reported. <br /> Council Member Mueller stated the Police Department completes compliance checks through the <br /> City to assure that proper State regulations are being followed. She indicated all 10 tobacco <br /> license holders passed the compliance checks in May. The City thanks these businesses for <br /> following the proper regulations to assure that under-aged youth are not purchasing tobacco <br /> products. <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> City Administrator Ericson noted a staff vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was <br /> not worth repairing given its age and poor fuel economy. A replacement vehicle was proposed <br /> with$20,000 set aside within the budget. He indicated the City could purchase an Impala, Chevy <br /> Malibu and Ford Fusion through the State cooperator.purchasing -ogram. <br /> City Administrator Ericson explained the Malibu would meet the City's needs, had a flex-fuel <br /> option and would cost $16,949. The damaged vehicle could be offered up for auction to assist <br /> with the expense. It was staff's opinion that Council proceed wit's_the purchase of a new vehicle. <br /> He noted the issue could be discussed in further detail at a work session meeting. <br /> • <br />