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Mounds View City Council July 25,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 6 • <br /> was hired on April 28th to fill a vacant position. The Department was pleased with his <br /> progression through the field training program. <br /> Police Chief Kinney stated four members of the Department took part in the Torch Run for <br /> Special Olympics. He noted the Department held a bike helmet fitting and over 70 children <br /> attended. <br /> Council Member Mueller asked how many National Night Out parties were registered with the <br /> City. Police Chief Kinney stated 26 parties were registered and several more may still register <br /> with the Department. Mayor Flaherty thanked the Department for assisting and taking part in the <br /> event. <br /> Police Chief Kinney questioned if the Council was interesting in pursuing a canine program. If <br /> there was an interest,he could present it to the Council further at a work session meeting. <br /> Council Member Stigney felt this was an expensive program and should not be investigated <br /> further. <br /> Council Member Gunn stated the program could potentially be a cooperative effort between <br /> departments as neighboring communities are lacking a canine unit as well. <br /> Council Member Mueller indicated the City of Blaine does fundraising to assist with the canine • <br /> programs expense. She understood the value of canines to the Department and felt the Council <br /> should consider the program. <br /> Mayor Flaherty suggested the information be gathered and presented to the Council at the August <br /> 1st work session meeting. <br /> 2. Public Works Project Updates <br /> Public Works Director DeBar presented an update on the status of projects taking place in the <br /> City this summer. He stated Area D was slightly behind schedule due to the popularity of the <br /> private utility program. He noted the first layer of asphalt was down west of Quincy on Bronson. <br /> Area D2 has a limited use agreement that has been granted to allow for on-street parking on <br /> Groberg and Jackson Drive. Further information would be brought back to the Council on <br /> August 8th <br /> Public Works Director DeBar explained the water tower renovation continues but the humid <br /> weather and rain has slower'' the prod arc. ---1-le telecom: novJ 1.-edcd to tcn3F,e arily <br /> relocate their towers onto wooden poles. recomrric: F ed the painting completeci in the <br /> spring to avoid any further weather delays. This would also avoid any conflict with the Festival <br /> in the Park. The Council was in favor of Sty? reco nmeo_r_'�.ation. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar reported Mounds View Estates, located in Area B, was looking to <br /> formalize a limited use agreement for on-street parking. He stated MnDOT was being contacted • <br />