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Mounds View City Council October 10,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> 1111 <br /> Sheriff Bostrom indicated he was excited about being the Sheriff and the great things happening <br /> within the County. He indicated the County had great leaders within each of its Police <br /> Department, which greatly benefited the community and his department. He explained the <br /> regional response available to the public was growing through knowledge and training. He again <br /> thanked the Council for opportunity to be present this evening and asked for questions or <br /> comments. <br /> Mayor Flaherty thanked Sheriff Bostrom for being present this evening. He stated the visibility <br /> of the County within the City of Mounds View benefited the community. <br /> Mayor Flaherty questioned how many canine units Ramsey County had. Sheriff Bostrom <br /> indicated the County had eight canine units and each was a tremendous tool for the department. <br /> He felt the value added to the City's department would be great through the addition of a canine. <br /> The canine unit would serve the community well. <br /> Council Member Mueller thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his display at the Festival in the Park. She <br /> appreciated the County's support at the event. <br /> Council Member Stigney questioned if the new policy manual could be viewed by the general <br /> public. Sheriff Bostrom stated this information was available upon request and he could forward • <br /> the information to the Council. <br /> 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7832, Adopting a Special <br /> Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. <br /> Finance Director Beer stated delinquent utility accounts are assessed in the fall of each year. He <br /> stated letters were sent to property owners in September. A $35.00 fee was added to the assessed <br /> expense. He noted several residents had paid their accounts in full last Friday. Any delinquent <br /> party could pay their account in full from now until November to avoid the expense being <br /> assessed to their property and accruing interest. <br /> Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Herb Zwirn, 7660 Greenfield Avenue, objected to the special assessment being levied on his <br /> property for delinquent public utilities. He stated the meter reader at his father's property was in <br /> need of reinstallation which he tried to arrange with City staff. This installation created a great <br /> deal of trouble but he continued to pay his bills on time. <br /> Mr. Zwirn explained that after the new meter reader was installed he received a bill for over$400 <br /> for past services. He called the City to review the matter and no resolution has been found. He <br /> felt the charges were unfounded and requested the Council not assess the amount to his property <br /> until the matter could be resolved. <br /> 411 <br />