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<br /> <br />Council Member Hull stated there were carryover funds available for Festival in the Park, along with an additional $2,200. He questioned if the City could work with The Mermaid to ensure <br /> that $2,200 was used in the proper manner to meet the grant specifications. City Administrator Ericson stated staff could work with them on this issue, but recommended The Mermaid <br /> Convention Center be stricken from the Resolution. This would allow staff the flexibility to market the event and work with the local radio station on specific ads. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty expressed concern with the City taking over the advertising. City Administrator Ericson indicated if staff were to control the funding, the funds would be used in an <br /> efficient manner while meeting the grant requirements. <br /> <br />Council Member Gunn supported this recommendation as it would allow the City to promote the event in the most effective manner to draw spectators to the registration. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty suggested the Council vote on the Second Friendly Amendment. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller WITHDREW THE SECOND AMENDMENT. Council Member Stigney agreed to withdraw his second to the amendment motion. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney suggested the words “funds to The Mermaid Event Center” and “registration event” be stricken from the Resolution and replacing registration event with activities <br /> in Mounds View. <br /> <br />THIRD AMENDMENT: Stigney/Mueller. Amending the Resolution striking the words funds to The Mermaid Event Center and registration event, placing registration event with activities in <br /> Mounds View. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty did not object to this amendment. <br /> <br />THIRD AMENDMENT VOTE: <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty explained that Council Member Gunn and Council Member Hull supported the original motion with the approved amendment. <br /> <br />ORIGINAL MOTION VOTE: <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Resolution 7921, Awarding a Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for 2012 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area E. <br /> <br />Public Works Director DeBar stated the Council considered plans and specs for Area E on