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<br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br /> Finance Quarterly Report <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer discussed the Finance Departments 2nd Quarter Report through June 30 of 2012. He explained tax revenues have yet to be received, but would change in the 3rd quarter. <br /> He noted building permits and fees were ahead of schedule, while interest revenues were down. The expenditures in the General Fund were discussed. He commented all departments were <br /> expending wisely and were on or below budget. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer indicated the Community Center Banquet Room had higher revenues than anticipated. The City continues to see cost savings through the Street and Utility Improvement <br /> Program. For this reason, the City would be able to complete the last portion of the program in 2015. He further discussed the reduced investment interest rates, along with mortgage <br /> loan concerns and local foreclosures. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty stated the Community Center chairs would be purchased with unobligated LGA funds available in this year’s budget. This would assure that the budget would not be increased <br /> for 2012. Finance Director Beer stated the City received $160,000 in LGA funds for the first portion of the year. <br /> <br /> Police Department Quarterly Report <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney reviewed the 2nd Quarter report for the Police Department. He highlighted several key events that took place over the last quarter noting adult arrest numbers were <br /> on the rise, along with citations. This was a reflection of the efforts of the police officers on patrol in the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty asked if crime was on the rise or if the police officers were just more diligent in making arrests. Police Chief Kinney indicated the department was becoming more diligent <br /> in making traffic stops, handing out citations, and following up with warrants. In addition, the department had a number of new hires and this was assisting with the patrol stops. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney discussed the activity at Edgewood Middle School by Officer Ben Nitter. He then discussed the DARE program and the alcohol compliance checks noting all businesses <br /> in Mounds View passed. He described the recent Towards Zero Deaths activities, which focused on safe and sober driving. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney stated the biggest event that took place in the 2nd quarter was the graduation of Officer Ericson and K-9 Niko. The City has greatly benefited from the addition <br /> of a K-9 officer to its department. He commented the Back to the 50’s event hosted by The Mermaid was a successful event in the community. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney indicated the Police Department recently launched a Facebook page with information on Niko and local crime alerts. A link was provided to the site from the City’s <br />