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Mounds View City Council October 8, 2012 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom addressed the Council and thanked them for their time this <br />evening. He provided an update on the events that have taken place at the Sheriff's office. He <br />indicated the organizational structure of the department was being maintained for both criminal <br />detention and civil court, while still providing regional services. He then discussed the Sheriff <br />department's mission. He explained the Sheriff's department was working to enhance <br />communication. <br />Sheriff Bostrom described the work that was being done to improve and better coordinate crime <br />scene investigation across all departments in the County to avoid the duplication of services. He <br />provided a brief explanation on the newly formed Criminal Justice Coordinating Council stating <br />this group was working to evaluate how criminal justice was being applied throughout the entire <br />County. <br />Sheriff Bostrom discussed the Fright Farm and encouraged all to attend over the next three <br />weekends. He noted all proceeds would be used to support youth initiatives in the community. <br />Council Member Mueller thanked Ramsey County for the recent grant that was used to assist the <br />City in getting a K-9 unit in Mounds View. <br />Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the forming of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and <br />was pleased Ramsey County was taking the lead in this area. <br />Council Member Gunn indicated she had attended the Fright Farm in the past and encouraged all <br />to take part in this special event. <br />Mayor Flaherty thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his time this evening and for addressing the Council. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7999, Adopting a Special Assessment <br />Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. <br />Finance Director Beer stated that delinquent special assessments were due to be certified with <br />Ramsey County. Notices were sent to all individual property owners giving them two week's <br />notice of this meeting. The delinquent accounts were at least one quarter in arrears with on their <br />utility payments. He commented the City has seen a rise in delinquent accounts due to the <br />economy with people out of work. He noted there would be a $35 administrative fee added to <br />each account along with a 51h% interest rate. Staff recommended the Council hold a public <br />hearing and adopt the Special Assessment Levy for delinquent public utility accounts. <br />Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. <br />Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. <br />Council Member Mueller indicated several locations on the list may be liquor license holders. <br />She questioned if this delinquency would suspend their licenses. Finance Director Beer stated <br />