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Mounds View City Council October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 18 • font, and suggested the County Board are the ones that make these decisions. He stated if residents want to contact Ramsey County Commissioners Jan Parker or Tony Bennett and talk about the stoplight, it may help speed the issue along. Mayor Marty stated continuing the sidewalk in Mounds View along Silver Lake Road north to Highway 10 would also give it more impetus and Ramsey County and New Brighton were encouraged by that. He explained there were some questions about traffic concerns on Long Lake Road and County Road H but the School Board and Mounds View felt Long Lake Road and County Road H didn't pose as much of a problem as with Silver Lake Road. Councilmember Gunn stated it appears the EVPs are being installed on the poles. Public Works Director Lee advised they have not yet started with that installation but the reflectors were already in place in some locations. He stated it does not look probable they will start EVP installation this year but staff has requested a schedule. Mayor Marty stated that Ramsey County was impressed with the EVP contractor the City is using and indicated they do good work. Councilmember Flaherty requested an update on the Premium Stop awning. Community Development Ericson reported Premium Stop was issued a cease and desist gas sale order on Friday and the area under the canopy was cordoned off. A letter was sent to the business owner indicating correction needed to occur. Staff has not received a structural or engineering report to . indicate the canopy is sound. The Building Official, with a Police escort, closed off their gas sales. Councilmember Gunn stated it looks like there is no glass in the car wash. Director Ericson stated he will look at that tomorrow. Director Ericson stated staff hopes they will fix the canopy but until it is fixed, they will not be allowed to sell gas. Councilmember Flaherty asked if they have stopped renting U-Haul trucks. Director Ericson stated staff will have to address that issue. B. Reports of Staff 1. Finance Department Quarterly Report Finance Director Beer presented the September 30, 2005 Third Quarter Financial Report, noting the more significant trends and events. He pointed out that revenues are $2,418.028 compared with $2,291,495 for 2004, a 5.52% variance. Year to date expenditures are $3,316,784 compared with $3,160,109 for 2004, a variance of 4.96%. He advised that most departments are under budget, which allows the City to absorb higher energy costs the latter half of 2005 and into 2006. • The City is targeted to achieve a balance for 2005 in the General Fund and possibly have a small surplus.