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Mounds View City Council November 14, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 18 <br />• A. Reports of Mayor and Council <br />Mayor Marty stated he attended a meeting with City Administrator Ulrich in Arden Hills where <br />discussion was held on payment for storm damage cleanup. He advised that Arden Hills paid <br />more than $180,000 and Roseville did not pick up at all so it was their resident's responsibility to <br />dispose of their own things. <br />Mayor Marty stated he talked with City Forester Wriskey to thank him for his help with the storm <br />clean up and City Forester Wriskey mentioned that all of the brush, trees, and debris that was <br />hauled to the New Brighton site can be disposed of for nothing because St. Paul can use it as an <br />energy source. However, it has to be left untouched until March so it will not dry out. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated favorable bids were received so the cost to move the materials is <br />offset by the energy value and would cost nothing for disposal. He noted there would have been <br />a hefty cost to grind up and dispose of it but this option will greatly lower the cost and make it <br />virtually cost free. <br />Councilmember Thomas reported she has being appointed to the Land Use Advisory Board for <br />District 10 by the Metropolitan Council and first meeting is in December. She stated that she is <br />excited about the opportunity to have an additional way to represent Mounds View and will bring <br />back information and insights of what is happening with that Board. <br />• Mayor Marty asked if the Ramsey County dinner meeting was postponed. City Administrator <br />Ulrich stated it may be rescheduled for early next year because of low interest so he will let the <br />Council know if that occurs. <br />B. Reports of Staff <br />1. Police Department 3rd Quarter Report <br />Police Chief Sommer presented the Police Department Third Quarter Report. <br />Councilmember Flaherty noted the activity from July to September, which shows a 20% jump in <br />adult arrests from the previous year. Police Chief Sommer stated he does not know of a trend to <br />have caused that but they have focused on more driving offenses, DWI, and driving after. <br />revocation. <br />Councilmember Flaherty questioned the comment on Page 6 that indicates the Department also <br />participated in DWI saturation over Labor Day but did not have much success. Police Chief <br />Sommer stated that relates to the low number of arrests that were made. <br />Mayor Marty reported that he has received compliments on the police patrols and enforcement as <br />well as police presence when school is starting and getting out. <br />• <br />