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Mounds View City Council February 23, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 13 Council Member Mueller announced a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bio Life Plasma Services Company, 2222 Wooddale Drive, on Monday, March 9, 2009. Council Member Mueller announced League workshops the Council and City staff will be attending. Council Member Mueller reported that on the League of Minnesota Cities seminar for experienced officials she attended and that Council Member Gunn had attended the newly elected official seminar. Mayor Flaherty reported on the meeting he and Clerk-Administrator Ericson attended with the mayors and city administrators from Arden Hills, Shoreview, Roseville, and New Brighton. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Community Development Department Annual Report. Community Development Director Roberts thanked staff for their contribution in the preparation of the Annual Report and provided a brief review of the Report, noting last year's statistics are included for comparison. Community Development Roberts also presented the major accomplishments and enforcement activity of the department. • 2. Mounds View Ci Council I Staff Retreat, Februa 28, 2009. t3' rY Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane read the agenda items to be considered at the February 28, 2009, Council Retreat that will be held at Random Park and that the public is invited to attend. 3. 2008 Citizenship Award Reminder. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane reminded residents that the 2008 Citizenship Award nominations are due on Monday, March 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Mueller suggested a wording change to indicate "current elected officials" instead of "recently elected officials." 4. Accelerate Street Project C. Finance Director Beer presented the option to accelerate Area C into Area B to take advantage of the favorable street project bid. He advised that if all years were accelerated, a cash flow issue would occur in 2016. He suggested a construction break be scheduled prior to the cash shortage or an internal or short-term borrowing option be considered to address that issue. Mayor Flaherty stated it makes sense to consider this recommendation as long as there is a future • break in projects and asked if Area B will be under construction shortly. City Engineer Rhein reviewed the project schedule and stated staff will return with a recommendation to hold the public hearing and officially order the project.