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Mounds View City Council August 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 10 Council Member Gunn thanked the community, Police Department, and Fire Department for the success of National Night Out, with 27 neighborhood parties. Mayor Flaherty stated he also enjoyed attending National Night Out parties and commented on the great opportunity to meet your neighbors. Mayor Flaherty reported on the meeting he and Clerk-Administrator Ericson attended with five neighboring mayors and city administrators to discuss common issues. B. Reports of Staff. Clerk-Administrator Ericson advised that Kennedy and Graven is updating language in the Charitable Gambling License, the Transient Merchant Code, and Sign Code to assure consistency with State Statutes. The Council will also be considering the Kennedy and Graven contract at an upcoming meeting. 1. Finance Quarterly Report. Finance Director Beer presented the June 30, 2009, revenue, expenses, and investment reports. He stated staff has done a good job to keep expenses down and he anticipates the budget may end with a surplus if there are no unexpected expenses. 2. Survey Questions for the City Booth (Festival in the Park) Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the draft survey questions and described how they will be presented at the Festival. The Council discussed the questions related to dogs. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated the question was raised about the need for a kennel license for three dogs since the same requirements exist whether a kennel license is or is not issued. Mayor Flaherty polled the Council and consensus was reached to ask if residents would accept three dogs without the requirement for a kennel license. 3. Announce Mounds View Festival in the Park: Saturday, August 22, 2009. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane reminded the community of the Festival in the Park on August 22, 2009, and detailed the activities that will occur. She also advised that the Festival Parade will be broadcast live on the City's community service channel. 4. Public Works Project Update. Public Works Director DeBar provided an update on Public Works projects and activities.