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Mounds View City Council August 24, 2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 12 <br />i Clerk-Administrator Ericson updated the Council on the discussion of the Charter Commission <br />and a potential tenant on the water tower (Clearwire). <br />Mayor Flaherty noted the water tower is in need of painting, which may cost $700,000 to $1 <br />million so funding needs to be planned and, perhaps, the rental funds can be used for that project. <br />Public Works Director DeBar stated the water tower was inspected and it was determined that a <br />total rehab may be needed within a year. When properly applied and inspected, the new paint <br />could last up to 20 years depending on paint color and the environment. <br />Clerk-Administrator Ericson advised that Public Works Intern Ryan Johnson has decided to go <br />back to school and resigned his position. Staff evaluated the position and recommends another <br />intern be hired who may already have GIS training and experience. Public Works Director <br />DeBar reviewed the work undertaken by the Public Works Intern and benefit of taking advantage <br />of GIS for electronic (paperless) records management and mapping to increase efficiencies. In <br />addition, it will help with utility locates. He noted the 2010 budget contains funding to hire a <br />consultant to set up base mapping and staff recommends hiring an intern to create and build the <br />base map. <br />Following discussion, Council consensus was reached to direct staff to draft a resolution to <br />continue the Public Works Intern position. <br />Public Works Director DeBar reported that the street reconstruction projects are ahead of <br />schedule. Contracts for Trail Segments 1-5 construction should be signed within a week and <br />construction commence just after Labor Day. Public Works Director DeBar reported that no <br />appeals were received on the storm sewer project. <br />Finance Director Beer advised of upcoming budget considerations. <br />Community Development Director Roberts commented on the recent issue of the Mounds View <br />Matters and contribution by Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz in completing <br />this publication. <br />C. Reports of City Attorney. <br />City Attorney Riggs stated his monthly memorandum is included in the Council's packet. <br />12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. <br />Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. <br />13. ADJOURNMENT <br />The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. <br />Transcribed by: <br />Carla Wirth <br />