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Mounds View City Council October 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 7 • 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 14, 2009, City Council Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a clarification on Page 2, Line 28. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated staff will check the audio tape and make the correction. Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 3, Line 12: "... so staff cuts may be needed or wages..." MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To approve the September 14, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes as corrected above. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. September 28, 2009, Executive Session Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Gum~/Mueller. To approve the September 28, 2009, Executive Session Meeting Minutes as presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Mayor Flaherty commented on the successful Fall Family Fun Day at the Community Center that was enjoyed by over 200 people and listed the sponsors who contributed. He announced the December 12, 2009, Winter Family Fun Day and encouraged residents to participate. Council Member Mueller reported on the Irondale football homecoming game and outstanding half time show. She encouraged residents to attend an upcoming football game. Council Member Mueller referenced a Star Tribune article about contracted garbage service that would result in a cost saving to residents and lower the number of garbage trucks using City streets. She asked for resident input on a contracted garbage service if it results in a cost savings. Mayor Flaherty asked staff to schedule this discussion at the next Council Work Session. Council Member Gunn stated this was discussed years ago when it was decided to limit pick up to one day a week. She read statistics on the number of cars equivalent to one garbage truck and the impact to the City's streets. Council Member Mueller referenced the League of Minnesota Cities publication that lists tax information of 854 municipalities. She noted that Mounds View's tax per person in 2008 averaged $284, and for cities of the same size the average was $310 per person.