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Mounds View City Council October 26, 2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 11 <br /> <br /> <br />Community Development Director Roberts reviewed past Council action and presented a <br />recommendation to reapprove the final plat and development agreement for the Select Senior <br />Living development. The applicant is hopeful they can find financing; however, are seeking a <br />120-day reapproval that would expire on February 23, 2010. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller asked whether groundbreaking can occur during the winter months, if <br />reapproved. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated they can record the final plat and complete the <br />development agreement to meet the 120 day extension and delay groundbreaking until spring. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7514, <br />Approving the “Select Senior Living” Final Plat and Development Agreement; Mounds View <br />Planning Case No. MA2008-002. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />G. Resolution 7516, Appointing Tom Kinney as Interim Police Chief. <br /> <br />Clerk-Administrator Ericson presented a recommendation to appoint Deputy Chief Tom Kinney <br />as Interim Police Chief due to the resignation of Police Chief Sommer effective October 30, <br />2009. He also recommended Deputy Chief Kinney be additionally compensated at 10% in <br />accordance with the City’s policy effective October 30, 2009. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller asked what factors were used to recommend 10%. Clerk- <br />Administrator Ericson stated he analyzed the data and when elevated to the position of <br />department head, past practice has been to compensate an additional 10%. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty thanked Police Chief Sommer for his seven years of faithful service to Mounds <br />View. He read a plaque of appreciation and stated Police Chief Sommer will be missed by all. <br />Mayor Flaherty noted that Deputy Chief Kinney has 24 years of experience and Mounds View is <br />fortunate he is able to fill this position. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7516, <br />Appointing Tom Kinney as Interim Police Chief. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />H. Resolution 7517, Approving “See for Yourself” as the New Tagline for the <br />City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Roberts reviewed that the EDA had selected the tagline “See <br />for Yourself” at its October 12, 2009 meeting. On October 21, 2009, the StarTribune published <br />an article about the tagline and since that time, staff had received telephone calls from residents <br />not in favor of the tagline. He explained that while there is no time constraint, if the Council <br />supports this tagline, staff recommends ratification by adoption of the draft resolution.