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Mounds View City Council January 23, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 30 • .Director Ericson stated in conclusion, staff is looking forward to 2006 as there is a lot of activity and it is exciting what that will bring. He stated the Department actively tries to satisfy the City Council's goals and institute its vision and wisdom. He emphasized that staff is excited for 2006 and if the Council has questions that they should feel free to contact him or staff. Director Ericson pointed out there are several statistics and a comparison between 2004 and 2005 in the staff report. He also mentioned that the revenue sheet included is for the whole City and not just the Community Development Department revenues. Councilmember Gunn asked if the Mermaid and hotel expansion will ever happen. Director Ericson stated that he has not talked to Mr. Hall since late November. Director Ericson reported that Mr. Hall indicated he was still talking to investors and in fact it is noted in the most recent facilities guide that was provided to the City Council at a previous meeting. The proposed expansion discusses doubling the number of the rooms. Director Ericson stated he will follow up with Mr. Hall and give an update at the next meeting. He stated he expects the expansion to begin in approximately six months. City Administrator Ulrich added that Director Ericson and his staff do an excellent job for the City and complemented them on all their work. 2. 2006 Budget • City Administrator Ulrich referenced the budget copies and pointed out that Independent School District 621 does not receive DARE aid and that the amount represented the school resource officer at Edgewood Middle School. 3. Canyon Grill Catering City Administrator Ulrich reviewed a letter from Canyon Grill and Catering indicating they will be done April 1, 2006. He stated it is incumbent for the City to negotiate the proposal for a bridge agreement while the City makes some final plans. He stated that staff is working on this and this issue will be brought to the City Council work session meeting on January 30, 2006. Mayor Marty asked if Canyon Catering was gone. City Administrator Ulrich stated they indicated they would be interested in another lease. 4. Random Park Project Public Works Director Lee stated he had distributed a memorandum from BRAA regarding the Random Park building replacement project and advised that bids will be received on February 2, 2006. He explained that as the consultant was putting together plans, it was recommended that the parking lot be moved over to the east about 42 feet for several benefits, mainly to get a larger parking lot by getting four additional spaces. He also explained there would be less fill that • would need to be used.