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Mounds View City Council March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 City Administrator Zikmund explained an appreciation luncheon was held for the EDC members last Wednesday and noted Council Member Meehlhause was in attendance as he has served as the long-time liaison for this group. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10061, Appreciation of Mounds View Economic Development Commissioners. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he had the privilege of serving on the EDC and noted he had a hand in recruiting three members on the EDC. He explained he was very proud of the great work that was done by this Commission. Mayor Lindstrom thanked the EDC members for their service to the City. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Presentation from Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s Representative. Charlie Hammond, representative from Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s office, introduced himself to the City Council and discussed community project funding that was available for local projects. He explained this funding was available for cities through local legislators for projects that were shovel ready, one-year projects and have community support. Council Member Meehlhause invited Congresswoman Betty McCollum to attend the Tribute Park grand opening, which will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lindstrom encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the City Council during Public Comment. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, requested the City address the design of Spring Lake Road roadway because the road was made too narrow. He recommended the City speak with the engineering firm that designed this roadway. He asked that he be allowed to clear the trail, because the City was not doing a good enough job for snow removal. Russell Zach, 8431 Pleasant View Drive, stated he received a letter in the mail from the City noting the Rainbow Tree Service has no record of taking his tree down, but the arborist put a notice on his door. He expressed concern with the lack of notice he was given before the tree was removed. He reported the City was required to give 30 to 60 days notice and this was not done for the tree on his property and now the City was trying to collect $500 from him for the tree that was removed. He indicated the tree that was removed was not in the boulevard and was not a $1,000 tree. He stated he would not be paying the City $500 and if he continued to receive letters from the City he would be taking the next step. He reported the City was taking illegal action against him and reiterated that he would not be paying the $500 bill.