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Mounds View City Council June 9, 2025 <br />Regular Meeting Page 11 <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained an artist would have to be selected <br />for the fitness court. He stated portfolios were being collected and staff would be coming back <br />with this information at a future Council meeting. He noted the artwork would be paid for by Blue <br />Cross Blue Shield. He explained any media release for this project has to run through the National <br />Fitness Campaign and be approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the <br />AT&T water tower lease. The consensus of the Council was to support the water tower lease with <br />AT&T. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported staff was working on a contract <br />with the school district for Meals on Wheels. He asked if the Council supported a no-charge three- <br />year lease. The Council supported the no-charge three-year lease with the school district for Meals <br />on Wheels. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented on an issue that came about in <br />the 2025 Street Improvement Project with the sidewalk along Bronson. He reported staff was <br />working through the easement issues with the property owners. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark asked if the City could speak with students at the local schools for the art <br />installation at the fitness court. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained <br />this would dramatically delay the project by three or four months because the artist has to be <br />properly vetted. <br /> <br />Police Chief Zender provided the Council with a brief staff report. He explained a number of his <br />officers participated in the Quincy House Golf Tournament and the Mounds View Police <br />Foundation sponsored a hole. He thanked all of the individuals who were serving on the Tribute <br />Park Committee and for working to bring this park to Mounds View. He commented on the <br />meeting he held with several residents regarding ICE and how immigration matters were handled <br />in the community. He explained he would be holding Chief’s interviews with two potential police <br />officer candidates. He indicated the department was looking for a new vendor to take stray dogs <br />for impound services. He thanked Dana at Cross Fit North Star for allowing the police department <br />to do the Murph workout on Memorial Day. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom thanked Police Chief Zender for taking the time to meet with residents in order <br />to address their concerns regarding immigration. <br /> <br />Ben Gillespie, 7980 Fairchild Avenue, stated he was glad the police chief met with residents. He <br />explained citizens of the United States are concerned about being arrested. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund stated he held a third meeting with Civic Plus today and he would be <br />learning more about pricing at his next meeting with Civic Plus. <br /> <br />10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. <br />Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.