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Mounds View City Council July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 12 1 2 Mayor Lindstrom reported the City of Mounds View received a City of Excellence Award at the 3 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference for the discharge of discriminatory covenants. 4 5 B. Reports of Staff. 6 7 Finance Director Bauman reported she was working to fill the vacant accountant position. 8 9 Police Chief Zender stated the flags look amazing and he thanked the Public Works Department 10 for their efforts on this. He explained he was working on his quarter two report and noted the 1 1 department has had a great deal of outreach recently. He reported popsicles in the park would be 12 held on Thursdays and stated he was looking forward to attending the Movie in the Park event on 13 August 8. He briefed the Council on a viscous dog attack that occurred in the community where 14 another dog in the community was killed. He noted the viscous dog involved was being 15 quarantined and would not be allowed back in the community.He encouraged residents in Mounds 16 View to keep their dogs under control. 17 18 City Administrator Zikmund explained two Mounds View Police Officers paid to have the injured 19 dog euthanized out of their own pocket and noted he was working with a local organization to have 20 these officers reimbursed. 21 22 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the splash pad was in full swing. 23 He reported the contractor was working to get this project done by August 15. He indicated the 24 curb has been removed and discussed the timeline for the parking lot work. 25 26 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson discussed the ice cream social that was held 27 on Saturday, July 12 in honor of National Parks and Recreation month. 28 29 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Explore More and Rec on the Go 30 programming were almost done for the summer. He commented on how each of these programs 31 were continuing to grow this summer. 32 33 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported 22 seniors attended the 34 Minneapolis Queen Cruise on July 11. 35 36 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated fall registrations were now open 37 for youth and adult leagues. 38 39 1. Fitness Court Artist Selection 40 41 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented on the artist that was selected 42 for the fitness court. He reported he met with the artist today, noting his name is Reggie LeFleur 43 and he lives in Minneapolis. He explained Mr. LeFleur has done work for the Minnesota 44 Timberwolves and Lynx. He indicated a concept drawing would be provided to City staff in the 45 coming weeks and the project would be considered by the Council at the first meeting in August.