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Item No: 5D MOUNDS VIEW Meeting Date: July 28, 2025 Type of Business: CA Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10135, Approving the 2025 Mounds View Festival in the Park Agreement Background: The Mounds View Festival in the Park is on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025. The 2025 adopted budget includes $15,500.00 in support (in-kind donation)of the Festival in the Park expenses such as City personnel and equipment expenses ($7,500), Music in the Park ($3,000), and payment of the Fireworks Show ($5,000) Discussion: The 2025 Festival in the Park Agreement was reviewed by the City Attorney and the Festival Committee. Kathryn Smith, the President of the Festival Committee, will be present to answer any questions. The Festival Committee is also requesting the City Council approve closing Edgewood Drive between the City Hall driveway entrance and Bronson Drive — Friday, August 15 for pedestrian safety during the family fun night activities. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Continue making Mounds View a welcoming a desirable destination to all ages and cultures...and a place where residents can live, work and play. Financial Impact: No financial Impact to the 2025 Budget. The 2025 Advisory Budget includes $15,500.00 for the Festival in the Park expenses, account 100-4110-3900. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 10135, authorizing the execution of the agreement with the Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee for the August 15 and 16, 2025, Festival in the Park event. Respectfully Submitted, Don Peterson Public Works Director/Parks and Recreation Attachments; Copy of Agreement The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community