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Mounds View City Council October 14, 2025 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom thanked all of the responding agencies for resolving this matter quickly. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on <br />Hodges and Silver View Park. He noted the concrete work had been completed for the zip line and <br />the features would be installed later this week. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the 2025 street project should be <br />wrapped up by the end of this month. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the tree lighting ceremony would <br />be held on Friday, December 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He commented further on how fire pits <br />and cookies could be offered at the event. He noted the estimated budget for this event was $7,500. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom explained he did not support charging for pictures with Santa at this event. He <br />suggested a donation of a non-perishable food item be collected in lieu of fees being charged for <br />pictures with Santa. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark recommended a photo booth type event be set up for pictures with Santa <br />and that a professional photographer not be brought in. The Council supported this <br />recommendation. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark noted Project Ardan was interested in partnering with the City on this event <br />by serving hot cocoa. She indicated she would be speaking with Caribou to see if they would be <br />interested in partnering on this event as well. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated staff met with a developer today to discuss a lot split <br />on the Sunrise Church property. He explained a one level 34 unit assisted living for senior’s project <br />was being proposed on the new lot. He reported a community meeting would be held at the church <br />in order for the developer to discuss this proposal with the neighbors. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Beeman commented the Planning Commission would be meeting <br />next Wednesday, November 5 to discuss a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the <br />EDA market rate townhomes on Hillview Road. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Beeman provided the Council with an update on the Simon’s property <br />noting the developer was still pursuing another tenant. <br /> <br />10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. <br />Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.