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Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br />City Administrator Zikmund indicated there was never a commitment to fundraise all of the <br />funding for the Tribute Park. He explained the SBM Fire Department has raised $70,000 to date, <br />plus the City recently received a grant for $50,000. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10099, National <br />Fitness Court Purchase. <br />Council Member Meehlhause stated he understood the Park Commission recommended this item <br />be brought forward in order for the City Council to make the final decision. He supported the Park <br />Commission taking this action, but noted he had been conflicted on this project. He explained he <br />was leaning towards a nay vote for several different reasons. He understood the Park Commission <br />was conflicted on this project. In addition, he believed there were higher priorities within the Parks <br />Master Plan. He stated he was also concerned about the investment that was required for the <br />Tribute Park. For these reasons, he would not be supporting this project moving forward. <br />Council Member Smith explained she agreed with everything Council Member Meehlhause just <br />said. <br />Ayes — 3 Nay — 2 (Meehlhause and Smith) Motion carried. <br />9. REPORTS <br />A. Reports of Mayor and Council. <br />Council Member Meehlhause stated two weeks ago Denny Erickson passed away. He sent his <br />deepest sympathies to Denny's family. <br />Council Member Meehlhause reported the Mounds View Lions garage sale would be held starting <br />next Wednesday, May 14 at Hillview Park. <br />Council Member Gunn explained the Mounds View Police Foundation held a bake sale at Abiding <br />Savior during their Wednesday night dinner. <br />Council Member Gunn stated she would not be able to attend the Planning Commission meeting <br />this Wednesday, May 7. <br />Council Member Clark thanked all of the volunteers who assisted in making the Festival in the <br />Park Easter egg hunt a tremendous success. She estimated there were 20,000 Easter eggs and 2,000 <br />people in attendance at this event. <br />Council Member Clark stated she attended the Arbor Day tree planting at Silver View Park where <br />two trees were planted. <br />Council Member Clark encouraged the public to consider attending the free Rec on the Go park <br />program this summer. <br />Council Member Clark reported the next Mounds View Matters should be mailed out next week. <br />