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Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Howell aye Mayor Pro Tem Riley aye Motion carried. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced updates including the May watermain flushing is currently happening and will continue until May 9, 2022. He stated waterlines may be temporarily discolored during watermain flushing. He encouraged residents who are having problems that don't resolve quickly to contact Staff at City Hall to get methods for clearing house waterlines. He stated weather permitting Kite Day at Elm Crest Park is this Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, in honor of National Kite Week. He stated more information is available online for this event. City Administrator Ulrich announced on Saturday, April 30, 2022 the Ramsey Business Expo, sponsored by the Economic Development Authority, is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Adrenaline Sports. This event includes dozens of local vendors, free samples, balloons, drawings for prizes, baby chickens, and a ride in a Tesla from a Tesla dealer. He announced Spring Recycling will be May 7, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to noon with a variety of items being accepted. He encouraged residents to check online if they have questions. He announced the next regular meeting of the City Council is May 10, 2022. He stated the Work Session which recessed earlier this evening will reconvene immediately following this meeting in the Lake Itasca Room. Councilmember Specht commented that out of respect for residents who shared recommendations for the park,that they be shared with Council. City Engineer Westby replied there was an illustrative depiction of what was wanted for the park. He shared that a young resident wanted a zipline as a part of the park planning. Councilmember Woestehoff thanked residents who participated in Earth Day. He stated there were 163 participants who reached out to the City to clean up the City. He expressed special thanks to the following groups for helping to clean up the City: the Andover and Ramsey Mom's Club, Dedicated Networks,who provided 50 volunteers, Girl Scout Troop 14644 and 14642,the Hanson family, Home Grown Nature Explorers, The Marvin family, the McDowell family, the Nagel family and friends, Rise Anoka, the Simonson family, St. Katherine Drexel Church, Tiny Ms. Great Lakes Brinkley. Councilmember Musgrove thanked City Administrator Ulrich for helping her get through her first couple years as a new Councilmember. She stated although they didn't always agree on things, she was grateful for his help with the City Council in working through policies. Mayor Pro Tem Riley also thanked City Administrator Ulrich for his service. City Council/April 26, 2022 Page 7 of 8