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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 22, 2013 Page 10 the City's ponds, with sump pumps cleaned and an ongoing maintenance pro- gram, with those activities well documented and tracked through asset manage- ment efforts, along with their condition and maintenance schedules. Acting Mayor Willmus addressed the City's leaf collection program, noting it was a positive for storm water management throughout Roseville; however, he ex- pressed concern with the compost location and impact on Harriet Alexander Na- ture Center (HANC) waters. Acting Mayor Willmus asked that steps were in place to protect that area. Ms. Bloom responded referenced that specific item on the Implementation Table, and previous discussions of the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commission about that issue; assuring all that it was something that needed con- tinual oversight and management. Acting Mayor Willmus thanked Mr. Leaf for his presentation. a. Receive State of the District Presentation, School District 621 School Super- intendent Dan Hoverman Superintendent Dan Hoverman and Mounds View School Board member Amy Jones were present for this update. Superintendent Dan Hoverman noted that Roseville was one of the seven (7) communities served by the Mounds View School District. His presentation fo- cused on the following areas: value; educational equity; levy renewal; efficiency and effectiveness; and innovation. Superintendent Hoverman addressed achievement gaps across the State of MN between white students and students of color, evidenced as well in the Mounds View School District; and outlined four (4) gaps being addressed: opportunity, expectations, aspirations, and achievement. Ms. Jones addressed ongoing and future financial stability and management of the School District, advising that the 2006 levy expires in 2014, eliminating approxi- mately $11 million annual in school financing. Ms. Jones advised that the School Board had signaled their intent to seek a renewal of the bond at the same levels, which would result in no tax increases or additional levy amounts for residents, beyond that 2006 levy amount. Ms. Jones noted that the fall of 2013 would be the first opportunity to request levy renewal at that maintenance level. Ms. Jones ad- vised that residents of School District No. 621 currently paid $105 annually for every$100,000 of taxable market value. Acting Mayor Willmus recognized the District's successful implementation of their comprehensive early college/high school district program, noting that Mounds View was becoming a benchmark for many other school districts.