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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2009 Page 10 a. Update of Mounds View Schools by School Board Chairman Jon Tynjala and Superintendent Dan Hoverman Mayor introduced and welcomed Chairman Tynjala and Superintendent Hoverman to the meeting. Chair Tynjala expressed appreciation for the invitation to attend tonight's meet- ing, indicating that District representatives were attempting to make the rounds to area communities represented in the School District in order to review happenings and to gather input from City Councils, and to hear any .questions or concerns they had of the District. Superintendent Hoverman reviewed declining enrollment at the School District over the last 10-11 years; impacts to housing within the District; and integration collaborative efforts with other School Districts and Associations in addressing diversity issues. Mayor Klausing expressed the City Council's interest in a joint meeting between the School District and City Council to explore options for common needs and services. Mayor Klausing recognized the ranking of both the Mounds View and Roseville Area School District High Schools in recent media. Councilmember Pust sought a status update on the District's property on Hamline Avenue. Superintendent Hoverman advised that demolition of the building was taking place; and initial groundwater pollution clean up had begun. Superintendent Hoverman advised that the process could take some period of time, in years, be- fore resolution of the clean up and wells were being monitored- by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on a periodic basis; and that the District was currently working with City staff to reseed the parcel to make it more aestheti- callypleasing until redevelopment. Superintendent Hoverman advised that District representatives continued to meet with interested developers of the property. Councilmember Ihlan, noting her residence in the Mounds View School District of Roseville, offered her willingness to assist the School District and neighbor- hood on joint issues. 11. Public Hearings a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Placement of Water Ski Course and Water Ski Jump on Lake Owasso Roseville Police Captain Rick Mathwig was present to address any questions of the City Council or public related to this annual request.