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• CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL MINUTES June 23, 2004 Mayor Gehrz called the regular Council meeting to order. PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington and Deputy Clerk Mary Shea Kodluboy COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience. PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Kimberly Greenstein, recipient of the Girl Scouts Gold Award Mayor Gehrz said that about 3,000 Girl Scouts receive the Gold Award each year. To qualify for the award, girls have to complete extensive leadership training, skill development and career exploration. In addition, they have to perform 50 hours of community service. Kimberly is one of 108 Girl Scouts from the Girl Scout Council of the St. Croix Valley who received the award • this year. She asked Kimberly to describe her community service project for the benefit of the viewing audience. Kimberly said she collected over 100 toys and trucks that were distributed to shelters in the area. Money for this project was raised through contributions from local businesses and a volleyball tournament. Mayor Gehrz presented Kimberly with a City pin and thanked her for her involvement and contribution to the community. Recognition of Bill Maertz, Parks and Public Works Director Mayor Gehrz said that Bill Maertz, Parks and Public Works Director, has been with Falcon Heights for almost seven years, but is leaving to become the Director of Parks for the City of Elk River. Elk River has the desire and resources to develop a new park system to meet local and regional needs. She is very happy for Bill and Elk River. During the seven years that Bill has been part of the Falcon Heights team, he has quietly and effectively contributed to the great quality of life in Falcon Heights. The taxpayers have Bill to thank for writing many grant proposals that brought thousands of dollars to the City. Bill cares deeply about people. Several years ago she was working on something at City Hall when a very tired man stopped in. He was confused by the bus schedule and had been waiting for a bus for several hours. Bill put his regular work on hold to determine what the man's needs were and then took the man back to his home in Minneapolis. Responsive public service is why we are here. She told Bill that he is • leaving a wonderful legacy behind and thanked him for all that he has done.