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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4_ February 11, 2004 Consideration of a contract with Equipment Supply to install an exhaust fan in the Fire Department (continued) Council member Lamb asked if the City will have to pay sales tax on this purchase and Administrator Worthington told him yes. Council member Lamb said the City is putting a fan in a public building with public tax dollars. Exempting government entities from paying sales tax would eliminate one of the most egregious sales taxes in the state. Mayor Gehrz, for the benefit of the viewing audience, said that last Wednesday evening the Council met with its two legislative representatives for Falcon Heights. Representative Hausman told them there is a lot more impact if individual citizens contact legislative representatives rather than the City on their behalf. It is so ridiculous that all cities have to pay 6.5% sales tax on most purchases. If this sounds ridiculous to you, the viewing audience, contact your legislative representative. Kuettel moved approval of the bid from ES Equipment Supply, Inc., in the amount of $9,285.00, for the installation of an exhaust fan in the Fire Department. The motion was unanimously approved. • REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Talbot reminded the viewing audience to check on their elderly neighbors. Ring their doorbells, say hello, and see if they need help clearing snow. He said that each year the North Suburban Communications Commission offers scholarship money to college students in increments of $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000. This year the Commission has about $30,000 available. He gave a brief review of the eligibility information and the application process. Interested parties can contact the Commission's office at 651-792-7500 or go on their website at www.CTV 15.ORG/NSCC. Or, contact area city halls, libraries, high school counseling and college financial aid offices. The submission deadline is April 16, 2004. Council member Lamb suggested that this item be promoted at every Council meeting until the submission deadline. Mayor Gehrz said that at last Wednesday's workshop, the Council met with State Representative Alice Hausman and State Senator Ellen Anderson. She reminded the Council and viewing audience that applications are being accepted for the annual Neal Kwong award. Young people between the ages of 12 and 19 are eligible. Candidates must either be Falcon Heights residents or have volunteered in Falcon Heights. The winner will be announced at the City Council meeting on March 10 and their name engraved on a plaque that is kept at City Hall. The City will be sponsoring a third round of CERT training beginning March 18 and continuing for seven weeks. The classes will be three hours in length, from 6:30-9:30 PM. Participants need to be at least 12 years of age. The City will be getting information out to the public via its web site, flyer • drops and the newsletter. She thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff and the Girl Scouts for the successful completion of another Dead of Winter event on February 8.