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City Council Minutes
October 24, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gehrz at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Gehrz, Kuettel, Lamb, Lindstrom, Talbot. Also present was Heather
Worthington, City Administrator
ABSENT: Deputy Clerk Phillips
COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no one wishing to speak at this forum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of October 10, 2001 were approved with a
minor correction
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Talbot moved to approve the following consent agenda. The motion passsed unanimously.
General disbursements and payroll
Christmas tree sales license
Authorization to transfer State Fire Aid amount for 2001 of $31,005.0 to the
Falcon Heights Fire Relief Association account
Appointment of firefighter
PRESENTATION
Administrator Worthington gave some information on the Kids Voting program which is being spearheaded by the Roseville Rotary. Worthington said the program started in Minnesota in 1994
and promotes and encourages kids to vote with parents at their polling place. The program is designed for grades K through 12. Worthington said studies have shown that communities
with this program in place have had a 6% increase in voter turnout among eligible voters and promotes civic pride. It also provides kids with an opportunity to learn about the candidates
and current issues and the importance of being an informed voter. Council asked about the cost of such a program and Worthington said it would be about $7,500 districtwide with the
cost to have the program at Falcon Heights School running about $500. This covers having a teacher in service to the school district and providing curriculum about democracy and voting.
Worthington asked the council to consider encouraging and supporting this program beginning in 2002. Councilmember Lindstrom recommended placing the program on an upcoming agenda for
council action.
Mayor Gehrz suggested a resolution be drafted supporting the program.
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INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Talbot inquired about leaf pick up and Administrator Worthington said
leaves will most likely be swept in early November.
Councilmember Lindstrom thanked the fire department for the open house that was held
at the fire station on October 13th.
Mayor Gehrz reminded everyone of the Town Meeting which will be held on November 15 at City Hall from 7 – 9 p.m. This is part of the Falcon Heights Fights Back meeting that was held
October 29th. Gehrz said there will be presentations from public safety officials, the University of Minnesota and the state fairgrounds. Notice of the meeting will be given to every
resident the first week of November.
Administrator Worthington said another meeting on the SE corner redevelopment project will be held with residents and the developer. The date is set for December 4th at 7 p.m.
Notices will be sent to the residents.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned to a workshop at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Phillips
Deputy Clerk