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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 2018-11-231 -APPROVE THE RESOL UTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE NOTE FOR LANGTON PLACE PROJECT, SERIES 2018 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Aye (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PRESENTATION — Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire reviewed the County's RAMSEY COUNTY mission and goals, and how the County was restructured a few years ago. COMMISSIONER She reported that they now have an Open Data portal where anyone can go MARY JO MCGUIRE online to see many of the County's documents and information. She stated that there is a public hearing on the 2019 supplemental budget on November 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union Depot. She explained that 49 percent of the County's budget goes to the Health and Wellness Department, then 18 percent each to Safety & Justice and Economic Growth and Community Investment. She stated that 42 percent of the County's revenue comes from property taxes, 27 percent from intergovernmental revenue, and 22 percent from charges for services. Commissioner McGuire reported that Ramsey County was selected for two grants from the Pritzker Children's Impact Network for children up to age three. She stated that a county -wide community health assessment was conducted to determine what is helping and keeping residents and their families healthy. She stated that the County is working on community engagement and updating their policies, and will be focusing on the 2020 Census through Complete Count Committees. She reported that the 2018 Elections had high turnouts during both the Primary and General Elections. She noted that there will be a new Sheriff and County Commissioner starting in January. Commissioner McGuire stated that bids for the Rice Street & I-694 interchange are going out in December and work will start in Spring 2019. She noted that the bridge will be kept open for most of the project. She stated that Little Canada is partnering with Vadnais Heights on improvements to County Road D from Greenbrier to Payne Avenue, but the County will wait since they are still working on the design and hope to be able to do work in a year or two. Keis asked about the status of the Vadnais Heights dome and stated that type of facility is needed in the area. Commissioner McGuire stated that the 2