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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 9, 1998 Mayor Sullivan stated she is very pleased that the cost per citizen is dropping. Council Member Neal stated that the Fire District was at St. Joseph's Church last week. He believes the Fire District being there is great good will. He stated that the Police Department and the Fire District help him distribute candy for children at Christmas. He thanked them and stated he is very proud of them. Chief Bennett explained that during the month of October the Fire District talked to over 2,400 children about fire prevention. Tours of the Fire Station are given all year. Prevention is the best way to cut fire losses. Council Member Neal stated he overheard some children telling other children not to play with matches or lighters. Chief Bennett stated that they test sixth graders about safety retention. With the exception of kitchen safety the test results are good. Council Member Dahl moved to accept the Centennial Fire District 1999 Operating Budget, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT,RICK DEGARDNER Resolution No. 98- 162,Accepting Donation from the Lino Lakes Lions Club-Mr. DeGardner stated the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department sought program sponsors for its First Annual Family Turkey Shoot to be held on November 14, 1998. The event is a free holiday event for the families of Lino Lakes that consists of low-key competition in a variety of athletic events for prizes. The Lino Lakes Lions Club, as a program sponsor,has donated$100 to help defer the costs of this event. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 162, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Mayor Sullivan noted that volunteers are desperately needed to help with this event. Anyone who is interested should contact the Parks and Recreation Department. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 162 can be found at the end of these minutes. 3