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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 22, 2002 • The agenda was approved as amended. • • CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember O'Donnell moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM DISBURSEMENTS: April 22, 2002 (Check No. 64777 — 64906, $329,179.48) Centennial Fire District (Check No. 13171 - 13195, $55.616.03) OPEN MIKE ACTION Approved Approved American Cancer Society (June 21, 2002, Relay- for -Life at Centennial High), Amy Countryman — Ms. Countryman came forward and stated this is the second season she has worked on the Relay - for -Life event in the Centennial area. The Relay- for -Life is a community event that raised over $5 million dollars last year. She stated the event will be held on June 21, 2002, at Centennial High School. She explained what the program is, noting the events that will be held. She also stated that this year's event is the 5th annual event in the Centennial area. One of the event's volunteers, Cindy, came forward and displayed the bags that were placed around the whole track at the school last year. She stated participants set up campsite areas and cancer survivors do the first lap around the track. She told the story relating to pennies from heaven and challenged the Council to put together a team to participate in the event. Another volunteer, Shelly, came forward and stated she lives in Lino Lakes and works in the Centennial School District. She stated everyone should get involved. She indicated she lost her father to cancer and she wants to raise money for something that has touched everyone. She stated Relay- for -Life is a real family event and everyone can get involved. She distributed a brochure that includes information on how to participate and how to enter a team into the event. The Centennial High School also has team packets available. Councilmember Carlson asked how many participants were involved in last year's event. Ms. Countryman stated there were 350 participants last year. This year's goal is 480 participants. The volunteers encouraged everyone who participates to spend the whole night. They thanked the Council for their time. 3