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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Minutes, November 25, 1996 (Council Members Kuether and Lyden were absent) - In light of the fact that Council Members Kuether and Bergeson are absent, Mayor Landers called for a motion to table consideration of these minutes until a future meeting. Council Member Lyden moved to table consideration of the November 25, 1996 minutes until the next regular Council meeting. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Proclamation "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH", read by Mayor Landers - Mayor Landers read the following Proclamation: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the community problem of domestic violence has become a critical public health and welfare concern in Anoka County; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is a crime, the commission of which will not be tolerated in Anoka County and perpetrators of said crime are subject to prosecution and conviction in accordance with the law; and WHEREAS, over 43,000 victims of violence have and will continue to access assistance from Alexandra House, a domestic violence service provider for women and families; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that up to 70% of the children and youth who come to Alexandra House are themselves abused victims of domestic violence; and WHEREAS, domestic violence will be eliminated through community partnerships of concerned individuals and organizations working together to prevent abuse while at the same time effecting social and legal change; and WHEREAS, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and. WHEREAS, During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Anoka County media, churches and other organizations will inform area residents about domestic violence, its prevalence, consequences and what we, as a concerned community, can do to eliminate its existence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND KNOWN TO ALL that the Mayor, John L. Landers, proclaims October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Lino Lakes. Mayor Council Member Neal moved to approve the Proclamation, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11