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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12, 1999 DISBURSEMENTS: April Manuals ($548.70) Approved April 12, 1999 (Check No. 55643 - 55772, $284,839.08) Approved Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE Mayor Sullivan's State of the City - Mayor Sullivan presented the State of the City address. Mayor Sullivan's State of the City can be found at the end of these mini' Tree City Award, Marty Asleson - Mr. Asleson stated the City of Lino Lakes has been presented the Tree City Award for the eleventh year in a, row. The aards given to cities that show efforts towards urban forestry conservation thatncludes tree preservation, an Arbor Day celebration, and Earth Day celebration. Lino Lakes Pharmacy - Council Member Neal stated a pharmacy will be opened in the Fairview Clinic which includes the opportunity to purchase eye glasses. The pharmacy will be opened by early May or June ' 99' he CLnic is also adding another doctor. Mr. Fritz Johnson, Pr lino Lakes Chamber of Commerce, came forward and stated the organization has ju fo f ed. He read the mission statement of the organization and stated their oboes are" . work with businesses in Lino Lakes, conduct YMCA fund raising, and work to assist sting of new businesses in the community. He stated the organization is infill support of the proposed Comprehensive Plan and will work in an effort to get the Plan app ed. Mayor Sullivan thanked Mr. Johnson for establishing the organization. She stated she appreciates all their efforts to support the City. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of Resolution No. 99 -15, Accepting Donation from Circle -Lex Lions for a Party Wagon - Mr. DeGardner stated the Circle -Lex Lions Club has agreed to purchase a community party wagon and furnish a variety of equipment. This contribution amounts to $10,945. The Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department is currently preparing a procedures and policy manual for the party wagon. These procedures will be strictly adhered to. 2