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February 28, 1977 Page 5 Councilmember Hodges asked Admin. Achen to set up a system for feedback to councilmembers and citizens with complaints. He would like the complainant and the councilmember who takes the complaint to be informed of the action taken by staff; perhaps a letter would be best. Councilmember Hodges also asked Admin. Achen to check with Ramsey County to find out when they would put the pump on in Lakeside Park, as it seems to be quite low. Councilmember Hodges mentioned that he and Admin. Achen had attended the LMC Legislative Conference and commented on several of the bills discussed unemployment compensation, uniform local government election years. Mayor Pickar stated that last Thursday he signed a proclamation designating March as Minuteman Month, an effort to inform citizens of the role the national guard plays in the community, as well as its state obligations. Mayor Pickar also commented on the well conducted Vietnamese new year celebration at the Bel Rae Ballroom. He would welcome the activity again. Council discussion on dedication of the city sign was set aside for an upcoming agenda session at which time a date will be decided upon. Councilmember Ziebarth brought to the attention of the Council a pamphlet put out by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency entitled "Protecting Mobile Homes From High Winds It was suggested that the Boy Scout Troop deliver several copies of the pamphlet to the various mobile home courts office buildings. Mayor Pickar stated that the Annual Appreciation Dinner for the City would be held March 5th at the Bel Rae Ballroom. The dinner committee is planning presentations to various persons and organizations who have donated items to the city and community in general and to staff persons with 10 or more years of service. MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to adjourn at 8 :25 PM. 5 ayes Respectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator