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• As many of you know, Bruce Kessel started this week as Finance Director and is digging into the job. He is already coming up with good ideas and I anticipate he will be very useful in putting together the budget this year. As for Pam Sheldon, she should be starting on July 29. We look forward to her arrival and welcome again to Bruce. • I attended the AMM breakfast meeting on Wednesday in Arden Hills. Three MET Council members were present including the chair. The discussion centered around the effectiveness of AMM's lobbying efforts and how best to focus on and present region based issues. Thursday I meet with area managers, sit in on a LMC Fiscal Futures Policy committee and meet again with the I-35W Corridor steering committee. Chuck • After going to Election's Training on June 27th and meeting with Joan Pelzer(Ramsey County Elections Department)this past Monday, I feel more comfortable with what will need to take in putting on a successful 1996 election. I will also be meeting with Kathy MacRunnels next week to determine election judges and create a schedule of training times. There are a lot of new applications this year! • Many people have been asked about filing dates,they are from: August 28, 8:00 a.m. until September 11, 4:30 p.m. The fee for filing is $20.00. • With elections and budgeting coming up,things should be very busy! • Lately we have been experiencing many problems with the quality of copies from the copy machine. Thanks to everyone for the patience that has been extended during this very frustrating experience. I am looking into other options the City may pursue. Dawn ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Last week Chuck and I met with O'Meara and Thistle re: Bel-Rae. We have requested that V.B. Digs provide the City with a bank commitment letter by mid-August prior to proceeding with negotiations. This way we will be assured of their ability to finance their portion of the development or their actual need for assistance. We also had a very positive meeting with Community Education. They will be providing the School Board with an update on our plans at the next Board meeting. Chuck and I will attend the meeting to answer any questions.