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Bear Association and was interested to hear about their interest in building a complex in <br /> the North Metro. Apparently Volleyball as a sport is growing like crazy and there was a <br /> $2.3 million bonding bill passed to build a Volleyball complex in Rochester. In addition, <br /> Nick mentioned that Mounds View's Forester, Rick Risky has been involved in the <br /> Volleyball Association for many years. Nick will not be able to attend the special work <br /> session on Monday but would be interested in meeting with Mr. Kuehlwein at a later date. <br /> • The Met Council awarded Livable Communities Act Funds to four communities this year. <br /> Guess where they are? Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, St. Paul and Minneapolis. (I have <br /> attached a copy of an article regarding the projects). <br /> • For your information I have attached an article regarding public/private recreation <br /> ventures. The ventures include projects in Plymouth and Maple Grove. Although both of <br /> these ventures include private health clubs, it may give you a feel for the benefits of piggy <br /> backing with private recreational centers for local community facility needs. <br /> Cathy <br /> • I visited the finance department in New Brighton this week to determine the <br /> organizational pattern of their budgeting process. Their are some ways our format can be <br /> streamlined- making the process a lot easier on department heads. By eliminating the need <br /> of hard copies and keeping everything on the network, the headaches of budgeting will <br /> soon be kept to a minimum. <br /> • The Labor Management Safety Committee is up and running once again. The committee <br /> is formalizing its' by-laws and mission statement, and the group will soon be setting goals <br /> for the year. If anyone has a safety issue that they want taken to the committee, please <br /> refer it to your department representative: <br /> • <br /> Administration: Dawn Postudensek and Lynnette Morgan <br /> Community Development: Jennifer Bergman <br /> Police: Dave Brick and a representative of the Union personnel <br /> Parks and Recreation: Mary Johnson <br /> Public Works: Larry Decheine and Tim Pittman <br /> Finance: Kitty Hickok <br /> Many of the members have been attending additional safety training seminars and meetings. Any <br /> pro-active approach we take now will certainly pay off in the long run! <br /> Bill Summaries <br /> Omnibus Tax Bill <br /> Ding dong the witch is dead... there will be no property tax freeze this year. HACA has been <br /> restored to cities and all is looking good. Performance measuring is one item the City need to <br /> "check off' when submitting the levy certification. The State will retain $1 of HACA per capita <br />