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as to how important something is would be exercised, but in general I think it could prove helpful to all in adding to policy understanding for the City. Item 7 - Resolution regarding Youth Initiative Grant Agreement: This past Thursday Mary Saarion and I met with the Department of Children, Families & Learning regarding the grant requirements that come with the Bel Rae project. One requirement is that the pass a resolution approving the grant agreement. I will talk with you more on Monday about this and will likely have the resolution and grant agreement before the Council at the June 9 or June 23 meeting. Item 8-Liveable Communities Grant Application:Pam and I will be attending a workshop Friday that is required if the City were to decide to apply for a Liveable Communities grant. The application is enclosed and fairly well outlines what it can be used for. Staff's thoughts are that the ring road/ITighway 10 corridor could use that kind of assistance. We would be interested in the Council's thoughts on this. Item 9 - Bel Rae Update: I will be trying to give you updates on the project status as we go on through the summer. We now have better demolition bids and I can share those on Monday. The dance flooring appears to be a problem as to saving the floor as it is. I would like the Council's thoughts on saving pieces of the actual floor for souvenirs or raffles or something like that. . Item 10 - Council/Employee Appreciation Outing: Once or twice a year we have appreciation outing for employees and Council. We would like your feedback on an evening golf outing at the Bridges this month. Funds are budgeted for this and can be expended for this purpose by law when i the Council finds it in the public interest to do so. Sometimes these things are a little awkward where concerns develop over what is appropriate, so what I am proposing is to set aside tee times for employees and Council members and their families, with food at the club house afterwards. John Hammerschmidt will make a budget out for this. In the past, this has been used as an opportunity to recognize various employees as well. Duane may not be at the meeting Monday evening. There is a Ramsey County meeting regarding the placement of a jail in our district somewhere and he plans on attending that meeting. Otherwise, we should have a good meeting. See you then and have a nice weekend.