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businesses on Mustang as well as Charlie Hall whose proposed <br /> project is impacted by the realignment. The Mayor has requested <br /> that Commissioner Wedell be invited to the March 6 Work Session <br /> to discuss this issue. I will let you know on Monday if he is <br /> able to make the meeting. <br /> Surfing the "Net" <br /> Tim C. and I attended a U.S. West telecommunication workshop this <br /> week and learned two very valuable things: No. 1, we know very <br /> little about the Information Super Highway and No. 2, that's <br /> okay, we still have time to get on at the next on ramp. The <br /> workshop was very valuable in providing us with background <br /> information that will be helpful as we begin to assess our <br /> pilot" status with the FreeNet. It appears that, once again, <br /> local governments are the last to enter the technology loop. <br /> School districts, the State of Minnesota and several counties are <br /> already hooked up, linked up, connected or otherwise in one of <br /> the traffic lanes of the Information Super Highway. The <br /> possibilities for information sharing and data retrieval is <br /> limitless. And, most important, the cost is surprisingly <br /> affordable. We will keep you updated as events unfold with the <br /> FreeNet. <br /> TIF Legislation <br /> I have included herein the draft copy of the brochure that Cathy, <br /> Paul and I have prepared to handout to Legislators in response to <br /> the proposed TIF legislation. Councilmember Hankner requested the <br /> information be collected and prepared in a quick, easy to read <br /> form that she can quickly, but effectively, discuss with the <br /> authors of the bill. She is also working with Senator Novak to <br /> set up a meeting of City officials, staff and Legislators to <br /> discuss the impact of the proposed legislation on the City. <br /> Multi-Tech has agreed to host the meeting at their facility as <br /> soon as a date is set. <br /> Former Mayor Rustad <br /> Died this past week. Wake is tonight (Thursday) at Sandberg <br /> Mortuary in St. Paul. Funeral on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. at Christ <br /> Episcopal Church in Woodbury. City sent flowers. <br /> Cathy Bennett <br /> Stay away from her. . . . she has the galloping crud! She has lost <br /> her voice (so if you really want to be mean, call her and make <br /> her talk! ) and feels like well, you know. <br /> Samantha <br />