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D.A.R.E. Graduation <br /> Pinewood's DARE graduation took place on Tuesday night. The event was organized <br /> by Officer Tom Baumgart and included participation by the Mayor, Councilmember <br /> Trude, Sergeant Jerry Johnson and Officer Roger Koopmeiner (or "Koopie" as he is <br /> affectionately known). Officer Baumgart had arranged for the Wyatt Brothers DARE <br /> cement truck and MTC DARE Bus to be at the school for display and tours. <br /> Comments from people who were in attendance said that they were impressed with <br /> the level of knowledge the students displayed, the involvement of the community and <br /> the dedication that the Police Department has provided, first with "Officer Bob" and <br /> now with Officer Baumgart. In the words of one participant, "This was a really big <br /> deal!" <br /> Outstanding job, Officer Baumgart! <br /> Tim Cruikshank has left the City. <br /> Fire Training Facility <br /> Monday, City Administrators/Managers and Fire Chiefs from B/SLP/MV, Fridley and <br /> Brooklyn Center met to discuss the Fire Training Facility's fire tower. The Facility, <br /> located behind Columbia Arena in Fridley, is nearing completion except for the fire <br /> training tower. The tower is expected to cost more than $75,000. <br /> Several years ago, each department contributed to the construction of the training <br /> facility (B/SLP/MV contributed $20,000 that had been designated from the fire bond <br /> proceeds). <br /> The Fire Chiefs are asking that each city (B/SLP/MV are considered one city) <br /> contribute $25,000 toward the construction of the tower. Mounds View's share of the <br /> $25,000 would be approximately $5,150. <br /> The Chiefs have been asked to finalize construction costs and send them to the five <br /> cities as soon as possible. The expenditure would be a 1996 expenditure. <br /> Tim Cruikshank has left the City. <br /> Community Connections Committee <br /> The Committee met last Wednesday (May 10) and discussed the demographics of <br /> the City. Julie Trude compiled notes on the meeting and I have included them herein. <br /> The next meeting of the "3C Group" is Thursday, May 18. <br /> HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND SEE YOU MONDAY! <br /> Samantha <br />