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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 18 Ms. Amundsen clarified that her neighboring business’ decibel meter was used, and that Fridley 1 has a decibel that is allowed. She clarified that the business voluntarily tested their decibels and 2 reduced the noise. 3 4 Mayor Marty suggested that Mr. Waste work with the Police Department to correct such issues 5 and applauded Mr. Waste on his willingness to address the issues. 6 7 MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/MARTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6833 an 8 On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment located 9 at 2400 County Road H2. 10 11 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12 13 F. Resolution 6852 Approving Rotary Club Membership. 14 15 City Administrator Ulrich stated this item was discussed at the June 5th City Council work 16 session. He stated it was the consensus of the Council to invite the president of the New 17 Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club, Mr. George Winiecki, to a Council meeting to introduce 18 himself, answer questions, and explain the benefits of the Rotary membership. 19 20 Mr. Winiecki presented the Council with information about the Rotary Club. He explained 21 Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders and that members of 22 club are involved in all aspects of business and government. He said they have mayors, real-23 estate developers, Council members, school superintendents, principals, and many private and 24 public sector members. 25 26 Mr. Winiecki stated the Rotary Club provides community and humanitarian services, promotes 27 high ethical standards and promotes peace throughout the world. He explained that there are 28 many rotary clubs throughout the world. 29 30 Mr. Winiecki said that the Rotary Club has made several contributions throughout the area. He 31 stated for example, that the club in Mounds View returns the funds they raise back into the 32 community. He noted that $600 was contributed to a Mounds View Park, that they contributed 33 to a youth latch-key program through Community Partners to Youth latchkey program in, and 34 also gave money to the Northwest Youth and Family Service. 35 36 Mr. Winiecki said the club gives to the local food shelf. He said they used to distribute food 37 directly to the citizens, but that working with the food shelf is more efficient. He said they have 38 a large Easter egg hunt which includes 700-800 children. 39 40 Mr. Winiecki stated the explained that they contribute to CEAF, the Community Emergency 41 Assistance Fund, which assists people who have needs for emergency money. He stated they 42 hold people accountable. He explained that they also organize a carnival for children who have 43 Spina bifida. 44 45