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recognizing Cass Screw Company in Brooklyn Park as Employer of the Year for their support of NMMA and community issues in the past. I35W Planning Meeting – Representatives of MNDOT, New Brighton, Arden Hills and Mounds View met to discuss transportation issues associated with County Road 10, I35W, and County Road 96. Some of the options under discussion could have profound impacts on Mounds View, such as restricted access to CR10 as well as closing the intersection at CR I. A planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 17th, 6:30pm at the MNDOT Training Facility on CR I. Council Members from all three cities are encouraged to attend. Highway 10 Noise Wall – Discussions were held with Ulteig Engineering to review study results prior to the June work session. Staff is reviewing the financing and scheduling options per Council Direction. Quarterly update meetings were held with the Public Works and Community Development department heads. Rice Creek Watershed District – A meeting was held with City staff, Commissioner Haake, and RCWSD staff to discuss a resolution to the 2003 street improvement project issues. The project is moving forward with the action on tonight’s agenda. YMCA Advisory Committee Meeting – The YMCA Advisory Committee met on June 7th and reviewed issues such as programming, the school coordinator fee paid to the schools, going to a one design t-shirt for all sports programs, scheduling software need, and an update on Council issues. The Committee recommended that the Council eliminate the school coordinator fee for 2005. 800 MHz/Dispatch System – Ramsey County hosted a meeting for public officials to discuss the current study and direction of the 800 MHz communications system and public safety dispatch options. Cities were asked to give some preliminary direction to the study committee. City managers also had a separate meeting on this topic. This item is on tonight’s agenda for action. Public Law Update – Kennedy and Graven sponsored a half-day seminar for public officials as an update on new laws. Both case law and new legislation were covered. New legislation includes such things as the ability of City Councils to now close meetings for security issues. Construction law and telecommunications law were also covered in detail. Jim Ericson and I attended. Employee Appreciation Lunch – An employee appreciation lunch was held on Wednesday June 9th. It was well attended by employees and several people received years of service awards. Thank you and congratulations to all employees! All staff meeting – An all staff meeting was held in the Council Chambers last Friday. Agenda items included discussion of the City’s Mission, Vision, and Goals; a review of the City’s upcoming 2005 budget: a demonstration of the Police Department’s new technology in records management and report writing: and an update of the City Hall remodeling project. Employees were also informed that the next payroll cards will account for sick leave time and banked time in separate categories. Congratulations to Pete Szurek for being a recipient of a customer service award!