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Mounds View City Council June 24, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 19 Mayor Sonterre indicated his motion was to find out if there was any interest in examining the possibilities. He then said he does not want to waste time discussing the matter if New Brighton is not interested. Council Member Stigney had said that he wanted the City to discuss its goals first and then proceed with contacting other cities. Council Member Thomas indicated the goal is protecting public safety and she does not want to spend time on the matter if New Brighton has no interest. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Thomas indicated the City of Mounds View had received significant recognition by having Assistant City Administrator Reed appointed to the Board of Directors. She then indicated there was an award ceremony and luncheon on Thursday to honor the appointees and then congratulated Ms. Reed on her appointment. Ms. Reed was appointed to the Board of Directors of the League of Minnesota Cities. City Administrator Miller indicated there were 22 applicants for the four positions and said Ms. Reed did an outstanding job. Council Member Marty thanked everyone that participated in the Festival in the Park festivities. He then said that the figures for the golf tournament were being tabulated and would be provided to the City. He also commented that the fireworks were very good this year. Council Member Thomas commented that the fireworks were the best since she has lived in the City. She then thanked Sheri Gunn for the selection of the band as it was very good. Mayor Sonterre reported he had attended the North Metro Mayor’s Meeting and the United Way is interested in the City’s manufactured home revitalization project. Mayor Sonterre reported he had attended the Northwest Youth and Family Services meeting that had started at 7:00, not 7:30. He then noted that the organization is putting on a fundraiser which is a 50’s dance with an Elvis impersonator at Bandana Square. Mayor Sonterre indicated he serves on the Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee and noted the Mayors of all Ramsey County cities are working together for a plan to handle homeland security issues. He then indicated he had met with Charlie Weaver who liked the idea and may turn the Ramsey County group into a model for other counties. Mayor Sonterre indicated he had attended the League of Minnesota Cities convention in Rochester and had brought back good information on skate parks. He then indicated he had won a drawing on behalf of the City for a contribution of $500.00 for the City’s park and recreation department, but in the absence of any City run park an drecreation department he though the park