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Mounds View City Council August 9, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 15 • Council Member Quick asked whether anything had been done by the Civil Service Commission, and City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated that they did review the Deputy Chief vacancy, and they did act on it, and they are recommending going forward. Council Member Marty stated the Festival in the Park Golf Tournament is this coming Saturday, and there are still some tee times open. He stated there will be various prizes for that event. Council Member Stigney asked what happened regarding the resolution to remove a Commission member from the Planning Commission, and Director Ericson stated that a 4/Sths majority vote would be needed, and after speaking with the Council members and the City Attorney, the direction was that the removal of the Commission member was not warranted. Director Ericson stated the Bylaws of the Planning Commission would be examined and possibly changed to direct the Commissioner members in what forum they should make public comments. Council Member Stigney asked what happened to the inventory he had requested of the equipment at the Community Center, and specifically the issue about the microphones. City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated he thought Steve was going to do an inventory, but he would have to check and get back to the Council on that issue. Council Member Gunn stated there will be a SK run for Festival in the Park on August 22°d. She stated there would be a pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 11:00 in the Park. She stated the Teddy • Bear Band would play at noon. She stated there will be an art show, and there will be a band playing from 4:00 to 6:00. She stated there will be a parade at 3:00, and there will be fireworks at night with a band playing. B. Reports of Staff 1. Finance Quarterly Report Mayor Linke asked the Finance Director to expound on the bond rating. Finance Director Hansen stated that the City's bond rating had been changed from A2 to A1, which is a good affirmation of the City's financial condition, the result being the bond buyers are willing to offer the City better prices. He stated the savings will reduce the tax levy that has been levied over the next ten years to repay the bonds. Mayor Linke thanked Finance Director Hansen and his staff for the good guidance and making the right decisions involved in that, and stated it showed staff had the City's best interests in their hearts. Mayor Linke asked the Finance Director if he had any statements to make regarding the Quarterly Report.