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Mounds View. City Council July 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 23 • • Page 5, line 32, end of the sentence reads `extend the District `after the' 25-years'; should read: `extend the District `to' 25-years' MOTION/SECOND Minutes as amended. 11. REPORTS Flaherty/Gunn To Approve the June 27, 2005 City Council Meeting Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. A. Reports of Mayor and Council Council Member Gunn stated that the Festival in the Park Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 20, 2005 and the Festival in the Park is scheduled to take place on August 21, 2005. She that they are planning a Battle of the Bands after the parade, in the park, noting that any teens with a local band that are interested in competing should contact her or Jim Schwalbe. She stated that the festival would also include a Flea Market and Fireworks. She stated that the parade is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. adding that the parade route would begin and end at the Business Park and provided an overview of the route. Council Member Thomas stated that this is a follow-up to the discussion Council had with regards to some of the difficulties with the fireworks ordinance. She stated that she had some • conversations with the Legislative Author noting that even though he is firmly supportive that fireworks should be purchasable year round, it was never his intent to prohibit Cities from being able to restrict it to permit structures. She stated that they are under discussion and would be in contact with Jim to determine what should be done legislatively to ensure that Cities have full authority and flexibility to do what they need to at the legislative level. Mayor Marty stated that he received a call from Dorothy Trinka who is a member of the Supporters of De La Renaissance of Haiti. He explained that she wanted to set up a meeting with him and the City Administrator. He stated that he and Director Ericson met with them today adding that they have been invited to attend the Council Work Session on Monday, August 1, 2005 to discuss facts of Haiti with the Council. He stated that over half of the population is unemployed and they are trying to solicit for assistance and donations. He stated that they are also putting on a Haitian Buffet on Saturday, August 27~' at the Fairview Park Recreation Center, 609 29~' Avenue North, Minneapolis from Noon to 6:00 p.m. He stated that for five years and under it would be free; 6-12 years would be $5.00 and 13 years and older would be $10.00. He stated that the City does not have a budget for benevolent contributions noting that the City could volunteer to help with the buffet. He indicated that the City could also help by donating items such as typewriters, hospital equipment, soap, cleaning supplies, medicine, eye glasses, mattresses, furniture, motorcycles, water pumps, computers, food and clothing. He stated that they are .having a yard sale, August 12-13, 2005 noting that he wanted to give the Council a heads up that they would be present at the Work Session for a brief presentation. C7