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c; <br /> -13- <br /> DEPARTMENTS AND ,COMMITTEES <br /> The report from the. City Prosecutor, the Edward J., Hance, law firm, <br /> related to matters conducted at the Hennepin County . District Court on <br /> January 7 ; - 1987, was considered briefly before it was. ordered, filed . a,s <br /> informational. <br /> CITY MANAGER'S REPORT <br /> The staff meeting notes fore .January 2001 , 1987 were accepted as <br /> informational. <br /> City to Participate- in Municipal Amicus Program <br /> The benefits of- the , above program. were discussed with Mr. Childs and <br /> Mr. Soth. Councilmember Marks agreed that there were certainly a lot <br /> of laws which originated with the courts and .although the cities should <br /> not have to lobby the judicial system, the realities of . the situation <br /> seemed to justify the City' s participation. Councilmember Ranallo <br /> indicated he strongly supported the program. Mr. Soth, who is a member <br /> of CLEAR,- which qualified St., Anthony to pay only 5% of its LMC dues, <br /> or approximately $175 a year for membership;- explained what the program <br /> does is to try to influence the outcome of cases which could impact on <br /> the City. <br /> Council Action <br /> Motion by - Marks., seconded by Enrooth to authorize the City to join . the <br /> League of Minnesota Cities' Municipal Amicus Program as long as the <br /> fees do not exceed $200 . 00 . <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Proclamation Declaring February as Heart Month Approved <br /> Mayor Sundland said he would be joining other Minnesota mayors in the <br /> Capitol Rotunda to personally present the City' s proclamation to the <br /> American Heart . Association. This ceremony would kick off that <br /> association' s fund drive in Minnesota. <br /> Council Action <br /> Motion by. Marks., seconded . -by Makowske to authorize the Mayor to <br /> proclaim February as Heart Month in St. .Anthony. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Council .. Pas:ses Resolution. Supporting Blaine Location for Olympic . <br /> Development Facility <br /> Mr. Childs indicated the issue of getting this facility for a northern <br /> suburb had been presented during the Northern Mayors Association he had <br />