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Regular Council Meeting October 23, 1990 page' 6 1 Motion carried unanimously 2 3 Forrest Harstad, the developer, showed the Council photos of other 4 similar developments his firm has completed. Councilmember Makowske 5 felt additional housing in this price range is quite excellent. 6 7 B. Council Reports 8 None of the Councilmembers had reports. 9 10 Mayor Ranallo advised that the Village Fest Committee had held a meeting 11 on Monday, October 22nd. 12 13 In view of the fact that only seven people attended the meeting, some 14 expressed concern that the Village Fest would continue without more 15 community and volunteer interest. -The Mayor advised that another 16 meeting is scheduled for November 12th where officers and boardmembers 17 will be elected. 18 19 Tom Thorson, Village Fest Chairperson, will contact community and civic 20 organizations as to -their interest in having the festivities for one 21 or two days and whether they will financially support the Village Fest. 22 23 Mayor Ranallo inquired as to what the Councilmembers felt was the City's 24 role in the Village Fest regarding funding, seed money and volunteers. 25 26 Councilmember Enrooth advised that Tom Thorson may continue his involve- 27 ment one more year if enough community interest is received. It was 28 noted that when it was headed by the Jaycess it was broadbased and had 29 considerable support. 30 31 The League of Minnesota Cities is planning its annual conference to be 32 held in Rochester, Minnesota in June of 1991 . The City received a letter 33 from Rochester' s Mayor, Chuck Hazama, requesting the City provide a flag 34 for a grand march opening the Conference. Mayor Ranallo has discussed 35 having the school children work on an appropriate flag with Crystal 36 Meriwether. Councilmember Marks stated that. the City already has two 37 logos. Councilmember Makowske felt the newer one should be used on the 38 flag. 39 40 Mayor Ranallo advised he has been requested to serve on the Project 13 41 Study Committee. This committee will study the school facilities in the 42 community. Presently, the elementary school is at capacity and consideration 43 must be given to moving students from Wilshire School to the Middle School . 44 Also, the -future of the building where the City offices are housed will be 4; discussed. The Mayor attended the Committee' s first meeting and he noted 46 the next meeting will be scheduled after the Referendum vote on November 47 6th. 48 49 C. City Manager's Report 50