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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 1998 • Page 9 1 Thuesen reported his attendance at the potluck dinner and the final concert held in conjunction 2 with the Salo, Finland Band visit. He expressed appreciation to everyone involved with the visit 3 and noted this event required a lot of organization and a lot of community involvement to make it 4 successful. 5 Thuesen reported he will not be able to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Event due to a prior. 6 family commitment. He stated volunteers are so important to the City and he appreciates the 7 work they do. 8 Faust reported his attendance at the Clean-up Day at Trillium Park on Saturday, April 25, 1998. 9 Members of the Kiwanis Club,the Builder's Club, and the Gardner's Club worked together to 10 plant trees and spruce up the area. This area is an entrance to the City and provides a first 11 impression. 12 Faust reminded that the City Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 1998 from 9:00 13 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 14 Faust presented literature with regard to a Juvenile Correction Program at Camp Ripley which 15 was approved by the Legislature last year,for children ages 11 - 14 years old. 06 Marks reported that the final Parks Task Force meeting was interesting and inspiring. It was a 17 culmination of ideas, enthusiasm and vision of the people gathered together. 18 Marks reported the Sister City visit was a success. He thanked the many people who helped. 19 Many friends were made and the final concert was exciting with Finlandia being played together 20 by the Salo Band and the St. Anthony Orchestra. The Salo Band performed at the High School 21 and Wilshire Park. 22 Mayor Ranallo noted that many people complimented the Public Works Department for their 23 work in setting up the various events. 24 Cavanaugh stated the Sister City event was fun. His family had four people and a host family at 25 his home. It was nice to learn about the history and also to meet the host family. 26 Cavanaugh reminded that the Volunteer Dinner will be held on Saturday,May 2, 1998 at 6:00 27 p.m. Over 200 people will be in attendance at this event. 28 Cavanaugh stated he will not be able to attend the Council Work Session on Tuesday, May 5, 29 1998. 40 0 E. Mayor. 1 Mayor Ranallo suggested the great hall in the center of the Community Center/City Hall building 32 be given an official name. There was Council consensus to name this room the "Great Hall".