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City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 4 1 problems faced by high school students. He stated that an issue at the forefront of the coalition's 2 agenda is expanding resources for after=school programs, and encouraged residents to become 3 involved with the coalition. He added students have expressed frustration over the lack of 4 activities available within the community, and Perkins is their biggest attraction. 5 6 Cavanaugh reported on his participation in the substitute teacher program at Wilshire Park 7 School organized by Bonnie Brever in which volunteers provide enrichment programs for 8 students in place of their regular teachers. He stated he had talked to the students about public 9 transportation. He encouraged interested residents to consider participation in the program, and 10 applauded Ms. Brever at Wilshire Park School for her efforts. 11 12 Ranallo stated he had received feedback from the high school student council with regard to lack 13 of available after-school activities, and had also been informed about Perkins. He added the 14 students indicated they would not consider utilizing the community room at City Hall because 15 they don't want to go to a facility governed by the school or the City. 16 17 Marks reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the Sister City Association which is 18 -currently involved in.planning for 3 events: a visit from a Salo,.Finland folk dance group which 19 will include some venues within the City; an art exchange between schools in Salo, Finland and 20 St. Anthony which includes a grant request submission to the Finlandia Foundation; and the 21 development of economic exchange between the two cities. 22 23 Faust reported that he is watching the legislature closely and has nothing to report upon which 24 might require the City's mobilization. 25 26 Thuesen reported on his involvement in the Wilshire Park School's substitute teacher program, 27 adding he had provided a lesson on city government and attempted to give the students real life 28 examples. He added he hopes there are future leaders among the community's youth. 29 30 D. Mayor. 31 Ranallo stated the cable television station has had some difficulty transmitting the Council 32 meetings for the past few weeks but the problems will be rectified. He added the cable company 33 is working with the high school which has some unused cable equipment and cable classes 34 should be available at the high school soon. 35 36 E. Cily Manager. 37 Morrison reported that the City's employee recognition luncheon will be held March 10, 1999 38 from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 39