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City.Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 1999 Page 4 1 Ms. Westrom read a letter from Senator Grams which expressed his heartfelt congratulations in 2 memory of Bill Myers, and his conviction that Mr. Myer's dedication and service should be a 3 great source of pride for his family. 4 Mayor Ranallo thanked Ms. Westrom for her representation of Senator Grams in presenting the 5 plaque. 6 B. Presentation of Plaque to retiring Reserve Firefighter Dan Kramer by Mayor Ranallo. 7 Ranallo welcomed Fire Chief Dick Johnson and invited him to address the Council. Johnson 8 presented a plaque to retiring reserve firefighter Dan Kramer. He stated Mr. Kramer has served 9 the community as a part-time firefighter with dedication and commitment for 25 years. He noted 10 Mr. Kramer was the first recipient of the Villager of the Year award. He added the City's part- 11 time firefighters make many sacrifices on behalf of the community, which owes them a debt of 12 gratitude. 13 Dan Kramer thanked the Fire Chief and Council for honoring him and creating such a 14 memorable occasion for him and his family. He thanked his wife, Kay, for her support over the 15 years. He stated he is proud to have served the community and worked with such an outstanding 16 group of firefighters. He added he leaves the department with'good feelings. • 17 C. Sister Cijy Association Report. 18 Ranallo invited Marks to address the Council with regard to recent Sister City association 19 activities. Marks stated the Rivakat Dance Group from Salo, Finland had recently visited the 20 City, and he invited representatives from the Sister City Association to address the Council. 21 Blossom Gullickson stated she is a member of the Sister City Association, and reviewed the 22 recent Rivakat Dance Group visit from June 1.4-24 during which 16 youth and 6 adults visited 23 the City and were excellent ambassadors of Salo,Finland. She added the group performed at 7 24 different venues including-the Swedish Institute and the St. Anthony Main Festival, as well as a 25 local picnic in their honor. She noted the group's excellent organization and discipline during 26 their stay. 27 Ms. Gullickson stated the program offers great value in that residents can see firsthand the 28 similarities and differences between the two cultures. 29 Ruth Ann Marks, 3424 Silver Lake Road, stated she is also a member of the organization, and 30 reviewed the picnic in honor of Rivakat which was held June 18 in the Central Park pavilion. 31 She noted the event was very successful, with 125 people in attendance, demonstrating the City's 32 strong support for the Sister City organization. She thanked Public Works Director Jay Hartman 33 and City staff for their assistance in planning and organizing the picnic. •