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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 9, 1998 Page 13 1 to the retail businesses. Thuesen expressed concern that the planning process for that area move 2 quickly to provide the retailers with some answers. He was impressed with the commitment of 3. many of the retailers in that center and commended them for sticking with their business and 4 trying to make it work. 5 Morrison reported that the Planning Commission will be interviewing planners at their next 6 meeting and will make a recommendation to the Council on June 23, 1998. Morrison suggested 7 there may be some feedback by this fall. He noted that the St. Anthony Shopping Center tenants 8 were also aware of the request for the Conditional Use Permit for industrial use and have gone on 9 record by means of letter, in opposition. 10 Mayor Ranallo asked if the merchants were aware that the owner of the Shopping Center has it 11 on the market. 12 Thuesen stated they are aware of that. 13 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at an ACTION Board meeting this morning. They continue 14 to work on building assets and will continue to talk with the Council on these issues. 15 Cavanaugh reported he is working with the Canadian Pacific and the Main Pacific Railroad in 16 regard to changing crews in the Fordham neighborhood. Although there are other options,they 17 are limited. There is also discussion of the installation of a chain-link fence in the area due to 18 concern of the children crossing the tracks. The residents are also requesting that the cul-de-sac 19 on Fordham be landscaped to buffer the residents from the Happy Potato Chip site. 20 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at a Best Practices meeting at the State Capital. The auditors 21 have just completed'a best practice analysis of the 911 system and will now be addressing fire 22 protection service. This analysis will be completed early in 1999. 23 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Shelly Freeman meeting. There were 40 people in 24 attendance and 6 task forces were formed. 25 Mayor Ranallo asked the status of the railroad discussions. 26 Cavanaugh stated he would like to be the key contact in this issue. He noted the railroad 27 representatives have met with the citizens and there is an open communication. 28 Marks reported the Sister City Committee continues to work on its 501(c)(3) status. 29 E. Maw 30 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a letter from Patty Saucer of the Silver Lake Home 31 Owners Association. The letter has been forwarded to City Manager. •