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-13- DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES The report from the City Prosecutor, the Edward J. Hance law firm, related to matters conducted at the Hennepin County District Court on January 7 , 1987, was considered briefly before it was ordered filed as informational. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT The staff meeting notes for - January 20, 1987 were accepted as informational. City to Participate in Municipal Amicus Program The benefits of the above program were discussed with Mr. Childs and Mr. Soth. Councilmember Marks agreed that there were certainly a lot of laws which originated with the courts and although the cities should not have to lobby the judicial system, the realities of the situation seemed to justify the City' s participation. Councilmember Ranallo indicated he strongly supported the program. Mr. Soth, who is a member of CLEAR, which qualified St. Anthony to pay only 5% of its LMC dues, or approximately $175 a year for membership, explained what the program does is to try to influence the outcome of cases which could impact on the City. Council Action Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to authorize the City to join the League of Minnesota Cities ' Municipal Amicus Program as long as the fees do not exceed $200. 00. Motion carried unanimously. Proclamation Declaring February as Heart Month Approved Mayor Sundland said he would be joining other Minnesota mayors in the Capitol Rotunda to personally present the City' s proclamation to the American Heart Association. This ceremony would kick off that association' s fund drive in Minnesota. Council Action Motion by Marks, seconded by Makowske to authorize the Mayor to proclaim February as Heart Month in St. Anthony. Motion carried unanimously. Council Passes Resolution Supporting Blaine Location for Olympic Development Facility Mr. Childs indicated the issue of getting this facility for a northern suburb had been presented during the Northern Mayors Association he had