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1 REGULAR COUNICIL MEETING <br /> 2 MARCH -10 , 1992 <br /> { PAGE 12 <br /> 4 <br /> c <br /> J <br /> 6 stop sign on Old Highway #88 . <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Report of Mayor Ranallo <br /> 9 <br /> 10 The Mayor reported on the recent Gopher Award Presentations <br /> 11 which were made to Jeremy Rice and Tony d 'Agostino. The <br /> 12 organization sponsors baseball events for boys from ages 13 <br /> 13 through 16 and hope to be able to offer similar programs to <br /> 14 girls in the near future . The Mayor noted that all of the <br /> 15 youn=gsters involved have an opportunity to participate . They <br /> 16 received winner ' s rings similar to those awarded to <br /> 17 rrogessional athletes . <br /> lc <br /> 19 On March 3rd , twenty-two metropolitan mayors met at meeting <br /> 20 hosted by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities at <br /> 21 the Kelly Inn. in St . Paul . The purpose of the meeting was to <br /> 22 discuss the projected State shortfall . All of those attending <br /> 23 agreed to se::d a letter to Governor Carlson requesting he <br /> 24 consider using some of the State ' s "rainy day" fund for the <br /> 25 shortfall as well as combining some state departments . <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Mayor Ranallo noted that the City of St . Anthony will be <br /> •28 losinc $30 , 000 in State Aid funds . He noted that an additional <br /> 29 amount of state fundi ng, may also be lost with the <br /> 30 disappearance of all loc-. government aids . At this point in <br /> 31 time ro cutbacks of the Homestead Credit are being consideree . <br /> 32 <br /> 33 The Mayor requested that members of the Council consider a <br /> 34 work session be held in the afternoon with department heads <br /> 35 and staff to consoptions to deal with the potentia'_ <br /> 36 shortfall . He felt no matter who was responsible for a <br /> 37 shortfall that the City Council would be blamed for any <br /> 38 decrease in services . <br /> 39 <br /> 40 On March 5th a Cable Commission Meeting was held and five <br /> 41 commissioners attended. There was question whether there was <br /> 42 a quorum but the body voted anyhow. The Mayor noted that there <br /> 43 is $13 , 000 available for scholarships for students pursuing <br /> 44 careers in cable television, journalism, etc . .The recipient of <br /> 45 the scholarship not necessarily be in the senior year of <br /> 46 school . The scholarhips will be awarded at a banquet at the <br /> 47 Hyatt Regency on March 16th or 17th. Mayor Ranallo advised <br /> 48 that tickets are available for any members of the Council to <br /> 49 attend who so desired . <br /> 50 <br /> The Mayor advised that any residents who wish to 1-:ave a viale_ <br /> 52 tape run: on cable need only bring the tape to the studio for <br /> •53 editing and it will be run . <br /> 4 <br />