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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 23, 1996 Page 4 1 B. Councilmembers. 2 Wagner commented on the success of the Sister City reception. 3 Faust commented on a profound statement made by Telle Lassooy-Saura that she is "not 4 just reaching out and opening.doors to houses but to hearts". He stated this places 5 credence on the Sister City program. 6 Faust reported on his attendance at the recent meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities 7 Improving Fiscal's Future Policy Committee and distributed a list of items which will be 8 submitted to the LMC as priorities to present to the legislature during the next session. 9 He announced their next meeting is August 8, 1996, and requested the Council's input 10 prior to that date. Faust also commented on the Ann Rest property tax reform proposal 11 which he will provide to staff. 12 Enrooth reported the Villagefest Committee met again last night to discuss activities for 13 the upcoming Villagefest which will be held on August 3, 1996. He stated he believes 14 things are on track, progressing nicely, and if the weather is nice, they anticipate a gala 15 affair. Marks extended his appreciation to City staf, Connie Kroe lin and Kim Moore-Sykes, 17 and the Mayor and Council for their help with the Sister City reception. He informed 18 regarding other activities they are considering such as inviting a musical band.from Salo, 19 having a Sister City meeting with Salo members and,perhaps,joint Chamber of 20 Commerce interaction. 21 Marks stated he has been researching other community's services, library facilities, water 22 quality, and city halls. He stated he has noted the most prevalent garbage on streets and 23 parking lots is cigarettes and asked what happens when someone litters. City Manager 24 Morrison advised St. Anthony has a littering ordinance but it is really a priority issue. 25 Marks requested staff research what type of enforcement activity can be taken. 26 C. Mayor 27 Mayor Ranallo noted the recent newsletter article advising wells must be sealed, grouted, 28 and capped. He reported he received several calls saying the article is in error because if 29 the well is being used, it does not need to be grouted. He requested staff research and 30 clarify this issue. 31 Mayor Ranallo reported that he and the Councilmember Enrooth met with the Acting 32 MPCA Commissioner to express the City's position on the Schnitzer Environmental Case and advise them of the low battery volume handled by the City of St. Anthony.