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City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> May 11, 1999 <br /> • Page 5 <br /> 1 Cavanaugh expressed his thanks to the City staff who planned the volunteer appreciation dinner <br /> 2 which was an excellent event. He added that he received feedback from some attendees who <br /> 3 wanted more time for socializing. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Cavanaugh reported that the VillageFest monthly meeting took place Monday, May 10, 1999 and <br /> 6 plans are moving ahead and on schedule. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at an ACTION Board Meeting at which the <br /> 9 intergenerational dialogues were discussed and the need to keep leadership momentum going. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a Hennepin County Y2K event which revealed that the <br /> 12 real work toward Y2K compliance and organization is at the community level and in <br /> 13 neighborhoods. <br /> 14 <br /> 15 Cavanaugh stated that the SADD demonstration shown at the high school was impressive, and <br /> 16 involved representatives from the Police and Fire Departments, SherrifPs Office, medical <br /> 17 coroner, and Lifelink helicopter. He added that the video is excellent and should be shown if it is <br /> available. He stated it was critiqued in the auditorium after the showing, and a paraplegic victim <br /> of a drunk driver gave his perspective. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Marks applauded the planners of the volunteer dinner and Spring Clean-Up Day. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Marks reported on his attendance at the Parks Commission meeting as Council liaison. He stated <br /> 24 a group of City youth attended who were interested in seeing a skateboarding area constructed in <br /> 25 Central Park. He expressed the group's positive attitude and interest in having a safe, chemical- <br /> 26 free way to have fun. He stated he was impressed with the Parks Commission's supportive <br /> 27 response to the youth. He added that the Commission is working on many positive issues and <br /> 28 their work in the parks is progressing. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Marks reported that the Salo, Finland Fire Brigade Band's web page displays a photo taken of <br /> 31 the band on the St. Anthony fire truck which he has been told is very interesting. He added that <br /> 32 the Salo dance group visit will take place in about a month. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Thuesen asked, with regard to the skateboarding discussion at the Parks Commission meeting, <br /> 35 how the skateboarders' comments and requests were received. Marks stated the Commission's <br /> 36 response was positive, and they agreed to look into the issue. He added that the skateboarders <br /> 37 said that a skateboarding area was being planned at Nativity Church. He asked Ms. Jindra to <br /> 38 address this issue. <br /> 39 <br /> Ms. Jindra stated that Commission was impressed with the skateboarders, ranging from 8th to <br /> 1 11 th grades, and their willingness to express their interests to the community. She added they <br />