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c City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 1999 • Page 7 1 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a meeting of a Chemical Health Coalition subcommittee 2 called "Safe and Affordable Activities for Youth" which has become a parent 3 information/networking opportunity. He noted the subcommittee is planning a middle school 4 dance in the community center on June 26 from 7:00-10:00 PM for which permission slips will 5 be required. He added another dance for high school students is planned for July 17, 1999. 6 Cavanaugh noted with disappointment that the City was not mentioned in a recent article 7 regarding Herberger's in the June 18, 1999 Business Section of the Star Tribune newspaper. 8 D. Ma• 9 Ranallo stated that the League of Minnesota Cities' annual conference incorporated a group of 10 100 youth from throughout the State to encourage youth participation in City government. He 11 added this is a positive change for the League. 12 Ranallo reported on his attendance at a recent Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 13 meeting at which the candidate forum scheduled for October 25, 1999 was discussed. He stated 14 that he has been asked to chair the event, and the public will be welcome. He added the forum 15 will be held in the gymnasium if turn-out is good, and the cable channel is ready to broadcast the event live. 17 E. Cil, Mana eg_r. 18 Mornson stated a recent neighborhood meeting was held to discuss landscaping plans for the 19 properties the City has purchased or intends to purchase with regard to the stormwater 20 improvement project. He added a satisfactory conclusion was not reached, and it was decided 21 that another meeting would be held within a few weeks involving the landscape architect who 22 designed the proposed layout. He noted the Parks Commission would be involved. 23 Morrison stated the residents at the meeting were concerned about maintenance of the properties, 24 and have requested a maintenance agreement from the City. Mornson expressed doubt that such 25 an agreement would be necessary as this is public property and the City is obligated to maintain 26 it in any case. 27 Cavanaugh expressed his support of the maintenance agreement which would be an excellent 28 dialogue for setting standards and expectations for the property. He added it is important that 29 residents feel good about participating in this process. 30 Faust asked who the City would have a maintenance agreement with, since the City owns the 31 property. Cavanaugh stated the properties are in a unique situation in a residential area, and 32 continuity of maintenance must be ensured for residents. •