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1 City Council Meeting Minutes September 28, 1999 • Page 6 1 suggestion stating that he thought the City had planned on implementing the new signs. He also 2 mentioned that he believed that Hudson, Wisconsin has similar language on City signs. 3 Marks recapped by stating that he is looking forward to upcoming Sister City events and 4 reminded the Council that he will not be available to be the City Councilmember to the Sister 5 City organization next year. 6 Faust asked if a motion was needed to implement the new signs for the City. Ranallo stated that 7 City Staff would research the project and present cost estimates to the Council. 8 Faust stated that on September 16, he attended a Fiscal Future Policies Committee meeting from 9 the League of Minnesota Cities organization. This was the final meeting for the adoption of the 10 fiscal future policies as they relate to cities. The policies will be presented at the General 11 Adoption Committee meeting that is held November 19, 1999. Faust encouraged the 12 community to attend the meeting as some of the issues that will be presented could have an 13 impact on St. Anthony from a financial point of view. 14 Faust reported that he had attended a meeting for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 5 that included a briefing about metropolitan government. A survey had been performed and it was determined that there is substantial support for the Association and its platform. 17 18 Faust was the Council liaison at the Planning Commission meeting on September 21, 1999, and 19 reported on the Council's activities. He stated he was pleased to see all the Commissioners pres- 20 ent and it was a delight to see all the new faces and enthusiasm. Faust stated that it was invigo- 21 rating to share philosophies and ideas, and he would encourage an open dialogue between both 22 the Parks Commission and the Planning Commission with the Council. This communication 23 would create a stronger bond and thus benefit both the residents and the City in facilitating busi- 24 ness. 25 Faust related that he had attended a meeting with some organizations that were taking a stern 26 look at Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The concerns of the organizations were faxed to the 27 League of Minnesota Cities for input on the impact TIF financing would have on the City. 28 Faust reported that he had a meeting with Governor Jesse Ventura and spoke with him about a 29 number of issues. Mr. Ventura was cordial and friendly, and Faust enjoyed their meeting. Faust 30 felt the meeting was beneficial in many respects, as well as providing an avenue for the City to 31 continue discussions in the future. 32 Thuesen wished to follow up on the discussion of city government and youth. He stated that, last 33 spring, he taught a class on city government for elementary school students, and it was encourag- ing to see the youth's interest and enthusiasm. The students were able to arrive at different 35 angles for solutions to issues. Thuesen stated he had met with the new principal at Wilshire Park