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City Council Meeting Minutes • October 26, 1999 Page 7 1 Cavanaugh reported his appreciation as well for the forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. 2 He wished also to thank the community for the excellent attendance, and understood that many 3 residents watched the forum on cable as well. 4 Marks reported on the upcoming Sister City Association meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m., 5 Sunday,November 14, 1999 at St. Anthony.City Hall. Marks explained that Ms. Betsey 6 Norgard, the Minneapolis-Kuopio Sister City Committee representative, would present a 7 program about the Minneapolis relationship with its sister city, Kuopio, Finland. Ms. Norgard 8 will also present slides comparing northern Minnesota and Michigan with.Finland. Marks 9 further stated that the St. Anthony Sister City Association would have displays about its sister 10 city, Salo, Finland. Marks invited everyone to attend and stated he would be pleased to assist 11 anyone wishing to become a new member. 12 Faust reported that he also wished to express sincere appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce 13 for hosting an excellent forum, as well as to the community for the exceptional attendance. Faust 14 encouraged a large turnout for Election Day. 15 Faust mentioned his awareness that the Fire Department is involved with various public education activities. These activities include programs with school-aged.children regarding fire safety and general safety issues. Of particular note, the Fire Department has offered CPR 18 training to high school students and generated significant involvement and interest. Faust was 19 impressed with the Fire Department's connection with the community and,expressed gratitude 20 for its efforts. 21 D. Mayor. 22 Ranallo reported that he is one of the Commissioners for Channels 15 and 16. In this role, he 23 and other Commissioners have tried to ensure that the public is informed of open forums where 24 candidates were able to speak on issues. All of the candidates have been encouraged to attend 25 and the forums have been publicized as well. 26 Ranallo informed the Council and public that on November 2, 1999 live from St. Anthony City 27 Council Chambers for Election Night coverage, there will be four cities participating: New 28 Brighton, Shorewood, Roseville, and St. Anthony. Bob Manske of the School Board, and Mayor 29 Ranallo will be Chairpersons who will moderate and invite all the candidates to speak at different 30 times. 31 Ranallo announced that two candidates running for St. Anthony City Council, Dick Horst, and 32 Scott Jahner had been in attendance at many of the recent Council meetings. Ranallo thanked 33 both gentlemen for their presence at the meetings and expressed his appreciation for their interest 0 and dedication. 35 E. Ci . Manager.