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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 28, 1998 Page 4 • 1 Thuesen reported his attendance at the recent Friends of the Library meeting and explained this 2 organization raises money to help strengthen the library and improves upon the number of books, 3 subscriptions for magazines, etc. He commented on the limited funding available to the library 4 and encouraged interested residents to check it out and get involved. 5 Cavanaugh reported that he attended the first meeting of the Park Commission and thinks it is a 6 strong motivated board of residents who will provide leadership to the parks. He also reported 7 that the last VillageFest meeting was held and that VillageFest events will start with a concert on 8 Friday at the Stone House. 9 Mayor Ranallo asked which Councilmembers will be present to participate in the parade. Marks 10 indicated he will be out of town but Cavanaugh,Faust, and Thuesen are available. 11 Marks stated he also attended the Park Commission meeting, an auspicious occasion after the 12 Task Force recommendation and the move to implement new programs for the parks. He 13 commented that this is a great step forward and congratulated all who volunteered for the Parks 14 Task Force and the Park Commission which will provide a great program for the City. 15 C. Mayor. 16 Mayor Ranallo stated he attended the Park Commission.to thank those who are serving. 17 Mayor Ranallo advised that a joint meeting with the School Board of ISD #282 was held prior to 18 the Council meeting to discuss the Decision Resources' survey of Village residents regarding 19 what is going on in the City, what they liked, and did not like. He noted the Council received an 20 Executive Summary which is mostly positive but presents some issues that need to be addressed. 21 Mayor Ranallo recommend this Executive Summary appear in the City's newsletter in full and 22 that copies also be made available to the public at the library and City Hall. The Council 23 concurred with this suggestion and so directed. 24 D. City Manager. 25 Mr. Mornson reported that WSB will attend the August 11, 1998 meeting to give their 26 recommendation regarding the Comprehensive Water Plan. He also reported the City has been 27 . verbally notified by its Congressman and both State Senators that the City received the FEMA 28 award for the home buyout program. It is expected the City will receive the grant paperwork 29 sometime this fall. 30 Mr. Mornson reported staff is finalizing the 1999 Budget and will present it at the Wednesday, 31 August 5, 1998 work session. Mayor Ranallo reviewed the budget hearing process and 32 encouraged input. 33 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. -None. 34 M. NEW BUSINESS. •