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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 14 <br /> March 23, 2004 <br /> Page 14 <br /> 1 Councilmember Faust stated he must add a sad note to the meeting, as a long-term resident of <br /> 2 the City, Dr. Bill Carr,passed away on March 19. He noted Dr. Carr had served as the City's <br /> 3 medical officer for 40 years and Councilmember Faust offered heartfelt condolences to Dr. <br /> 4 Karr's family. He added everyone who knew Dr. Carr said he was a"prince of a fellow." <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Councilmember Thuesen indicated he was at the funeral service and there was standing room <br /> 7 only in all parts of the church, as Dr. Carr had touched many people's lives. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Mayor Hodson noted the Bulldozer Bash turned out to be an"amazing event." He indicated <br /> 10 approximately 4,000 to 6,000 people attended,with residents from other communities also <br /> 11 participating. He thanked those responsible for hosting and sponsoring the event, along with the <br /> 12 groups and departments that provided entertainment, refreshments and logistics. He also listed <br /> 13 the dignitaries in attendance and thanked all who attended. He added, in addition,between <br /> 14 $8,000 and$10,000 had been earned at a silent auction for scholarships and noted most of the <br /> 15 local television stations provided coverage of the event. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Mayor Hodson stated he continued to ask area mayors about the inclusion of a community forum <br /> 20 item on their City Council agendas. He noted many communities did not have an open forum, as <br /> 21 the Council meetings were strictly for Council business. He encouraged residents to come <br /> 22 forward and take advantage of the opportunity to address the community and Council during this <br /> 23 time, as Council and staff wished to keep communications open with City residents.' He added <br /> 24 further information regarding the City's Council meetings could be located at the library or on <br /> 25 the City's website. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 No one came forward to address Council. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. <br /> 30 None. <br /> 31 <br /> 32 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. <br /> 33 None. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 M. ADJOURNMENT. <br /> 36 Mayor Hodson adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Respectfully submitted, <br /> 40 <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Marjorie R. Jenkins <br /> 43 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Mayor <br />