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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 7 • Mr. Mornson reported that phase one of the Stonehouse redevelopment has been done at no cost to the City because a grant was received for$5,000 through the PCA. Also a second grant has been applied for and it looks like they may possibly be getting another grant. Mr. Momson stated that appraisals have been ordered for the Tires Plus location. Mr. Mornson also stated that there are twelve meetings during the next six weeks including a work session with Ehler's on public facilities financing and also a joint meeting with the school board and St. Anthony Boulevard neighborhood next week. The schedule also includes seven construction projects to be finished up this year. Mayor Hodson asked for further comments and requested that Councilmember Faust give his update first. Councilmember Faust stated that April 9`h was City Day at the Capitol and was attended by the Mayor, the City Manager and himself. He stated that there were approximately 250 council people representing cities from across the State and they were able to share their concerns with the Legislature. Councilmember Faust commented that on April 12`h the Council attended the Culvers kick off and on April 14`h the Mayor, Sue Hall and he attended the Humphrey Institute where the Blue Ribbon Panel was started with some very prominent individuals. Councilmember Faust reported that this panel is funded by Hennepin County to do some cutting- edge design for the future for the Northwest Quadrant and that it may be a blue print that can be used by the rest of the country to future-proof an area. Councilmember Faust stated that April 16`h was the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner. Dave Evans was awarded the Villager of the Year and the Business of the Year recipient was Dr. Todd Hanson. Councilmember Faust reported that there will be a proclamation on May 12`h at 7:00 p.m. to welcome the Sister City visitors and tomorrow is Job Shadow Day, which is a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the schools where the kids are able to job shadow adults in different career fields. Councilmember Thuesen reported that at the April 15`'Planning Commission meeting the secondhand goods and pawn shop ordinances were discussed and are ready to go. Councilmember Thuesen noted that a public hearing was held with no comment. The next step will be for the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing in May regarding the zoning amendment to the ordinances and recommending a fee structure. Councilmember Thuesen stated that there will also be a public hearing in May regarding the Adult Day Care amendment, recommendations for a conditional use permit in commercial zones and the entire package will be presented at the May 27`h Council meeting. • Councilmember Sparks reported that the Parks Commission toured Silver Point Park to see the placement of the building and that they are planning to tour Central Park.