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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 2016 Page 7 2 Mr. Mitch Martin 2913 3P, stated he has a very dark skinned son and fears his son may not 3 make it home some evening. They moved to St. Anthony six years ago and he is worried when 4 there are events and no one shows up. Mr. Martin stated he does not want his taxes to go up due 5 to lawsuits. Mr. Ike Whiting stated at the last election it took 268 votes to get on the City Council. He noted there are a lot of great ideas and resources and also a lot of room for change. 10 Mayor Faust stated Council appreciates the attendance. He stated he has empathy for the Castile 11 family. Mayor Faust stated the silence is not due to worry about being sued, the City has been 12 quiet while working on the issues. He explained that residents can sign -up on the website to get 13 alerts. 14 15 Councilmember Gray echoed what the Mayor said about the loss of Philando Castile and stated 16 nothing has affected him as much as that in years. Councilmember Gray stated when he heard 17 Mr. Jones' comments about taking care as to what he wears and routes he takes, that affects him. 18 He does not know what it's like to wont' if he'll be picked up due to the color of his skin. 19 Councilmember Gray asked the residents to not assume that because nothing has been said 20 outright, that he doesn't have those feelings. He is grateful people are interested to come to the 21 meetings. He stated the police officers are involved in the community and there has not been a 22 Police Academy in the past three years due to lack of interest. Councilmember Gray stated there 23 are many biases in the country, he welcomes the help from the community, and hopes people 24 start attending Council meetings and holds the Council accountable. 25 26 Councilmember Stille stated it has been 20 days since the event and there has been a cloud over 27 the City since then. He explained the Mayor is the Council's spokesperson and he agrees with 28 what the Mayor says. Councilmember Stille stated listening is part of the Council's job and all 29 suggestions will be evaluated, which will take a little time. He asked for patience and stated Mr. 30 Jones' comments were taken to heart. Councilmember Stille stated residents have Council's 31 word that they will do better and will do good. 32 33 Councilmember Brever stated she agrees with the Mayor and Councilmember's comments. This 34 has affected her greatly and her deepest sympathy goes to the Castile family and the police 35 officers. Councilmember Brever stated they have adopted a Korean daughter and she is marrying 36 a black man. She hopes he will never have to face these hardships. She stated she appreciates all 37 of the comments and the Council will work with the residents, come out strong, and a much 38 better Village. 39 40 Councilmember Jenson stated this whole event has made a major impact on his life. He reiterates 41 everything said and stated what has been presented to Council is very important and he hopes to 42 participate in positive change. Councilmember Jenson stated he hopes the residents will give 43 him a chance; he wants to be a positive force for change. He stated we need to demonstrate 44 liberty and justice for all and he looks forward to help from the community. 45 46 Mayor Faust highlighted the Council was not aware they were going to be asked to speak this 47 evening and stated every Councilmember attends Night to Unite. He stated fought for freedom