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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2008 Page 9 1 Kiwanis. He stated the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments participated in the event and 2 there were approximately 250 -300 people that attended the fair. He stated on April 5, the St. 3 Anthony Village Historical Society held an open house where approximately 150 people 4 attended. 6 City Manager Mornson reported that a grant application was recently submitted for a fire truck 7 through the Firefighter's Grant program. 9 City Manager Mornson stated at the next Council meeting, the Council will be asked to 10 recognize two police officers involved in the recent TCF Bank robbery and resulting chase. He 11 noted that he recently received a letter from the Plymouth Police Chief expressing their 12 appreciation for the City's cooperation. 13 14 City Manager Mornson stated the City was recently recognized by the Government Finance 15 Officers organization and the City has now been certified for government financial planning. 16 17 Mayor Faust expressed his appreciation to City Manager Mornson for his involvement with the 18 Junior Achievement program. 19 20 Councilmember Thuesen stated he and Councilmember Gray have attended the Citizens 21 Academy and stated he is very impressed with how well organized it is and the program is an 22 asset to the community. He also congratulated City Manager Mornson on his work with the 23 Junior Achievement program and stated he hopes they invite him to work with the children again 24 next year. 25 26 Councilmember Roth stated he recently met with Kate Andrews of Northwest Youth and Family 27 Services and stated he will attend their board meeting on April 10`h. He stated that Northwest 28 Youth and Family Services will be holding their annual leadership lunch and fundraiser on May 29 7, 2008 from 11:30 -1:00 p.m. at Midland Hills. 30 31 Councilmember Roth stated he attended a First Community Services meeting last week and 32 stated they are going to be naming a replacement for Kathy Knapp who is retiring. He indicated 33 there was a lot of discussion about the upcoming school referendum and there appears to be 34 support for it in spite of the cost. 35 36 Councilmember Stille expressed his thanks to Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes and Barry 37 Tedland of the St. Anthony Village Historical Society for their efforts in organizing the 38 Historical Society open house on April 5. 39 Mayor Faust stated there was a good turnout for the March 31 Silver Lake Road open house. He 40 stated it looks like the road will be shut down on May I" and drivers will be able to cross at 291h, 41 33`d, and 37`h Avenues. He stated the City's website has more information regarding the road 42 closure, including bus route information. He indicated the project should be completed in 43 November and expressed his thanks to the Council and staff for their efforts on the project. 44 45 Mayor Faust stated the Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:00 46 p.m. and encouraged anybody who is interested to attend a meeting. He indicated there are a lot