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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 Page 5 1 Councilmember Gray reported he would be one of three judges reviewing student scholarship 2 applications given by North Suburban Communications Commission to students studying 3 communications or similar fields. 4 5 Mayor Faust commented that a check from anyone who could not attend the luncheon at 6 Midland would also be appropriate. 7 8 Councilmember Stille reported that on April 18, 2007 he attended the Chamber of Commerce 9 dinner. He stated there were many positive comments from people who had never been to a 10 Chamber meeting before. 11 12 Councilmember Stille reported that on April 19, 2007 he attended the Family Services 13 Collaborative Quarterly Meeting. He stated they discussed the use of the Pavilion in conjunction 14 with Community Services and other teams on a supervised basis. He commented money from 15 the Collaborative does not go to pay for the supervision; however, the kids would be chipping in 16 and doing some fundraising. 17 18 Mayor Faust reported that on April 18, 2007 he attended the League of Minnesota Cities 19 Insurance Trust Safety and Loss workshop. He stated that because of St. Anthony's involvement 20 with the League of Minnesota Cities, it is able to have representatives evaluate the city for 21 potential liabilities. He stated he is an advocate of this workshop at the League Board, and after 22 presenting it, the Mayor of Rochester told his City Administrator and staff should attend. 23 24 Mayor attended the Chamber dinner. He stated it is an opportunity to thank the individuals and 25 businesses that give back to the community. He commented some provide scholarships to the 26 school each year. He stated that any time people learn about it, it is a positive impact. 27 28 Mayor April 19 attended League of Minnesota Cities Board Meeting. He stated there is 29 currently legislation regarding broadband that the League is behind this and where the state 30 wants to go across the state. Mayor Faust gave a historical account of REA in the 1930's. He 31 commented this is moving along well within the legislature. 32 33 Mayor Faust reported that on April 21, 2007 he was invited to the Edgewater Park to look at how 34 pervious concrete is used at the park. He stated it is one small step to getting the Mississippi 35 River back to the people. 36 37 Mayor Faust passed on that he saw in the paper that Stillwater is monitoring loud noises from 38 motor cycles. He passed the information on to City manager Morrison to research as part of the 39 Code of Ordinances in St. Anthony. 40 41 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 42 43 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items not 44 on the regular agenda. 45 46 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.