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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 11, 2005 Page 7 Councilmember Stille said the Parks and Recreation Department is in a transition phase and with central park completed, there is no specific report to the council yet. He commented he attended the open house at Sunset Cemetery earlier and said it was a good tour. He noted January 17 will be the final meeting on the Blue Ribbon Task Force, and the School Board, and a report will come shortly after. 7 Councilmember Thuesen stated it has been an honor to work on some of the projects in the City, 8 specifically the Harding Holding Pond. He noted that there was a lot of citizen input and 9 involvement, and encouraged all citizens to provide input to the City. 10 11 Councilmember Gray said he appreciated the opportunity to serve the citizens of St. Anthony in 12 this capacity. 13 14 Mayor Faust said he attended a Blue Ribbon on December 21, and many state representatives 15 were in attendance. He noted the representatives and senators encouraged citizens to give input 16 to the legislature regarding funding. He said he attended the Mississippi watershed meeting 17 earlier and was re- elected to be the representative. 18 19 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 20 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 21 are not on the regular agenda. 22 '^ Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Blvd., suggested ideas to consider at the Council Retreat of 2005. He noted 8 items. 1) Complete Silver Lake Village. He said this should be a top 25 priority and added that it is a nice piece of work. 2) Complete the Market Place redevelopment. 26 He commented he did not like the commercial enterprise crowding the development and would 27 like to see some green space. 3) Redevelopment of Silver Lake Road from St. Anthony 28 Boulevard to 37th Avenue. 4) The landscaping of the Village should be maintained. He said a 29 plan needs to be developed. He said landscaping is a big part of the Village. 5) Work to 30 eliminate noise, especially vehicles with illegal mufflers. He said this is an epidemic, and this is 31 a statewide problem. 6) Work to enlarge the Hennepin County Library, stating that usage 32 increased 10% last year. 7) Assure the community that any building done at Sunset Memorial 33 Park maintains the historical character of the property. 8) Find ways to involve the community. 34 35 Hearing no further items, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 36 37 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 38 Mayor Faust announced the legislative policies are now in -house and available. 39 40 Mayor Faust stated Comcast announced they will show the international channel 73 to all 41 subscribers due to the coverage on the tsunami disaster, rather than just for digital customers. 42 43 Mr. Momson said there is public hearing at the next Council meeting for the liquor license for 44 Applebees. na Mr. Stromgren said staff had entertained a proposal from an architectural and landscape 47 preservation agency to complete a survey and assessment of the administration building at