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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 8 He thanked Autumn Woods and Chandler Place for their donations. He thanked the residents 2 that were affected by the Landscaping Award. 4 Councilmember Gray had no report. 6 Councilmember Horst indicated he attended the grand opening at Wal -Mart. He also attended 7 the Sister City meeting the previous week. He said one of the topics was the historical society. 8 He had mentioned that the city would have an intern and would be collecting historical artifacts 9 of the city. He said the members thought there already was a historian. He said they are 10 interested in having the Mayor attend the 20 -year relationship celebration in Finland. The group 11 will be requesting donations for this cause starting in September. 12 13 Mayor Faust indicated that he attended the grand opening as well. He said it was motivating to 14 listen to how they begin a day at Wal -Mart. A total of $12,500 was given in donations to the 15 Children's Miracle Network, the St. Anthony Fire and Police Departments and the United Way, 16 to name a few. Mayor said that on the 23rd, he gave a report to the Kiwanis, and gave the City's 17 goals to them. The Council met with the School Board on the 29`', and the goals were given. 18 The School Board gave a report on the Blue Ribbon Financial Report. He said this can lend 19 support to the school's lobbying efforts. He noted the Golf Tournament kicks off on August 5`h. 20 21 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 22 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that are not on the regular agenda. 64 25 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 26 27 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 28 Mayor Faust stated there is a company that picks up brush for $69 /year, per a mailing he 29 received. 30 31 Mayor Faust noted that May 71h is Clean Up Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certain items can be 32 dropped off at City Hall for a nominal fee. 33 34 Mayor Faust stated the Northwest Youth and Family Services second annual leadership luncheon 35 is scheduled for May 4. Councilmember Gray is the Board Director and will request a table. 36 Don Shelby will be the speaker. He pointed out it is not free, and donations will be requested. 37 38 Mayor Faust said the City will be used as an example to the legislature as part of the State of the 39 Cities Report. He said the report shows the City is well - managed. 40 41 The annual Open Book Board of Review was held last week. Both Hennepin County and 42 Ramsey County residents are in the city, and this provides a more relaxed way of doing business. 43 44 Mr. Mornson announced the City will conduct a survey at the end of April, and said they would appreciate the residents responding if they get a call. ,0