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safety of pedestrians protesting, the officer had his hand on his gun. A photograph depicting that 1 was taken. He asked the Council to take this matter seriously. 2 3 Mr. John Thompson stated he was a co-worker and good friend of Philandro. He gave his 4 condolences to Councilmember Brever on her loss. Mr. Thompson stated he lost his mother this 5 morning but he came here for Philandro as the conversation needs to get started and the Police 6 Chief should be present to hear the comments. He stated he is in fear of his life if he sees a police 7 car behind him with flashing lights. He would rather be pulled over by the St. Paul Police 8 Department. Mr. Thompson believed it is well known in the black community not to travel on 9 that portion of Larpenteur. He felt this police problem has been going on for a long time and the 10 problem should be fixed for the children. He wanted the Council’s support of this proposal and 11 if it needs to be tweaked, to make recommendations to tweak it. 12 13 A St. Paul resident, stated he hopes the Council takes notice of this step in the future for the 14 community. He suggested Council speak with the community. 15 16 Mayor Faust stated the Council appreciates all the comments. He explained this is a multi-prong 17 function. First, the City Manager and he will meet with the various groups. A Work Group will 18 be presented at the next Council Meeting that will include Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. 19 Mayor Faust stated some people need to be brought in that may have a different perspective. City 20 Manager Casey suggested Kristine and a small group sit down for a discussion. Mayor Faust 21 stated the entire letter is available on the website and the Council hears what is being stated. He 22 indicated this issue will not be dropped regardless of the outcome of the court case. Mayor Faust 23 stated he wants to do it right the first time and is grateful for the respect the groups have shown 24 to Council. 25 26 An unidentified speaker asked if the Work Group will be formed. Mayor Faust stated he will do 27 it as a Work Group with the cities to initiate this, noting there may be many different work 28 groups. 29 30 Ms. McGuire stated it would be nice to hear if there is a sense of support for the Work Group. 31 32 The consensus of the Council was support of the proposal. 33 34 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 35 36 City Manager Casey reported every three years, lead and copper levels are tested and everything 37 passed with flying colors. He has been working to set up training for the entire staff for racial 38 awareness and a session will also be held for City Commissions. St. Anthony is a member of the 39 LMC and Mr. Casey serves on the Board of Directors. City Manager Casey stated race and 40 equity will be discussed at their upcoming Board Meeting. There are 854 member cities in the 41 LMC. 42 43 Councilmember Jenson stated he attended a seminar at the Wilder Foundation dealing with racial 44 understanding. 45 46 Councilmember Stille stated the church he attends had an event regarding racial equity. On 47 September 8, 2016 he attended the Community Service Advisory Council. 48 8