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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2005 Page 5 1 Councilmember Stille stated yesterday he attended the influenza pandemic training put on by 2 Ramsey County. The session identified effects and what may occur. The idea was to 3 communicate about what to do when it occurs. The federal government and the state have plans. 4 He added volunteers are needed, especially in the health care arena, and if anyone is interested 5 they should contact City Hall. 6 7 Mayor Faust indicated he also attended the influenza pandemic training, and it is important to 8 review the emergency operation plan. He attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference in 9 Rochester and noted it was an important opportunity to hear elected officials from other areas 10 regarding new and developing ways of doing business. On December 7 he attended the Chamber 11 of Commerce Board meeting where they collected over $3,200 to support the troops in Iraq with 12 phone calling cards and AFIS. 13 14 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 15 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 16 are not on the regular agenda. 17 18 Bill Gates, 2707 Benj amins Street Northeast, stated Limu Coffee has been given an unfair deal 19 because the owner's rent is proposed to be raised by 75%. 20 21 Cheryl Hubbard, 3605 37th Avenue, stated she isroud to live in an urban walkable community y 22 and believes for one shop to be discriminated against since Caribou has moved in is unjust. 23 24 Lyle Payette, 3200 Roosevelt, stated influence pays bills and the little person should have a 25 chance. 26 27 Dave Youngman, 2503 -- 33rd Avenue, stated he would like Council to verify if Caribou signed a 28 contract stating there would be no other coffee shops in the area. He added to boost somebody's 29 rent by 75% is absolutely worse than he can say. Mayor Faust replied typically the City does not 30 know what are in contracts and he does not know that they can demand that information. 31 32 Janice Huss, 3224 Croft Drive, suggested someone from Council research other businesses in the 33 complex to see if their rent has gone up, too. She added the developer has stated Limu Coffee 34 can stay but the rent will be raised by 75% and asked if Council could pressure the developer. 35 36 David Polfliet, 1580 3rd Street NW, New Brighton, stated Limu Coffee has been there for several 37 years and has provided stability and improvements to that corner. He added if Limu moves out 38 who will cover the debt she has to take with her. 39 40 Danny, 1414 Hubbard Street, St. Paul, stated Limu Coffee has become a fixture in the 41 community. Limu is a family-owned business, they have put tremendous resources into the 42 business, and expose individuals to culture; therefore, Council should advise the support 43 necessary to maintain the business. 44 45 Gary Huss, 3224 Croft Drive, asked what kind of example is being set for children. He added it 46 would be a tragedy if Council did not set the example that people care about those in their 47 community. 8