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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 23, 2006 Page 13 2 Councilmember Stille — no report. 3 4 Councilmember Thuesen informed everyone he attended two sessions for NIMs. He stated it is a 5 reminder what the Fire and Police departments need to do to keep everyone safe in the event of 6 an emergency or disaster. 7 8 Councilmember Thuesen stated Vital Aging is an organization of seniors trying to find projects 9 to take on. For more information, call the main number at Community Services and ask for Sally 10 King. 11 12 Councilmember Gray reported attending the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in 13 St. Cloud June 28-30. He attended seminars on the future of transportation and vital aging. 14 Councilmember Gray echoed congratulations to Mayor Faust on his appointment to the board. 15 16 Mayor Faust reported attending the League of Minnesota Cities. He stated Dennis Cavanaugh 17 gave a good acquittal of how well prepared the City of St. Anthony is. Since attending meetings 18 with the League of Minnesota Cities, he expressed meeting other Council Members and Mayors 19 throughout the state. He stressed St. Anthony is way ahead of others on vital aging and on NIMS 20 training. The City shines throughout the State. 21 22 Mayor Faust reported attending the Mississippi Water Management Organization Meeting on 23 July 11. He stated he would invite the Executive Director here to tour the City. Mayor Faust 24 indicated he would find a place for St. Anthony's fair share of grant money for a demonstration 25 project that improves the water quality that eventually ends up in the Mississippi River. 26 27 Mayor Faust stated on July 12 the Fiscal Futures Policy Committee met to anticipate what is 28 coming down the road. legislatively so the City is prepared. This committee will continue through 29 September. 30 31 Mayor Faust reported he went to a board retreat with the League of Minnesota Cities and they 32 were discussing in-state and the out -state issues. They also preparing for upcoming legislative 33 session. 34 35 Mayor Faust reported on the AMM meeting that discussed the impact on metro area cities on the 36 potential impact of new legislators. 37 38 Mayor Faust stated there would be a new set of Legislatures that need an education on how the 39 system works. It is our opportunity to share best practices. 40 41 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 42 43 Mrs. Patricia Orcutt-Baker, 3113 36th Avenue N.E., appeared before the council to discuss tax 44 issues. She presented a letter to the Council expressing her concern and disappointment over her 45 taxes. Her primary concern was being taxed out of her home. Mrs. Orcutt-Baker inquired, with 13