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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />February 13, 2007 <br />Page 9 <br />I City Manager Morrison reported Ehlers had a seminar on Stretching Your Financial Muscle. He <br />2 stated over 300 cities in attended. He mentioned that two of the sessions were on St. Anthony <br />3 projects. Another way we are getting credibility. <br />4 <br />5 City Manager Morrison reminded Council that on March 29, 2007 the Legislative session with <br />6 the League of Minnesota Cities. <br />7 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />Councilmember Stille reported he attended Metro Council 2007 State of the Region Address by <br />Peter Bell on February 5, 2007. He emphasized the I/1 issue throughout the Metro area. He <br />stated this was received very well and St. Anthony is doing its part. <br />Councilmember Thuesen reported he signed up for Public Leadership Academy sessions. <br />Councilmember Thuesen reported on the boxwood derby car and stated he hopes all will be <br />forgiven and that he is given another chance next year. He stated this was a great time and great <br />to see the imagination the kids bring to the event. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Horst confirmed Council is in agreement to cancel February 27, 2007 meeting. <br />VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. <br />Mayor Pro -Tem Horst invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on <br />items that are not on the regular agenda. <br />Mr. Brian Rude, 3412 Skycroft Circle, addressed the Council and stated he wanted to address the <br />street reconstruction project. He mentioned that all cement or concrete streets would be replaced <br />with asphalt. He said he had never heard of this and had talked to about 25 other people who <br />were surprised and considered it a significant issue. <br />Mr. Rude indicated the cement street look of St. Anthony is what makes it unique. He stated it is <br />special and adds to the look of the community. He stated what is unfair about this is if one area <br />gets asphalt and another gets concrete. hIe said he has tried to find out how the decision was <br />made about asphalt. Ile stressed he understands money and budget are part of the decision <br />process and tough decisions must be made. <br />Mr. Rude said he understands that part of this was a cost issue. He mentioned he spent time on <br />the internet researching concrete streets vs. asphalt streets. He stated the long term of concrete <br />outweighs the upkeep of an asphalt street. He asked the Council to this considered in the decision <br />process. <br />Mr. Rude said that even if concrete costs more, he believes there is another way to pay for this. <br />He stated he would like to know what the costs are. He pointed out nearly every driveway in his <br />neighborhood are concrete. <br />11 <br />