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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 8, 2007 Page 7 Mayor Faust reported that the Silver Lake Road Open I -louse was very good. I -le commented that Councilmember Gray was there, representative from IIennepin and Ramsey Counties, the State Patrol, Highway Patrol and a representative from the Middle Mississippi Water Management Organization attended. Ile stated it is a good opportunity for residents to see what happens in our community. 8 Mayor Faust reported that on May 2, 2007 he attended NW Youth and Family Services 9 Leadership Luncheon. He stated this organization saves the community many dollars on 10 intervention and prevention services. 11 12 Mayor Faust reported that on May 3, 2007 he attended a presentation on pandemics by Dr. 13 Osterholm. He stated a work session would be held to look at ways to be prepared in case a 14 pandemic did occur. The commented the first line of defense would be ourselves; everyone 15 needs to be informed and prepared. Ile mentioned Council and department heads would discuss 16 this in detail. He thanked John Malenak for keeping Council up to speed on this topic. 17 18 Mayor Faust reported the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated the Chamber 19 is looking for new members. He mentioned any individual can join the Chamber for only $30 20 per year. 21 22 Mayor Faust stated he attend Cleanup Day on May 5, 2007. He commented that any time you go 23 into the Public Works building, unannounced or announced, the building and the equipment is 24 always clean. 25 26 Mayor Faust reported that on May 8, 2007 he attended the Middle Mississippi Water 27 Management Organization Board Meeting. He stated they passed out the Minnesota Green Roof 28 Project talked about Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District. Ile stated they took a piece 29 of land that could not be built on and used it as a demonstration site for green roof gardens, rain 30 gardens, porous driveways, and other green projects. 31 32 Mayor Faust reported thanked City Engineer I-Iubmer for securing Dave Dahl for the Salo Park 33 sculpture dedication event. 34 35 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 36 37 None 38 39 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 40 41 Councilmember Thuesen invited the community to attend the St. Anthony Civic Orchestra 42 Dessert Concert on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. He stated there would be a 43 concert, dessert, prizes, and a silent auction. Tickets are $10.00. 44 45 Mayor Faust reminded everyone that Sunday is Mother's Day. 7