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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 24, 2007 Page 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 VIII. 40 41 42 43 44 45 he would like it to be so in the future. He commented the City must work with Village Fest on the hours for Sunday. He recommended 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Gray commented 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. seemed reasonable. Mayor Faust stated at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday the helicopter rides stop, no matter how many people are in line. He asked Councilmember Gray to take this back to the Village Fest Committee. Councilmember Stille reported attending the ribbon cutting for Wells Fargo Bank on Friday, July 20, 2007 Councilmember Thuesen reported he completed an elected official's leadership academy sponsored through the Anoka Ramsey Community College. Councilmember Thuesen reported he was on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and thanked everyone for diverse views, opinions, and for their contributions. Mayor Faust reported he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting on June 26, 2007. He stated St. Anthony is held in high regard and consequently given more attention by the League of Minnesota Cities. He stated it gives him the opportunity to bring back information from other cities. He commented on the Broadband Taskforce. Mayor Faust reported the City hosted the Middle Mississippi Water Organization on July 10, 2007. He stated this is another organization that continues to help the City. Mayor Faust reported he attended Futures Fiscal Policy meeting July 11, 2007. He commented St. Anthony did not receive any local government aid (LGA); however, they receive 17 percent of the City's budget from liquor store off sale. He stated there is a commonality that cities are in this together and should support each other. Mayor Faust reported Representative Grieling spoke to the Chamber of Commerce July 17, 2007 about the legislative process and the $400,000 she received for the school. He stated the Chamber works with the City, community, and the school and the Local 49ers union. Mayor Faust reported attending the League of Minnesota's Board retreat July 18-20, 2007 to set up a three-year plan. He commented on the good cooperation between cities, counties, and schools. COMMUNITY FORUM Mr. Tom Fahrenholz, 4009 Shamrock Drive Nr, stated word on the street is Wal-Mart is leaving. Mayor Faust stated he had heard that rumor; however, he has not received any confirmation.