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El City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 8, 2011 Page 4 Public Works Director Hartman replied that cities are recognized at the annual League of Minnesota Cities conference. Councilmember Roth asked if the best practice for efficient existing public buildings includes schools. 8 Public Works Director Hartman replied that he was not sure if schools are included in the 9 definition of public buildings. He added that the City conducted an energy audit a number of 10 years ago on all of its buildings and the City should get credit for that. 11 12 Mayor Faust stated that this program is a natural fit for the Public Works Director to serve as the 13 City's GreenStep coordinator and expressed the Council's thanks to Mr. Hartman for his 14 willingness to take on this responsibility. 15 16 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 17 11-020; Authorizing the City of St. Anthony to Participate in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities 18 Program. 19 20 Motion carried unanimously. 21 22 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 23 24 City Manager Mornson reported on the following: 25 • The first reading of the tobacco ordinance is scheduled for March 22, 2011 with second 26 and third readings scheduled for April 12 and 26. 27 • Meeting with George Wagner regarding the Veteran's Memorial. A presentation to the 28 Parks Commission will be made on March 14°i followed by a presentation to the City 29 Council. 30 • 2011 street project neighborhood meeting on Thursday, February 10`h followed by a 31 public hearing on February 22nd. 32 • The bond issue for the 2011 street project will be presented on February 22nd. 33 • Ehlers is currently reviewing the City's bonds to determine if any refunding should occur. 34 • Silver Lake Village Phase III — a resolution to support Dominion's request for funding 35 from Ramsey County will be presented to Council at its next meeting. A PUD 36 amendment will be required and construction is anticipated to begin in November with 37 opening in 2013 of a 152 unit independent living, 55 and older senior building. 38 • Attendance at Ehlers seminar with handout provided to Council on developers. 39 • 2011 goals will be presented on February 22nd 40 • Police Department's Citizens Academy eight week course scheduled for March 3'd — 41 April 21". Ten members are needed with only two signed up; interested parties can sign 42 up through the end of February. 43 • Legislative conference on March 24"i. Councilmembers should let him know if they are 44 interested in attending the conference, which provides an opportunity for cities, schools, 45 townships and counties to receive updates on the legislative session and to talk to 46 representatives of the St. Anthony area. M