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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY <br />CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES <br />March 13, 2007 <br />4 <br />5 CALL TO ORDER. <br />6 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. <br />8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. <br />9 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />10 <br />1 I <br />ROLL CALL. <br />12 <br />Present: <br />13 <br />Absent: <br />14 <br />Also Present: <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 />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />Mayor Faust; Council members Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen. <br />None. <br />City Manager Mike Mornson, City Engineer Todd Hubmer, Director of <br />Public Works Director Jay Hartman, Fire Chief John Malenick, Police <br />Chief John Ohl, Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson, Finance <br />Director Roger Larson, and City Attorney, Jerry Gilligan. <br />CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING <br />ITEMS. <br />I. APPROVAL OF MARCH 13, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. <br />Motion by Councilmember Horst, Seconded by Councilmember Gray, go approve the City <br />Council Meeting Agenda of March 13, 2007. <br />Motion carried unanimously <br />II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. <br />Police Chief John Ohl addressed the Council introduced Mr. Bob O'Brien, Safe and Sober <br />representative the St. Anthony region of the State Minnesota. He pointed out Mr. O'Brien <br />Mr. O'Brien addressed the Council and stated he works for the Department of Public Safety, <br />Office of Traffic Safety and is the Law Enforcement liaison for the Metro area overseeing the <br />Safe and Sober program. He stated it is not just about enforcement, it is also about education <br />and working with the media to let citizens know what is happening with the Safe and Sober <br />program. He stated the St. Anthony Police Department took part in the December 2006 <br />mobilization and was been awarded a prize. Mr. O'Brien mentioned Chief Ohl opted to take the <br />five educational opportunities worth about $3,000. <br />Mr. O'Brien stated the Safe and Sober program concentrates on driving under the influence, <br />seatbelt use, and speed limits. He pointed out more people died from car accidents last year than <br />from homicides. He mentioned Idea is officers are doing a great job of enforcement. He stated <br />the officers of St. Anthony are doing a terrific job resulting in lower crime rates and a safer city. <br />Mr. O'Brien stated he came to thank the City Council and the community for their efforts in <br />supporting the Safe and Sober program. <br />