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e . e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 25, 2001 ;';,e; "":'r- ;l{"< ~ 9 f,-"'<;' '-,~ ; gave a special thanks to Mr. Moore and the Public Works staff. She noted to date they have expended $32,500 for the event. She added they have received that much and more from the sponsors. She stated they still had a few things going on, like the video, history book, and dedication of City Hall to plan yet. She proposed they rent the horse and buggy and be part of the New Brighton parade. She noted New Brighton sent their float over to the Arden Hills parade. Councilmember Larson stated he thought it was a good idea. He noted New Brighton sent a float and a couple of businesses. He noted it would be a nice gesture in return. Mayor Probst stated the event was one of most fun days he has had as Mayor of Arden Hills. He noted everybody was smiling and a lot of people approached him to ask if it would be an annual event. He added there are so many people that were not thanked including the staff. He stated there was a mini-emergency every 30 minutes and they were all handled. He noted they needed to find a way to thank the volunteers on the committee. He suggested something could be done at the dedication of City Hall. He thanked Conncilmember Aplikowski for her insistence and persistence that got this project done. Councilmember Larson suggested a volunteer picnic this summer. Councilmember Aplikowski stated it was the result of a good group of people working together. Councilmember Rem thanked staff for its hard work. She noted some of the staff seemed to be everywhere all at once. She added it was a great idea to put volunteers in T-shirts. She stated many people commented on that they should do the event again. Mayor Probst stated that the Army Reserve is looking to purchase raw land and not looking to expand the present location. He added that he also has had contact with Mr. Steve Nelson as a follow up to the Lake Johanna informational meeting. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Dennis Probst Mayor Joe Lynch City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Council Meeting will be held Monday, July 9, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council chambers.