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e . e ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2003 3 documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. PUBLIC INQUlRIES/INFORMA TIONAL Mary Ann Lindberg, 1695 Brueberry Lane, expressed concern regarding the closure of the Arden Hills Library. She stated the library was very important to the residents. She indicated many residents of the City had worked hard to support the library and the continuing education the library offered. She requested the City support a campaign to save the library. She indicated the existing library should not be closed until the new library was opened. She stated her husband was the current President of the Friends of Ramsey County Library and they could be reached at 651-633-7349. Councilmember Rem suggested Mrs. Lindberg prepare handouts regarding any meetings and where the residents could write or call to express their concern about the library closing. Councilmember Holden requested Mrs. Lindberg leave the information with the Council, and she would see if it could be included the City Newsletter. Councilmember Larson requested staff prepare a resolution from the City expressing its concern regarding the library closure. Council member Grant agreed with Councilmember Larson's suggestion and wanted to encourage the County Commissioners to leave the library open until the future of the new library could be assured. Mr. Lindberg, 1695 Brueberry Lane, stated they had just completed giving away and disposing of the books that were in the No. St. Paul Library, which had closed. He stated they disposed of approximately 30,000 books. He requested this not happen to the Arden Hills library.' Councilmember Larson stated it made sense not to close the existing library until the new library was built. Mayor Aplikowski directed staff to prepare a draft resolution.