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are members because of the expense of paying dues for nine people - nearly $900. ** Ordinances and Check lists - Updating the City's ordinances continues. Several revisions have been required for Ordinance #4, Land Use, Planning and Zoning. Check lists continue to be developed, including a Findings of Fact summary sheet. GOAL #6 Traffic Safety Management This is an on-going effort between the Cities of Lino Lakes, Hugo and Centerville, Anoka and Washington Counties and state representatives. Towards this end, the cities of Lino Lakes, Hugo and Centerville have agreed to form a Tri-City Joint Powers to work on traffic issues of concern for each city, regional economic development issues and environmental issues. GOAL #7 The Financial Stewardship City Administrator and City Council determined that in order to maintain effective and appropriate Financial Stewardship, it was necessary to hire a Finance Director. This was done in April 2002. While Staff was completing many of thc3P fisted requirements by the statutory deadlines, other tasks were being put off in order to accomplish this. Hiring a Finance Director allowed for the completion of these tasks as well as others that were equally as important and provided Council the needed information to be able to faithfitlly execute and carry out their financial responsibilities. GOAL #8 Community Gardens Blooming Boulevards and Community Gardens - Establish a Task Force of gardeners and volunteers to determine places for public gardens. Provide necessary materials and resources. Provided an area behind City Hall/Fire Hall for public garden. GOAL #9 Fete des Lacs * Council to provide up to $35,000 annually for this City celebration. The committee was encouraged to broaden its activities and events to be inclusive of all segments of the population. Due to budget constraints,. Council contributes $10,000 annually to the Fete des Lacs community celebration.