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City Council Regular Meeting -10/24/05 Minutes - Page 14 Mr. Johnson noted that the Cities of Fridley, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, New Brighton, Arden Hills, Blaine, Shoreview, and Spring Lake Park were current members; and that his territory, as a Sales Associate for the Chamber, encompassed the area of Brooklyn Center to Little Canada, along with Coon Rapids and Blaine. Mayor Klausing asked what advantage to the citizens of Roseville, membership in the organization would provide. Mr. Johnson read the organization' mission statement; and Mr. Weninger noted the Chamber's "pro" business advantages, business networking opportunities, and involvement with the Roseville Visitor's Association (RV A), which group was a member, would be beneficial to all parties. Councilmember Kough noted that the membership of $500 annually was advantageous and provided the City with a chance to attend the 1-35W Corridor Coalition meetings as a Chamber member. Councilmember Ihlan requested a sample of Roseville businesses having membership in the organization. Mr. Johnson noted that the largest member entity was the Rosedale Shopping Center; and the smallest representative business was the Roseville Auto Body Shop. Kough moved, Schroeder seconded, membership in the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce at a membership fee not to exceed $500.00 for a one-year membership. Mayor Klausing opined that, while he was pro-business, the City was currently under extremely tight budget constraints, and had eliminated membership in a number of city-affiliated organizations that may prove more advantageous to the City; further opining that membership would be more beneficial to businesses, rather than the City. Councilmember Schroeder spoke III support of the motion;