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Apri18, 2008 Page 4 of 5 5 Ayes— 0 Nays, Motion Carred 3. Consideration of 2008 Subscription for Excensus Select Demographic Information. Report No. 08-11 L.*Moved fiorn Consent Agenda. Councihnember Philips questioned the use of Fund 460 for this item and why if this is a useful tool for staff, it is not included in the regular general fund budget. Mr. Femelius responded it is likely not in the general fiord budget to reduce the stress on the genual budget. Councilmember Phillips questioned the idea of purchasing the 2007 data, instead of an annual subscription. Mr. Femelius described the program as prospective, and the school district supplies information annually based on enrollment statistics. Mr. Lotter repotted staff could look at a funding source other their fund 460. Councilmember Doffing suggested it would be appropriate to be paid out of development fitnds. Councilmember Phillips acknowledged he moved the item to Council Business to address the following questions: Is there a funding source other than Fund 460, and the second question being the principal partners in the company. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to table the item to allow questions to be addressed. 5 Ayes -0 Nays, Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates: •Dean Lotter Mr. Lotter reported a Policy Discussion is scheduled for April 28 at the Family Service Center. Rotdund mediation is scheduled for April 21": Councilmember Dotimg Councilmember Doffing addressed the recent commission action. In reflection, Councilmember Doffing expressed her regret and offered an apology to those commissioners who may have been hurt. It was suggested that in the future, council examine the procedures for appointing commissioners. Also suggested was the video taping of Economic Development Commission meetings. The following news was shared form the Public Safety Commission, At the April 30P meeting, a representative from Allina Medical will be speaking regarding ambulance care. Bill Kerns was reelected to the position of Chair for the Public Safety Commission. 13 applications were received for the on call Fire Fighter position. CERT training begins April 17I' at the Public Safety Center. Councilmember Doffing has been working with Councilmember Phillips on a resolution to address the eminent domain issue in the community. Councilmember Phillips Councilmember Phillips will be attending the Planting Commission meeting April 15th Coune7member Bauman Councilmember Bauman attended the Parks Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting A CERT officer gave an update on the skate park at Freedom Park Veteran's park will be rcp6cing playground equipment. Questions were raised by some commissioners related to the • recent vacation of seats on various commissions. Councilmember Bauman read a portion of a response issued by the City Attorney related to commission members. The deadline for applications for the Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force is April l I". xeooM AnnamcenKnts ane Uodata