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Page 2of8 Commission Minutes Mayor Larson accepted the following minutes on behalf of the City. • 1. Paries, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes of August 6, 2008. 2. Paries, Recreation and Envirornnental Commission Minutes of September 3, 2008. 3. Economic Development Commission meeting minutes from September 2, 2008. Special Order of Business Mounds View School District 621 update-Superintendant Dan Hoverman and School Board Member Barb Bollum. School Board member Bollum gave an update on the accomplishments and future programs anticipated throughout the district; including world language offerings in all schools, the implementation of individualized Learning Plans for all students, an integration plan is being implemented to better meet the diverse needs of -students from various cultures. A new online communication tool has been put in place. Ms. Bollum asked for council feedback from the community. Councilmember Bauman reported she would like to see a stronger emphasis on the academics, and less on the social programming. Additionally Councilmember Bauman suggested that she would like to see a community emphasis in volunteering rather than the global emphasis associated with the recent H2O, for life fundraising programs. Superintendant Hovennan reported the H2O for life initiative is a volunteer program raising money to provide clean drinking water in various African villages. The program is designed to be a service learning project. Mayor Larson commented on his appreciation for Project Citizen, a program that allows students to see the relationship between local and state govemment. Councilmernber Doffing wanted to clarify the City of New Brighton and the Mounds View Scholl districts are two separate entities. W. Hoverman expressed his gratitude for Director Jacobson's involvement with the school dis4ricts. Councilmember Burg restated the statement that the Mounds View. School district leads the State that leads the Nation in ACT scores. 2. Van Fire awards. Report No 08-266. Mayor Larson and Director Jacobson gave a recap of the events from Aug=ust 6, 2008 - On August 6, 2008, numerous Civilians, Police Officers and Firefighters assisted in the rescue of five occupants of a van which was on fire. Mayor Larson presented Civilian Service Awards to Dorene Vikander, Elgin Caldwell, Jay Drangeid, Julio Perez, Michael Zerka, Assad Awaijane, Jesse Coyer, Jimmy Hamilton and David Koeller. The Public Safety Special Commendation was awarded to Police Officer Tom Griffin, Police Officer Aaron Slack, Police Officer Kevin Olson, Sergeant Andy Mastermatr, and Deputy Fire Chief Torn DeSchane. Fire Captain Trevor Hamdorf and Firefighter Arnie Bona received Life Saving Awards. 3. Northwest Youth & Family Services update. Report No 08-267. Kay Andrews, President ofNorthwest Youth & Family Services announced her retirement effective January 2009, and offered her appreciation for the City's partnership for the past 32 years. Mr. Jerry Hromatka gave a brief overview of the mission of Northwest Youth and Family Services. An overview of the "Discovery Center" was displayed, with construction expected to be completed summer of 2009, support from the City was requested.. Mr. Lotter reported this item will be an upcoming Council agenda. Comn"on Minutes 1. Packs, Reawtion and Envinxxmartal Commission Minutes of August 6, 2008. 2. Packs, Ree ea, o n and F,nvironmenU Commission Minutes ofSq*zrnber 3,2W8. 3. Economic Development Comms- ion meeting m tutees from September 2, 2008. Special Order of Business 1. update form ISD 621. 2. Van Fuse awards. Repent No 08-266. 3. Northwest Youth & Family Sermcesupdate. Rc)o►tNo 08-267.