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1 <br />Page 2of8 <br />Commission Minutes <br />Mayor Larson accepted the following minutes on behalf ofthe City: <br />Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes of August 6, 2008. <br />2. Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes of <br />September 3, 2008. <br />3. Economic Development Commission meeting minutes from September 2, 2008. <br />Special Order of Busmess <br />Mounds View School District 621 update-Superintendant Dan Hoverrnan <br />and school Board Member Barb Bollutn. <br />School Board member Bollum gave an update on the accomplishments and future programs <br />anticipated throughout the district; including world language offerings in all schools, the <br />implementation of Individualized Learning Plans for all students, an integration plan is being <br />implemented to better meet the diverse needs of -stude rats fium various cultures. A new online <br />communication tool has been put in place. Ms. Bollurn asked for council feedback from the <br />community. Coundmember Bauman reported she would like to see a stronger emphasis on the <br />academics, and less on the social programming. Additionally Councilmember Bauman suggested that <br />she would like to see a community emphasis in volunteering rather than the global emphasis <br />associated with the recent H2O for life fundraising programs. Superintendant Hoverman reported the <br />H2O for life initiative is a volunteer program raising money to provide clean drinking water in various <br />African villages. The program is designed to be a service learning project. Mayor Larsen commented <br />on his appreciation for Project Citizen, a program that allows students to see the relationship between <br />local and state government. Councilmernber Doffing wanted to clarify the City of New Brighton and <br />the Mounds View Scholl districts are two separate entities. Mr. Hovennan expressed his gratitude for <br />Director Jacobson's involvement with the school districts. Councilmember Burg restated the <br />statement that the Mounds View School district leads the State that leads the Nation in ACT scores. <br />2. Van Fire awards. Report No 08-266. <br />Mayor Larson and Director Jacobson gave a recap of the events from August 6,2008 - <br />On August 6, 2008, numerous Civilians, Police Officers and Firefighters assisted in the rescue of five <br />occupants of a van which was on fire. Mayor Larson presented Civilian Service Awards to Dorene <br />Vikander, Elgin Caldwell, Jay Drangeid, Julio Perez, Michael Zerka, Assad Awaijane, Jesse Coyer, <br />Jimmy Hamilton and David Koeller. The Public Safety Special Commendation was awarded to <br />Police Officer Tom Griffin, Police Officer Aaron Slack, Police Officer Kevin Olson, Sergeant Andy <br />Masterman, and Deputy Fire Chief Torn DeSchane. Fire Captain Trevor Hamdorf and Firefighter <br />Arnie Bona received Life Saving Awards. <br />3. Northwest Youth & Family Services update. Report No 08-267. <br />Kay Andrews, President of Northwest Youth & Family Services announced her retirement effective <br />January 2009, and offered her appreciation for the City's partnership for the past 32 years. Mr. Jerry <br />Hromatka gave a brief overview of the mission of Northwest Youth and Family Services. An <br />overview of the "Discovery Center"was displayed, with construction expected to be completed <br />summer of 2009, support from the City was requested.. Mr. Lotter resorted this item will be an <br />upcoming Council agenda. <br />Commission Minutes <br />1. Pm ks, Rema6on and <br />Fhvimrur>cr W C mission <br />Minks ofAugust 6, 2008. <br />2. Parks, Region and <br />EnvunrwamW Commission <br />Minutes of September 3, 2008. <br />3. Eoononic Development <br />C.armnissim nwding mhos s <br />firm sq*m ber 2, 2008. <br />Sr>M4Order ofBusmen <br />1. Updfe fam ISD 621. <br />2. Van Fre awards. Repot <br />No 0&266. <br />3. Nc thwest Youth & Fm* <br />Services update Repot No <br />08-267. <br />