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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 1987 Berger reported two representatives from the State's Department of Human Rights have been invited to attend New Brighton's next Human Rights Commission meeting to answer questions regarding the lack of cases originating with local Commissions. Berger further indicated local commissions receive reports from the State regard- ing types of cases from each local jurisdiction. Benke asked Berger to pursue the matter and advise council if its assistance was needed. Brandt reported the Planning Commission adopted a resolution suggesting unimproved real estate in the city quite possibly ought to be re-evaluated in terms of its tax valuation. Benke had no immediate problem with looking at the issue to see if we do have a problem, and suggested Locke look at it before we take any action. Locke explained vacant land is valued less than if it were on the market, but did not know if it is treated differently in New Brighton than other areas in Ramsey County. Benke suggested staff be asked to research the topic and consider further action at a subsequent meeting. Gunderman advised there are two guests coming for Thursday's pro- gram at Pike Lake Elementary School (one from Michigan and one from Chicago) and asked that an Honorary Ambassador certificates be prepared for each; Benke stated the certificates would be made. Schmidt reported the Cable Commission elected Ron Eggert from Falcon Heights as Chairperson; and indicated Berger's letter to the Commission summarizing some of the problems that occured with the transfer in ownership will be presented to the Commission. Williams reported the Park Board had another successful Christmas party. Benke announced he received an invitation to the League of Minn- esota Cities' conference June 9-12, in Rochester; the conference will be the kick-off for the League's 75th Anniversary year. Benke read the letter the City received from President Reagan regarding the City's Centennial. Benke received notice from the National Arbor Day Foundation that New Brighton had again been selected as a Tree City U.S.A. Gunderman asked that letters of commendation be written to Rick Wriskey~ New Brighton's Forester, and Anderson for their hard work to make the award possible. Page Eight Unimproved Real Estate Honorary Ambassadors Cable Commission Update Park Board LMC's Conference Centennial Letter from President Reagan Tree City U.S.A.