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7.07: Discussion and Vote on Whether to Televise HRA Meetings <br />Mayor Ramsey explained the Council has discussed whether the HRA meetings can be televised. <br />This issue is brought forward tonight to ask the Council to vote on whether these meetings can <br />be televised starting tonight and moving forward. <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve televising <br />HRA meetings held after the regular Council meetings. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey explained that the Councilmembers form the body <br />of the HRA. He is the Chair and supports televising these meetings. Mayor Ramsey warned that <br />many of the items to be discussed are confidential, and those items will be scheduled for later in <br />the agenda so the meeting can be closed. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Backous, <br />McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />Planning Intern <br />Mayor Ramsey introduced the new Planning Intern, Patrick Brama. <br />Census Data <br />Mayor Ramsey reviewed the new census data, noting that Anoka is the fastest growing county in <br />Minnesota, and Ramsey is the second fastest growing city in the County. <br />Local Government Officials Meeting <br />City Administrator Ulrich said the Government Officials meeting is Wednesday, March 30. <br />Mayors Prayer Breakfast <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is Friday, April 1, and will <br />support Youth First. <br />HRA Goals Discussion <br />Councilmember Elvig indicated the City Council wears a different "hat" than the Housing and <br />Redevelopment Authority (HRA), which is the development entity of the City. He requested a <br />conversation of what the HRA's goals and what it wants to accomplish. He said he would like to <br />know if the goals of the Council are the same. <br />Mayor Ramsey responded it was a big step for the HRA to purchase the property. This would <br />not have been his first choice for the City to engage in this project, but in the state it was in, it <br />City Council / March 22, 2011 <br />Page 9of10 <br />