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Councilmember Shryock noted that the City has to approve beekeeping licenses for residents and asked if a similar license would be needed for this activity. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City did not receive a license application but the beehives are there. Mayor Strommen stated that she believes that it was a multi -agency project which involved the Pollution Control Agency as well. Councilmember LeTourneau asked if staff knew the number of beekeeping licenses in the City. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that he would have to run a report. He explained that the license is new, as is the trend. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar Mayor Strommen noted that the budget process will begin in about a month. 4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that last fall a member of the Ramsey Lions spoke at citizens input to ask how they could donate a bench at Central Park. He stated that the Lions have purchased a very secure and durable bench to install at Central Park and a small concrete patio will be installed around the bench to offer protection. He stated that the bench will be dedicated to a former longtime member that passed away and the dedication event will occur on June 7th. He stated that the National Lions Governor will be attending the event as well. He stated that the Lions have been longtime contributors to many causes within the City and have been a great community partner. Mayor Strommen asked staff to send out an email reminder for the event. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama provided an update on recent economic development activity. He stated that the process has begun to consider using TIF to assist with the PSD project. He stated that Adrenalin Sports has also been speaking with both developers within the future business park and there seem to be plans to create two buildings along Highway 10 which would be a great addition to the corridor. He stated that a party continues to show interest in the City owned property in the northern portion of the future business park and is working with staff to develop a purchase agreement. Councilmember Shryock stated that Youth First is working to expand their programing. She noted that the organization currently serves Ramsey, Anoka and Andover and will be expanding to service Coon Rapids as well. She stated that the organization will be expanding their summer programming to provide programming every week during the summer. City Council Work Session / May 23, 2017 Page 3 of 5