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<br />Saturday night, live music, a carnival, silent auction, raffle and dinners. The biggest purpose of <br />HarvestFest is to give something back to the community. They had a great HarvestFest last year <br />and estimate 13,000 to 15,000 people attended. They have met with staff, including the Fire and <br />Police Chiefs, for this year's HarvestFest to be sure they have all their ducks in a row. Lord of <br />Life wants the City to be proud of their event. <br /> <br />Mr. Wayne Skaff, Executive Director of Lord of Life Church, stated he appreciates the <br />partnership with the City in many ways. Lord of Life is asking for abatement of fees. for <br />HarvestFest. Lord of Life is part of the community and offers their facilities in many ways. <br />They feel they are almost like a park in the center of all that goes in the City of Ramsey. <br />Whatever the City can do to help them out financially would be appreciated. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated the church has really been an asset to the community; it is everyone <br />working together for the community. Lord of Life has provided many opportunities for the <br />youth of the area, regardless of what faith they are part of. He requested the church to bring <br />what is needed for the event to staff and the City will see what they can do. <br /> <br />CITIZEN INPUT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />APPROVE AGENDA <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the <br />agenda as submitted. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Olson, Dehen, <br />Jeffrey, and Look. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve the <br />following items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> <br />1) Receive Report of Pooled Cash Flows Period Ended June 30, 2007 <br />2) Receive Fire Department Fire Call Totals for 2007 and Year to Date. <br />3) Approve Exemption from a Lawful Gambling License for Twin Cities North Chamber of <br />Commerce <br />4) Adopt Resolution #07-07-161 Approving Cash Disbursements Made and Authorizing <br />Payment of Accounts Payable Invoicing Received during the Period of July 04, 2007 <br />through July 19,2007 <br />5) Adopt Resolution #07-07-162 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Minnesota <br />Department of Public Safety for 2008 Participation in the Safe and Sober Communities <br />Program <br />6) Adopt Resolution #07-07-163 Approving Pay No 2 to Northwest Asphalt for Bunker <br />Lake Boulevard Watermain Improvements <br /> <br />City Council! July 24, 2007 <br />Page 3 of 19 <br />