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The open spot on the St. Cloud city council has been filled. Steve Laraway has been chosen to fill the seat in Ward 2 this (Tuesday) afternoon.

St. Cloud is toughening its stance against drunk individuals who create public disturbances. The city adopted the disruptive intoxication ordinance in 2010 as part of an effort to address binge drinking and its negative impacts in the Southside and University neighborhood.

A study on whether an amphitheater should be built in Waite Park was approved by the city council this (Monday) evening. Two weeks ago, the council discussed the possibility of building an amphitheater on a newly acquired piece of Quarry land located southwest of Menards and the proposed Miller Architects hotel site.

UPDATE: Financial backing to make a rail crossing along the border of Sartell and Sauk Rapids Township a quiet zone has received approval from the Sartell city council.

Questions on how to move forward on the future of the Cold Spring library are starting to be answered. The library, which current resides in city hall, is running out of space due to increased popularity and circulation.

A better understanding on the plans for a two-hotel and conference center came together after tonight's (Monday) public hearing. Waite Park officials continued their public hearing from last month, after needing more time to collect more info on final TIF numbers.

What to do with the limited parking near Bernick's Arena continues to be brought to the table for discussion. The Sartell City Council continued discussion this evening (Monday) on the possibility of adding an additional 208 parking spaces in the open field directly in front of the arena.

The final approval has been passed in the upcoming Pinecone Road Improvements set to begin this summer. Plans and bids for Phase 1 of the project were approved by the Sartell city council tonight (Monday) by a 4-1 vote.

A Foley housing development has received final approval to better accommodate housing on some vacant lots. Kampa Meadows has been looking to convert its 6 twin home lots into 3 single family lots to make the area more marketable.

Waite Park officials want more time to discuss plans for a two-hotel and conference center. During this (Monday) evening's City Council meeting a public hearing was held to discuss the Tax Increment Financing proposal the Silver Leaf Group is asking on the project.