River Cities December '17
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Greater East Area Model Railroad Club operations and model train display
Model railroad logistics including staging yards and waybill systems
St. Paul Park holiday light display and community traditions
St. Paul Park City Council updates and new member introduction
Mayor's message regarding community events and city administration
History of Gray Cloud Island settlement and industry
Model Railroad Club membership and public visit information
Areas of Interest (5)
- The educational impact and community outreach of the Greater East Area Model Railroad Club.
- The evolution of community traditions: How holiday light displays have grown in St. Paul Park.
- St. Paul Park's transition to new City Council leadership following the August resignation.
- Historical analysis of Gray Cloud Island: From fur trading outpost to industrial lime kiln site.
- Local government administrative changes: New city office hours and winter parking enforcement.
Notable Quotes (2)
We don't just orbit the world... we actually spot the cars pick them up just like a real road.
I want to thank all of those who got out to vote on November 7th and allowed me to continue as mayor for the next few years.
People (4)
John LexAHostInterviewer visiting local organizations and city officials.
Interviewer visiting local organizations and city officials.
Edie PetrieChairOversees club operations and demonstrates railroad layout.
1 quote
Oversees club operations and demonstrates railroad layout.
“We're a nonprofit organization and educational... we explain how they control the trains... we can show them how we switch cars.”
Explaining the educational mission of the model railroad club.
Sandy DingleMayorDelivering mayor's message regarding city events and notices.
1 quote
Delivering mayor's message regarding city events and notices.
“I want to thank all of those who got out to vote on November 7th and allowed me to continue as mayor.”
Acknowledgment of election results.
Anne SimpsonProducer/ResearcherProduced the segment on the history of Gray Cloud Island.
Produced the segment on the history of Gray Cloud Island.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (6)
- December 28th: Glow-in-the-dark sledding at City Hall, 5-7 p.m.
- January 12th, February 16th, March 16th: Tentative Bunco nights
- January 27th: Winter Fest at Whitbread Park, 1-3 p.m.
- November 7th: Election date
- December 25th: City Hall closed for Christmas
- January 1st: City Hall closed for New Year's