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_COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1989 <br />within the Council and hoped these differences would also <br />bring out ideas. Many minds are better than just a few. He <br />also asked the Council to be flexible. He hoped that the <br />Council would try and explain when they do not agree with the <br />citizens and this would help build a healthier Council and <br />City. <br />Mayor Benson thanked the Staff and noted that sometimes the <br />Council does not say thanks enough. He felt the Staff worked <br />hard. He thanked the Boards and the public in general for <br />their input. Without the Staff and Boards the Council <br />meetings would be very dull. Mayor,Benson thanked the <br />reporters and said for the most part, they reported the news <br />as best as they saw it. There has not always been agreement <br />but this is healthy. He said he felt the papers did an <br />excellent job regarding the recent Charter Amendment <br />election. It was too bad that the citizens did not grasp the <br />situation. <br />Mayor Benson thanked officials from other cities, counties <br />and the Lino Lakes Senior Citizens group. He said everybody <br />is needed and he appreciated all of their input. <br />Mayor Benson thanked the Council and reminded the Council of <br />Mr. Long's comment earlier this evening. Mr. Long said the <br />Council looked professional and Mayor Benson felt that meant <br />a lot. <br />Mayor Benson expressed his thanks to former Councilman Don <br />Marier. He did many things for this City and helped Mayor <br />Benson at times. <br />Mayor Benson said he felt he had been a good leader and <br />thought he became aware of the time when this City needed an <br />individual like him. However, he noted that the City is <br />entering a different time and the beginning of a decade and a <br />change may be a good idea. He said he felt good about the <br />things that he helped accomplish, however, he felt many <br />things are yet to be accomplished in this City. Mayor Benson <br />said that if the Councilmembers work together this will <br />happen. All things come to an end like good vacations, a <br />beautiful sunset an so on. <br />The Council gave Mayor Benson a standing ovation. <br />These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held <br />on December 26, 1989. <br />Marilyn . Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Benjamin G. Benson, Mayor <br />PAGE 10 <br />