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Mounds View City Council March 24, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Five Councilmember Hankner stated they must first determine whether a movement of 2500' would have any adverse affect on the City, which they should be able to determine through the EIS. Alice Frits asked when the meeting with MAC was held, how long it lasted, and what will happen with the runway that is torn up. Councilmember Hankner replied the meeting was an executive session, attended by the previously appointed members of the Council. She added the City does not know yet what MAC will be doing with the runway pavement that is torn up. Councilmember Hankner stated that no formal meeting took place between the Council and MAC during her time on the Council, for the purpose of negotiations Mayor Linke stated the meeting was held on March 13, at the State Capital, and lasted approximately one hour. Duane McCarty stated many meetings were held before the lawsuit with MAC, but that no progress was made at that time. Mayor Linke read a letter the City had sent requesting the EIS amendment. Councilmember Hankner stated she also does not like the format of the agenda sessions, in that the public does not attend them and then is not informed. She stated she would prefer having regular meetings throughout the month and foregoing the agenda sessions. Mayor Linke states he feels the agenda sessions serve a purpose, and he has had input from citizens, stating they prefer to deal with the Council on a more informal basis at agenda sessions, rather than at the formal meetings. Councilmember Haake stated she could agree that many people are more comfortable in talking to the Council at agenda sessions, but the public in general does not turn out for them. She added she has no problem with the regular meetings lasting until 11 PM or midnight, if necessary, to cover all the business. Mayor Linke asked that the people who are last on the agenda be remembered, as they do not want to wait until after midnight to be heard, and the Council is not fresh at that late hour. Councilmember Hankner suggested considering going to four regular meetings a month, which should alleviate the late hour yet still allow the citizens to be informed. Councilmember Haake stated she agreed that the solution may be to go to four regular meetings per month.