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possibly make five people on the Council happy, and that this would not be enough impact on the citizens. She stated that this issue would continue to be researched and would be revisited in the future. She noted, however, that the closest they came to this type of policy, was to allow counties to be exempt from sales tax on the purchase of equipment for road maintenance, which was rejected in the end as well. Representative Haake commented on the affects of unicameral broadcasting upon the political process, indicating that she would like to see it in a non-partisan format, as was utilized at the state level, prior to 1972, at which time the members were simply labeled conservative or liberal. She stated that the partisanship is probably the most difficult roadblock to the political process. She stated that she was in favor of unicameral broadcasting, but believed the State of Minnesota would not accept it. She stated that there were 201 members in the House of Representatives and that she did not believe that many were necessary. She stated that they were presently organizing a task force of thirteen appointees, to research such issues as budgetary items, privatization, and duplication of services, Council Member Marty commended Representative Haake for her energy and tenacity in following through with what she presented in her election platform. He expressed his appreciation for her representation of the Mounds View area and their concerns, noting that he did not feel this in the past representative. He noted her comment regarding "seven sides to an issue," and stated that upon his election to the Council, he had learned that there were at least five sides. He added that her experience was somewhat disheartening to him. Council Member Marty requested clarification of the Education Homestead Credit. Representative Haake stated that the Education Homestead Credit was a result of the reduction of commercial, industrial and personal property tax, and was created to offset the decrease of funds in that area. She stated that, as educational services are probably the highest assessment upon property taxes, they had established this Credit to provide additional monies to be utilized by cities as required in this area. Council Member Stigney commented on Representative Haake's statement regarding the definition of politics, noting that he would like to add persuasiveness to the list, and that she certainly possessed the power of persuasion. He added that she represented his views. Representative Haake thanked Council Member Stigney for his compliment, and added that she couldn't have done it without the support of the Mayor, Council Members, City Attorney Long, and City Administrator Whiting. She added that she does fight for what she feels is right, and enjoyed doing that. She stated that she really wants to win on the airport issue. Mayor Coughlin thanked Representative Haake for her update, reiterating that it was a pleasure to work with her. 13 c:\admin\minutes\7-12-99.cc