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5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 6. REPORTS Council Member Quick had no report. Council Member Marty had no report. Mayor Coughlin extended his thanks to the Festival in the Park Committee. He stated that he had attended the festival and the fireworks display, and that the Committee had done a very good job. He commended all those who participated in planning the event. Council Member Thomason stated that she had also attended the Festival in the Park, and commended all those involved in the planning for a great festival. Council Member Stigney reported that he had attended the previous Planning Commission meeting. He stated that there was discussion of the Thrifty Car Rental proposal to operate at the former Quik Lube site, which was scheduled for discussion that date, and that the public hearing for the proposal had been set for the July 26 Council meeting. He stated that the Planning Commission had discussed a variance request for a reduced front yard setback, and a proposal by MSP Real Estate to develop an assisted living facility to be located behind the SuperAmerica station. Council Member Stigney stated that there was discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the City Zoning Code pertaining to permitted uses within the B-2 Limited Business Zoning District, as well as discussion of the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to billboards. He stated that he also had attended the Festival in the Park and remarked that the fireworks display was great. City Administrator Whiting stated that the new Highway 10/610 opening would be celebrated on Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the park next to the Blaine City Hall. He noted that the public was invited to attend the event, and walk, bicycle, roller blade and run on the new freeway. He stated that the ribbon cutting ceremony would be held on July 21, at 10:00 a.m. City Administrator Whiting extended his congratulations to his assistant, Cari Schmidt on her new position as City Administrator for the City of St. Joseph. He stated that, at this time, he had no proposal for filling the position vacated by her departure, and added that the Council might wish to discuss this matter at their next meeting or Work Session. He stated that Ms. Schmidt would do well in her new position, and that the City's loss would be the City of St. Joseph's gain. He noted that Ms. Schmidt's last day with the City of Mounds View would be August 6, 1999. 2 c:\admin\minutes\7-12-99.cc