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June 3, 1999 <br /> To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator <br /> Re: June 7, 1999 City Council Work Session <br /> I hope everyone had a good Memorial Weekend. For those who didn't know, long time resident <br /> Bill Frits passed away last week. Bill is remembered for attending many council meetings and <br /> commenting on council issues. His wife Alice has been a long time election judge for the city. <br /> We sent condolences on behalf of the city. <br /> Here's what we have for Monday's work session: <br /> Item 1: Metro East Development Partnership, David Piggott: We will have a brief <br /> presentation from Mr. Piggott. Mounds View is a member of this organization which attempts to <br /> promote development in the east metro area. We have not been very active, which may have led <br /> to this presentation. <br /> Item 2: Council Session Talk: This is a follow up to the Council's discussion at your May 3 <br /> work session. Mayor Coughlin and Council member Quick have both talked to me about <br /> considering additional retreat or goal sessions as a follow up to the two held this spring. In <br /> anticipation of this, staff contacting Carl Neu again, and Dennis Cheesebrow, a consultant the <br /> Mayor has had contact with. If there is interest in pursuing additional sessions, staff can <br /> certainly follow up on that again. <br /> Item 3: Council Agenda Format: This item refers to some discussion about whether an <br /> additional agenda item should be placed at the start of each agenda where the council approves <br /> the agenda. In essence, this would also provide the opportunity to add or delete items anyone <br /> would have. I have seen this before and it can be helpful. If the council approves, we will add it. <br /> Item 4: Franchise Agreement and Right of Way Ordinance: This is a follow up to the <br /> Minnegasco request for utility approval in the city. Bob Long will be present to review the <br /> particulars of the agreement, and we should spend some time talking about the significance of <br /> this issues and its impact on city right of ways. I have received considerable interest from NSP <br /> on this, which opposes the granting of franchise rights to Minnegasco. They intend on being at <br /> the meeting and will ask the Mayor for permission to speak. I anticipate receiving a letter from <br /> them on their position which may have gotten into your packet. <br /> Item 5: Billboard Variance Options: Rick has put together a memo reviewing the billboard <br /> situation and the Planning Commission's action of last week. Any additional council direction <br /> would be welcome. <br /> Item 6: RFPs for City Engineering: Mike has put together options for council consideration on <br />