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Mayor Coughlin reported he had attended the Council Retreat on Thursday. He stated group <br /> facilitator Carl Neu was also in attendance, and that discussion was held in regard to the budget <br /> priorities. <br /> Council Member Thomason had no report. <br /> Council Member Stigney reported he had attended the July 21 Planning Commission Meeting where <br /> discussion was held in regard to several items presently before the Council. He stated these included <br /> a proposal by Thrifty Car Rental to operate a rental business at the former Quik Lube Site, a <br /> resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for an oversized Garage at 8059 Red <br /> Oak Drive, and a resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for the Holiday <br /> Stationstore to operate an outdoor produce stand. Council Member Stigney stated that there was <br /> discussion of the MSP Real Estate application to develop an assisted living facility behind the <br /> SuperAmerica station. He noted that some parking issues were still unresolved in this matter, and <br /> discussion is continuing. He stated that there was also continuing discussion of an ordinance <br /> pertaining to billboards in the PF and CRP Zoning Districts. <br /> City Administrator Whiting reported he had also attended the Highway 610 Corridor Coalition, one <br /> hour after the first traffic accident on the new highway. He reported that Housing Inspector Steve <br /> Dorgan had given his resignation that date, and would be relocating to Minneapolis to assist in their <br /> Housing and Community Development Department. He suggested the Council discuss the means <br /> of replacing Mr. Dorgan later that week. <br /> Mayor Coughlin stated that he had become acquainted with Inspector Dorgan through their mutual <br /> background in home renovation and construction, and that he was a great asset to the City, and <br /> would be missed. <br /> 7. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A. Approve Just and Correct Claims <br /> B. Approve budget amendment transferring $12,500 from the General Fund <br /> Contingency Fund to the City Council Capital equipment account to purchase <br /> laptop computers for the City Council. <br /> C. Contractor licenses for approval. <br /> Mayor Coughlin stated Item B, regarding laptop computers, was in consideration of providing <br /> Council Members the opportunity to exchange information with their constituents. He added, it was <br /> hoped in the near future, such items as the past and present City Council minutes would be available <br /> on computer, to provide information to the people in a timely manner. <br /> Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove items for discussion. <br /> Council Member Stigney inquired, in light of the wide range in laptop computer costs, if staff was <br /> 2C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\072699CC.MIN <br />