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first time in approximately 15 years of his involvement that this had happened. Mayor Coughlin stated that he did not dance. He stated he had grown up in a strict religious background, and it was something that was highly touted. He stated his eight-week old daughter had been having some difficulties, and he had spent a fair amount of time putting God first, family second, and City third. He stated,between trips to the drugstore, he did manage to stop in at the Festival, and had extended his appreciation to the Committee Members who planned the event, at the last Council Meeting. He stated that he and Council Member Thomason had attended the fireworks display. He stated that,being a rather private person,he preferred not to participate in the parade, but did see it from a distance. Mr. Linke stated that he was approached by many residents who wondered where the Council Members were. He added that staff and the State Senator did not in attend the festival either. He noted that State Representative Haake had attended, and had spent a great deal of time assisting at the Lion's booth, and took advantage of the opportunity to talk with the residents. He stated he felt it was a great opportunity that was missed. Mayor Coughlin stated that the Council might have made other plans, or been out of town at that time. He stated he was aware that one of the Council Members was out of town on a vacation, which was planned many months in advance. City Administrator Whiting stated that, although he was not able to attend the entire festival, he was there on Sunday afternoon, and did see the parade. He stated that from his perspective, particularly in light of the temporary relocation of the event due to the current construction project at City Hall, the people who planned the event did a very good job in accommodating the crowd. He added that he wished he could have been there for more of it. Council Member Stigney stated that he was not available to participate in the festival this year. However, in previous years he has participated in the parade with his classic car, and attended the festivals, and has even had some of their brats, and thought they were great. He added that he also had some of the beer. He stated that usually people don't talk to him about Council business at this event. Mr. Linke stated that Council Member Stigney's absence was well noted, as he usually did attend that festival. He reiterated that the opportunity was there to speak to the residents. He stated that if the Council Members were there, it gave people the opportunity to walk up and talk to them. Council Member Stigney stated that he was not there to make"political hay," as he is really not a politician. He noted that he did see the fireworks, and commented that they were great, as they always are. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 5348, a resolution 5C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\072699CC.MIN