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Mayor Coughlin requested clarification of Page 23, third paragraph,Motion,to indicate "...Supreme Court. and After Sixty Days Have Passed, the City Council Will Explore All Avenues Available To Find Resolution of Said Inconsistencies." Council Member Stigney requested Pages 16, 17 and 20,with reference to William Dody,be corrected to reflect the proper spelling of his name, William Doty. Council Member Stigney requested Page 19 which indicates the spelling of the name of Samantha Arduna,be corrected to reflect the correct spelling of the name Samantha Orduna. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomason. To accept the June 29, 1999 City Council minutes as corrected. Ayes—4 Nays—0 Abstain— 1 (Marty) Motion carried. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 6. REPORTS Council Member Stigney reported he had attended the August 4, 1999, Planning Commission Meeting. He stated there was discussion regarding a conditional use permit application for an oversized garage at 2809 Woodale Drive. He stated the Commission unanimously voted not to approve that request. He stated there was discussion concerning the request by MSP Real Estate for an assisted living facility, and continuing discussion in regard to parking and staffing requirements. He stated there was discussion regarding the vacation of a drainage easement for Lots 17 and 18, Edgewood Square, Pinewood Circle, and there was a unanimous vote not to vacate. He stated the public hearing for this matter was to be set pursuant to the present Council Consent Agenda. He stated there was consideration of the proposed ordinance amending billboard codes for PF and CRP Zoning Districts, and the ordinance was unanimously approved. Council Member Stigney stated that further discussion occurred after the meeting, in regard to a "flea-market"type sale of rugs at the Holiday Stationstore. He stated it had been determined that this was the result of an oversight, and the rugs have since been removed. Council Member Thomason had no report. Mayor Coughlin stated he had attended non-stop meetings for quite some time. He stated he was invited by a Ramsey County Commissioner to attend a Focus group,where discussion was held in regard to the position of County Manager. He stated that the County Manager had accepted a position in California, and Ramsey County was presently looking for a new manager. He stated they had attempted to develop a comprehensive plan for the job description to allow for more effective advertisement of the position. Mayor Coughlin stated he had attended an I-35W Corridor Coalition meeting with Community Development Director Jopke. He stated this was a substantial meeting,which focused distinctly 2 C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-9-99.CC