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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999- Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Marty reported he had attended a meeting with Northwest Youth and Family Services, however, he had not received further information concerning their possible expansion into Anoka County. He noted Director Kay Andrews had indicated she would approach Anoka County in this regard, and further information should be available by their next monthly meeting. Council Member Marty stated they had requested that the cities they represent post their facility, which is available to the community, on the City's web page, to provide them with additional exposure. Mayor Coughlin stated he believed Planning Associate Ericson would be pleased to do this. Mayor Coughlin reported he had attended a meeting with the I-35W Corridor Coalition, which is a collective of the cities that surround the north section of I-35W who are attempting to coordinate their efforts for future redevelopment. He stated they had discussed a variety of issues, including the upcoming meeting on October 6, at 5:30 p.m., during which they would discuss the redevelopment plans and potential presented. He requested the Council Members seriously consider attending this meeting, adding that the Metropolitan Council would be present, and, to his knowledge, this body has never before met in an official meeting outside of their chambers. Mayor Coughlin stated the I-35W Corridor Coalition has caught the attention of the Metropolitan Council through a variety of computer information and the global information system. He commented regarding a compact disk containing satellite views and zoning, now available on the computer, which information had been culled from the collective work of the various cities involved in the I-35W Corridor Coalition. Mayor Coughlin commented that the Metropolitan Council was looking for an opportunity to significantly fund some of the redevelopment efforts in the Metropolitan community, and the I- 35W Corridor Coalition stands out as one of organizations that could be substantially funded through their sizable budget. He stated this would be a good opportunity to attend on behalf of the City of Mounds View, and show that they do stand in support of this organization. Mayor Coughlin stated that a regional meeting with the League of Minnesota Cities would be held on Thursday in the New Brighton Family Service Center. He stated he was planning to attend this meeting, and encouraged the Council Members to attend as well. He remarked that this was a good way to touch base with some of the people who represent the City with this body. He noted that Representative Haake would be present, and would likely be one of the featured speakers. Council Member Thomason stated she had no report. Council Member Stigney reported he had not been able to attend the Planning Commission meeting on September 1, as he had was out of town, however, he had reviewed the meeting on videotape. He noted consideration of a variance request for a 44-foot driveway at 8359 Red Oak Drive. He stated the majority of the evening was the discussion of the location of a screen fence at the Theater property, and some question as to whether or not it was required at the site, in light of the office building.