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Mounds View City Council October 11, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 7 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road inquired if there would be time available for the public to comment upon the proposed franchise fee increase. Mayor Coughlin explained there would be a public hearing in regard to this matter, at which time, the public could provide their input. Mr. Jahnke stated he was very pleased with the lively discussion between Mayor Coughlin and Council Member Stigney at the previous Work Session, which presented both points of view, and was handled very well. He stated he was disappointed in the comment that this was an argument. He stated everyone's opinions were very good, and he hoped the Rules of Conduct would be observed. He noted a comment during the discussion, which indicated "If you don't stop arguing, I'm out of here." He remarked he did not appreciate this comment. He reiterated, in his opinion, this was a lively discussion,presenting two good points of view. Mr. Jahnke prefaced the following comment by asking the City Administrator if he could use him as an example, adding he did not intend to criticize. He noted Mayor Coughlin has stated "If you buy good tools you will not have to buy two," and commented "If they had a good Administrator maybe they would not need a second one." Mayor Coughlin stated this comment was summarily unfair. Mr. Jahnke remarked that he had asked the City Administrator's permission, and this was just an example, however, as he sees the spending and the issues raised, there appears to be a "rubber stamp" for everything, and he did not believe the thoughts of the people were being followed. He commented that the hiring of more people, the spending, and the golf course issues, indicate to him that"there do not seem to be any `noes' any more." He stated he could understand Mayor Coughlin's point of view, and Council Member Stigney's, but would like the Council to take a look at the other sides. Mayor Coughlin stated there are many sides to every issue. Julie Olson, 2663 Lake Court Circle, stated the residents of Mounds View voted to have their City run under the processes and procedures of a "home ruled" Charter City, which indicates citizens' input and rights. She asked Council Member Thomason to provide one reason she believed the residents wanted and voted for this form of local government. Mayor Coughlin interjected that Ms. Olson was free to ask this, however, he would request she clarify her point. Mr. Olson stated as long as her three minutes prevail, she would direct her question to each Council Member. She clarified she was not requesting a response from only one individual. Council Member Thomason stated she would address this, however, she also would appreciate clarification of the question.