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Mounds View City Council October 11, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Marty commented regarding a recent article in the Focus Newspaper, which indicated that young people from the City of Mounds View had received third place in a national competition for a youth television program. He commented he had asked Video Producer, Patrick Toth, when this video would be broadcast, and he indicated the schedule is already being broadcast on Channel 16, and provides the time and date this program will air. He thanked Mr. Toth for his assistance in this effort, and congratulated the participants, adding that he was looking forward to watching their video. Mayor Coughlin added he also plans to watch this program. He commented that Mr. Toth was a great asset, not only to the City of Mounds View, but also to the Cable Television Network as a whole. He commended him for a job well done. Mayor Coughlin reported he had attended an Executive Board meeting of the I-35W Corridor Coalition, which was held for the preparation of their presentation of the I-35W Corridor Plan to the Metropolitan Council. He stated he had also attended the joint meeting of the I-35W Corridor Coalition and the Metropolitan Council, and extended his appreciation to Council Member Thomason, who had taken time out of her busy schedule to join him at this meeting to represent the City. Mayor Coughlin noted that eight of the nine Planning Commission members attended this meeting, as well as two of the Parks and Recreation Commissioners, and members of the Economic Development Commission. He commented that Mounds View was represented more fully than the majority of the other cities in attendance. He pointed out this was a good thing, as many times, the City has been underrepresented at these functions, and he believed they had gained some ground in this respect. He explained there was a very good presentation of the I- 35W Corridor Coalition software, which is available to Council Members and Commissioners, adding that anyone interested in obtaining this software may contact City Administrator Whiting in this regard. Mayor Coughlin stated he was a member of the Pinewood Elementary School Facilities Committee, and had been asked to assist them in their determination of how to properly spend their portion of the new school bond that was recently passed. He explained this was a group comprised of concerned parents, teachers and the school principal. He remarked this was a great group to work with, and he particularly enjoyed working with Principal, Paul Good, who invited him to speak to the teachers at their staff meeting, and he had an opportunity to address them and take their questions. He noted he would continue to work very closely with the school, as they have indicated some specific needs, and have requested his assistance in this regard. Mayor Coughlin reported Economic Development Coordinator Kevin Carroll has accepted a position as Administrator of the city of Carver. He commented he has enjoyed talking with Mr. Carroll, particularly during some of their most recent conversations. He stated Mr. Carroll is a very intelligent man, well versed on a number of topics. He pointed out he will be sorry to lose an Irishman, as their numbers are dwindling, and the City needs its Irish representation. He wished Mr. Carroll well, and extended his appreciation for his time and service with the City, adding that he will be missed. Mayor Coughlin stated he was invited to attend North Heights Lutheran Church, for the retirement of Pastor Carl Vaagenes. He remarked even in light of the fact that some of the elected officials in the State have chosen to paraphrase Karl Marx, in terms of organized religion,