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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Stigney stated the documents contained in his packet are his reference. Mayor Coughlin clarified the point of order, in that the Council has not yet dealt with those documents, they are not official documents, and they have not been approved in either the first or second reading. Council Member Stigney stated this was correct, however, if he were Mr. Jahnke, and based upon the information Mayor Coughlin had conveyed in this regard, he would have an entirely different opinion of what is actually being presented. Mayor Coughlin clarified that nothing has been adopted, and therefore, it is subject to change. He pointed out he did not desire to promise anybody anything, even with regard to Council Member Stigney's statements, as the Council has opportunity to change these things at will, prior to adoption. Council Member Stigney commented that Mayor Coughlin's explanation was a perfect example of the miscommunication that is occurring. He stated if he were Mr. Jahnke, he would have an entirely different opinion than what is being proposed. Mayor Coughlin stated a point of order in that accusing the Council of miscommunication to the residents is patently unfair. Council Member Stigney remarked he believes this is exactly what the Council does. He stated that the $35,000 amount for the golf course pickup came from an August 13 Work Session document, which indicates "Actual Cost" and lists "Replacement Vehicle - $35,000." He advised if these are not actual costs, they should not be basing information on this. He explained that the entire document is based upon projections and actual costs, yet is not factual. He stated this was a perfect example of how miscommunication can occur. Mayor Coughlin stated Mr. Jahnke has now been shown the Bill of Sale for the pickup truck, and unless they lied when they were writing out the check, this is what the vehicle cost. Council Member Stigney remarked in his opinion, communication was the poorest thing he has seen this Council do. He stated he hopes the Council can begin to communicate effectively, so the residents can understand. Mayor Coughlin ruled this point out of order. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 5377, a Resolution Contemplating the Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for an Over-sized Shed to be Located at 8270 Eastwood Road. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.