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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting November 15, 1999 Page 7 Council Member Stigney stated City Administrator Whiting and City Attorney Long attended the Charter Commission meeting, and explained some of the legal ramifications presented, and some of the background of these legalities, and answered many of the Commission's questions as well. He stated the Commission members were very thankful for City Administrator Whiting and City Administrator Long's attendance, and wished to extend their appreciation to them. Council Member Stigney stated the City Attorney offered to draft preliminary language to bring forward at the next Charter Commission meeting, and the Commission would review this language to determine if it meets their criteria for incorporating the recommended changes into the Charter. Mayor Coughlin stated he attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at which a number of items were discussed. He stated representatives of Walgreen's Development attended and presented a variety of interesting ideas for use of the land located across the street from City Hall. He indicated he was very pleased and proud of the Parks and Recreation Commission and its constituent members for the depth of dialogue that took place. He advised the Commission approved of the concept of the project, and that approval will likely appear in written form in the near future. Mayor Coughlin stated he attended the Pinewood Elementary School Facilities Committee meeting, which is conducting ongoing research to determine where to best spend their allotment of the 80 million-dollar bond referendum. He stated he served on this Committee both in his capacity as Mayor, representing the City, as well as a contractor with an understanding of blueprints and the like, and this was an enjoyable meeting to attend. He stated he would be attending another meeting the following morning. Mayor Coughlin reported he had the pleasure and honor of teaching a political science class at his alma mater, NorthWestern College in Roseville, on October 29. He stated he had shared the podium with candidate for mayor, John Kishalishian, who is now Mayor-elect. He extended his congratulations to Mr. Kishalishian. Mayor Coughlin commented this was an enjoyable event, with much dialogue. He added he had forgotten how pointed, at times, college students questions could be. Mayor Coughlin reported the New Brighton/Mounds View Chamber of Commerce would meet in Council Chambers on November 29, at 12:00 p.m. He stated he plans to attend this meeting, along with County Commissioner Tony Bennett, the Commissioner's assistant, Joe Murphy, and members of staff He indicated the purpose of this meeting is to begin the dialogue regarding what can potentially be done to redevelop Highway 10 to best serve the business community, and make the roadway a more aesthetically pleasing element. Mayor Coughlin stated there would be three openings available on the Planning Commission at the end of the year, five openings on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and one business representative opening for the Economic Development Commission. He indicated that interested parties should stop by City Hall or telephone for an application, and advised the deadline for application submittal is December 6, 1999. Mayor Coughlin suggested the Council discuss the status of the December 27 City Council Meeting, and whether they wish to schedule or cancel this meeting, in light of the holidays, so