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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting November 15, 1999 Page 14 what she believed everyone said or agreed upon, and pass that document on. She pointed out that the document would have to be brought forward at the next meeting in order to be approved. Ms. Olsen stated the Commission was not procrastinating on this matter, and they would attempt to do their best, however, City staff and the Charter Commission had all agreed they would review these points on an item by item basis. She reiterated it would not be possible to resolve all of the issues in one meeting. Council Member Marty indicated there would be two meetings, one in January, and one in February. Mayor Coughlin stated this was correct. He pointed out it was also within the Charter Commissions' purview to meet more often if necessary, as the Council does when there are items which require to be addressed outside the regular meetings. Ms. Olsen stated the Charter Commission already meets more often than they are required, in order to complete their business. She explained the Commission is required to meet once a year, and have elected their by-laws to meet twice a year, however, they are currently meeting once a month. Mayor Coughlin stated he did not question this, however, the Charter Commission is able to meet more often. He explained these items have been discussed by three separate mayors, and three or four City Councils, and have been ongoing since the 1990's. He stated he was not elected to continue to play these games. He advised Ms. Olsen, if the Commission finds they need more time, just as in the past, it is within her purview, both as the Chair of the Charter Commission, and as a representative thereof, to request an extension. Mayor Coughlin stated no extension was requested previously, and he did not wish to extend this matter out for another quarter year, as these are important issues which will be coming forward, and may actually face the City in terms of litigation. He stated there was an amended motion before the Council, and inquired if there was any further discussion at the Council level. Ms Olsen interjected that the letter addressed to the Charter Commission was not in a form, in accordance to statute, to request an additional time extension. Mayor Coughlin advised the Council was presently discussing the motion that was before them. He stated Ms. Olsen had indicated her opinion in this regard, however, it was necessary the Council address the action before them. Ms. Olsen inquired if no one was permitted to rebut his comment. Mayor Coughlin advised there were four elected Council Members present, representatives of the people, duly elected by the electorate. Council Member Marty advised if the Charter Commission could not meet the deadline with two meetings, it has been pointed out that they can request and extension. Mayor Coughlin stated this was correct, with recognition that the matter be expedited.