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Mounds View City Council <br /> November 15, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting <br /> Page 21 <br /> to break with that belief. He extended his personal thanks, gratitude and congratulations to a <br /> staff that goes the extra mile. He stated he has also witnessed this staff working on their days off <br /> to get things done. He stated he has observed many staffs through his 15 years of involvement, <br /> and he holds the staff of Mounds View up as second to none. <br /> Mr. McCarty stated staff is not where the problem lies. He stated when he was County <br /> Commissioner, other County Commissioners from different areas of the State would approach <br /> him, and inquire regarding the latest battle in Mounds View. He explained that this occurred in <br /> Washington D.C. He added that when he was the Mayor, and attended State meetings, people <br /> would also inquire regarding the latest fight in Mounds View. <br /> Mr. McCarty stated he understood why the letters were written to the editor. He stated the <br /> Mayor did the proper thing, however, he did not believe this was the proper forum. He stated he <br /> would wish that this Council and these citizens could keep their laundry at home, and this was <br /> just too important to them. <br /> Mr. McCarty stated Mounds View is the finest City on the face of the earth, and he owes <br /> Mounds View very much. He stated he was privileged and honored with the friendships of many <br /> people. He stated the conversations they have been having lately are "What in the world is going <br /> on with that guy? He makes statements right off the top of his head with no backup, there are no <br /> proposals or alternatives, but just that they have the money somewhere." He indicated he did not <br /> believe anything could be done about this, in that personalities are just as they are. He advised <br /> they just have to do the best they can with what they have, and attempt to make it work, until the <br /> next election. <br /> There were no further requests or comments from the floor. <br /> 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> A. Council Review of Letter to Governor Ventura re: Reliever Airports Policies. <br /> Mayor Coughlin stated formal Council action on this matter was not required, and this <br /> consideration was simply to determine if the Council was agreeable to the language presented in <br /> the letter to the Governor. <br /> Council Member Marty stated he thought the letter was very good. <br /> Mayor Coughlin pointed out he has been working with Attorney John Choi on this letter for <br /> some time, and added that Mr. Choi is a very skillful writer. <br /> B. Resolution Approving Fee Increases for 2000. <br /> Community Development Director Jopke stated this item was discussed at the Council's <br /> November 1 Work Session. He provided the Council with a list indicating fee increases for the <br /> permits and items that come through the Community Development Department. He stated this <br /> list was compiled to better cover the review costs, as well as to reflect the project value <br /> suggested by the Uniform Building Code. <br />