Agenda Packets - 1999/12/13 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View City Council November 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 3 requesting points of clarification, the Council conduct all discussion during the regular debate of the motion. He requested the Council implement this practice in the future. He suggested the Council also consider creating some Council by-laws during the next Council/Staff Retreat. He advised that several of the City commissions have by-laws, and it would also be in order for the Council to have a basic set of rules, policies, and procedures from which they can draw. Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the meeting of the I-35W Corridor Coalition, where there approval of the 2000 budget, and discussion of a number of issues, including planning for the upcoming year. He indicated the group is in the second phase of planning, having gathered information to this point. He explained as some members who have attended the Joint Meeting with the Metropolitan Council are aware, a fair amount of research has been done, and they are now planning how to utilize this information for better regional planning. Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the meeting of the Pinewood Elementary School Facilities Committee, where they are continuing to work on the issues, and determine the needs of the school as relates to space, air quality, and similar concerns. He advised this body would hold a variety of meetings prior to the beginning of the year, to consider these issues. He indicated they are making progress. Mayor Coughlin reported he had the opportunity to meet in a discussion session with Senator Steve Novak. He commented it was a pleasure to speak with an individual of the Senator's caliber, who is very knowledgeable on the issues, and very in tune with the area, in general. He stated this was an enjoyable meeting. Mayor Coughlin stated he would attend a meeting on Monday, at 12:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, along with County Commissioner, Tony Bennet, the Commissioner's assistant, and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, in order to commence preliminary dialogue regarding the redevelopment of Highway 10. He noted that the discussion would include the re- naming of the road, which has been an issue of concern, and extended an invitation to the Council Members to attend this meeting as well. Mayor Coughlin stated a Public Information Session would be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, in the Council Chambers, for the purpose of discussing the environmental impacts of the Anoka County-Blaine Airport expansion proposals. He indicated that a variety of people would be present, including State Representative Barbara Haake, representatives of the Rice Creek Watershed District, and some of the individuals and groups who are concerned regarding environmental impacts. He stated that the public is welcome to attend this meeting. City Administrator Whiting advised that earlier that evening the Council held the public hearing review of the proposed Year 2000 Budget, and this item would be re-broadcast on cable television, for those individuals who missed the proceedings. He indicated a review of the proposed budget is presented in the November/December issue of the Mounds View Matters, and interested parties may also attend the Truth in Taxation hearing which will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 6. He added that anyone with questions could contact City staff through the telephone numbers listed in the Mounds View Matters. City Administrator Whiting stated City Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving day, and all day Friday, in observance of the holiday.