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Mounds View City Council January 7, 2002 Special Meeting Page 13 Council Member Thomas indicated she had been following the issues at Pinewood Elementary and suggested that residents go to the school board with questions and concerns. She also noted that the City is watching with great interest the details of the new construction. Mayor Sonterre indicated that at the last Ramsey County League of Local Governments meeting the guest speaker was Tom Howser, a political reporter for Channel 5 News. He then indicated that, after some debate, the meeting attendees were able to convince Mr. Howser to host a meeting concerning the affects of the changes in the state budget on cities. Council Member Marty asked how many positions are open on the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that there were two positions open on the Planning Commission. Council Member Marty commented that he had heard that Sherri Gund had applied for a seat on the Planning Commission approximately two months ago and asked why that appointment had not come to Council. Mayor Sonterre indicated that Ms. Gund had delivered a letter to the Park and Recreation Committee indicating she had conflicts for the remainder of the winter months and a few spring months with meeting on Wednesday night. He then noted that, since the Planning Commission meets twice per month on Wednesday nights, he did not bring the appointment to Council. Council Member Marty asked how this meeting changed from a work session to a Council Meeting. City Administrator Miller indicated that Council Member Thomas had suggested flipping the meeting and the work session in lieu of having two meetings in one evening. She then indicated that she had consulted with the Mayor who agreed and the change was made. Council Member Marty indicated that he does not use his e-mail very much and asked if someone could call him to tell him of meeting changes in the future. Council Member Quick indicated he does not use e-mail and he knew about the meeting change. He then indicated that a conscious effort to stay in contact with Staff would help. Council Member Marty indicated he was not aware that City Administrator Miller was out of the office and had left a number of messages for her not knowing she was not available. City Administrator Miller indicated that a couple of weeks ago when Council Member Marty was in her office she had explained to him that she had a situation where a family member required some assistance and she would be taking flex time at the end of the year to assist them but did not yet know the date. She also indicated that Ms. Babekuhl and Ms. Reed were aware that she was out of the office and suggested that Council Member Marty should have contacted Ms. Reed