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Mounds View City Council June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 been broadcast. He noted members of the Charter Commission were presently in the audience, and they had attended this particular meeting. He stated it would have been very beneficial for the residents to see this meeting, and he hoped they would view all of the future meetings. Council Member Quick inquired in what area of the library the meeting took place. Council Member Stigney stated it was held in the meeting room. Council Member Quick inquired how late the meeting was in session. Council Member Stigney stated he believed the library closed at 9:00 p.m. Council Member Quick inquired if this was the end of the meeting. Council Member Stigney stated the meeting was officially adjourned somewhat after that time, as the Charter Commission was required to vacate the meeting room. Council Member Quick requested clarification. He inquired if the Charter Commission left the library building at 9:00 p.m., and after leaving the building the meeting was adjourned. Council Member Stigney stated the meeting was not officially adjourned until the Charter Commission vacated the meeting room. Council Member Quick stated therefore, the Charter Commission continued the meeting outside of the meeting room. Mayor Coughlin indicated the resident who had contacted him requested clarification regarding who was in attendance at that meeting, and who voted in favor or opposition to the broadcasting of the meetings. He inquired if the Charter Commission minutes reflect that vote, or, in order to avoid his having to look this up, possibly Council Member Stigney could share this information. Council Member Stigney stated he would prefer Mayor Coughlin review the minutes, which are forwarded to the City following each meeting. Mayor Coughlin stated if the resident who contacted him had further questions, he would attempt to determine this information from the meeting minutes, or this individual could contact Council Member Stigney in this regard. Council Member Stigney suggested this individual contact that Chair of the Charter Commission. Council Member Marty stated he had asked Video Coordinator Patrick Toth why the special meeting was not televised, and Mr. Toth responded with a memorandum, indicating he had spoken with Julie Olsen, Chair of the Charter Commission, who made a comment to the effect that the Charter Commission was not a part of the City, but rather Ramsey County, therefore, they did not feel responsible to notify anyone, and they thought the broadcasting was done automatically. Council Member Stigney stated it has been reiterated and emphasized by this Council that the Charter Commission is not a part of this City, contrary to his personal beliefs. He indicated that if there is a problem with the procedure beyond the posting of meetings and where they are to be held, it should be better established. He stated this should be resolved and if there is some