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Mounds View City Council June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 categorized into four areas, including safety, community appearance and identity, preserving environmental resources and encouraging economic development. Community Development Director Jopke advised that at their second meeting, the Steering Committee began examining those four areas, in terms of prioritizing those issues. He indicated this information would be presented at a community meeting which would be held in Council Chambers at on Tuesday, July 11th, at 7:00 p.m. He encouraged all members of the community to attend this meeting or view the broadcast, so that they might learn what those issues and priorities are, and offer their thoughts and opinions, as the City would like to ensure that this effort reflects the sentiments of the community. Community Development Director Jopke stated this information would be presented to the City Council following the second meeting, at which time, the Council would be requested to proceed to the next step, which would be to develop a specific action plan. He indicated an important part of this would be to determine short and long-term financial planning to assist in carrying out those actions. He advised that the emphasis in this particular effort is to go beyond the study stage, and make the necessary improvements to Highway 10, which is the focus of the Committee at this point. He extended his appreciation to Dan Solland, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer, for his participation in the Steering Committee meetings, adding that these have been good meetings with very good dialogue at this point. Mayor Coughlin advised that the Steering Committee meetings have been broadcast and were being rebroadcast for citizens whose schedules do not allow them to attend in person. He stated those who are unable to attend could contact the City, and contribute their input via voice or e- mail, as the City would like their voice to be heard as well. He advised that this issue is of very high priority, and the efforts of the entire community were required in order to accomplish these goals. He extended his appreciation to Community Development Director Jopke, as well as the members of the Steering Committee, most of whom were already involved in other commissions, however, were taking additional time in their schedules to meet in this forum during the month. Council Member Marty stated he had the opportunity to view the broadcast of the first Steering Committee meeting, and was very impressed with the dialogue and exchange of information, as well as the direction that was taken. He extended his appreciation to Community Development Director Jopke and all members of the Steering Committee for their efforts in this regard. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Brad Jahnke, 8408 Eastwood Road asked Council Member Marty if there was any particular reason he felt he must offer his resignation at this time, and in this public forum. Council Member Quick advised that all comments must be directed to the Chair. Mayor Coughlin granted Council Member Marty the opportunity to respond to this inquiry. Council Member Marty stated he had desired to make some points. He explained that he had first voiced his concerns with the Charter Commission when they met offsite at the Mermaid, at which time, City sites, i.e., Council Chambers and the Community Center, were available. He