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Mounds View City Council May 8, 1999 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />B. Monday, April 24, 2000 City Council Minutes <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To accept the April 24, 2000 City Council minutes as <br />presented. <br /> <br />Council Member Marty indicated he would abstain, for the reason previously stated. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Abstain – 1 (Marty) Motion carried. <br /> <br />5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />6. REPORTS <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the Cable Committee meeting, where there was discussion <br />regarding promoting the Cable Access Channel, in order to obtain a greater viewing audience and <br />to attempt to meet the informational needs of the residents as best as possible. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin reported he recently attended an Area Leadership Breakfast at which a variety of <br />School District and elected officials were present. He stated this was a very good meeting, with a <br />special speaker who was very informative. He indicated that having attended this Breakfast the <br />previous year, he found this to be a worthwhile event to attend once again. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin extended his thanks to Pastor Bill McKinney of Salem Baptist Church for <br />inviting him to attend the National Day of Prayer meeting. He indicated this event was <br />approximately two-hours in length, with a variety of Churches in the area that had gathered to <br />recognize the National Day of Prayer. He stated this was a very inspiring and wonderful time, <br />and reiterated his appreciation to Pastor McKinney and all of the other area pastors for inviting <br />him to attend. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin stated he attended the previous Planning Commission meeting, where there was <br />discussion pertaining to the City’s Stormwater Management Plan. He indicated the Commission <br />would be working on this item at their next few meetings. He stated there was a video <br />presentation from the League of Minnesota Cities, which discussed the correct and incorrect <br />ways to conduct a meeting, the proper focus of Planning Commissions and Councils, and what <br />might sidetrack those groups. He indicated this 20 minute video was available to the Council, <br />and could be presented at an upcoming Work Session if the Council so desired. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Tom Kinney of the Police Department for his <br />assistance in coordinating Lieutenant Brick’s retirement party, which was held the previous <br />Saturday. He indicated four of the five Council Members attended this enjoyable event. He <br />extended his congratulations to Lieutenant Brick for a job well done during his many years of <br />service to the City of Mounds View, and wished him well in his retirement. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin reported he had been to the Capitol the previous week, as well as that date, to <br />discuss the airport legislation with a variety of individuals in attempts to ensure that the matter is