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Mounds View City Council April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 Interim Administrator Ulrich stated in regard to the lighting options that were discussed at the Work Session for Edgewood Drive, and possibly the pathway at the Theater, Council Member Quick had suggested a shoebox-style type of lighting might be more desirable, in consideration of the vandalism that is occurring to some of the City streetlights. He advised that Northern States Power is responsible for all repair and maintenance of the streetlights, rather than the City, and this might be a consideration, in terms of determining whether to install the decorative lighting versus standard streetlight fixtures. Mayor Co ughlin noted Northern States Power would be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the lights for a period of 25 years. Golf Course Superintendent Hammerschmidt reported that at the previous Golf Course Committee meeting, a recommendation was made pertaining to the possible future expansion of the golf course. He explained that if this expansion were to occur some point in the future, in order to have a better concept of the project, it would be necessary to have an architect come in and provide some preliminary designs. He stated he had recently spoken with an architect who indicated he would be willing to assist with this, at which point he would be able to determine a cost estimate, which would be charged to the golf course budget. He explained that they had discussed a maximum amount of $5,000 to proceed with the architectural services, and he would bring this recommendation forward to the Council at the April 17 Work Session, as part of the future planning of the golf course. City Attorney Long stated with regard to the Airport Legislation, if all goes according to plan, the compromise language they have worked out with the Metropolitan Airport Commission and the Metropolitan Council should be up for a vote in the House the following day. He stated it was hoped that the amendment, which was authored by Representative Haake, would be added to a Metropolitan agency’s Bill that has the support of the Metropolitan Council, and is expected to be signed by the Governor, therefore, if it moves forward as planned, it is likely it will be passed. He noted this was suppose to have taken place that date, however, due to some computer problems that occurred that morning, the item was delayed, and hopefully by the following day, they would have good news. Mayor Coughlin stated he would be remiss if he did not include Senator Novak and Representative Haake in continued thanks. He stated regardless of their busy schedules, they have both been very accommodating with all of them throughout these many months. He advised that as there is still pending litigation in regard to the airport issue, Item 10C of the Council Agenda is a Closed Session in order to deal with some of the legal implications of these negotiations, and this matter will be further discussed at that time. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Just and Correct Claims. B. Licenses for Approval. C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday April 24, 2000, to Consider Resolution 5418, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit,