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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 City Administrator Whiting thanked the Council for the get together that was held on his behalf the previous Friday evening. He stated he enjoyed this event, and felt that the highlight was the plaque presented to him in commemoration of the “Rob Marty Wrenchgate” caper of last April. He stated as this would be his last meeting and last day with the City, he would like to take the opportunity to thank the Council and the community once again, and wished them all the best. He indicated he would particularly like to thank the staff, who he has been fortunate enough to work with, adding that they are a very good group, and he could feel good about leaving the City in very capable hands. Mayor Coughlin stated it has been a distinct and sincere honor to work with City Administrator Whiting, and he wished him all the best. Director of Public Works Ulrich reported that the City is suffering a rash of vandalism, which involves graffiti on some of the public and private buildings throughout the community. He advised that the City is spending thousands of dollars to clean up the graffiti, which is not only in Mounds View, but also in the surrounding communities. He explained that in the last two to three weeks there has been an extensive amount of this vandalism, with graffiti on bell houses, sound barriers, utility boxes, and even a billboard. He requested that anyone who witnesses any suspicious activity in the parks or elsewhere contact the Police dispatch, so that they can send someone out to the scene. He pointed out that they just missed the person who vandalized Oakwood Park, as the paint was still wet when the Police arrived at the scene. He advised that any assistance the public could offer in finding the individuals responsible, and putting a stop to this vandalism, would be very much appreciated. City Attorney Long reported that they are very close to reaching an agreement regarding the Airport discussion at the State Capitol. He indicated their goal is to wrap up the legislative battles of the past couple of years, and at the same time, come to a settlement on the litigation, attempting to tie these both together. He stated they are currently discussing a Bill that would be agreeable to all parities, with a new updated stipulation that would take them into the next 10 to 20 years. City Attorney Long stated he would miss City Administrator Whiting. He advised that the City has had a great City Administrator, and he and City Administrator Whiting have become friends over the years. He commented that he would find his work with the City somewhat more challenging without City Administrator Whiting, who is a very capable Administrator. He advised that this his perspective, as an attorney who has been with other cities, where often is the case that the administrators do not know when to ask for their attorneys for advice. He pointed out that City Administrator Whiting maintained a good balance, in terms of not over-involving them, yet knowing the appropriate times to seek their counsel. He stated he wished City Administrator Whiting well in his new endeavors across the river. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Just and Correct Claims. B. Licenses for Approval. C. Approval of Catering Contract. D. Approval of the 11th Rider of the St. Paul Water Agreement.