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