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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Elegant Thymes Catering may terminate for any reason by providing 60 days written notice, however, they would waive any extra rights or compensation for the 60-day period immediately prior to that. He pointed out that this provides substantial incentive for them not to do this. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Item C. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Coughlin stated ongoing Highway 10 issues continue to be discussed. He indicated that concerned individuals may attend or view the broadcast of the April 3 City Council Work Session, at which time, there would be further discussion and directives provided in this regard. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road extended his congratulations to City Administrator Whiting. He indicated that although they did not always agree, City Administrator Whiting was always a professional in his handling of the issues. He stated he wished him the best. Catherine Smith, 2142 Bell Lane indicated she was organizing a benefit for the family of Brandon, which would be held on Sunday, April 9, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Mounds View Community Center. She extended her appreciation to City Administrator Whiting for his assistance in this regard. Ms. Smith stated she had spoken with Mayor Coughlin on Monday, February 28, and inquired if anyone from the City or the Council had called and spoken to Brandon’s family, and he had indicated that the City would send them a letter. She stated they have not received a letter from Mayor Coughlin, or from anyone in the City, and she believed that this should have been done. Mayor Coughlin indicated he sent a condolence card, and placed a telephone call the day of the wake, however, the family was apparently attending the funeral at that time. Ms. Smith asked what had become of the memorials that were placed on the corner of Edgewood Drive and County Road 10. She indicated the flowers and crosses have all been removed, and she did not feel this was appropriate. City Administrator Whiting advised that no one from the City had removed those memorial items. Ms. Smith stated it was previously indicated that the speed of the driver was 38 miles per hour, and this was not correct. She explained that the State Patrol has not yet completed their investigation, and the speed of the driver has not been determined. She stated the Monday following the accident, someone had indicated the drug and alcohol tests were negative, and this was also incorrect. She stated the alcohol test has come back, however, the drug test has not, and she was not aware where this information had come from. Mayor Coughlin stated all official requests for information with regard to the accident are being handled by the State Patrol, and until they have completed their investigation, that information has not been made public. He indicated that Ms. Smith could contact the State Patrol regarding a time