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Mounds View City Council February 14, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br />iii. Pending City Administrator Action <br /> <br />City Administrator Whiting stated as the Council was aware, and as noted in the St. Paul Pioneer <br />Press, he has applied for a position with St. Croix County, in Wisconsin. He indicated the board <br />would make their decision the following day, and assuming that all goes well, he would then <br />accept the position, and set his final day with the City of Mounds View. He stated it was <br />somewhat premature to discuss this matter, when he continues to be gainfully employed by the <br />City of Mounds View, and would remain so until all of the details have been resolved. He <br />explained however, the Council would not meet again for two weeks, and if he were to accept <br />this position in the interim, he would prefer the Council was aware of this. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin stated City Administrator Whiting has done a wonderful job for the City of <br />Mounds View. He commented that St. Croix County is part of God’s Country, and therefore, he <br />was a bit envious of this opportunity for City Administrator Whiting and his family to move to <br />this area, and be a part of that County. He pointed out that the competition for County level <br />positions is quite fierce, and this was a great credit to City Administrator Whiting’s ability, and <br />speaks well to his character and resume. He stated there would be more accolades to come in the <br />future, however, at this time, he would simply like to state that it has been an honor to have City <br />Administrator Whiting as part of the City. He added that whatever the fates deal City <br />Administrator Whiting the following day, God’s speed in that regard. <br /> <br />City Administrator Whiting extended his thanks to Mayor Coughlin. He stated it was always <br />awkward, not only to leave, but also in a public situation, wherein such matters must be <br />discussed prior to knowing the actual outcome. He stated he would present his introduction <br />before St. Croix County’s 31 member elected board the following day, which should be quite <br />interesting. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin stated in light of the invitation to the Charter Commission to attend the <br />Appreciation Dinner, he would request the consent of the Council to also extend an invitation to <br />the Charter Commission’s attorney, who they have been working with for the last several <br />months, and his spouse. <br /> <br />The Council agreed. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Ulrich reported that an open house for current County State Aid <br />Highway 10 would be held the following evening, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in Spring Lake Park <br />City Hall. He indicated members of Anoka County, Ramsey County, Spring Lake Park, and the <br />City of Mounds View would be present to discuss the traffic signal, and the geometrics of the <br />entire intersection, which is scheduled to commence in 2001. He stated staff has mailed letters to <br />the residents on Pleasant View Drive, and informed them of this meeting. He noted he has only <br />received one telephone call regarding this matter, and he would be in attendance for the majority <br />of the meeting. He indicated that citizens with interest in the project, in terms of what is <br />proposed to occur, the options that are available, and how the decisions were made, were <br />welcome to attend. <br /> <br />City Attorney Long reported that a hearing date for the Airport Bill has been scheduled for <br />Wednesday, 23, from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., in the State Senate. He explained that the purpose of <br />this hearing is to have Senator Novak present last year’s Bill, and to make some of the author’s