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Page 7 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney stated he would not want to conduct negotiations on any city-owned property without input from the residents. Mr. Whiting explained that the developer does not have anything to present at this time, and if the city is going to investigate it further, they should get something from the developer to compensate the city for the time spent. Also the city should get .some type of schedule from the developer so that something can be brought before residents for input. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties and to empower the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator to enter into an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties. VOTE: 2 ayes 2 nays (Stigney/Trude) Motion Fails E. Council Acceptance of Council Member Julie Trade's Resignation. Mr. Whiting explained that Ms. Trade's resignation would be effective September 1, 1997. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Accept the Resignation of Council Member Julie Trude, effective September 1, 1997. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Council Setting of Date for Special Election. Mr. Whiting suggested that the Special Election be scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 1997. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to Set the Date for the Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 1997. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Communication. Council member Stigney stated he would like to see improvements in communication (Council with residents, Council with staff, internally -Management with staff, etc.). At one time he asked about the possibility of a phone hook up in the Council Chambers to allow residents to call in with questions and comments. He would like to ask the Council to direct staff to look at how they think the Council can improve communication. He feels the city should more effectively use the newsletter and publications to get information out that residents have interest in. Council member Trade stated she thinks it would be great if the city were able to take a more pro-active approach toward communicating with residents. It was the general consensus of the Council to direct staff to try to make communication a priority. Mr. Whiting stated he agrees with the importance of communication, but feels the council needs to talk about how much effort and expense the city wants to incur to make communication a priority for the city. Anything the Council can do in giving direction to the staff would be appreciated and they would certainly look at those objectives.