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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors hereby recognizes Mayor McCarty for his commitment to the mission of the Coalition and its unique multi-community collaborative work plan. FURTHER, the Board appreciates Mayor McCarty's dedication and active participation in helping shape the Coalition's vision for the future. The Board of Directors hereby declares Mayor Duane McCarty and honorary member of the Coalition, and encourages Mayor McCarty to remain engaged with the work of the Coalition. Adopted by the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition, this day, January 12, 1999. Dennis Probst, President of the I-35W Corridor Coalition, and Mayor of Mounds View." Mayor Coughlin requested former Mayor McCarty come forward for presentation of this award. Former Mayor, Duane McCarty stated he appreciated this award very much. He explained that the I-35W Corridor Coalition is comprised of the membership of the cities of Mounds View, Arden Hills, Shoreview, Roseville, and Blaine. He indicated that they have commenced the development of a Geological Information System, that would put at their fingertips, the information needed to move forward with good, sound, decision making process, in the areas of Economic Development, redevelopment, and the like. He added that Mayor Coughlin would be carrying the torch in this regard. Mr. McCarty stated the Geological Information System is a very powerful and significant tool. He explained that if a business were to come to Mounds View, in search of a location in which to develop their business, and there was no appropriate site available, the City could immediately provide information regarding other locations in its sister cities. He advised that this would allow these cities to hold that economic development in the North Metro area. Mr. McCarty reiterated that he appreciated this award very much, and would attempt to live up to the kind words contained therein. He indicated that Former Mayor, Dennis Probst, who had written this inscription, was a very talented and dependable leader, whom he had enjoyed working with. Mr. McCarty stated after the election, he had indicated to Mayor Coughlin, and Council Members Marty and Thomason that he was pleased with the results of the election, as he believed most people were. He pointed out that even if they were not voted for, they now represent all of them. He stated he had further indicated at the time, that he would be their chief cheerleader, and he had found no reason to back away from this commitment. He advised that he has been watching, and they were doing an excellent job. Mr. McCarty stated the Council has done everything they had stated they were going to do, and he had no doubt that they would accomplish the things that were to come. He indicated that this would likely be one of the best Council's they have had in Mounds View, including those he served on. He noted this Council has all of the advantages that they had in his first term. He explained that the first Council he served on had three new Council Members within two years, including himself, Charlotte Forslin, and Bill Dody. He indicated they could also depend upon Don Hodges, who brought his experience to this Council. He commented they had the