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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999
<br />Regular Meeting Page 6
<br />staff members, who have felt frustration in this regard, simply knowing where they were going,
<br />and coming to a positive understanding with the Council, in terms of the pressures and demand
<br />they are facing, is helpful. He noted that during the week, staff felt more upbeat, and made some
<br />changes with regard to the scheduling of staff meetings, and attempting to distribute Council
<br />packets out on Thursdays, instead of Fridays. He stated they would see how these things
<br />proceed, adding that it was hoped the community would begin to feel the benefits of this, as well.
<br />City Administrator Whiting stated Facilitator Carl Neu spent two days working on the teamwork
<br />aspect of the Council/Staff Retreat, and has agreed to return for an additional day of goal setting
<br />in the future. He explained that the only expense involved would be in terms of bringing Mr.
<br />Neu to the City, and providing for his lodging during that time. He indicated that Mr. Neu would
<br />be in the city of West St. Paul in April, and would be available for the City on Tuesday, April 20,
<br />if the Council was so inclined. He requested the Council Members review their schedules, and
<br />advise him, after which time, staff would either confirm or reschedule this date.
<br />Mayor Coughlin inquired if the city of St. Paul would be paying Mr. Neu's airfare, and the City
<br />of Mounds View would therefore, possibly only be required to pay for a hotel for one night,
<br />which would be a negligible amount of money.
<br />City Administrator Whiting stated he believed this was be correct, adding that staff would obtain
<br />the details in this regard. He indicated Mr. Neu would be coming back to West St. Paul for the
<br />same reasons he would be coming back to Mounds View, therefore, they would be responsible
<br />for their portion of the expense.
<br />Mayor Coughlin requested the Council Members review their calendars, and contact City
<br />Administrator Whiting as soon as possible.
<br />5. REPORTS
<br />Council Member Marty had no report.
<br />Mayor Coughlin reported that although he was suffering from pneumonia, and against his
<br />doctor's orders, he had gone to the State Capital to testify on behalf of Representative Barbara
<br />Haake's Airport Legislation, which was before the Transportation Committee. He indicated that
<br />it was uncertain whether or not this legislation would be passed, and the matter was actually
<br />continued from a Thursday, to a Friday meeting, therefore, he, City Administrator Whiting, and
<br />several others returned at 7:00 the following morning. He explained that the legislation did clear
<br />this committee, with some negotiations behind the scenes, and would now be going before the
<br />House of Representatives for consideration. He indicated that Senator Novak was currently
<br />ushering similar legislation through the Senate, and anyone so inclined could certainly send a
<br />note of encouragement to Senator Novak, on behalf of this legislation.
<br />Mayor Coughlin stated Representative Haake had scheduled a Town Meeting, which was to be
<br />held in Council Chambers, the previous week, however, the House of Representatives had
<br />consumed all of her time, and she was unable to come to Mounds View, therefore, the schedule
<br />had been rearranged. He announced that the Town Meeting would be held in Council Chambers
<br />the following Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m., and anyone wishing to speak with Representative Haake
<br />regarding the airport issue, or any other issue, was welcome to attend. He indicated that
<br />Representative Haake would be available to the public, and encouraged citizens to attend.
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