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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Thomason reported she attended the Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting the previous month, where there was a presentation pertaining to a new program for children that they are attempting to implement in Ramsey County. Council Member Stigney stated he was unable to attend the last Planning Commission meeting, however, had received a copy of the meeting minutes, and had spoken with one of the Planning Commissioners regarding the discussion at that meeting. He indicated that one of the items before the Commission was a request for a conditional use permit for Linder's Greenhouse, at Moundsview Square, which comes forward on an annual basis. He advised that this request was unanimously approved, and would be coming before the Council later in the evening. Council Member Stigney stated the Planning Commission would be holding three public hearings regarding variances. He indicated one was in regard to a request for a reduced sideyard set back at 5302 Raymond Avenue, and another pertained to a request for variance to allow for a pylon sign at the Kindercare facility at 2791 Highway 10. He stated there would also be a public hearing for a variance request to allow for a detached garage in the front yard of property located at 7805 Gloria Circle. He indicated all of these public hearings have been scheduled for April 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m., and anyone seeking further information in regard to these items was invited to attend the meeting. Council Member Stigney stated the Planning Commission was working very diligently on the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated they reviewed all of the revisions to the Transportation • component, which they have worked on in the past, and brought this up to date. He noted the Commission also made additional corrections and changes to the document. City Administrator Whiting stated most of the work the prior week centered primarily around the airport legislation, however, he was given the opportunity to publicly thank the outgoing Communications Coordinator, Tracy Sanchez, whose last day was Friday. He indicated Ms. Sanchez is now working for the County Attorney's Office, and staff was attempting to make up for the slack created by her departure. City Administrator Whiting stated staff has placed an advertisement for a replacement for this position. He stated the Council has not had the opportunity to spend much time discussing this matter, in terms of what this position should or should not be. He stated the current job description is the position Ms. Sanchez held when she began her employment with the City. He explained that if the Council so desires, staff would attempt to interview the applicants in relation to what appears to be needed, that may differ from that job description, and in terms of what the applicants could offer, and report back to the Council at a later date. City Administrator Whiting reiterated his thanks to Ms. Sanchez. He indicated she had done a good job, in just over two years with the City. He stated Ms. Sanchez had recently spent much time on the telephone system, which would be changed in a matter of weeks. He indicated they were currently encountering some difficulties with regard to the telephone lines at City Hall. He suggested that in the interim, those attempting to contact persons at City Hall utilize their direct lines, which are available in the Mounds View Matters. He noted that this might continue to be problematic for the next two weeks, however, it was not for lack of trying.