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percentage should be assessed during road reconstruction. He stated that one of his goals at the Conference had been to seek out other Mayors and Council Members to learn about their policies in this area. He stated that some creative solutions had come forward, he considered the Conference to be very beneficial, and was attempting to compile the information he had obtained, and share it with the members of the Council. Mayor Coughlin congratulated City Administrator Whiting for securing his position on the League of Minnesota Cities Board. He stated that this was a one year position, during which City Administrator Whiting would represent the City of Mounds View. He stated that this was an honor for City Administrator Whiting and also very beneficial for the City of Mounds View in having gained representation with this body. Mayor Coughlin stated that he had attended a community picnic at the Mounds View manufactured home park where both he and his son had enjoyed a great time. He expressed his thanks to the community of the Manufactured Home Park. He stated that Dare Program Officer Tim Brennen was also in attendance, and noted that he was quite impressed with the impact of his presence upon the children. He stated that Officer Brennen was viewed in a very positive light, both through his work with the Dare Program, and as a role model for the children. He commended Officer Brennen for the excellent job he was doing. Council Member Thomason stated that she had attended the EDC and EDA meetings, and had nothing to report in these areas. She stated, however, that there had been questions regarding the • manner in which the other Council Members addressed her and she wished to clarify that, although she had no particular preference, it was with her permission that the Council Members address her as "Councilwoman." Council Member Stigney reported that during the League of Minnesota Cities Conference, he had attended a seminar which focused upon politics as elected officials, where discussion took place regarding the use of influence and power in constructive ways, and not to abuse them. He stated that he had attended a seminar regarding the rehabilitation, upgrading and replacement processes applicable to manufactured home parks, noting that some of the information brought forward at this seminar might be of interest to the City of Mounds View in regard to their manufactured home parks. Council Member Stigney reported that he had attended a seminar that focused on the financing of technology, and another whose topic was evaluating the City Manager. Council Member Stigney stated that his name had been drawn as the recipient of a $1000 door prize, and that the proceeds of the door prize would be used for the benefit of the City of Mounds View. He listed the names of the numerous companies who had contributed to the door prize. Acting Administrator Mike Ulrich reported on the construction projects within the City. He stated that the Spring Lake Park/County Road I project was proceeding, and that the entire length of Spring Lake Road had been recycled. He stated that the first overlift mat had been laid, and it would be approximately two weeks before the second bituminous layer would be put down. He • stated that, in the interim, City crews would be establishing the grade and installing the manhole covers and castings. Following that, he stated, the landscaping crews would complete the 4N:\DATA\USERSVOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\I 999\06-28-99.CC