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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 10 • ignored these suggestions, in that this matter was afforded the opportunity for consideration, however, the presenter did not provide the information to the Council. Council Member Stigney stated that all of his comments were provided to Council Member Marty, as well as to the City Attorney. He reiterated he did not support this item, due to its effect upon the taxpayers. Mayor Coughlin stated as a point of order, major discussion of a motion must be made after there is a motion to react to. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve Consent Agenda Item D as presented. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Marty requested clarification if Item G, Awarding of Bid for the Electronic Message Board, in terms of how the monetary figures differed from the original amounts discussed by the Council. City Administrator Whiting explained that the same two bidders resubmitted their bids. He stated the company who questioned the accuracy of the specifications rebid at a higher amount, and the company who previously won the bid, resubmitted at approximately $4,000 less than their original bid, therefore the total cost of the electronic message board will be between $40,000 and $41,000. Council Member Marty inquired if this would be approximately $4,000 m savings for the City. City Administrator Whiting stated this was correct. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve Consent Agenda Item G, as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Drive stated he had recently seen two articles printed in the newspaper, and although he was uncertain if they were directed toward him, he would like to clarify his position in this regard. He stated he has always maintained that he will ask the questions, however, he has never accused anyone of any wrongdoings. He indicated he will hold the Council and the City accountable for the things they do, and he will continue to ask questions. Mr. Jahnke stated he has friends who live in the city of Cambridge, and was uncertain if people were aware of what has occurred in this city. He indicated this is a sad story, and he wished that all of the Council Members would read about what had occurred, when the citizens did not question the goings on m that village. He requested that when the Council Members have the opportunity, they research this matter, and learn what occurred in Cambridge when no one was