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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 35 Mayor Coughlin advised that this issue also speaks to some of the criticisms made to the Council with regard to the four "vision" meetings, at which certain agenda items were not broadcast, due • to timing considerations. He stated that some of the residents had expressed their need to know what was taking place in this regard. He explained that this policy would resolve all of those issues as well He stated if the Council meets in the City Hall in an official manner, those proceedings would be broadcast on television. He indicated there will be no exceptions, and this will clear the air completely. Mayor Coughlin requested that as a consent item the Chair of the Charter Commission, City Administrator Whiting, and Video Producer, Patrick Toth, arrange a meeting to discuss the broadcasting process. Council Member Marty stated that any City business or dealings should be open and available to the public, and the Charter Commission conducts City business, and deals with City issues. He stated he does not want the Council, City government, or the Charter Commission to be accused of any "backroom deals," or "dealings," and he would like everything to be on the "up and up," "above board," and "all hands on the table," which was another of his campaign promises. He stated the Charter Commission is the Mounds View Charter Commission, and it conducts City business. Council Member Thomason moved the question, and called off the debate. • • Ayes -3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Ayes -3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Council Member Stigney for standing in for him at the time his daughter was born. He stated he was aware his is not an easy job, and Council Member Stigney had done a valiant job. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to staff. He explained that for each agenda item, from 10-A to 10-W, there is a staff person or multiple staff persons, and each of these items receives a lot of work behind the scenes. Council Member Marty extended his appreciation to staff as well, and also thanked his fellow Council Members. He stated they originally stated they would agree to disagree, and they certainly have. Council Member Thomason wished all of the staff members, their families, and the Mounds View residents Happy Holidays. 11. Next Council Work Session: Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 3, 2000 Monday, January 3, 2000 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.