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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Council Chambers, along with Representative Barbara Haake, and Joseph Murphy, Assistant to County Commissioner, Tony Bennet, to discuss the difficulties presented with the naming of the two Highway lOs, and the ongoing problems related to the existing signage. He advised that the Council would discuss this matter further, later in the meeting. Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the final Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting of the year, which was a good meeting, with a wonderful group of individuals that he has attempted to work with on an ongoing basis. He advised that this was a wonderful opportunity to touch bases with these knowledgeable people, and to attempt to coordinate their efforts, to provide more "bang for the buck" in each of their towns. Mayor Coughlin stated some time ago, the Council received a letter from Mr. Richard Vandevere, requesting discussion of the City's policy with regard to semi-tractor and truck parking. He indicated Mr. Vandevere is unable to attend most of the Council Meetings, due to his work schedule, however, he has requested this matter be brought forward to the Council on his behalf. Mayor Coughlin stated it would be in order to schedule this matter for discussion at an upcoming Work Session, and inquired if this was the consensus of the Council. The Council agreed. At this time, Mayor Coughlin noted the arrival of Mrs. Dee Henderson, the reigning Mrs. Minnesota, and offered her the floor. • Mrs. Minnesota Dee Henderson extended her a olo ies for her late arrival notin that as a p g g Mom involved in her children's activities, she had frantically driven from music lessons. Mrs. Henderson stated it was quite an honor for Kristin Lavine to represent the City of Mounds View in the upcoming Mrs. Minnesota International Pageant. She explained that this pageant recognizes married women who have a commitment to marriage, family, community service, and a platform upon which they speak, through their reign as a City, and then County title holder. She added that more importantly, if the contestant wins the title, they will have the opportunity to speak out on their platform, throughout the State of Minnesota. Mrs. Henderson stated Mrs. Lavine has chosen Huntington's Disease as her platform, and this is a very important issue for people be aware of, as it is a disease that may not touch us personally, however, may affect those that we love and care about. Mrs. Henderson indicated her platform was adoption. She stated she and her husband adopted their daughter from Russia, thereby providing her the opportunities she likely would not have otherwise had. She stated her message throughout the State, since she was crowned Mrs. Minnesota, is that each one of us has the capability and the power within us to change a child's life through adoption. She stated it has been very exciting to speak throughout the State, and to be a part of the Council Meeting. Mrs. Henderson stated Mrs. Lavine has been out and about representing Mounds View for a short while, and during that time, she has had the opportunity to see her and attend some of her appearances. She stated Mrs. Lavine has done a great job so far, and wished her the best of luck, adding that she hopes that she will have some good news, and more crowns to bring back to Mounds View in March.