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Mounds View City Council February 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 some surgery, and is resting. He requested the consent of the Council to direct staff to draft a resolution in this regard, and present it to the Council at their next meeting. The Council agreed. Mayor Coughlin wished Congressman Vento God's speed for a quick recovery. City Administrator Whiting reported the previous Thursday, he attended a hearing held in the Metropolitan Council chambers regarding the Metropolitan Transit Commission's proposal to change some of the bus routes. He stated this was aMetro-wide hearing, with many people in attendance. He noted there was one resident from Eastwood who was present, and voiced his concern over the proposed changes. He added that he appreciated this individual's attendance in this regard. City Administrator Whiting indicated Mayor Coughlin has received a number of letters from residents regarding the proposed changes, and he has forwarded them to the Metropolitan Transit Commission. He explained that citizens who are concerned regarding how the proposed bus routes might affect them were welcome to review further information, which is available at City Hall. He advised that the Metropolitan Council has posted the Metropolitan Transit Commission's plan on their website homepage, as well. A. City Administrator . i. January 31, 2000 Retreat Review City Administrator Whiting reported he met with the Council at the Northland Inn, for the second Administrator/Council Retreat, which was essentially a review of the issues brought forward at the first retreat. He indicated several items were discussed, including trailways, general City improvements, and the necessity of completing the Comprehensive Plan, and he had provided the Council with an update on those items. He stated another retreat would be held before the end of the month, with the full management staff, and this has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 29. He noted that one Council Member had indicated this date would conflict with his calendar, and added that if the full attendance of the Council was desired, the retreat could be rescheduled to be held some time after the March 22 Appreciation Dinner. Mayor Coughlin suggested that with the Council's consent, they meet immediately following adjournment of the meeting, to review their schedules, and determine an acceptable date. ii. Update on March 2 Appreciation Dinner City Administrator Whiting reported that at the previous Council Work Session, there were some questions pertaining to whether or not the Charter Commission should be invited to attend the Appreciation Dinner. He advised that a voice poll was taken, and the vote was three-to-two in favor of inviting the Charter Commission members, therefore, they would be notified in this regard. He indicated there was also discussion regarding the entertainment at this event. He stated he had not yet been able to make contact with the comedian he had previously spoken with, although he had inadvertently run into another City Manager who had engaged his services for an All City Board Appreciation Dinner, and had enjoyed his performance. He stated he was coming with good references, although he was somewhat elusive.