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Mounds View City Council February 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 s iii. Pending City Administrator Action City Administrator Whiting stated as the Council was aware, and as noted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, he has applied for a position with St. Croix County, in Wisconsin. He indicated the board would make their decision the following day, and assuming that all goes well, he would then accept the position, and set his final day with the City of Mounds View. He stated it was somewhat premature to discuss this matter, when he continues to be gainfully employed by the City of Mounds View, and would remain so until all of the details have been resolved. He explained however, the Council would not meet again for two weeks, and if he were to accept this position in the interim, he would prefer the Council was aware of this. Mayor Coughlin stated City Administrator Whiting has done a wonderful job for the City of Mounds View. He commented that St. Croix County is part of God's Country, and therefore, he was a bit envious of this opportunity for City Administrator Whiting and his family to move to this area, and be a part of that County. He pointed out that the competition for County level positions is quite fierce, and this was a great credit to City Administrator Whiting's ability, and speaks well to his character and resume. He stated there would be more accolades to come in the future, however, at this time, he would simply like to state that it has been an honor to have City Administrator Whiting as part of the City. He added that whatever the fates deal City Administrator Whiting the following day, God's speed in that regard. City Administrator Whiting extended his thanks to Mayor Coughlin. He stated it was always • awkward, not only to leave, but also in a public situation, wherein such matters must be discussed prior to knowing the actual outcome. He stated he would present his introduction before St. Croix County's 31 member elected board the following day, which should be quite interesting. Mayor Coughlin stated in light of the invitation to the Charter Commission to attend the Appreciation Dinner, he would request the consent of the Council to also extend an invitation to the Charter Commission's attorney, who they have been working with for the last several months, and his spouse. The Council agreed. Director of Public Works Ulrich reported that an open house for current County State Aid Highway 10 would be held the following evening, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in Spring Lake Park City Hall. He indicated members of Anoka County, Ramsey County, Spring Lake Park, and the City of Mounds View would be present to discuss the traffic signal, and the geometrics of the entire intersection, which is scheduled to commence in 2001. He stated staff has mailed letters to the residents on Pleasant View Drive, and informed them of this meeting. He noted he has only received one telephone call regarding this matter, and he would be in attendance for the majority of the meeting. He indicated that citizens with interest in the project, in terms of what is proposed to occur, the options that are available, and how the decisions were made, were welcome to attend. City Attorney Long reported that a hearing date for the Airport Bill has been scheduled for Wednesday, 23, from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., in the State Senate. He explained that the purpose of this hearing is to have Senator Novak present last year's Bill, and to make some of the author's