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Mounds View City Council May 8, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 2 • B. Monday, April 24, 2000 City Council Minutes MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To accept the April 24, 2000 City Council minutes as presented. Council Member Marty indicated he would abstain, for the reason previously stated. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Abstain - 1 (Marty) Motion carried. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 6. REPORTS Mayor Coughlin reported he attended the Cable Committee meeting, where there was discussion regarding promoting the Cable Access Channel, in order to obtain a greater viewing audience and to attempt to meet the informational needs of the residents as best as possible. Mayor Coughlin reported he recently attended an Area Leadership Breakfast at which a variety of School District and elected officials were present. He stated this was a very good meeting, • with a special speaker who was very informative. He indicated that having attended this Breakfast the previous year, he found this to be a worthwhile event to attend once again. Mayor Coughlin extended his thanks to Pastor Bill McKinney of Salem Baptist Church for inviting him to attend the National Day of Prayer meeting. He indicated this event was approximately two-hours in length, with a variety of Churches in the area that had gathered to recognize the National Day of Prayer. He stated this was a very inspiring and wonderful time, and reiterated his appreciation to Pastor McKinney and all of the other area pastors for inviting him to attend. Mayor Coughlin stated he attended the previous Planning Commission meeting, where there was discussion pertaining to the City's Stormwater Management Plan. He indicated the Commission would be working on this item at their next few meetings. He stated there was a video presentation from the League of Minnesota Cities, which discussed the correct and incorrect ways to conduct a meeting, the proper focus of Planning Commissions and Councils, and what might sidetrack those groups. He indicated this 20 minute video was available to the Council, and could be presented at an upcoming Work Session if the Council so desired. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Tom Kinney of the Police Department for his assistance in coordinating Lieutenant Brick's retirement party, which was held the previous Saturday. He indicated four of the five Council Members attended this enjoyable event. He • extended his congratulations to Lieutenant Brick for a job well done during his many years of service to the City of Mounds View, and wished him well in his retirement.