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Mounds View City Council May 8, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 26 Council Member Marty stated former Administrator Whiting had investigated this matter, • however, in his recollection, there were very few applicants, and therefore, the hiring proceeded from the options available. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference: Registration and Housing Information. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated this item was to serve as a reminder that Council Members must register for the League of Minnesota Cities Conference soon, if they desire to be housed in the same building. She explained that dependent upon the time of registration, the Council Members might be housed in a different building, which would necessitate some traveling. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed advised that the theme of the conference is "Building Quality Communities," and it would include a number of topics relevant to local government. She indicated the conference would be held in St. Cloud, from June 13"' through June 16`h Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated the early bird deadline for registration was June 2°d, however, staff would like to provide the information prior to that date, to ensure that the Council Members obtain the standard of housing they desire. She requested the Council • Members advise staff regarding their plans by the following Friday. G. Second Reading and Readoption of Ordinances 649, 560 and 651 to Amend the City of Mounds View Charter. City Attorney Long stated at the previous Council Meeting, Ordinances 649, 650, and 651 were adopted, however, only four members of the Council were present at that time, and there was some question in the Statutes regarding whether or not an affirmative vote is required. He stated the wording "affirmative vote of all the members" has been interpreted differently by different entities in the past, therefore, staff recommends the ordinances be readopted with all Council Members present. He advised that the ordinances before the Council at this time were exactly the same as those presented at the City Council Meeting on April 5"'. He indicated they would each require a separate motion and roll call vote. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 649, an Ordinance Amending Charter Section 3.04, Subd. 1, Adoption of Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions. ROLL CALL: Thomason, Stigney, Marty, Quick, Coughlin. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 650, an Ordinance Amending Charter Section 5.05 as to the Initiative Process and Resolutions Proposed in the City.