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Mounds View City Council June 12, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 parking lot simply to address this issue. He inquired if Council Member Stigney was present for • this vote. Council Member Stigney stated he was, adding that he attends all of the Charter Commission meetings if at all possible. He stated Mayor Coughlin was well aware of this, as the minutes come to the City and are available for review. He indicated the vote was taken at the meeting, which was held at the library, and since that time, all Charter Commission meetings should be televised, however, he was not aware of who controls the broadcasting of the meetings or how this is set up. He stated this was a very interesting meeting, and he was disappointed it had not been broadcast. He noted some members of the audience had attended this particular meeting. He stated it would have been very beneficial for the residents to see this meeting, and he hoped they would view all of the future meetings. Council Member Quick inquired in what area of the library the meeting took place. Council Member Stigney stated it was held in the meeting room. Council Member Quick inquired how late the meeting was in session. Council Member Stigney stated he believed the Library closed at 9:00 p.m. Council Member Quick inquired if this was the end of the meeting. Council Member Stigney stated the meeting was officially adjourned somewhat after that time, as the Charter Commission was required to vacate the meeting room. • Council Member uick re uested clarification. He in uired if the Charter Commission left the Q q q library building at 9:00 p.m., and after leaving the building the meeting was adjourned. Council Member Stigney stated the meeting was not officially adjourned until the Charter Commission vacated the meeting room. Council Member Quick stated therefore, the Charter Commission continued the meeting outside of the meeting room. Mayor Coughlin indicated the resident who had contacted him requested clarification regarding who was in attendance at that meeting, and who voted in favor or opposition to the broadcasting of the meetings. He inquired if the Charter Commission minutes reflect that vote, or, in order to avoid his having to look this up, possibly Council Member Stigney could share this information. Council Member Stigney stated he would prefer Mayor Coughlin review the minutes, which are. forwarded to the City following each meeting. Mayor Coughlin stated if the resident who contacted him had further questions, he would attempt to determine this information from the meeting minutes, or this individual could contact Council Member Stigney in this regard. Council Member Stigney suggested this individual contact that Chair of the Charter • Commission.