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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />6. REPORTS <br />Mayor Coughlin announced the second workshop of the North Metro I-35 Corridor Coalition <br />Subregional Growth Study which is scheduled for this Wednesday, June 28, 2000, from 5:30 <br />p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He noted they would like a Councilmember, the Mayor, the Community <br />Development Director, and a Planning Commissioner to be in attendance. Mayor Coughlin <br />offered an invitation to any interested Councilmember to join him. He indicated if no one is <br />interested, he will attempt to recruit another commission member. He advised their discussion <br />will center around smart growth and address where growth will happen to coordinate <br />transportation, infrastructure, and technology to reflect anticipated growth. <br />Council Member Marty arrived at 7:03 p.m. <br />Council Member Marty reported on the recent Planning Commission workshop and discussion <br />held on garages and sheds. He advised that this topic was referred to staff for summarization and <br />preliminary report. <br />Council Member Marty noted the Festival in the Park is coming up in several weeks, July 7-9, <br />2000. He stated some information on this event has been advertised in local newspapers and he <br />wanted, as the Co-Chair, to announce the golf tournament with registration being open until the <br />June 30, 2000. He advised interested participants they can sign up for this event at the golf <br />course. Council Member Marty commented that many good prizes will be awarded at the raffles <br />and tournament which will be held July 8, 2000. <br />Council Member Marty stated he attended the Cable Commission meeting where a report was <br />received by Cor Wilson. He advised that two franchise applications are being considered, one <br />from WideOpenWest (WOW) and the other from Everest Cable. If it goes through, it would <br />offer the consumer additional choice in the marketplace beyond the current single offering of <br />Media One. Council Member Marty commented that in the past multiple suppliers have proven <br />to lower cable prices to subscribers since it is no longer a monopoly. <br />Council Member Marty advised of the positions open for video production, a municipal access <br />coordinator, and the numerous volunteer positions. <br />Community Development Director Jopke reminded all of the community meeting scheduled on <br />July 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Highway 10. He encouraged residents to attend to provide <br />comment on this issue. <br />Mayor Coughlin asked interested residents who are unable to attend to call City Hall and advise <br />Mr. Jopke of their comments and suggestions which can then be forwarded to the Steering <br />Committee. He commented that it is essential to get as many comments on this key and <br />comprehensive issue as possible. <br />City Attorney Long advised that the Metropolitan Council has established an aviation task force. <br />He noted that even though the airport issue is resolved, the task force was established to look at <br />the future of regional airport locations. Task force membership includes cities that have <br />