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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />opportunity to work with the City on some very challenging issues, most of which were largely <br />and successfully resolved. <br /> <br />Council Member Quick thanked Senator Novak for his assistance and effort on behalf of Mounds <br />View and its residents. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney concurred and added his appreciation to Senator Novak for his <br />representation provided to the residents of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin stated his appreciation to Senator Novak and commented on his hand-in-hand <br />work with Senator Novak to resolve the airport issue which gave him a great respect for the <br />Senator’s integrity. He stated Senator Novak has shown himself to be in support of Mounds <br />View and the other communities he represents, without argument, regardless of the issue. He <br />stated his admiration and respect for that representation and wished him well in his future <br />endeavors. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin read in full and presented Senator Novak with a plaque for his outstanding <br />service and in appreciation for his work as State Senator in representing the City of Mounds <br />View. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin declared a recess at 7:21 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:28 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Member Marty arrived at 7:28 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin noted that due to a tragedy in his immediate family, he will be leaving the <br />Council Chambers no later than 8:00 p.m. to attend a funeral. <br /> <br />6. REPORTS <br /> <br />Council Member Quick had no report. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney addressed the e-mail correspondence between Mayor Coughlin and <br />Charter Commissioners and his letter to Acting City Manager Ulrich. He asked why no response <br />has been given to the Charter Commission related to Charter amendments and requested an <br />update. <br /> <br />City Attorney Long stated that he had not seen the e-mail message until tonight but the issue is <br />regarding the Charter amendments that came to his office from Ms. Olson. He explained that the <br />Council and his office had instituted a policy that they are not authorized to do legal work <br />without a retainer being in place and, as of now, they have not been authorized to work on these <br />Charter amendments. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney asked Acting City Manager Ulrich why the City has not responded to <br />the Charter Commission. Acting City Manager Ulrich reviewed the e-mail message he had <br />received on June 2, 2000 and explained that the resolutions were dropped off at City Hall by an <br />anonymous Charter Commissioner. Acting City Manager Ulrich stated he had decided to put <br />these resolutions on the June 5th Work Session agenda. However, there was not enough room so