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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1992 implement shared services. More information will follow on this matter if neighboring cities will cooperate. Mayor Reinert suggested that a Senior Watch Program be implemented. A CSO person is on staff and available to implement and follow up on this program. Mayor Reinert asked for a better relationship with the Charter Commission and asked to meet with the Commission at least once a year. He asked that if there are differences between the Council and the Charter Commission, they be worked out so that both bodies can work together and move forward in a more positive vein. Mayor Reinert noted that other matters will surface as the Council meets in work sessions. He expected that the Council will make mistakes but asked that the community bear with them and let the Council know any concerns. Mayor Reinert felt that this is a good Council and hoped that the citizens would be with the Council through 1992. OLD BUSINESS Proposed Work Session Rescheduling - Mr. Schumacher explained that it is proposed that a work session be held every Wednesday prior to a Council meeting. This work session will allow the Council an opportunity to review and discuss the agenda before it is finalized. It will be an open meeting and the public is welcomed. Hopefully, this will allow a smoother Council meeting. It will also help avoid the last minute agenda items. It is understood that all Council Members will not be able to attend all work sessions. The first work session is scheduled for 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 1992 and the following work sessions are scheduled for 5:00 P.M. each Wednesday on a regular basis. Schilling Lino Industrial Park Update - Council Member Kuether said there may be a misunderstanding regarding the purchase of this property. It is assumed that there are assessments on the land. The seller has said that he will not pay the 1991 assessments. He is paying the 1991 taxes. Council Member Kuether explained that the City will be responsible for the payment of the assessments. This matter was not addressed in the original agreement. Council Member Kuether explained that the purchase of this property is a very "good deal" for the City and said that the seller would require a down payment if the City insisted that the 1991 assessments be paid. Mr. Hawkins explained that when the City sells the lots, the assessment costs will be included in the sale price. Eventually the City will get the assessments back. He asked if the City PAGE 9