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I 0 o COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 1992 Mr. Schumacher asked the Council if they wanted a legal or a shopper? He noted that not many residents will look in a shopper for legal information. The concept of a shopper is for shopping advertisement and the concept of a newspaper is for news. Council Member Neal suggested that both the Quad Press and the Circulating Pines be designated as the legal newspaper and then no one in the City can say they are not getting the news. It was noted that would mean double the legal costs. Council Member Elliott noted that there is a certain credibility level and legal publications should be in an actual newspaper. Mayor Reinert said that the Quad Press is delivered to paper boxes and the Centennial Shopper is delivered through the mail. He noted that the goal is to get the news into every home and this is done through the mail. Mrs. Anderson asked how news items that are not legal publications would be handled by Mr. Gibas. Mr. Gibas explained that all publications whether they be legal publications or news publications would be included in the Centennial Shopper. Mayor Reinert suggested contacting the Forest Lake Times to determine if they would still be interested in the same procedure as outlined by the Circulating Pines. If they are, this matter should be returned to a work session for further discussion. If the Forest Lake Times is not interested, the appointment of a legal newspaper can be added to the February 24, 1992 agenda. Municipal Attorney - Mr. Schumacher explained that he has checked the tape of the January 6, 1992 Special Council meeting and the direction given by the Council was to take the matter of municipal attorney appointment to the Council Work session on January 7, 1992. Mr. Schumacher explained that he thought the direction of the Council was to advertise the position. The advertisement was made and five (5) applications were received. Mayor Reinert said his idea was to advertise and look at various options for that position. Council Member Kuether said there was no discussion on the matter and she felt the advertisement was placed without full Council approval. Mayor Reinert said he felt that some things did happen this past year in terms of fulfillment of the City Attorney's obligation and he felt these things were not handled properly. Council Member Elliott said that she did not know enough about the qualifications of a city attorney but would like to see the letters that were received. She asked what would be the basis for comparison? Council Member Kuether felt that loosing one (1) lawsuit was not basis for replacement. Mayor Reinert said that PAGE 3 1 1 1