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November 22, 1976 IIIThere was some discussion as to who is responsible for injuries on the rink. It was felt the City is covered by the liability insurance but the Associations should also provide coverage. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the rental of the trailer unit for three months subject to supervision being provided by the Association. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. Schneider reported that he had talked to Mr. Anfinson and he will be in the offices sometime around the later part of November or the first of December. Also, the letter of authorization should be signed and returned. Mr. Schneider said there are two alter- natives but he felt this year the audit should be done as in past years. Mr. Schneider moved to authorize the audit procedure Number 1, the letter to be signed and returned to Mr. Anfinson. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider said he had attended a meeting at the MMTC on November 13, 1976 that had been concerned mostly with the remodeling of the facility and the handling of juveniles. There wi I I be more later. Mr. Locher had checked the legal descriptions on the Huber variances and said they were in order. Mr. Locher said he had had a call from Mr. Kronholm and the check for the assessments would be ready this coming week. However, Mr. Kronholm felt the real estate assessment is too high and he would like to take Mr. Kelling with him when he goes to see Mr. Kron- holm. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported the unemployment payments for Mrs. Oman had been approved by the Un- enployment service due to the fact she had left here to go to a higher paying job. Mr. Locher said the City could appeal this decision but he was unsure of the outcome. He felt this matter should be brought to the attention of the State legislature. Mr. Karth said there is a meeting in Blaine on this subject sometime this coming week. Mr. McLean asked what the next move should be and Mr. Locher said there is one more appelate to appeal. Mr. McLean felt it should be determined what percentage of this unemployment compensation is the responsibility of the City and at hat point this will cost more to appeal than to pay. Mr. Locher felt this could very well go against the City since the decision to pay has already been determined in Mrs. Oman's favor twice. Mr. Schneider moved to follow through on this matter and poll the Council by phone. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported on the meeting with the mediator on the Union matter. He said both sides had presented proposals - the mediator will consider them and get back to Mr. Locher. He had hoped to hear from them before this meeting, but had not. Mr. McLean asked if the City's offer was in the area of the union demands and Mr. Locher said, Yes, with the exception of the holidays. IIIMr. Schneider asked if the mediator was aware of the fact this department must remain within the budgeted amount and Mr. Locher said, Yes. It was pointed out that if the increase is over the budget and the City cannot afford the demands, services will be cut in the Police Department or other City services will have to be curtailed or possibly both.