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COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 6, 1998 • letters from the auditor and review the audit that is in process. Mayor Sullivan asked that this matter be resolved quickly. s • After further discussion, authorization to hire an independent attorney at a cost not to exceed $5,000 to review the letters from the City Auditor and review the audit in process will be placed on the May 11, 1998 Council agenda. Mayor Sullivan suggested several names of attorneys who could do the independent investigation. Mayor Sullivan, Chief Pecchia and Mr. Hawkins were asked to select one of those suggested or another person if these were all unavailable. Council Member Bergeson asked that a letter of engagement be prepared outlining the scope of the investigation. CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT The Centennial School Early Childhood Center Lease Agreemen1was discussed. It was noted that two (2) different leases were prepared. The first lea � ctuded a of the bonding costs. The second lease said that Centennial Schools, would f td $1,200,000 only. The second lease agreement was signed bytl�e Cente 'al School District. Recent conversations with the Centennial Superintendent °off' Schools °resulted in the threat of legal action if the City pursues additional funding from the School District. At all times, the Council was top building. Neither staff or Coon The issue is whet where will fundin entcnnial Schools would pay all costs for this old about the second lease. at t e ad econd lease was approved by the City Council and if so, nal $600,000 of bonding costs come from. It was decided to research the minutes on this issue to determine if Council authorized the second lease agreement. The minutes will be given to Bill to see if the City is obligated to pay the additional $600,000. Ms. Vaske explained that the Area and Unit Fund will finance the additional costs if it is determined that the City is responsible. There was discussion regarding legal action because this matter was not brought to the City Council. Mr. Hawkins will try to determine what the staff person negotiated and if this person purposely did not bring the matter to the attention of the Council. A closed Council meeting to discuss this matter was tentatively set for Monday, May 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Sullivan noted a telephone call from the Quad Press reporter regarding funding for a new YMCA in the civic complex. The reporter also asked general questions about financing for the civic complex. She asked if the City should make a statement about hiring an independent attorney. PAGE 3