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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 • Mr. Alan Klimek, 1390 Karth Road, explained that he had come to city hall to pick up his refund check for SAC charges he paid with his building permit. He stated he would not be able to get his check after the City Council had approved the check on July 13, 1998. He also indicated that he was going to be paid interest on the SAC charge beginning in 1991 and not to the date the SAC was paid. Mr. Klimek was informed that the money was held at the Metropolitan Council until 1991 when it was refunded to the City without interest. He then call the Metropolitan Council and asked why they did not refund interest to the City. The Metropolitan Council indicated that the City had not asked for the interest. Mr. Klimek indicated that he was unhappy with this as the City was representing him. He then stated that he wanted all the interest on the $425.00 SAC that he paid which he felt would bring the total refund to around $800.00. Mr. Klimek asked why he was not on the disbursement list so that he could get his check. • • Mr. Klimek asked why the City was hiring a new City Administrator. He stated that there is no checks and balances system set up for a City Administrator. Mr. Klimek apologized to the City secretary. He stated that she had to answer the phone and deal with customers. He said that all public city employees need to be represented by an agency. All terms and conditions have to be negotiated with Council. He encouraged City employees to get a copy of the state law, which is also governed by the Federal Government. Mayor Sullivan stated that a checks and balances system is being put together for the new City Administrator. Regarding interest for the SAC refund, she stated she understood the City was unable to get interest back to the initial date. She asked to table this item and have staff investigate to determine why interest was not included in the refund to the City. Regarding the refund check, the wait is currently two (2) weeks as all disbursements have to be approved by Council. The City is considering changing the waiting period to one week. Council Member Lyden suggested Mr. Klimek be told when he when will receive his check. Mayor Sullivan stated that Mr. Klimek should bring the card he received in the mail to city hall tomorrow morning. He could then pick up his check on Friday, June 26, 1998. Mr. Klimek asked why his check would not be ready tomorrow. He indicated he has already waited one week for his check. Mayor Sullivan explained that the process for check refunds takes time. There were over 800 people affected by the refund. She stated she feels the City can issue checks every week as opposed to every two (2) weeks. She stated that if Mr. Klimek felt he had extenuating circumstances, he should let Ms. Vaske know and she will issue the check in the morning. Mr. Klimek stated that he has a lot of confidence in the City Council. He thanked the Council for their time. FISCAL AGENT REPORT, JERRY SHANNON, SPRINGSTED, INC.