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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002 mold in the Civic Complex. On September 9, the Council authorized the expenditure of $26,000 to install carbon monoxide detectors at several locations, a centralized electronic monitoring system that alerts us to problems and allows us to check those areas from one location, and a programming control to override to help dehumidify air brought in from outside. The Institute for Environmental Assessment evaluated the damage to the building interior and obtained quotes from contractors qualified to perform decontamination. City Administrator Waite Smith advised that clean up began in the Early Childhood Center which had the most damage. Invoices totaling $26,411 have been received for these services and additional costs will be incurred as the other two sections of the Civic Complex are decontaminated. City Administrator Waite Smith recommended adoption of Resolution No. 02-165, authorizing to use $26,411 from the Capital Improvement Program Fund (401) to pay for cleaning up mold in the Early Childhood Center. It was noted that the Finance Director has recommended using the same fund for all expenses related to mold problems in order to simplify documentation as the City seeks reimbursement. Staff is currently gathering information to assist the City in an insurance claim or legal action. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-165, Authorizing Expenditures of $26,411 from the Capital Improvement Fund (401) for Mold Remediation in Early Childhood Center. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Councilmember Carlson stated she raised questions-at"the work session and was assured staff is looking into this situation. She stated she is concerned about children four years and younger in the building and does not know if it is an iss e of design, construction, or maintenance. She stated the Council needs this information to get to*)qtasiS and rest assured the cause has been found. She stated she looked at the repair made t0 Room 4,40 saw by the size of repair that there was a great deal more moisture behind the walls than anticipated. Councilmember Carlson stated it is important to keep the Council fully informed with allYof the facts and to assure it is cleared up once and for all. Councilmember Reinert stated Ins support to also find the responsible party. Councilmember Carlson stated the "buck stops" with the Council and the Council was aware of complaints being made about moisture and cold temperatures. She stated the Council must now learn all the facts and get to the heart of it. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02-165 can be found in the City Clerk's office. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement with Centennial School District 12 for Youth Resource Officer — Police Sergeant Rausch advised that the Lino Lakes Police Department and the Centennial School District #12 have completed the necessary paperwork for the renewal of the Joint 10