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Mounds View City Council January 10, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 17 <br />A. Reports of Council. <br />None. <br />Mayor Marty urged citizens to vote in the Special Election on February 1St. He stated that <br />Candidates Forum is on Channel 16 and is scheduled for many dates and times. <br />Council Member Stigney stated that it would be advantageous to have a work session to discuss <br />the policy that the Council wishes to adopt for eminent domain with the new Council members <br />after February 1St <br />Director Ericson explained that the list the City has of potential properties they would purchase is <br />merely a list that the State Auditor required they file. He stressed that these are not properties <br />that they are going after, and it is not a condemnation list. <br />B. Staff <br />1. Announce Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br />Public Works Director Lee reiterated the announcement that there is a vacancy on the Parks and <br />Recreation Commission, and if anyone is interested, to please fill out an application. He stated <br />that applications are available at City Hall, and the deadline is Monday, January 17~`. <br />• 2. Announce Vacancy on the Planning Commission. <br />Director Ericson stated that there have been no applications received for the vacancy on the <br />Planning Commission, and it is a Commission that meets twice monthly. He stated that it is a <br />great opportunity to be at the forefront of planning and development within the city. He stated <br />that applications are available at City Hall and on the web site. <br />Mayor Marty stated that there is also an opening on the EDC. <br />3. Defense Costs Related to Litigation with the Harstad Companies. <br />Finance Director Hansen stated that the League of Minnesota Cities handled the defense in the <br />litigation with the Harstad Companies, and their total cost in defending the lawsuit was about <br />$75,000. He stated that under the terms of the City's insurance policy, the City pays the first <br />$10,000 of the cost, and then 15 percent of the amount above $10,000. He stated that the City <br />received a bill from the League for $19,671, so they would have to pay those costs. <br />Mayor Marty stated he was under the impression that there was still something potentially <br />happening with the lawsuit. <br />Director Ericson stated that it was over. <br />• <br />