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Mayor Coughlin stated that Ms. Schmidt brought great skill and talent to her position with the City, and added that she has done a great job. He stated that through her skills and abilities, she has helped make the City of Mounds View a better place. Council Member Marty stated that they all wished Ms. Schmidt the very best, and that she would be missed. He stated that the Council would like to have her input, in regard to how her position would be best filled. He suggested that the Department Heads and staff provide recommendations regarding the matter, and attempt to address the issue at soon as possible. He noted that this would be a difficult position to fill, in light of Ms. Schmidt's capabilities. He added that Ms. Schmidt had much insight, and that he respected her for that. Mayor Coughlin stated that it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to research the matter of filling the upcoming vacancy, and provide their recommendations at the next Work Session. Council Member Quick extended his congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Schmidt, and added that she would be missed. Council Member Thomason stated that she had attempted to convince Ms. Schmidt to reconsider and remain with the City of Mounds View. She stated that the decision was a difficult one for Ms. Schmidt, and that this was a great opportunity for her. She stated that Ms. Schmidt would be missed, and extended her best wishes. She added that the City of St. Joseph would be gaining a terrific person. Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt thanked the Mayor, Council, and City Administrator for their kind words, adding that it had been a difficult decision, but a great opportunity that she did not want to pass up. She added that her predecessor would have a great City to work for. Ms. Schmidt reported that the City's custodian, Richard Kujawa had given his notice, his last day being the second of July. She commented that the matter of hiring a new j anitorial service would normally be discussed at the Work Session, however, in light of the current situation, staff felt it was necessary to address the matter as soon as possible. She stated that staff had announced the position in the Focus Newspaper and sent the advertisement to all metropolitan cities, and had received no responses. She stated that staff had solicited bids from four different cleaning business, and that Coverall's was the lowest bidder. She stated that staff requested direction concerning how to proceed. Ms. Schmidt stated that the majority of the cleaning companies who submitted bids did provide their own supplies which, until this point, have been furnished by the City. She stated that this would represent savings to the City. 3 c:\admin\minutes\7-12-99.cc