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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Coughlin clarified that the first item, which indicates 180 days, provides that either party could terminate after 6 months. He explained that Article 2 is case specific, in that if the catering company fails to meet the terms of the agreement, the City’s course of action would be to give written notice, after which they would have a 30-day period in which to attempt to rectify the situation. Council Member Marty stated he was concerned that the catering company might decide to terminate their contract at a time when there are a number of bookings scheduled. City Attorney Long explained this would begin as a three year agreement with Elegant Thymes Catering, unless either party were to give 180 day notice to terminate the contract for any reason. He stated Article 2 specifies that if there is a failure to meet the terms of the contract, they would either have to provide the City 30 days notice, or the City would have to provide them with 30 days, which represents a 60-day time period. He indicated the last paragraph in Article 5 states Elegant Thymes Catering may terminate for any reason by providing 60 days written notice, however, they would waive any extra rights or compensation for the 60-day period immediately prior to that. He pointed out that this provides substantial incentive for them not to do this. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Item C. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Coughlin stated ongoing Highway 10 issues continue to be discussed. He indicated that concerned individuals may attend or view the broadcast of the April 3 City Council Work Session, at which time, there would be further discussion and directives provided in this regard. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road extended his congratulations to City Administrator Whiting. He indicated that although they did not always agree, City Administrator Whiting was always a professional in his handling of the issues. He stated he wished him the best. Catherine Smith, 2142 Bell Lane indicated she was organizing a benefit for the family of Brandon, which would be held on Sunday, April 9, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Mounds View Community Center. She extended her appreciation to City Administrator Whiting for his assistance in this regard. Ms. Smith stated she had spoken with Mayor Coughlin on Monday, February 28, and inquired if anyone from the City or the Council had called and spoken to Brandon’s family, and he had indicated that the City would send them a letter. She stated they have not received a letter from Mayor Coughlin, or from anyone in the City, and she believed that this should have been done. Mayor Coughlin indicated he sent a condolence card, and placed a telephone call the day of the wake, however, the family was apparently attending the funeral at that time.