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Mounds View City Council November 10, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 5 Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that just looking at the compensation 1 rate gives the edge to Roberts for that category. He then said that neither of the proposals 2 addressed a possible element of having events in the gymnasium. In that case, he would look at 3 the marketing sales force and there would be a need to negotiate those rates for events in the 4 gymnasium. 5 6 Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that both businesses would do a fine job 7 and both have agreed to contact existing bookings to reassure and ensure that previous 8 arrangements will be upheld. 9 10 Mayor Linke asked for permission of Council to abstain from the discussion and vote on this 11 matter because he is the President of the Lions Club and the Lions are negotiating with both 12 businesses for gambling locations. 13 14 Council Member Quick asked whether the other Lions members should abstain as well. 15 16 Mayor Linke indicated he is the CEO and is the one that would be signing the agreements and 17 making the final decisions. He then said that the other Lions do not participate in the discussions 18 if they are not on the gambling committee. 19 20 Council Member Stigney indicated that if Mayor Linke felt there was a conflict then he should 21 not vote. 22 23 Mayor Linke indicated he does not feel he would have a conflict but said he wanted to let know 24 residents know of the situation. 25 26 Council Member Marty indicated that he is on the gambling committee and should abstain also. 27 28 City Administrator Ulrich indicated that he had discussed this matter with the City Attorney and 29 he does not feel there is any conflict of interest but the choice to abstain or not rests with 30 Council. 31 32 Council Member Stigney indicated that the City’s Code states that if any Council Member feels 33 there is a conflict of interest they need to seek unanimous approval to abstain but Roberts Rules 34 of Order says you can abstain from anything. He then said that when he asked to abstain at the 35 last meeting he was told he could not but he feels as a citizen he can abstain any time. 36 37 Mayor Linke indicated he wanted to let everyone know that he is the CEO of the Lions Club this 38 year. 39 40 Council Member Quick indicated he had told Council Member Stigney that he needed 41 permission to abstain and did not say he could not and the request never went to a vote. 42 43 Council Member Quick asked how many members of the Lions are on Council. 44 45