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Mounds View City Council January 28, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mr. Jahnke commented that none of the speakers have ever said where the fault laid. He then commented that the YMCA is responsible for accepting something other than what was ordered. He further commented that enough time and money had been wasted on the issue and said it was time to move on. Council Member Thomas commented that all Council Members have the responsibility to review the just and correct claims and the City needs to fix the problem. Council Member Marty commented that, if Council approved it on the just and correct claims, the City ultimately did approve the purchase. Mayor Sonterre commented that City Attorney Riggs had said that, if Council approved the purchase and it was statutorily improper, then the City would be liable. Wendy Marty of 2626 Louisa Avenue commented that, if the Mayor had taken ownership from the beginning rather than denying any wrongdoing and badmouthing her about a witch-hunt there would not be any attorney’s fees involved. She then commented she thinks the Mayor should pay the attorney’s fees. Ms. Marty questioned whether the Mayor should be asked to pay interest from June 15, 2000 to December 7, 2000 on the $4,120.00 which would be $219.77 and on the $703.33 from December 7, 2000 to January 14, 2002 which would be approximately $77.00 for a total of $300.00 owed to the City. Council Member Thomas clarified that the entire City Council was responsible and stated she did not think it was appropriate to travel down that path any farther. Council Member Stigney commented that he felt this matter should have been resolved a long time ago and could have been if someone would have admitted to getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He then commented he did not think it was necessary to have the City ask for repayment by Resolution. City Attorney Riggs indicated he had asked that the City request repayment by Resolution to provide a way to track the matter. Council Member Stigney clarified that the equipment ordered is what was received but the City paid for other than what was ordered. He then commented that there has been a lot of time, aggravation and money spent on this matter causing a big black mark on the City and he feels it is time to move on. Mayor Sonterre stated he disagrees with everything Council Member Stigney said and indicated he had a dated copy of a fax order that indicates the equipment ordered which was what was requested. He then commented that he never stocked or sold the equipment and had simply made the opportunity available to the City by providing a catalog. He further commented that the