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Mounds View City Council July 9, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 15 Council Member Marty stated he thought the community needed this service and believes that Creative Kids Child Care Center has bargained in good faith. He concurred with Mayor Sonterre on his suggestion of changing the wording relating to rent. He also questioned why it took four days for Ms. Sonterre to get a copy of the lease when it was emailed to the Council Members on July 5. City Administrator Miller explained that she had been in conversation with Ms. Sonterre. Ms. Sonterre was on vacation prior to the 4th of July. Ms. Sonterre stated she did receive a message from City Administrator Miller when she returned to her office on Thursday, July 5. City Administrator Miller stated she was out of the office Thursday and Friday, July 5 and 6. Ms. Sonterre acknowledged that the Council had been working on other issues recently and didn’t see that as a problem. She did want to bring up two other items on the lease. Item 2.4 in regard to Accounting she didn’t feel pertained to her business. Because of the change in the maintenance fee for her business, she understood the earnings she made did not affect the City. She also requested clarification on item 4.1 in regard to tenant’s maintenance and repairs. Council Member Stigney asked if Ms. Sonterre had a problem divulging her income. Ms. Sonterre explained she was only interested in not making it public. Ms. Sonterre questioned whether the books would be reviewed just for that property or for any other sites of the corporation. City Attorney Riggs replied the books would be reviewed for the whole corporation. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Continue Discussion on this Item For a Limit of 15 Minutes. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. City Attorney Riggs clarified that item 2.4 is on the lease because this is a state bond financed property. Typically, the auditor needs to look at the books when a lease is with a public entity. He encouraged Ms. Sonterre to leave that item in place. Council Member Stigney asked if the books would be reviewed annually or quarterly. Mayor Sonterre suggested that since that information must be prepared for taxes, it may be the least costly to review the books annually. City Attorney Riggs suggested to make the language in the agreement read “annually or upon request.” Mayor Sonterre raised issues with Section 4.1. He said that Ms. Sonterre needed clarification on exactly what is considered interior and exterior maintenance. He brought up two scenarios of broken windows or plumbing problems and asked who would be responsible for what types of repair. He then suggested the language be left as is and define it at a later date. City Attorney Riggs agreed the language could be modified.