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Mounds View City Council March 8, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 6 City Administrator Whiting stated the persons representing the City in this claim against the City arrived at this figure, which is not unusual. He stated he was not aware how this matter was proceeding at this time, however, the League of Minnesota Cities would be acting on the City's behalf. He pointed out that with the Crty's hmrted habilrty due to rts deductible, the League of Minnesota Cities would not generally spend much time relaying this information to staff. Council Member Stigney stated he had heard that the vehicle was worth approximately $350, and this is why he raised the question. He added that it appears that an agent acting on the City's behalf should certainly notify the City of concurrence of a settlement, when they are dealing with the City's money. He inquired if the impound lot vendor had any liability for having the vehicle crushed. City Administrator Whiting reiterated that he had not spoken to the attorney who pursued this case, therefore, he was unable to answer regarding the reasoning for this settlement. Council Member Stigney stated this was a matter of general curiosity on his behalf, however, he would still like to have those questions answered. Council Member Stigney noted anon-attendance fee in the amount of $20, at Century College, and requested clarification regarding this. He indicated that at his place of employment, this type of fee would be the employee's responsibility. City Administrator Whiting stated he was unable to determine the origin of this fee at this time, however, he would provide this information by the next meeting of the City Council. Council Member Stigney inquired regarding the status of the digital camera which was to be installed. He indicated he had noticed a bill in the Just and Correct Claims, and inquired if this represented payment to this vendor, prior to completion of the installation of this equipment. He stated he did not require an immediate response, but would request City Administrator Whiting look into the matter. Video Producer Patrick Toss stated they have received the camera, however, the unit that moves the camera was returned for repairs, and Panasonic is still working on it. He stated the equipment vendor, AB Group, is currently undergoing personnel changes, and the individual who installed the City's equipment is no longer employed with them. He stated they have considered a combination of subcontractors, or replacing this individual with a permanent employee who could complete the work, however, because this has occurred, they would have to have a different individual work on the system. Video Producer Toss stated they have not paid the vendor, and would hold off payment until all work is completed. He indicated they are waiting for the unit that was shipped off for repair, however, there is other work, which was part of the original installment that requires to be completed. He stated he has been unable to obtain a clear answer from the vendor in terms of when they would complete the installation, however, he would continue to follow up on the matter, and the vendor would not be paid until the entire job is completed. • Council Member Marty noted an expense listed on Page 3 of the Just and Correct Claims, for Burnet Realty, Special Assessment for 7, in the amount of $1,175, and requested clarification regarding the nature of this expense. He indicated that an item listed on Page 5 regarding