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Mayor Coughlin stated that the matter had been discussed at length, noting that Finance Director Kesel had provided extensive information on the subject. He stated that he thought it was the consent of the Council, and for the sake of continuity, that they allow staff to make this determination. Council Member Stigney stated that they could contact the AMM, to determine which Consumer Price Index they utilized. He added that the suggestion to leave the matter to the determination of staff had been suggested by Council Member Thomason, and he had not given his consent at that time. He stated that he had wanted the Council to consider the matter. He added that City Administrator Whiting had expressed to him that, in his opinion, it would be good to incorporate the Twin Cities Metropolitan area into the Agreement. Finance Director Kessel stated that the wording was the same as that in the School District contract. He stated that if Council was receptive to the idea, they could discuss the matter with the School District, the Children's Home, and the YMCA, to determine if they would all be agreeable to define the index in their respective contracts. He stated that there was concern in utilizing one index on the revenue side, and another on the expense side. Mayor Coughlin stated that he would leave the wording as is, and direct staff to discuss the matter with all parties to see if they were agreeable to amending their contracts. City Attorney Long stated that he believed this would be the proper way to proceed. i Council Member Stigney stated that he was still uncomfortable signing this contract and would like the Consumer Price Index to refer to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve the Mounds View Community Center, Parks and Recreation Management Agreement, and to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk- Administrator to Execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Mounds View, with stipulations. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. K. Consideration of a Motion Approving Insurance Coverages for 1999-2000 Finance Director Kessel gave a brief overview of the Insurance Summary. He stated that insurance coverages had increased and premiums had decreased, adding that the premiums have remained approximately the same, with a slightly higher level of coverage. Chuck Clysdale, representing the Maguire Agency, stated that he and his son Matt Clysdale, also present, were part of a team charged with the service of the City of Mounds View account within their Agency, adding that the Maguire Agency had served the City of Mounds View since 1987. He stated that the City's package and liability coverages were all placed through the League of Minnesota Cities program, and that the Workers Compensation coverage was with Berkley Risk Administrators, an affiliate of the League. He stated that this was a program 23N:\DATA\USERS\JOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\ 1999\06-28-99. CC