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Mounds View City Council March 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 4 8. None. 9. ~-~ ~J • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion carried. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Jerry Linke of 2319 Knoll Drive addressed Council and indicated he was the Vice President of Innovative Images LLC and is under contract with the City for the marketing and management of the banquet facility. He then noted Banquet Center information is private information and cannot be disseminated. Mr. Linke indicated the reason he has brought this matter to Council is on March 20, 2001 City Administrator Miller had the computer removed from the banquet facility in order to get information out of it. She then had the computer replaced with a computer that does not meet the requirements of the contract and does not allow him to do his job. Mr. Linke explained that on March 23, 2001 the City Attorney had said it was okay to remove the computer because he felt it was data the City was entitled to. Mr. Linke stated that, in his opinion, the information is private data. He then noted the records need to be accessible and they are and that the City did not need to take the computer. Mr. Linke explained he did not receive notice that the computer would be removed so it was removed without permission. He stated the computer contains private data that cannot be given to the City without going through the proper channels. He stated that he deemed the removal of the computer and attempt to remove data to be in violation of the Data Practices Act and requested that tomorrow morning first thing the computer be brought back. He further stated he felt he received a "this is none of your business" attitude when dealing with the City. Mayor Sonterre noted this matter would be a future item for the agenda and, as such, it is not appropriate for this section of the meeting. City Administrator Miller stated she did not believe she or the City Attorney ever told Mr. Linke the matter was none of his business. She also noted she did confer with the City Attorney before having the computer removed. City Attorney Riggs noted the responsible person per the contract with Innovative Images LLC is the City Clerk Administrator not the entity the City has contracted with. He noted the City is treating the information in the confines of what is required by the Government Data Practices Act and the information needs to be in the possession of the City. He further stated he is not sure where Mr. Linke is quoting information from so he cannot comment on that. Mayor Sonterre asked that the City Administrator, City Attorney, and Mr. Linke agree to disagree on the matter and move on.