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Mounds View City Council June 11, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 18 <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br />None. <br />9. REPORTS <br />Council Member Thomas noted she would provide an update from the legislature as soon as the <br />information is available. <br />Council Member Stigney noted that the City's Charter specifically states that directors should be <br />brought before Council on a quarterly basis. He then noted, in light of recent events, that he is <br />asking that Council begin requiring this in an attempt to avoid problems in the future. <br />Council Member Marty noted he was in agreement and felt that all department heads should <br />come before Council on a quarterly basis. <br />Mayor Sonterre stated he would like the Charter Commission to discuss the intent of how the <br />matter was originally intended in the Charter. For example, is one time per quarter required for <br />an update of the department, or does making a presentation once each quarter on any agenda item <br />fulfill the requirement. <br />Council Member Stigney stated he felt the Charter clearly states Council should get a quarterly <br />report. He then noted he would check with the Charter Commission and report back to Council. <br />Council Member Thomas noted that Council had agreed to an internal audit which should get the <br />City back on track. She then noted that now is the time to decide whether or not quarterly <br />updates from the department directors should be required. <br />Council Member Quick noted that the City is facing almost probable litigation in the future and it <br />seems the public is bombarded with numerous written accounts and stories and there seems to be <br />a rather large amount of inaccurate information circulating. He then noted he would like to <br />suggest that the City start doing press releases. He noted that in doing so, he would ask that the <br />Administrator and the Mayor draft those press releases with approval of the City Attorney. He <br />further noted he would like any Council Members' contacts with the press to be run through the <br />City Administrator's office in order to protect the City's position on the matter. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Direct the City Administrator and the Mayor to Begin <br />Issuing Press Releases with the Authorization from the City Attorney Concerning any Litigation <br />Issues and to Direct that Council Members' Contacts with the Press be run through the City <br />Administrator's Office in an Attempt to Protect the City's Position. <br />City Attorney Riggs noted that Council Member Quick's comments were appropriate and noted <br />the Council should speak with one voice especially in light of recent events. He then indicated it <br />