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Mounds View City Council October 22, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 3 Ms. Marty read a letter from City Administrator Miller dated December 7, 2000. She then indicated that she thought it was odd that TSS ordered the equipment that day. Ms. Marty indicated that she finds it odd that Mr. Ulrich would state that the items were in stock and in route in late November when Reebok confirmed that the order was not placed until December 7, 2000. She then indicated that the equipment arrived in early January and one piece was damaged. She further noted that Mr. Sonterre had indicated he did not deal with the broken equipment and the YMCA had it fixed. Ms. Marty indicated she has a copy of an email she received from Reebok that states all of the equipment purchased is for in home use only and there is no warranty because the equipment was not made for commercial use. She further indicated that the email also confirms that the original order was not placed until December 7, 2000, that no items were on backorder, and they were all for in home use which the Mayor knew. Ms. Marty indicated that the City had ordered a Model 1598 treadmill and had received a Model 1399 treadmill, the difference being price and horsepower. She then indicated that the City had purchased a 2.5 horsepower model and had been sent a 2 horsepower model. Ms. Marty expressed concern with liability for the City because the equipment is for in home use only and it is being used commercially. She also expressed concern that it appears that Mayor Sonterre led the City to believe it was purchasing commercial equipment. She then indicated she • did not feel the Council would have agreed to purchase in home use equipment for the Community Center if they had been given the correct information. Ms. Marty began to make a comment about TourFit and Mayor Sonterre told her that she had gone over her time limit and indicated that the comments and information she was providing were factually incorrect and said he would allow no further comments. He then indicated he would be happy to speak with her concerning the matter at another time. City Administrator Miller indicated she had received the information last week and had forwarded it to the City Attorney for his review. She then indicated that Mr. Kesel had written the letter dated December 7, 2000 and noted she had crossed her name off the letter and not signed it. Council Member Stigney asked whether Mayor Sonterre made a profit on the equipment sold to the Community Center. Mayor Sonterre began to answer the question and Ms. Marty interrupted to state that the Community Center received five pieces of equipment and the sixth piece was picked up. She then stated "you made a profit." David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road indicated he has asked Council before for accountability and asked Council to make sure that all the items being brought up be investigated and people held accountable for their actions.