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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting • 5. PUBLIC INPUT December 10, 2001 Page 2 Wendy Marty of 2626 Louisa Avenue indicated that when the City purchased the fitness equipment from TSS, Mayor Sonterre, Mr. Sonterre had indicated that he needed payment in advance and she would like to know what he did with the $4,120.00 for six months before placing the order. She then noted that she had received public documentation indicating that the landlord for TSS had filed three eviction summons between June and July 2000 when TSS was evicted. She also noted that Reebok Team Uniforms has a judgment against TSS for amounts outstanding. Ms. Marty asked when she could expect to receive an answer about what Mayor Sonterre had done with the money for the six months prior to ordering the equipment. City Administrator Miller indicated the Mayor was not in attendance at the meeting and said she would relay the request to him. Dana Mendoza of 2633 Clearview Avenue asked if the City could be sued concerning the personal fitness equipment. City Attorney Riggs indicated that Council would be discussing that issue in its closed session this evening. Mr. Mendoza requested that, if it is determined that the City could be sued, the equipment be removed from the Community Center until the City determines how to proceed. City Administrator Miller indicated that a representative from the League of Minnesota Cities had reviewed the equipment and is more concerned with the level of usage and wear on the equipment than with potential liability. She also noted she had received information from the person that oversees the YMCA and that person had indicated that the insurance agency had recommended contacting Reebok to ascertain whether or not there would be a problem as the insurer does not see it as a problem. Mr. Mendoza asked Council to ask the Mayor not to participate in the decision making process on this matter if the City decides to sue the company because it seems to him to be a conflict of interest. Council Member Thomas indicated that Council was not informed enough at this point in time to make a motion as requested by Mr. Mendoza. She then noted that Council would carefully consider his request along with information provided by the City Attorney. Mr. Mendoza asked if the City had received the certified letter Mayor Sonterre had indicated was sent to the City Administrator. • City Administrator Miller indicated she had received the letter and said Council would be reviewing it in closed session this evening.