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Mounds View City Council January 28, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 24 Council Member Marty raised what he feels is another issue concerning the Police Civil Service and that is the fact that Council Member Quick's spouse services on the Commission. He commented that he sees this as a possible conflict of interest that may also pose an ethical question. He then asked the City Attorney to look into whether it is appropriate to have spouses of Council Members serving on Commissions and Committees within the City. Mayor Sonterre noted that the term of the person being discussed was not presently up and suggested that the City Attorney review the matter and provide a report. He then indicated that he had reviewed information from the League of Minnesota Cities and had not seen anything that would prevent the spouse of a Council Member from serving on Commissions or Committees within the City. Council Member Marty commented that due to what came up he was not sure if it was a personality conflict or what it was. Mayor Sonterre asked that since the matter was not part of the agenda the matter be set for discussion at the work session in February. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Table This Matter for Further Information. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • 9. REPORTS Assistant City Administrator Reed reported that Mr. Hess had asked her to ask Council whether Members wished to continue receiving packets via a-mail. Council Member Thomas indicated she would like to receive the packet via e-mail. Council. Member Stigney indicated he did not need the original packet by a-mail but asked that any changes be sent by e-mail. Mayor Sonterre indicated he would like to receive the packet via e-mail. Council Member Marty indicated he would like to continue getting the hard copy and would let Staff know if he wants to receive the packet via e-mail. Acting Chief Brennan reviewed his Staff report with Council and pointed out that the Police Department had saved the budgeted $14,000 plus the $4,000 carried over from the previous year that was to be used to remodel the front counter area to make it updated and EDA compliant by determining that no EDA changes were necessary and asking the Public Works Staff to install a new counter. He also pointed out that the Police Department had budgeted $15,000 for two separate security proposals for the Police Department and he had determined that the current lock and key system is working just fine and not expended the funds.