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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 25 C7 Council Member Marty indicated he concurred with Council Member Stigney. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS None. 10. REPORTS Council Member Thomas commented that session is not done yet. Mayor Sonterre indicated he had gone to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners meeting and they voted unanimously to approve the sale of the tax forfeited land known as LaPort Meadows to the City for $1.00. He then indicated there were discrepancies in the house and senate file and the issues should be resolved soon. Council Member Marty pointed out that the City has received approximately $300,000 worth of services from Northwest Youth and Family Services so far. • Council Member Marty indicated that it was brought to his attention that there was a reciprocal agreement with the Mounds View School District to hold the School Board Election at the Community Center but the City charged them $200.00. City Administrator Miller indicated the maintenance department has informal arrangements with other communities and the Assistant City Administrator had discussed the item during reports and received direction to bill for services and that was done. Council Member Marty indicated he was aware that the discussion took place but he was not aware of the reciprocal agreements. City Administrator Miller indicated the reciprocal agreement was for maintenance. She then said she agrees that informal agreements can be mutually beneficial but she has concerns with the maintenance staff entering into agreements that bind the rest of the staff without the rest of the staff being made privy to them. She further indicated she is going to discuss the matter with the Public Works Director. Council Member Marty asked that the matter be added to the upcoming work session discussion. Council Member Quick asked Council Member Marty where he received his information because he was not aware of any informal arrangements with the school district. He then said he knew the City used to rent space from the school district at a couple of different buildings and • participated in paying their employees to manage or supervise those sites at different times.