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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 3 . many years and it is worth the dollars up front to make sure that the document is as favorable to the City as possible. Ms. Mayer questioned what rules the City Administrator was referring to when she said the City is following the rules. City Administrator Miller said the City had adhered to the negotiation process and attended meetings in good faith with the idea to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Ms. Mayer said the article said the two parties were not that far apart. City Administrator Miller indicated she felt that was a matter of opinion. Ms. Mayer said the article said $2,200 on insurance. City Administrator Miller said she could not discuss that at this time. Ms. Mayer said she finds it embarrassing as a resident of the City who pays taxes. Mayor Sonterre said the City could not discuss or divulge information during the bargaining process. Ms. Mayer asked what the process was for obtaining further information because she is interested in knowing if the administration is bargaining well on behalf of its residents. Mayor Sonterre said Council does not involve itself in the administrative affairs of the City and noted there was a lawsuit pending which means the matter cannot be discussed. City Attorney Riggs indicated a lawsuit was filed. He then said residents can come to Council to ask questions but Council is limited in what information it can provide. He further explained that the labor matters become public once negotiations are completed. Ms. Mayer asked what type of recourse residents would have if they are not happy with what they are hearing. City Attorney Riggs commented that not all reports in the media are completely correct. He then said residents were free to make comments to Council but Council is limited in its ability to respond. Ms. Mayer asked if it was okay to contact the City Administrator for further information. City Administrator Miller said it was fine to call her. Mayor Sonterre cautioned that the City Administrator is limited in what information she can disclose and asked residents not to be put off if she is unable to fully disclose information.