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Mounds View City Council December 30, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 14 • I. Resolution Number 5917 Authorizing the Execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release in the Bruce Kessel vs. the City of Mounds View, BMS Case No. 02-PIR-128 City Administrator Miller indicated that the City entered into mediation with Mr. Kessel and Mr. Hammerschmidt and as a result there is a tentative settlement agreement reached with Mr. Kessel and Staff is asking for approval of Resolution 5917 authorizing Staff to execute the settlement agreement. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5917, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release in the Bruce Kessel vs. the City of Mounds View, BMS Case No. 02-PIR-128. Mayor Sonterre commented that he felt that the City provided more than ample information and basis by which to make a termination for cause in this case and he was very upset the City paid out what it did in compensation at the time of the termination. He then said he thought that it was a glaring error in the personnel policy to allow for such a payout. He further commented that he understands the legal proceedings but is nauseous over the fact that the City will give this guy more money. City Administrator Miller indicated the League Insurance Trust that represents the City sees this • as a nuisance settlement that is nominal in nature and while no one is keen on the idea of paying more this frees up the attorney assigned to the matter to allow her to concentrate on the one existing arbitration set for January. Mayor Sonterre indicated he understands the world live we live in and accepts the settlement in its nuisance state and will vote for it but wanted to state for the record that this is repulsive based on the information to justify the termination. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. J. Resignation of David Longville from his Part Time Position City Administrator Miller indicated that Mr. Longville had resigned from his full time position with the City but had agreed to continue employment on an as needed basis of 10 hours per week to manage the golf course. She then indicated that Mr. Longville has provided the City with a letter of resignation from his part time position effective December 23, 2002. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Sonterre. To Accept the Resignation of David Longville from His Part Time Position. Council Member Stigney asked whether this would affect his severance by changing the date of resignation to December 23, 2002.