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Mounds View City Council December 30, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 2 . Michele Sandback of 2356 Sherwood Road addressed Council and thanked the members as well as Staff for all the work in reviewing City policies and contracts to clean things up. She then said that she would like follow-up on the report from MMKR of the 13 to 15 boxes of missing original detailed sales records including cash register tapes, and other original documentation. Ms. Sandback indicated she had contacted City Administrator Miller concerning the report and had been told that four letters were written, one to the Ramsey County Sheriff, one to the Ramsey County Attorney, one to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and one to the State Auditor's Office. She then asked if a formal report had ever been filed with law enforcement and was told that Staff was never directed by Council to do so. Ms. Sandback then asked Council to formally direct Staff to file a formal report. Mayor Sonterre indicated the BCA indicated they were not the appropriate body to conduct the investigation, the Ramsey County Attorney and Sheriff indicated that based upon information they felt it would warrant an investigation but they did not have the tools to conduct it. Ramsey County then suggested the Auditor's Office maybe the most appropriate office to conduct the investigation and the Auditor has been doing some investigating but there has not been a formalized investigation. He further commented that he is not sure that direction to Ms. Miller is appropriate at this time since this is her last meeting. Ms. Sandback asked if she would need to come back and ask the new Council and new administrator to file a formal complaint. Mayor Sonterre recommended that she do so. Council Member Stigney indicated the outgoing administrator could delegate the direction to the interim administrator. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick. To Direct Staff to Speak with the Appropriate Authorities, Including the State Auditor's Office to Conduct an Investigation into the Missing Information from the Golf Course and File a Formal Report. Ms. Sandback indicated she would like a report filed with the police department as it is stolen property of the City of Mounds View. Council Member Thomas suggested that the motion include the Auditor's Office and recommended Staff contact them to inform them of the matter since there has been a change in the Auditor's Office. The Motioner and seconder agreed to the friendly amendment. Ms. Sandback indicated her biggest concern is that this is property of the City of Mounds View • and that is why she feels it warrants a criminal investigation and she is not sure what the Auditor's Office can do.