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Mounds View City Council December 30, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 7 '~ A Representative of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik addressed Council and provided information on the requirements of the NPDES Phase II Permit. Mayor Sonterre asked whether it was possible at all for Staff to meet the deadline regardless of the cost savings to use BRAA. Public Works Director Lee indicated he would need to devote 100% of his time and it is not realistically possible. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5911, a Resolution Authorizing the Engineering Firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates (BRAA) to Assist in the Preparation of the NPDES Phase II Permit. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 5898 Authorizing the Execution of the Contract for Catering and Banquet Management Services Between the City of Mounds View and Elegant Thymes City Administrator Miller indicated that Council had directed Staff to work with the City Attorney to provide a contract for review in this matter. She then explained that the contract that . is before Council combines the catering and management aspects and changes the method in which payment is made in order to make things less confusing. She further explained that the payment had been changed to a flat dollar amount and all references to gross or net revenues have been removed from the contract. City Attorney Riggs explained that the contract is a combination of the two agreements that existed for catering and management of the facility providing a vast simplification of the payments and minor revisions to a number of aspects to make the language consistent as well as to simplify interpretation of the contract. Council Member Stigney asked why this method would be better for the City. City Attorney Riggs explained that this contract is better because it simplifies the payment method. He also indicated that Staff discussed the incentive to generate revenue and there is a clause requiring a meeting with Council to set a goal. City Administrator Miller indicated it would simplify the administration of the contract and the finance director felt that would be helpful. She also noted that MMKR's audit had indicated that the contract language was confusing and this contract would simplify the language. Council Member Stigney commented that the contractor could do nothing and still get a flat rate. City Attorney Riggs indicated the contract requires the contractor to meet with Council to set objectives and the contract can be terminated if Council's goals are not met.