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Mounds View City Council Apri128, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 13 • Council Member Stigney indicated he had spoken to the attorney prior to the meeting and asked for some follow up clarification from the attorney that the attorney agreed to provide. Council Member Quick indicated a resident asked him if the City has the obligation to defend an employee on a criminal charge. City Attorney Riggs indicated that it would depend upon the situation and the circumstances. He then said that the League of Minnesota Cities would be involved in that type of matter. Council Member Quick asked whether the City would have to pay if it was determined that the employee did something wrong that was criminal. City Attorney Riggs indicated if the actions were illegal, either negligence or gross negligence and absolutely criminal arguably there would be no obligation to defend. He then said that the question is difficult to answer without having all the facts. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Minutes Apri114, 2003 • Council Member Marty requested the following change: On Page 2, Line 26, add Doris Heilman. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the City Council Minutes of April 14, 2003, as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Marty asked whether any of the other City vehicles could be eliminated to eliminate the need to insure them. Finance Director Hansen indicated that Staff has not had time for review and had brought the bus to the attention of Council as it is very expensive compared to the policies on the other City vehicles. He then said he is not worried about the insurance on the other vehicles as the cost is minimal and Staff will make a recommendation on which vehicles to eliminate as soon as time permits. Finance Director Hansen indicated he had received an email from Spring Lake Park indicating that they are closing the beach at Lakeside Park for 2003 as a money saving measure. Mayor Linke indicated that the City would need to look at the agreement because he does not . think that Spring Lake Park can unilaterally close the beach.