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December 18, 1978 Page 5 <br />COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT <br />Councilmember Ziebarth stated he would like to take the opportunity to <br />let Councilmember Baumgartner and Mayor Pickar know how much they have <br />been appreciated. He stated they had done a considerable amount of work <br />for the City and that he would always consider them good friends and <br />that it will be difficult to replace their expertise. He added that he <br />wishes them both the best. <br />COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT <br />Councilmember Hedges stated he would like to take the opportunity to <br />say how much he has enjoyed working with both Councilmember Baumgartner <br />and Mayor Pickar and to commend them for their dedication to the City. <br />COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT <br />Councilmember Baumgartner stated he would like to thank everyone for their <br />comments. He added that the eleven years he has spent with the City have <br />been challenging and rewarding at times. <br />COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT <br />Councilmember Rowley stated she would like to reiterate what Councilmembers <br />Ziebarth and Hodges had said. She added that she has enjoyed working with <br />both Councilmember Baumgartner and Mayor Pickar and that she wishes them <br />both the best. <br />MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT <br />Mayor Pickar stated that he had received a letter from Wayne Shalles <br />of Ridge Lane, who had had a sewer backup in his basement. He added that <br />Mr. Shalles had presented an itemized bill for $418 for the damage done. <br />MS (Pickar - Ziebarth) to have the City pay the bill of $418. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth stated he was seconding the motion for the sake of <br />discussion. <br />Administrator Achen stated that in the past the City Attorney has <br />recommended against payment of such claims since they are considered acts. <br />of God. He added that the City has no justification for making a payment <br />until a determination has been made if the City was at fault. Admini- <br />strator Achen recommended that the Council ask the City Attorney for his <br />opinion. <br />Mayor Pickar stated he would like to withdraw his motion. Councilmember <br />Ziebarth agreed to withdraw his second. <br />