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City Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1999 Page 7 1 2 Mr. Flaten drew the Council's attention to his letter of May 19 informing City staff that Berkley 3 should resign as the City's consultant due to a potential conflict of interest related to the League 4 of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. He expressed his enjoyment at working with the Council 5 over the years, and thanked them for their past relationship. He assured the Council that all 6 issues will be resolved before the relationship is ended. 7 8 Ranallo expressed his appreciation to Mr. Flaten of his hard work on behalf of the City, and 9 recalled Berkley's support when the City was unable to obtain insurance anywhere else. He 10 added Mr. Flaten's services have been greatly appreciated by the Council and Staff. 12 Marks agreed, noting that Mr. Flaten and Berkley have improved the City's insurance situation 13 significantly over the years. 14 15 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve renewal of the City's insurance coverage for 1999 16 with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. 17 Motion carried unanimously. D. Councilmembers. 20 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at the St. Anthony neighborhood meetings, which were 21 well attended by interested residents. He requested that copies of Kim Moore-Sykes presentation 22 and the Y2K procedures be available as hand-outs at the last meeting. Ranallo noted these 23 copies had been available in the community center lobby at the first meeting. 24 25 Cavanaugh stated that information on the'Crime Watch program should be available at the 26 meeting as well,to provide residents with information regarding requirements and process, as 27 there seems to be much interest. He noted a resident had commended the Fire and Police 28 Departments at the 2nd meeting for their hard work. 29 30 Marks reported that a memorial service held recently in the Hennepin County Government 31 Center to honor officers who have died in the line of duty was very moving and inspirational. 32 33 Marks presented a tour schedule for the upcoming Rivakat Dance Group visit from Salo, Finland. 34 He encouraged interested residents to contact City staff about the family dinners evening, 35 particularly those with teenagers. 36 37 Faust stated he attended the neighborhood meetings, expressing his appreciation of resident's 38 support of the Police and Fire Departments. He added other departments deserve recognition as well as they have a great impact on the City and are a real asset to the community.