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City Council Minutes March 22, 1999 Page 4 . 7. Other Business 7.1. Liauor Store Manaaer Councilmember Dietz updated the council on the status of the interviews held for the position of liquor store manager. He indicated that the interview team has narrowed the decision to one top candidate with a very good second choice close behind. He requested council authorization to allow the City Administrator to contact the top applicant and to enter into an informal employment agreement subject to council approval. The council consented to the request regarding the top candidate. 7.2. Amend Special Meetinq Notice Mayor Klinzing questioned the need to specifically add agenda items to the special meeting agenda prior to the meeting. The City Clerk noted that in order to meet the intent of the law, special meeting notices should be agenda specific. The Mayor then questioned the purpose of filling special meeting agendas with items other than for which the meeting was called. e COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/5/99 MEETING AGENDA AMENDMENT AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.3. Community Center Discussion -- Councilmember Thompson Council member Thompson indicated that he brought up the issue of a community center at a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting. He noted that the chamber members recommended that the council consider forming a task force to study the issue. Council member Dietz indicated that he is in favor of the idea provided there is a diverse group of people serving on the task force. Council member Motin stated that timing is a concern because of the number of issues presently taking place including the Central Business District Study and the school bond issue. Council member Thompson stated that all issues should be looked at together with the idea of possibly combining needs and saving money for the taxpayers. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she is hesitant to do anything that will interfere with the school district's plans. She indicated she did not want to hire another consultant to facilitate the process. e Council member Thompson requested to defer this issue until there is a full council present.