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Elk River City Council Minutes June 14. 1999 Page 3 e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION BY ADDING THAT IF THE PROPERTY ON HOLT AND JACKSON AVENUE SELLS, THE FUNDS FROM THE SALE BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE NSP RESERVE FUND. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Motin opposed. 5.3. Discuss School Street Assessments The City Council discussed the issue of the School Board appealing its assessment for the School Street improvement. Discussion was held regarding the city not changing the assessment levied against the School District. The City Administrator informed the council that Dr. Flannery had indicated that the School Board was willing to pay $100,000 for the assessment. The City Council also discussed the possibility of offering the School District $39,170 to assist in the improvement of the existing parking lot, in lieu of reducing the assessment, as the city ice arena uses this parking lot. e MAYOR KLINZING MOVED THAT THERE BE NO CHANGE IN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF $139,170 LEVIED AGAINST THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, BUT THAT THE CITY CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESURFACING OF THE PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO THE ICE ARENA IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,170, CONTINGENT UPON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DROPPING ITS SCHOOL STREET ASSESSMENT APPEAL, WITH THE FUNDS TO COME FROM THE STREET RESERVE FUND, AND FURTHER THAT THE MONEY CONTRIBUTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BE USED FOR RESURFACING ONLY AND NOT FOR FENCING. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0- 1. Councilmember Dietz abstained. 5.4. Discuss City Attornev Status City Attorney Peter Beck noted that his law firm, Doherty Rumble & Butler, will be closing at the end of the month. He stated his interest in continuing to serve the City of Elk River as its city attorney using the same fee schedule. Peter Beck noted that the city's intentions will have an impact on his decision as to his future plans. Mayor Klinzing suggested that the city enter into the request for proposal (RFP) process as she felt it would benefit the constituency by ensuring the highest level of service, most efficient use of tax dollars, and greatest public accessibility. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she is satisfied by the work provided by Peter Beck. Discussion was held by the council regarding the pros and cons of requesting RFP's at this time. Councilmember Dietz indicated that there is no urgency to go out for RFP's and stated that the city should consider the years of service and work provided by Peter Beck. He indicated that he felt Peter Beck should have the first opportunity to retain his service with the city. He suggested allowing the city attorney to find a new firm and if at that time their pay structure changes, then the council can reconsider this issue. MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO DIRECT THAT THE STAFF BEGIN THE RFP PROCESS FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY. e Councilmember Motin indicated he did not feel this was the time to go out for RFP's. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.