08-26-1985 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Minutes August 26, 1985 Page Four COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO AUTHORIZE LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY, LINDGREN TO PUT TOGETHER A PROPOSAL FOR AN INFORMATION PACKET ON WHAT ELK RIVER HAS AVAILABLE FOR PERSPECTIVE BUSINESSES. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. B. Union Negotiations The City Administrator indicated that according to State law, a special executive meeting can be held and further stated he would like to hold such a meeting. C. League Of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting and Coalition of Outstate Cities Meeting. The City Administrator stated that the League of Minnesota Cities and the Coalition of Outstate Cities are holding meetings on the 11th and 27th of September, and that the City Council may attend if possible. The Mayor stated he felt the City Administrator should try to attend the Coalition of Outstate Cities meeting. D. Hockey Association The City Administrator indicated that he is working with Steve Solomon of Larkin, Hoffman, on the revenue bonds to assist the Hockey Association with improvements and expense to the ice arena. The City Administrator further stated that the Hockey Association was under the impression that the City would cover the legal costs involved. The City Administrator handed out a copy of the minutes in which the motion was made regarding this matter, and it was the consensus of the City Council that there was nothing in the motion which states the City would pick up the legal fees. E. Legal The Mayor addressed Dave Se11ergren, the City's Attorney, and stated he felt it was time for the City to take a look at where they were in regards to some of the wo,rk load and how to improve it. The City Administrator stated he felt it would be beneficial to the City to have some contact time with the City's attorney, because there are times when phone calls are just not enough to keep on top of things. The Mayor indicated that the contingency calls for one meeting per month with the City Attorney. It was the general consensus of the City Council that a meeting once or twice a month on a regular basis should be held with the City Attorney and City Admin- istrator and possibly to include the City Staff. Discussion was held regarding the City Attorney attending Council meetings.