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Regular Council Meeting 11/16/98 Page 8 Mr. Hovancsek said it was included as a stipulation in the letter awarding them the contract (that it be done by December 1St.) He talked to them a week ago and reminded them it must move forward. He will talk to them again tomorrow. Mrs. Cinco asked if we incorporated any type of penalty clause. She is very fearful of their not being able to fmish the project because of the weather and would almost recommend they wait until spring. Council President Fixler said he was hoping we would have a full body of Council this evening. He is in his current fourth year as Council President. He wanted to take this opportunity to tell everyone he will not be seeking that position for next year. He wanted to give everyone enough advance notice so they would have an opportunity to figure out who they would like to replace him as Council President. He said he wants to go over a few points about being Council President: He considers it a position of balance. One of the things that made us accomplish so much over the last 4 years is because Council has had a good balance with Administration, specifically the Mayor. Both he and the Mayor share a balance and challenge--fmding how to make things work to the best interest of the community and that Council would be in favor of doing this and moving forward. Council President Fixler said whichever of you come up to the plate and decides they want to be Council President, he thinks it is very important that everyone recognize the fact that the balance he is referring to is very important in this position. He will support anyone who wants to take on that job. (He is not here to endorse anyone or recommend anyone tonight, but wanted to give his Council colleagues enough opportunity to decide who they want to appoint to this important position. Council President Fixler expressed thanks to Iv~ayor Rinker, Council and Department Heads for giving him the opportunity and tremendous experience of this position. Iie has enjoyed being Council President and has learned a lot from Xhat position. Council President Fixler said it has been a tremendous experience and he looks forward to working with the next person who takes on the position. Mayor Rinker appreciates that Council President Fixler has given everyone an opportunity to absorb the impact of the decision. When we have a chance to discuss things openly and fully and confront the issues, we give everyone (including ourselves) the best opportunity. It will be interesting to see the transition. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Marquardt, made a motion to adjourn. Roll Call: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion Carried 1 The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.