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Council Minutes of 11/21/2000 my thoughts upon the things we've accomplished and what the future holds for, in my opinion, the city as well as myself and local government. Thank you very much, Madam President." President Saringer commented that it must have been a hard decision for Councilman Gareau to make and she gives him credit for doing so. Council will certainly miss him, and he certainly has added to the Council and to the city during his years of service. She hopes that it won't be too long before he will serve in another position. Councilman Miller congratulated the Gareau's on the happy occasion and wished them the best with their new little one. REPORTS Mayor Musial: 1) The property at 23434 Westchester was sold at the sheriff's sale on October 23. We do not yet know who the actual buyer is because title to the property will not transfer until November 23 or the first week in December. At that point, we will then proceed to have the new owners bring it up to standard with our property maintenance code. Law Director Gareau: 1) Along with the Mayor and Finance Director, he met with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey to develop a strategy with respect to the bond issues regarding the library. 2) Last week, the first negotiation session with police and correction officers was held. Today, by phone conference, he assisted in choosing afact-finder in the event one is needed for the negotiations. 3) The administration is currently developing a plan for library property acquisition. Several meetings are scheduled for preliminary negotiations, and Council will receive future reports. Finance Director Copfer: 1) 1) The September revenue and expenditure reports were placed in Council's mailboxes this evening. The October reports will be distributed soon. 2) Ordinance 2000-158, before Council this evening, is short-term notes of $2,750,000. The reason why we are trying to put these through now is because tax implications make it more favorable since in 2000 the city is considered a small issuer. That is why a special Council meeting was held last night and why one more will be held next week. She believes this will help the city in the long run, and we do need monies for the architects to begin their work. 3) Ordinance 2000-163 is the $8 million for the remaining piece of the library that are short-term notes that won't be borrowed for until 2001. However, because Squire, Sanders & Dempsey was preparing the legislation, it just made sense to get it moving. She would like to start the 30 days as soon as possible because there is a 30 day wait after the passage of legislation. 4) Resolution 2000-159 is the tax rate resolution. This resolution was received late because the county was holding off setting our tax rates until after the election pending the library issue. It does have to be passed by December 1. 2