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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 11 Council Business. continueQ Fulton believes it is in the best interest of the City to go forward with an appeal. Such action would be done with the advice and involvement of our City Attorney. Samuelson asked if this appeal requires monetary outlay. LeFevere said there would not be monetary outlay, however, there could be monetary risk. The original monetary damages awarded were only 5-6 % of what was requested. Because of this, an adverse decision could result in an award of higher damages. LeFevere said the judgement involves a $300,000 penalty if a defined number of minority candidates are not hired during a specific timeframe. This is an affirmative action effort to locate minority candidates and make employment offers for internships, cadets, or community service officers. This will increase the number of minorities in the pipeline and result in higher numbers of entry level sworn police officers. However, the cities do not know how many employment offers are needed to avoid the penalty or satisfy the judge. Candidates are sought out because of race, and this race preference hiring is justified constitutionally because it is necessary to remedy past discrimination. However, the LICIT could be placed into a reverse discrimination situation because of the order. Benke asked if cities should seek legislative changes. LeFevere does not believe legislation would help because the Court felt the Human Rights Act was violated. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING REPRESENTATION FROM THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST FOR APPEAL. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates Gunderman requested staff to research public bus transportation issues. The County Board will hold a hearing on February 18 to discuss property assessments. The Northwest Youth and Family Services 20th anniversary celebration is February 13. The H wy 8 Visioning meeting will be February 20. The Town Hall meeting will be held on March 22 at the Family Service Center. Adjournment Motion -oy' Samuelson, seconded by Williams, to ADJOURN THE MEETING. .. 5 Ayes. - 0 Naycs" Motion Carried. Meeting was adjot"irned at. 9:05 p.m. ~ ATTEST: Council Business MPRS Appeal Report 97-035 Resolution 97-011 Announcements and Updates Bus issues Property Assessments NWYFS Hwy 8 Visioning Town Hall Adjournment