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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Stillwater, Minnesota
SPECIAL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Junker.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson,
Powell and Mayor Junxer
Absent:
Also Present:
Press:
Citizens
August 28, 1978 8:00 P. M.
None
Acting City Clerk, Schnell
City Attorney, Magnuson
Kevin Regan - Free Press
Fred E. Petter, Thomas V. Bender (Attorney for Mr. Petter),
Gerald Cook, Gary Kriesel,
The purpose of this meeting was a hearing for the Contractor's License for
Fred Petter, St. Paul, Minnesota which was suspended on July 25, 1978 by the
City Council based upon a complaint from Mrs. Joanne Schmit, 224 North Fourth
Street.
MR. BENDER Presented the case of his client, Mr. Fred E. Petter and Mr. Petter
was put under Oath and examined by Mr. Bender.
An affidavit statment from Mrs. Joanne Schmitt was presented to the
Council stating her position in this matter.
MR GERALD COOK was put under Oath and questioned by Mr. Bender and the
City Council members.
Questions were raised as to whether Mr. Cook was employed by Mr. Petter and
would supply the materials for the work to be done at the Schmt residence.
MR. MAGNUSON, City Attorney, stated that the Council would have to determine
if both parties were responsible or not.
COUNCILMAN POWELL moved that the investigation be continued under the direction
of the City Attorney and that final action be taken on the matter at such a
time as Mr. Magnuson completes the investigation.
(There was no second to this motion)
On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconeed by Councilman Peterson, the
Council issuedcontractor's licenses to both Mr. Fred Petter and Gerald
Cook and the Building Inspector was instructed to keep a close watch
on both of these contractors for their roofing jobs, and if it is
determined at a later date that their work is not satisfactory that the
licenses should be suspended.
(Councilwoman Bodlovick was opposed) (Motion carried)
MISCELLANEOUS
On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the City
Attorney was directed to get an Attorney General's opinion for Mary A. Miller
to substantiate the ruling that she is not eligible to run for a City Council
seat as made by the Assistant City Attorney, Robert Turrentine. (all in favor)
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M.
Attest:
Actf g City Clerk
Mayor
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