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Personnel and Finance Committee September 27, 1999 Page 2 Council Member King stated that the City's attempt to negotiate with the NFF is the right thing to do. However he does not believe that the NFF should get a free pass. He does not see any downsides at this time to remove the proposed Football Hall of Fame funds. He believes it would send a clear message of the City's position. Mayor Luecke stated that the proposed 2000 budget is where he expect to be by the end of next year. The enterprise fund for the Football Hall of Fame is proposed to have an additional$600,000;and noted that he will work with the Council and handle the situation based on what they decide. Council Member Varner noted that the City's contribution continues to get larger while the NFF contribution stays the same. He voiced continuing concern that there is no contract between the City and the NFF. He concluded that the City's share of the contribution should never be greater than that of the NFF. He further voiced concern that not enough information is being shared with the Council. Council President Coleman noted that there are a variety of expectations on this topic. He stated that all should be hopeful for the best. Council Member King noted that the City/NFF relationship is evolving and that he is currently not happy with how disrespectful the NFF officials have been toward the Mayor. He concluded that the City is not irrelevant to the NFF. Council Member Sniadecki noted that he does not want to tie the City's hands and if the NFF exceeds current expectations that the City should reconsider this situation at that time. Council Member Aranowski stated that he believes that the action by the Council at this time would be a good business decision; since he would like both the Hall and the Mayor to succeed. He states that it all boils down to accountability. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she does not want to weaken the Mayor's hand; however the community is entitled to know that we are doing everything. Budget appearances do matter and the Council is just as concerned about this as the citizens. Mayor Luecke noted that there is a December 31st deadline to pass the enterprise fund budgets. He noted that Pat McMahon,Dick Nussbaum and himself represent the City and Mike Fallon,and John Hanson represent the NFF. Council President Coleman stated that he would like to have a series of meetings to receive updates, since the process between the Mayor and the NFF will be ongoing. Following further discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion,seconded by Council Member Snaidecki that Bill No.71-99 be recommended favorably. The motion passed. Council Member Snaidecki made a motion, seconded by Council Member King that Bill No. 72-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.