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may find out that Jim Gromberg did not have anything to do with this. It might be me <br />(Schroeder). You might be pointing fingers at the wrong person. Councilmember Beyer <br />reiterated that Council needs to address these memos. Couneilmember Peterson inquired <br />how this letter would be phrased. Councilmember Beyer commented on what would make <br />them happy. Couneilmember Peterson stated we have some serious charges on an <br />employee; it's not just to make them feel good. Councilmember Beyer stated we are asking <br />for specifics and the City Administrator has that message. Mr. Schroeder replied he <br />believed he did. Mayor Hardin inquired of Mr. Schroeder how he would word the letter. <br />Mr. $chroeder responded that he will attach copies of the three memos to the letter. It will <br />be written to those three people. It would be something like "on this date, Council talked <br />about what an appropriate response is to these memos. Council has requested additional <br />information relating to the assertions and these should be in writing by May 19. The letters <br />should relate to the assertions dealing with the comprehensive plan. Councilmember <br />Peterson felt it should be only as it relates to Mr. Gromberg. Councilmember Beahen <br />argued that these memos include more than Mr. Gromberg. Councilmember Peterson <br />stated he knows that, but certain Councilmembers have brought complaints here. <br />Councilmember Beahen questioned why Mr. Gromberg is being zeroed in on. <br />Councilmember Beyer felt that Council has a responsibility to zero in on Mr. Gromberg. <br />She added that we will ask for a broader scope, however, as it may become apparent that <br />it's larger than just addressing Jim Gromberg. We have a responsibility to answer to these <br />particular people. Councilmember Zimmerman suggested starting the letter relating to the <br />memos but to indicate that this is strictly a fact-finding request. Councilmember Peterson <br />reiterated that some serious accusations have been made. Councilmember Zimmerman <br />agreed and added that we need to respond. Councilmember Peterson stated that we need to <br />get more information from these people. Councilmember Beyer agreed. Councilmember <br />Zimmerman stated if something comes up beyond what we are talking about, we will go <br />after that. Councilmember Peterson stated he thinks that will become apparent. <br />Councilmember Beyer stated that the only way to find anything out is to ask Mr. Gromberg <br />questions. Mayor Hardin stated that Mr. Schroeder said he'll send out a request for <br />information, if he feels its up to him to respond, that's all we will need. Councilmember <br />Beyer stated we will have both individuals at the fact-finding meeting. Mr. Schroeder <br />suggested the facts might all point to him (Schroeder) instead of Jim Gromberg. <br />Councilmember Beyer felt that Council needs to hear from Mr. Gromberg. <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that Jim Gromberg should have contacted these people; <br />these three letters are here for a reason. Mr. Schroeder stated he understands what Council <br />wants. Council is asking for specific facts behind the assertions in particular memos and <br />he will leave it at that and not say to limit it only to Mr. Gromberg. They should just <br />support what they are saying in their memos. Councilmember Peterson stated he does not <br />disagree, but he didn't think that's what was wanted. Councilmember Zimmerman stated <br />we will not cover anything else. Councilmember Peterson commented then we are here <br />just to discuss this issue. Mr. Schroeder understood this is not a disciplinary thing or <br />pending disciplinary. Councilmember Peterson felt that Mr. Gromberg needs to have his <br />name cleared. Mr. Schroeder thought this is asking for a support of the accusations. <br />Councilmember Zimmerman felt more information is needed. Councilmember Beyer stated <br />we can only do fact-finding. Councilmember Peterson stated that more people than just the <br />three need to be involved then. Send the letter to the EDC and the Park and Recreation <br />Commission for their comments, too. Councilmember Beyer stated we should deal with <br />these three memos now and, if necessary, we can go further. We owe that to the three <br />people. We need to have a one-time, fact-finding meeting to start with. <br /> <br />Motion rescinded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Peterson, Beahen <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />City Council/May 10, 1995 <br /> Page 9 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />