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<br />Mr. Corwin indicated that Council had violated every employment law there is. He noted <br />that Council went from no disciplinary action to discharge using discipline as a <br />punishment rather than a corrective measure. He further noted that Council did not <br />follow the proper procedure and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner. <br /> <br />Mr. Corwin indicated that Ms. Lien has several notes as to her character in her file and is <br />being discharged for doing more work than she was required to do. He then noted that, in <br />doing so, Council violated her constitutional rights. <br /> <br />Mr. Corwin told Council that if it continued to do this and refused to right the wrongs he <br />would sue the City to preserve his client's rights and ask a court to determine that <br />Council's actions are a result of its will and are arbitrary and capricious and the decision <br />was not based on the merits. He further said that Council was not acting in the best <br />interest of the City but for its own personal best interests. <br /> <br />Mr. Corwin indicated that Council has not answered Ms. Lien's requests for her records <br />and has not given her the minutes as she requested. He then noted that Ms. Lien went to <br />Council and asked for more work because, when the Parks and Recreation Committee <br />work was taken away from her, she needed more to do. He further noted that, in response <br />to Ms. Lien's request for more work, Council fired her. <br /> <br />Mr. Corwin indicated that he had reviewed Ms. Lien's job reviews and has found that she <br />has received nothing but good reviews. He then noted that, in her 2001 review, it was <br />noted that she got along well with all employees but one which is the employee he <br />believes has talked Council into firing her. <br /> <br />Mr. Corwin commented that former City Administrator, Mr. March, has said he sides <br />with Ms. Lien in this matter. He then suggested that the City reconsider its actions and <br />said the Council is not above the law and not above the constitution. <br /> <br />Ms. Lien indicated that, after the special meeting, Council had asked her if she had any <br />concerns and said to come to Council with them. She then indicated she is a very active <br />and involved person. She then indicated that Council Member Nelson had specifically <br />said that Council wanted to hear concerns. <br /> <br />Ms. Lien stated that she told Council there was a problem and said she does not <br />understand why Council thinks things are so amiss in the office when the last thing she <br />said was "please give me more duties." <br /> <br />Ms. Lien told Council she is a secretary not a receptionist. She then suggested that <br />Council review her performance reviews to see she has a glowing record with no history <br />of insubordination. <br /> <br />Ms. Lien asked Council to define for her the "numerous instances of insubordination" as <br />stated in the letter. She then noted that Mr. March had resigned only six weeks ago and <br /> <br />Page 11 of29 <br />