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COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1995 Mrs. Anderson noted that there is a lot of traffic generated for the snowmobile races. Chief Pecchia has organized a plan for traffic control and the plan worked very well last year. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BILL HAWKINS FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 14 - 95, Conflict of Interest - Mr. Hawkins explained that an agreement was reached at the August 14, 1995 City Council meeting regarding the exact language for this ordinance. He has prepared an ordinance repealing Section 204 of the Lino Lakes City Code which pertains to conflict of interest and substituted 204A which is the exact language that was contained in a petition submitted by a citizen committee. He recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving the FIRST READING of this ordinance. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 14 - 95 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson explained that he would not be voting in favor of the ordinance. He said that both the state law and the City Code adequately cover conflicts of interest. In addition, the City Attorney has given his opinion which states that the City Code does adequately cover any conflict of interest matter. Council Member Neal explained that the reason this matter was brought to the City Council, by a citizens committee, is because there are residents in this City who sell sod and real estate. He gave an example of how a conflict of interest could occur. He felt if everyone followed the conflict of interest regulations, there would not be a problem Council Member Neal said he could not see any reason why someone would vote against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Reinert said he sees nothing wrong with the proposed ordinance. It has been deliberated for some time and has been researched by the City Attorney. He said this ordinance will have more "teeth" in it and as elected officials, the City Council should be concerned about any question of conflict of interest. Mayor Reinert said if somebody is ethical, honest and concerned about their reputation, what do they have to worry about? Voting, on the motion, motion carried with Council Member Bergeson voting no. FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 15 - 95, Notification Requirements - Mr. Hawkins explained that this ordinance was sponsored by a citizen group. It proposes to modify the existing notice requirements on rezoning and Metropolitan Urban Service Area district boundary changes. The ordinance incorporates the language that was submitted by petition for initiative and referendum. A provision was added by Mr. Hawkins pertaining to notification of persons within 600 feet. The notice must include an affidavit of mailing by the City and a list of all the persons that had been notified pursuant to this provision.