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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 14, 1995 Council Member Kuether moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance titled "Conflict of Interest" as proposed by the citizens petition and present it at the next regular Council meeting for the first reading. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Mr. Hawkins explained that this ordinance will amend the City Code. He also noted that there are other State Statutes that deal with conflict of interest in terms of contracts. Mr. Hawkins explained that it is his opinion that there was no necessity for additional regulations. However, the petitioners did feel it was necessary to adopt additional standards. Mayor Reinert felt that this proposal is common sense. Council Member Bergeson expressed concern regarding layering City requirements on top of Charter requirements, statute laws and City Code requirements which already exist. Mr. Hawkins noted that the ordinance would repeal the City Code requirement and substitute the new one in its place. Mr. Hawkins said that it is still his opinion that the existing City ordinance along with the state statutes provisions are sufficient to insure that no City Council member violates any of the provisions without severe sanctions. Mayor Reinert said that there are two(2) choices here. You can listen to the people and enact a new ordinance or you can have the citizens gather signatures on a petition and have the matter placed on the November ballot. Mr. Landers explained that if the proposed ordinance is placed on the ballot and is approved, the only way this ordinance can be removed is by another election. Voting on the motion, motion carried with Council Member Bergeson voting no. Staff will prepare an ordinance and it will be placed on the next regular Council agenda for the first reading. Council Member Bergeson moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance titled, "Notification Requirements" as agreed expanding the area to be notified from 350 feet to 600 feet and to require that an affidavit of mailing be prepared listing the names and addresses of all property owners notified and deleting the certified mail requirement. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Elliott moved to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on September 25, 1995. PAGE 28