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106 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 have been prosecuted. Mrs. Walmsley read Section 204.01 Policy and Section 204.02 Covered Officials and Employees from the Code of Conduct in the City Code and asked Mayor Reinert if he agreed that the Code of Conduct covers the positions of Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Chairman of the Charter Commission. Mayor Reinert said that he would not respond this evening. Mrs. Walmsley read Section 204.03 Responsibilities of Public Office of the City Code and asked Mayor Reinert if he agreed that these individuals were above reproach. She also read minutes from the March 10, 1993 Planning and Zoning Board meeting regarding the action of the Board on this matter. Mrs. Walmsley said that the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board attempted to carry out the recommendation of the Board by allegedly trying to demolish the boat launch. She asked in light of this action do you believe that in the future the Planning and Zoning Board Chairman will be able to observe in his official acts the highest standards of morality and to discharge the duties of his office regardless of personal considerations. Mrs. Walmsley said she was unhappy with this situation and requested that Mayor Reinert request the resignation of the public officials that were involved in the March 28, 1993 incident. She added that the Home Owner's Association does not plan any personal action against any of the individuals. Mayor Reinert explained that since this matter was not on the agenda this evening, the City Council will not take any action other than to take the matter under advisement and place the matter on the next City Council agenda. Mrs. Walmsley noted that at the April 7, 1993 Council Work Session, Mr. Hawkins said he had turned the March 28, 1993 incident over to the County Attorney so that he could decide whether any of the individuals would be prosecuted. She asked Mr. Hawkins when he would make the police report available to the County Attorney. She noted that the County Attorney had received Mr. Hawkins letter but not the police report. Mayor Reinert again stated that all comments this evening would be taken under advisement and would be addressed at the next work session. He also explained that all City elected and appointed officials take the Code of Conduct very seriously. Peter Brown, 6897 Black Duck Drive explained that he has observed the situation regarding Outlots A and B escalate. He felt that the City government is in a position of leadership in this matter and should "spearhead" negotiations. He asked the City Council to be aware of the concern this issue is causing. He expressed concern that the Home Owner's Association has violated City Council directives and City Ordinances and nothing has happened PAGE 3 1 1 1