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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 1987 PAGE 2 Commission was because of Moe's accusation that he had not obtained a building permit for a tool shed. (Dunn provided a copy of this building permit dated January 9, 1984). Dunn further questioned Moe on his statement to the paper that he could not support Dunn's appointment because it was similar to the majority of the current Planning Commission members, and because of his "integrity". Dunn challenged Moe's concern for integrity as he felt Moe (and Gaves) used extortion or blackmail to keep him off of the Planning Commission. Moe replied that he did not know what extortion meant and asked. Dunn if he gave him any money or promised him anything if this was considered blackmail. Dunn elaborated by saying that Graves approached Christ before the meeting and told him Moe had some very damaging information on Dunn that he was going to bring up that would reflect on. Dunn's ability to hold office on the Planning Commission. Graves told Christ that this information might reflect negatively on Dunn and Christ should have the opportunity to discuss with Dunn whether or not he wanted to pursue a seat on the Planning Commission. Graves also indicated to Christ at this time that he was aware that Christ would not support Fred Nazarian from the Planning Commission, and that Graves would ask Nazarian to withdraw his candidacy for the Planning Commission and Christ should do the same with Dunn. Dunn further questioned the validity of the Resolution he received from the City thanking him for his years of service to the community since Graves and Moe both voted for the resolution and then publicly questioned his integrity. Dunn suggested that the City adopt a code of conduct governing city officials. He feels that when citizens volunteer for city service they should not be chastized or subjected to blackmail. He feels that if a council member has a problem with an individual or particular violation, they should follow the established process. Graves asked if this code of conduct would include the type of questionning the Mayor had of Fred. Nazarian at the previous meetinng. Dunn responded that if Naza,rian had any complaints about what was said he too had the right to bring them up under public inquiries. Christ publically apologized to Fred Nazarian and stated he will also do this to Nazarian in person, and stated he supported the code of conduct legislation. Moe proceeded to apologize to Dunn for the builling permit inquiry stating that if Christ can do it so can he. Armstrong stated that she made the initial call to the newspaper as a public official as she felt thwre was unfounded accusations indicative of blackmail which were used to keep a. potential candidate (Dunn) off of the Planning Commission. She agrees with a code of conduct for officials and suggested the city attorney set the ground rules for this code. M/S/P Armstrong/Moe - to direct City Administrator Overby in