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EXHIBIT D MEMORANDUM Date: May 23, 1995 To: Mayor and City Council From: Terry Hendriksen Subject: Request for Information On April 15, 1994 Mr. Goodrich concluded then councilmember Hardin did not have a disqualifying conflict of interest regarding the Amber Ridge subdivision. On April 26, 1995, I requested the documentation Mr. Goodrich used to form this opinion under provisions of the Data Practices Act. In his May 3, 1995, response, Mr. Goodrich indicated he "relied upon conversation with then councilmember Hardin" and he did not prepare or have access any documents. On May 5, 1995, Mr. Goodrich stated the substance of his conversation with Mr. Hardin is protected by attorney client privileged. If then Councilmember Mr. Hardin's conversation is privileged, Mr. Goodrich was representing Hardin when he provided the April 15, 1994 opinion. A Conclusion that no wrongdoing occurred from the attorney representing a potential defendant must be viewed with skepticism. Mr. Hardin requested the April 15, 1994, opinion. Mr. Hardin-also volunteered information which, I assume, was given in a good faith effort to resolve suspicions. To conclude this issue and resolve lingering questions of independence and thoroughness I request Mr. Hardin publicly disclose all relevant information. Relevant information must include: 1. All compensation package(s) with North East State Bank including incentives, bonuses, and any other profit sharing plans which may have be available and; 2. Full disclosure of Mr. Hardin's tax records beginning with 1990. It is my hope that full public disclosure will restore complete confidence in Mr. Hardin's actions and eliminate the suspicion that Ramsey intended to averted a meaningful investigation by publishing a sympathetic opinion.