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Colin McGlone, 15890 St. Andrews Lane, addressing the City Council as a resident, responded <br />to the comments of Mr. Zaetsch, and stated it is clear there is no conflict of interest no matter <br />how often someone says there is. <br />Mr. Zaetsch opined that Mr. McGlone's comments border on defamation and requested a <br />retraction. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he received an e -mail from Mr. Zaetsch and discussed the alleged <br />conflict with City Attorney Goodrich who confirmed the stance of the LMC that there is no <br />conflict of interest. Councilmember Tossey stated he would like this allegation and those leveled <br />at an EDA Commissioner resolved by hiring an independent counsel to provide an opinion. <br />Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to direct staff to hire <br />independent counsel, with the costs split between the EDA and HRA budgets, to address the <br />potential conflicts of interest that have been alleged. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated his intention to not contribute to this discussion or vote on the <br />motion. <br />Further discussion: The Council discussed its support to resolve the on -going allegations and <br />asked staff to review the City's conflict of interest policy and whether the City Council should <br />fill out annual conflict disclosure forms to assure transparency. City Attorney Goodrich advised <br />he had talked with the Anoka County Attorney's office and it declined to become involved but <br />recommended the State Auditor be contacted. City Attorney Goodrich indicated that is an <br />option; however, he was unsure of the timeliness of that action. <br />Amendment motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to direct <br />staff to refer the potential conflict of interest allegations to the State Auditor's Office. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Elvig, Backous, <br />Strommen, and Wise. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember McGlone. <br />4. CONSENT AGENDA <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to approve the following <br />items on the Consent Agenda as revised to remove Item 4.06: <br />4.01: Receive July 2012 Financial Reports — General Fund and Enterprise Funds <br />4.02: Note the following Board and Commission Meeting Minutes: <br />1) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 19, 2012 <br />2) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated July 12, 2012 <br />3) Environmental Policy Board Meeting Minutes dated July 2, 2012 <br />4.03: Accept Resident Petition to Consider the Installation of a Stop Sign at 152 Lane and <br />Helium Street <br />4.04: Schedule Public Hearing to Consider Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for Motor <br />Vehicle Sales at 8175 Riverdale Drive NW; Case of Quality RV <br />City Council / August 28, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />