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at straws trying to keep his business open; the councilpersons were not trying <br />to violate any law; the public can read anything they want to between the <br />lines, but nothing wrong was done. Gouncilmenber Cox stated that he made it <br />clear to Mr. Gilbertson that the first letter delivered calling for a meeting <br />was inappropriate as it had no Council signatures on it; Mr. Gilbertson claimed <br />that the procedure he followed is what his attorney told him to do in response <br />to Mr. Goodrich's directions. Councilmezber Cox stated that he doesn't believe <br />Mr. Goodrich would tell Mr. Gilbertson's attorney to do it in the way they did, <br />expecially since there has been some recent discussion and clarification <br />regarding the open meeting law. Councilme~ber COx stated that there are Ramsey <br />citizens that don't want to do anything good; they just want to be watchdogs <br />for the co~unity and try and trip people up -- this applies to City Staff and <br />citizens. Councilmember Schlueter reguested that a vote on the motion be <br />called and stated that if the motion is defeated, she hopes the citizens will <br />pursue the issue on their own. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman restated his motion as follows: <br /> <br />Motion by Mayor Heitman and seconded by Councilmember Schlueter that in light <br />of the fact that this Council is entrusted with the good faith of the people <br />that elected this Council, an independent attorney be retained to investigate <br />charges brought before this Council regarding a one page letter to J.R. 's <br />Saloon dated June 30, 1985 containing Councilmember Cox's signature with an <br />accompanying co~ent, Councilm~mber Reimann's signature with an accompanying <br />comment and Councilm~mber Sorteberg's signature with no accompanying comment. <br />Further, to set a limit of $500 for attorney fees in this investigation and <br />that the investigation results be brought before this Council at it's next <br />regular meeting. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Mr. Goodrich stated that this investigation would have no <br />affect as far as the law is concerned. Mayor Heitman stated that the <br />information should be gathered and presented. Councilmember Cox stated that <br />the investigation is a good idea. Mr. Goodrich inquired as to who should <br />select the attorney for the task. Mayor Heitman replied that City Attorney <br />Goodrich should select the attorney; there would also be no problem on <br />Council's part if an attorney with the County office is selected. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman called for a roll call vote: <br /> <br />Councilm~mber <br />Councilme~ber <br />Mayor Heitman <br />Counci~lme~ber <br />Councilmember <br /> <br />Sorteberg - Aye <br />COx - Aye <br />- Aye <br />Reimann- Aye <br />Schlueter - Aye <br /> <br />Jan Reiter - 6522 153rd Lane - Stated that with regards to J.R. 's taxes, all <br />people have to pay taxes and residents can' t come to Council and request that a <br />meeting be held to help the residents keep going. <br /> <br />Councilme~ber Cox stated that the City will see that Mr. Gilbertson gets Ms. <br />Reiter's oo~nents; the City will also see to it that Ms. Reiter gets Mr. <br />Gilber tson' ~ statement. <br /> <br /> .~.~ ~. July 9, 1985 <br /> Page 9 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />