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City Council Study Session - 04/18/05 Minutes - Page 12 was needed at a future Study Session. Councilmember Schroeder requested further clarification and description of some items listed in the priority list; with Council consensus that individual Councilmembers seek further clarification directly from staff, rather than additional staff presentations at a Council meeting. Discussion included definition of the ranking system and process; and further need to define additional issues individually prior to group ranking. Councilmembers agreed to provide staff (Margaret) with their individual comments and priorities by April 27, 2005 to allow staff to compile a comprehensive listing for further Council consideration. 8. Discuss Sale of City Property Mayor Klausing referenced the legal opinion rendered by the City Attorney, dated April 13, 2005, related to disposal of surplus or excess City property, and requested a summary from City Attorney Anderson. City Attorney Anderson provided an overview of their determination of when City Council authorization was required for sale of surplus City property, specifically legal thresholds in terms of dollar value, based on state statute in general, statues related to Statutory B cities, and City ordinance; in addition to real estate. Councilmember Kough opined the City Council needed to be more involved in determining disposal, even if the City Manager was given discretion, with the City Council serving as caretakers of public property. Councilmember Kough provided a bench handout entitled, "Proposed Resolution by Councilman Tom Kough, April 18, 2005, Disposal of Surplus or Excess City Property;" for Council consideration. Councilmember Kough proposed: 1) Control of Finances and Property: The City Council would have management and control of the finances, and all the property of the City, both real and Discuss Sale of City Property