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Regular City Council Meeting - 02/23/04 Page 11 Councilmember Ihlan opined that it would be helpful to the City Council if the Planning Commission, or staff, could provide more consultation or medication in cases such as this, prior to their arrival at the Council level. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of the variance request, noting that staff had provided a thorough analysis and there was insufficient evidence for denial of the request. 8.1 Schroeder moved, Maschka seconded, adopt of Resolution No. 10205 entitled, "A Resolution Approving a Variance to Section 1004.02D4 of the Roseville City Code for Kara Rose, 998 Brooks Avenue (PF 3536)." Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan, Schroeder, Maschka, and Klausing. Nays: Kough. 6. Hear a Presentation and Discuss an Ordinance Requiring Disclosure of Contributions of More than $100 in City Election Campaigns Councilmember Ihlan introduced the discussion of a proposed ordinance requiring public disclosure of contributions of more than $100 in City Election campaigns, seeking Council consideration and interest in further pursuit of such an ordinance. Councilmember Ihlan had invited and introduced Professor David Schultz of the Hamlin University Graduate School of Public Administration and Management; for his expertise in State Constitutional and Election Law. Professor David Schultz, Hamline University Professor Schultz briefly reviewed the broader public's right to know versus privacy concen1S for donors; and policy issues related to disclosure and U. S. Supreme Court case law related to disclosure. Items presented and discussed included the reasonable protection provided by the recommended $100.00 contribution cap; Hear a Presentation and Discuss an Ordinance Requiring Disclosure of Contributions of More than $100 in City Election Campaigns