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City Council Study Session - 07/18/05 Minutes - Page 22 Staff had provided, as a Bench Handout, a Council Packet addendum dated July 15, 2005, responding to Councilmember Ihlan's questions and providing status reports and facts related to the environmental clean up and remediation in place, or to be implemented as the redevelopment project moves forward. Mayor Klausing requested commentary from City Attorney Anderson related to the authority of Cities. City Attorney Anderson clarified that, in the majority opinion of the Supreme Court, their decision has simply confirmed the powers previously and historically held by cities in the use of ED for economic development; and the purpose of government to encourage development. Mr. Anderson cited several other relevant cases. Mayor Klausing noted that, while the City of Roseville has had this authority for years, the use of ED by any past or present City Council has not been exercised. Councilmember Maschka concurred with Mayor Klausing's interpretation of use of ED. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her request to engage in public debate related to the use of ED; opining that ED would probably be required in the Twin Lakes Redevelopment project. Councilmember Maschka opined that, even within the Council's authority, he would not condone the use of ED on a broad basis. Mayor Klausing noted the affirmation of the Supreme Court of the power available to cities; further noting that individual Councilmembers determine whether or not to use ED if and when it's brought forward, but noting that very specific criteria had been outlined, particularly within the Twin Lakes agreements, and that individual Councilmember values and objectives would determine the use of ED. Mayor Klausing expressed concern that this issue, as with the preceding environmental issue brought forward by Councilmember Ihlan, were a continuation of the rehashing of the Twin Lakes issue, rather than a policy issue. Mayor Klausing opined that each