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City Council Study Session - 07/18/05 Minutes - Page 24 Mayor Klausing opined that he was not suggesting that, and recognized, this was a serious issue, but that media and discussion forums were creating a false impression on people and raising their fears that their individual homes were at risk. Mayor Klausing expressed his personal philosophy related to ED, noting that he was not always in agreement with past practice and/or court decisions, but that each situation was unique and needed individual consideration. Mayor Klausing further opined that, while he wasn't averse to having a discussion, he wasn't interested in rehashing the Twin Lakes project. Councilmember Maschka opined that the recent court decision hadn't changed his mind on the use of ED and the caution he maintained in considering use of ED. Councilmember Maschka clarified his reaction to his perception of Mr. Houck's threatening tone during his public comments. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Maschka, that the recent court decision had not changed his philosophy regarding ED. City Attorney Anderson, for reference, reviewed the Supreme Court case, its intent and implications, and confirmation that local governments and policy-makers use jurisprudence and discretion in considering ED, on case-by-case basis, rather than a general policy. Councilmember Ihlan opined her desire to have a public policy discussion, and move toward ordinance adoption. City Attorney Anderson opined that discussion would be of a legal nature to determine public purpose, and questioned what right a sitting council had to dictate policy to a council elected five years down the road. 07/25/05 Meeting Cancelled Mayor Klausing noted that Councilmembers Kough and Maschka would both be unavailable to attend the scheduled July 25, 2005 regular Council meeting, and with review with staff of potential agenda items, was suggesting that the meeting be 7/25/05 Meeting Cancelled