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City Council Study Session - 11/15/04 Minutes - Page 18 Councilmember Schroeder noted that the public had not seen the information yet; and questioned Mayor Klausing's consistency in policy regarding information brought to the table without previously being shown as an agenda item. Councilmember Schroeder reiterated his concern that his discussion would be limited since he had not had time to review the information. Councilmember Schroeder left the Council meeting at 8:58 p.m., noting he was leaving in protest. Councilmember Ihlan reviewed her proposed ordinance; noting she had invited Professor David Schultz to speak to the issue at a future meeting; and that her intent would be to have this proposed ordinance passed prior to the 2005 elections. Ms. Ihlan reviewed the key points of her proposed ordinance to require public disclosure of the identity of campaign contributors in city elections. City Attorney Squires advised that he had provided no opinion as to the sample St. Paul ordinance; but noted it was difficult to prove implicit consent. Discussion ensued regarding candidate and campaign committee disclosures at a minimum with the main focus on candidates for city office; definition for city ballot questions and rationale; and Councilmember Ihlan' s willingness to use the City Attorney draft ordinance as a basis for discussion. Councilmember Ihlan noted that Professor Schultz would be available for the November 22, 2004 meeting. Mayor Klausing suggested Councilmember Ihlan discuss dates with City Manager Beets, given other agenda items. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn concurred with Councilmember Schroeder's comments; and opined that it was unfortunate that the City Council had double standards. Mr. Kysylyczyn further opined that this was a "Senator John Marty issue," and that the issue had failed on a state level several times.