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City Council Regular Meeting - 06/12/06 Minutes - Page 18 Ayes: Kough and Ihlan. Nays: Pust; Maschka and Klausing. Appeal of the Chair's Ruling Failed. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn disputed the perception that this topic had been discussed extensively, opining that the public record didn't support that interpretation. Mr. Kysylyczyn requested additional information regarding what penalties existed for violations of elected officials; and if no enforceable penalties, following the guidelines appeared to be optional; and admonished the City Council to seek a 5/0 vote on the Ethics Code. Mr. Kysylyczyn alleged that politics were driving the attempt at a new public policy, with adoption timed prior to the upcoming elections; and opined that additional study should be done, rather than attempting to rush through this item. Mr. Kysylyczyn referenced a Council-adopted policy covering the ethics process. Mayor Klausing refocused discussion on the original motion prior to voting. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that she couldn't support a weaker code than that currently on the books; and no support for the amendments brought forth by Councilmember Kough. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; discussions for placing the Ethics Code into law, as addressed by the City Attorneys; and rationale for eliminating involvement of the City Attorney and consultants in the Ethics Code; opining his firm belief that this was not a "weakened" code. Roll Call (Original Motion) Ayes: Pust; Maschka and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan and Kough. Motion adopted. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1338 entitled, "An Ordinance Adding Chapter 206; Ethics Commission."