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City Council Study Session Monday, March 19,2007 Page 4 ject to caveat regarding the content of such comments regarding alleged or potential violations; the procedure for potential violations to be provided in writing through the City Manager or City Attorney as applicable and de- pendent upon the scope of the complaint; and the need to respect the people who may have a complaint made against them to determine the basis for a complaint or allegation, rather than encouraging comment in a public forum. City Attorney Jay Squires clarified the need to discern and limit the Ethics Commission's role if a request is related to criminal conduct, and if it is a City employee issue that may usurp the City Manager's role in managing employees. Mr. Schneider advised that, in discussions with City Attorney Anderson to- date, those were scenarios and details that were being worked out; and the procedure for the person seeking an advisory opinion to be directed to the City Manager or City Attorney to report their alleged violation; and to en- sure that no union grievance procedures were violated. After further discussion, City Manager Malinen was directed to provide, at a future meeting for Council review and action on the Consent Agenda, reso- lution clarifYing the role of the Ethics Commission, City Manager and City Attorney to provide continuity with changes in elected officials; annual re- view of the Ethics Code; and input from the Ethics Commission on topics and speakers for training, with input to staff for operational comments and scheduling. Mayor Klausing, on behalf of the City Council and staff, thanked the Com- mission for their attendance and their work to-date. Recess Mayor Klausing briefly adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened at 6:48 p.m. 4. Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission Community Development Director John Stark; City Planner Thomas Paschke; Planning Chair Mary Bakeman; and Planning Commissioners Dan Boerigter; Thomas Gottfried; and Jim Doherty were present to seek direction form the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan update.