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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 19, 2012 Page 28 Councilmember Willmus spoke in opposition to the motion, rationalizing that the process set up does not prevent a complainant from re-filing regardless of what action was taken by the City Council. Councilmember Willmus opined that by voting to accept the recommendation as presented, there was no assur- ance that the complainant would not re-file. Councilmember Willmus advised that it would be his personal preference to make a motion accepting withdrawal of the complaint. Councilmember Johnson opined that this appeared to be an issue of control; and since the City had proceeded through the process with an individual taking ac- tion against an advisory commission to the City Council, the City Council itself, and its City Manager, the decision needed to be addressed through that process and subsequent recommendations. Councilmember Johnson opined that control needed to remain within this body in accordance with that process, and further opined that he was not willing to give up that control. Councilmember Willmus opined that the control spoken of by Councilmember Johnson was perceived, and there was nothing to prevent the complainant from re-filing. Councilmember Johnson concurred with Councilmember Willmus; however, he stood by his support of the motion. Councilmember McGehee opined that it didn't make any difference what action the City Council took; however, the action could close this chapter, and direct the Ethics Commission to review the process. Should the complainant choose to re-file, Councilmember McGehee noted that they could do so, but the City would have lost nothing. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: Willmus. Motion carried. 13. Business Items—Presentations/Discussions a. City Manager Report of Annual International City Manager's Association (ICMA) Conference At the request of Mayor Roe, City Manager Malinen provided a brief report on his recent attendance at the annual International City Manager Association (ICMA) annual meeting held in Arizona. City Manager Malinen expressed his appreciation to the City Council for the opportunity to network with his peers; and provided several highlights that he had brought back from the meeting and shared with the City's Department Heads.