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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 20,2013 Page 9 stad noted that the revisions were related to the process based on experience with the group's hearing of its first formal complaint brought in November of 2012, and concurrence with the City Attorney's opinion and subsequent City Council approval. Chair Fjelstad noted that the process indicated more clarity was needed in the wording to avoid future confusion. Chair Fjelstad advised that the other proposed language revision was to Section 3 of the Code, creating a stronger statement regarding any perceived or actual influence in and outside the Request for Proposals process. Chair Fjelstad advised that, other than the one formal complaint previously noted, no other formal or informal complaints had been received by the Commission since its last joint meeting with the City Council. Councilmember McGehee and Laliberte thanked the Commission for their ongo- ing work; and expressed their appreciation of the "Ethics Tips." Councilmember McGehee suggested that the Commission contact the League of Minnesota Cities for potential speakers at future training events. Councilmember Laliberte welcomed Commissioner Becker to his new role on the Ethics Commission. Mayor Roe also expressed appreciation for the Commission's work on behalf of the City of Roseville; and his interest in the "Ethics Tips" as a great educational opportunity to illustrate how the code worked and how the various individuals worked within that code in their roles in the City's government. Mayor Roe clari- fied that the Commission's pursuit of new speakers for the training events in no way reflected on past speakers,but was only to provide a variety of options. 11. Public Hearings 12. Budget Items a. Review 2013—2033 CIP A bench handout was provided, providing for a larger print for Attachment C (Capital Improvement Plan 2014-2033), included in the agenda packet. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 6:35 p.m. for technical adjustments, and re- convened at approximately 6:38 p.m. With the assistance of Finance Director Chris Miller, Councilmember and CIP Subcommittee member McGehee presented an overview for the public of the ra- tionale in previous actions of the City Council related to the City's CIP program and infrastructure replacement program. Councilmember McGehee advised that the purpose of the presentation was to better educate the public on the issues, to encourage civic engagement in the process, and to aid the City council in devel-