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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 06, 2014 Page 11 Mayor Roe noted that neither body acted as a super majoriry regarding ethics complaints, but using a simple majority approach, the City Council needed to weigh the decision, and in a democratic process, be subject to any political conse- quences. Mayor Roe expressed his interest in hearing further deliberations and recommendations from the Ethics Commission. Vice Chair Lehman thanked Councilmembers for their input, opining that it helped the Commission out considerably. Councilmember Laliberte thanked the Commission; noting that during her and Councilmember McGehee's Subcommittee work on citizen advisory commis- sions, they had found few communities having Ethics Commissions. Councilmember McGehee concurred with those thanks; opining that this was an important commission; and expressed her personal appreciation of the Ethics tips and training provided; as well as the commitment of citizens to keep local gov- ernment ethical. 11. Public Hearings 12. Budget Items 13. Business Items (Action Items) a. Designate 2014 Acting Mayor Mayor Roe briefly reviewed Minnesota State Statute 412.121 requiring designa- tion of an Acting Mayor from among Councilmembers, along with the City's or- dinance. In that context Councilmember Willmus recommended appointment of Councilmember Laliberte in fulfilling that role if she was willing to do so. Given her current schedule, Councilmember Laliberte expressed her abiliry in ful- filling that role and her willingness to serve. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, designation of Councilmember Laliberte as the 2014 Acting Mayor. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte; McGehee; Willmus; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Consider Citizen Advisory Commission Reappointments Mayor Roe briefly reviewed the RCA and City Council policy, noting those cur- rent commissioners who are eligible for reappointment and willing to be reap- pointed