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S ~~l~ 1 CQ~ ~ ~ ~' :: d9 C~~~', ~ llt , 2 7 ~ ~ formation had been gathered and where the investigation stood. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that serious issues had been raised and there were questions that needed resolution; and that at a minimum, a discussion should be held on how these types of reports are handled in the City environment, and why this issue ended up in the Pioneer Press twice, and included specifics and comments from City personnel, without the City Council having been apprised of the situation beforehand. Councilmember Ihlan questioned whether a fac- tual basis existed for the comments made by staff to the reporter; and asked that the City Council pursue that discussion; and asked that staff provide assistance in obtaining that information for the City Council in an effort to have productive discussion and resolution. Mayor Klausing asked Councilmember Ihlan to define what types of reports and a clearer direction to staff. Councilmember Ihlan asked how the information ended up in the Pio- neer Press; what information does the City have available; what inter- nal investigations have been done; and how to appropriately deal with the issue. Mayor Klausing requested Mr. Miller and staff to follow up on Coun- cilmember Ihlan's request. Mayor Klausing noted that, in his conversation with the reporter, he had been informed by the reporter that she had received the informa- tion from Ms. Delmore. Police Chief Carol Sletner advised Councilmembers that the depart- ment is contacted weekly by media for public information requests on police calls on record; and that on this particular printout, the reporter noted the obstruction of justice issue, and contacted Captain Rick Mathwig for additional information. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that it may be appropriate for the City Council to review and determine policies on staff commenting on serious matters where no charges have been brought.