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eg lar i o ci ~~~eti ou~tayg cto~er ~ ~~7 Page 4 Discussion included a lack of documented complaints or improper use of bow and arrows by the Police Department over several decades. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1353 entitled, "An Ordinance adding Section 10 to Title Five, Chapter 503, Use of Bow and Arrow, as presented. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that this ordi- nance didn't address the original problem raised; and further opining that the or- dinance should ban backyard use of a bow and arrow, and would be more appro- priate in public parks, rather than backyards Mayor Klausing opined that this ordinance didn't allow the Chief of police any more discretionary authority than previously granted; and spoke in support of the ordinance as presented, given some of the unique topography and isolated proper- ties in the community. Councilmember Roe, after following the discussion, spoke in support of the lan- guage as proposed; opining that in practicality, there were not too many instances where the Chief of Police would be able to approve backyard ranges; and should there be rare and particular lots where their size, configuration, and/or topography would indicate that a backyard target would be safe, he expressed his support of such allowance. Councilmember Roe further opined that, given the Chief of Po- lice's training and background, he trusted her judgment and discretion. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Kough; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. 7. Other Business Items a. Receive a Report from the Ethics Commission All five (5) members of the Ethics Commission were present for tonight's presen- tation: Chair Mike Schneider; Dave Apolloni; Melissa Weldon; LuAnne Peder- son; and Duane Cady. Mr. Schneider thanked Mayor Klausing and the City Council for taking on this difficult topic; opining that it was a very good protection for the City. Mr. Schneider reviewed the process, from the Commission's appointment on October 31, 2006, and their work to-date on Ordinance 1338 and Resolution 10408 for public officials and City employees; and thanked the Ethics Commissioners for their diligence during the process. Mr. Schneider advised the City Council that the Commission now had a much better understanding of their role in the process. Mr. Schneider summarized the three (3) bench handouts provided by the Ethics Commission and distributed by City Manager Malinen during the meeting. Those reports were entitled, "City of Roseville Ethics Commission -How the Commis- sion Handles Reports;" "Procedure for Advisory Ethics Opinions;'' and a memo-