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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 11, 2008 Page 12 Councilmember Ihlan spoke against the motion; reiterating her concerns; and not- ing her past frustration in attempting to get The City Council to discuss policy mat- ters related to Eminent Domain. Mayor Klausing emphasized that there was no effort to prohibit City Council- members from introducing new items, and concurred with Councilmember Ihlan that it was the right of every Councilmember to do so. Mayor Klausing reiterated that he was attempting to ensure that there was an effective procedure in place; and suggested that the language (first sentence) of the Draft rules dated January 28, 2008, remain in place to encourage introduction of new items, including background information and supporting materials for discussion and possible ac- tion. Councilmember Ihlan opined that the resolution language "for notice purposes only," was the limiting phrase. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the original motion and resolution lan- guage, clearly identifying notice purposes and future agenda action; opining that he was unaware of any instances where an individual Councilmember submitted something for inclusion that it was not included; and the original majority support of the resolution. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the amendment as per the motion. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn spoke against the motion opining that, and concurring with Councilmember Ihlan, that the proposal appears to be intended for political gain. Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that there wasn't a problem, therefore no solution was needed; and if there was not enough material for the Council to make an informed decision and take a vote on a given item, they exercise their right to table the item for a future meeting to obtain that additional information. Mr. Kysylyczyn further opined that this option should be used for Councilmember-initiated items, as well as staff-initiated items when sufficient documentation and research materials were not made available. Councilmember Pust opined that the staff was unable to add items to the Council agenda on the day of the meeting, so that observation was irrelevant. Council- member Pust further opined that the resolution language clearly set forth the pro- cedure to bring agenda items forward, for consideration at a future meeting, or with majority vote, at that meeting; and cited successful use of the stopgap proce- dure during her tenure on the Council. Roll Call (Amended Language) Ayes: Pust; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: Kough and Ihlan.