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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 14, 2008 Page 13 with the intricacies of the proposed ordinance, City law, and immigration law. Commissioner Venters opined his preference to rebut the last line of the City At- torney's letter, and the City Attorney's recommendation not to pursue the ordi- nance, while addressing some of the important issues brought up by the City At- torney. Councilmember Pust advised that she wouldn't want the HRC to rebut the City Attorney, nor was she in a position to make choices between the HRC and the City's legal counsel Commissioner Venters reworded his request that the HRC work with the City At- torney on ways to mitigate those concerns and see where those discussions led; whether to drop the proposed ordinance, or seek a City Council vote. Councilmember Roe noted that his primary concern, at a minimum and prior to further discussion or consideration, would be for the HRC to provide more re- search to determine other experiences with such legislation. Councilmember Ihlan opined that, just because the proposed ordinance is some- thing new didn't present a reason not to consider it; referencing the recently adopted "social hosting" ordinance. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of moving forward, following additional research, analysis and legal opinions; a re- view of other cities and/or states with similar legislation; with it brought back to the City Council for a policy decision. Councilmember Pust suggested contact with the City's legislative delegation for their comments and views; and whether the State was considering such legisla- tion. Commissioner Venters advised that he'd already spoken with Senator Marty and Rep. Greiling, who appeared interested at a state level. Commissioner Marie Oftelie -Welcoming Center for Roseville Commissioner Oftelie noted attendance by Commissioner McKenzie and her at the recent State Human Rights Day, providing information and activities of other HRC's and Cities. Commissioner Oftelie highlighted a program from the City of Austin and their "Welcome Center" and parallels between the City of Austin and the City of Roseville. Discussion included corporate sponsorship opportunities; interest of a potential HRC subcommittee in a "field trip" to Austin to gain additional information, ob- jectives, benefits of their program; information available on the City of Austin's website and link to the Welcome Center; and further conversations to find their successes and how such a program could be adapted to the City of Roseville.