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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 14, 2008 Page 2 ing materials. Mr. Malinen advised that not providing public copies of the a-mail was a mistake on his part, and that he had no intent to withhold the a-mail, or its intent from the public. Mr. Malinen noted that the facts addressed in the a-mail were disclosed at the City Council meeting, but that no written copy of the e-mail was available for public information. Mr. Malinen apologized for this oversight; and assured Councilmembers and the public that in the future copies will be pro- vided for public information. Mr. Malinen provided public copies of the e-mail dated February 11, 2008. Councilmember Ihlan thanked Mr. Kysylyczyn for bringing this item up; and ac- knowledged City Manager Malinen for taking responsibility. Councilmember Ih- lan questioned if the documents have since been made public. City Manager Malinen advised that the documents were provided to the State, as well as Mr. Kysylyczyn, immediately after the February 11, 2008 meeting. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that a future City Council agenda include an item for policy review of public information policies for availability of documents to avoid such events in the future. Mayor Klausing concurred; noting that with the initial creation of Open Meeting laws, a-mails were not in use as they are today; and assured the public that the City Council takes their responsibilities very seriously, and wanted to make sure procedures were in place to ensure transparency and public availability of the business before the Council and materials available in their decision-making. 4. Council Communications, Reports & Announcements & HRA Report Councilmember Roe reminded citizens of the Tuesday, July 15, 2008 deadline for filing for the City Council election. Councilmember Roe reminded citizens regarding upcoming meetings of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Mayor Klausing noted his attendance at a recent press conference, where the City of Roseville was awarded a $1.78 million grant for pathway construction along County Road B-2 west of Rosedale through Falcon Heights and Lauderdale, down Fairview Avenue and through the University of MN St. Paul campus to provide further connec- tivity. Mayor Klausing expressed his enthusiasm for this exciting opportunity for the City. Councilmember Pust presented recognition and a flag awarded to the City of Roseville, at a recent ceremony she attended on behalf of the City of Roseville and representing the City Council, given by the 23 returning men and women Minnesota National Guard's 247th Finance Detachment serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Councilmember Pust noted that this specific American flag was flown over the Mayor Cell Det 1/332