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Regular City Council Meeting 8s Executive Session Monday, March 23, 2009 Page 5 Litigation;" to recover amounts owed under the Centre Pointe Redevelopment Agreement. Councilmember Ihlan noted, for the record, that this item had been discussed by the City Council in Closed Executive Session. Councilmember Roe noted a typographical error (date) on the original resolution for correction prior to finalization. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; however, noted that he took no pleasure in doing so, and noted the favorable relationship between the City and Ryan Companies in the past. Mayor Klausing advised that, given the lack of response from Ryan regarding this issue, and based on the clear language of the agreement, the City had no other option. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Authorize City Manager to Contact Roseville's Legislative Delegation to Oppose two bills that would allow schools to open before Labor Day (former Consent Item 7.g) At the request of Mayor Klausing, City Manager Bill Malinen briefly reviewed this item as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated March 23, 2009; following contact by the Roseville Visitor's Association (RVA) seeking City support regarding pending legislation and potential consequences to the local economy and hospitality industry. Mayor Klausing advised that he could not support the resolution, while recognizing concerns of the RVA, due to a lack of sufficient information. Mayor Klausing advised that his perspective was against local government being dictated to by the legislature; however, without more detailed information, he was not prepared to take action. Councilmember Pust advised that she could not support the motion either; opining that educators in the community were best able to make those decisions; while recognizing the concerns of the business community. Councilmember Johnson concurred with previous comments; and suggested that Councilmembers, as individual citizens, could make an impact with the legislature. No action was taken. c. Authorize Police Department to Apply fora 2009 COPS UHP Grant (former Consent Item 7.j)