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Councilmember Ihlan spake in support of the motion, opining the definition of the City Council and C�ty Manager's authority and roles. City A�torney Anderson advised that several oi the language concerns dropped from this version af the code wexe daropped because it was d�termined that there were more appropriate methods to address an employee, or the City Manager, exceeding th�ir authority through �he City Cauncil's disciplinary authority that the City Council haTds over the Ci�y Attorney and that the City Manager holds over the employees under direct supervision. Mayor Klausing spol�e against �he mation. Ro�l Call [Amend to inser� Item "R"] Ayes: �hlan and Kough. Nays: Pust, Maschka and Klausing. Mot�on failed. Kough moved, Ihlan seconded, that the Ethics Commission investigate al1 complaints, with one memb�r of the Commission an a�torney; and that they maintained the authority to see1� independent legal advice; ihat no complaints should be investigated by the City Manag�r or the City Attorney, as boih were under contract to the City; but instead, the Ethics Cammissian should do all inves�igations and be given authority to hire professional heip if needed. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her concern with the major and signif cant debate and discussion, given the lateness of the hour, and questioned how best to proceed. Councilmember Ihlan opined that Counczl consensus may be available ta reinstate the Ethics Commission by ordinance; with a later discussion to determine the structure and make recammendations for amendment; noting that was where the farmer Ethics Commission was a� prior to being demolished; and suggested they be areinstated to do that, with the �ssistance oi outside expertise as necessary (i.e., Professor Schultz}; and to prepare a model to the City Council. After further discussian, Councilmember Kough rescinded his motion.