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City Council Regular Meeting— OS/22/06 DRAFT Minutes - Page 27 Discussion included time limits for storage pods, as conditioned by the process and permit; neighbor support of the project and Interim Use Permit, with no known opposition; and Mr. Alexander's contact with his neighbors prior to the project going forward. Councilmember Pust commended Mr. Alexander for his forethought and communication with his neighbors. The applicant, Mr. Alexander, noted that he wanted to work with staff, the City Council and the neighbors, to get the project underway and completed. Maschka moved, Pust seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10406 entitled, "A Resolution Approving an Interim Use Permit for Jim Alexander, 920 Parker Avenue (PF 3728);" establishing temporary living quarters (recreational camper). Roll C all Ayes: Pust; Maschka; �h�an; Kough and Klausing. Nays: None. 9. Consider Ethics Ordinance and Code Mayor Klausing polled Councilmembers as to their preference to discuss this issue tonight, or hold discussion; and apologized that a strike-out version of the proposed Code had not been provided, but a final proposed draft of either option. Discussion included the two optional versions ("No Consultants" or "Consultants") provided; revisions by the City Attorney following prior Council discussion and comment and a review of the revisions (5 rather than 3 members for the Commission; investigation language on page 1 to perform other duties; aspirational statements as suggested by the City of Minneapolis's Code; who would initially hear complaints and determine whether an investigation was warranted; outside counsel in the event of a conflict of interest; and use of position language). Mayor Klausing recommended adoption of the "No Consultant" version, opining that consultants occupy different positions than Consider Ethics Ordinance and Code