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Though some say the months-long process of investigations is an opportunity to chart a new course, others say it has brought to light some ongoing conflicts between members of the city council and administrative staff that will take time to heal.

And there are too many things going on for this incredible level of discord going on with employees. Lawson said that there has been a year-long split on the council regarding administrative matters, with she and councilman Justin Wedel often disagreeing with the other three council members. For instance, she and Wedel both supported releasing the results of an outside investigation to the public months before it was officially released.

Mayor Cindy Silva, with council members Bob Simmons and Loella Haskell, citing personnel issues, opted to keep it private after it was prepared. Lawson broke down in tears during a council meeting in August as she publicly said goodbye to outgoing City Attorney Bryan Wenter, who resigned after accusing Silva and an unnamed council member, presumably Simmons, of trying to interfere with an outside investigation into the handling of the Pedroza incident. Silva and Simmons both deny the Wenter's claim.

Lawson cited a "pretty clear policy divide" between the council for the past year, and "ongoing tension" during that time between former City Attorney Bryan Wenter and City Manager Ken Nordhoff. She said the resignation of Wenter was a blow to the city, but just as serious was the resignation of Assistant City Attorney Katy Wisinski.

They can come and go based on politics. But you don't normally see an assistant city attorney pack up and leave as well. Her resignation was as principal-based as Bryan's was. And from his interactions with Nordhoff he finds his leadership to be inclusive and his service warrants a pay increase.

Carlston also noted that the executive staff has received a 5 percent salary increase over the last few years, while Nordhoff has received none. Wedel later shot back that even though Carlston may not have been in town during the Pedroza investigation, an independent report specifically said Nordhoff was evasive. Mayor Bob Simmons said he flatly disagreed with Wedel's characterization of events as well as his description of Nordhoff's actions.

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