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567 ' Joann Sporleder: I move, what is the number for this, I move that C of A 2007-1107 568 for 710 Park Avenue be approved because the proposal... 569 Tim Klusczinski: You don't have to state a reason. 570 Joann Sporleder: I know, but I'd like to. Because it does no harm in any way to the 571 existing structure, it seems to be architecturally appropriate, and it 572 does the public no harm. 573 Linda Riley: Second 574 Tim Klusczinski: Motion has been made and seconded. 575 Shawn Peterson: For the record, because the motion is to approve, if you vote 576 against it, you do not need to state a reason. If you vote to deny is 577 when you need to state your reasons. 578 Joann Sporleder: I understand that, Shawn, I just wanted to state why I was... 579 Tim Klusczinski: For her... 580 Shawn Peterson: So if you vote against this motion you don't have to state your 581 reasons why, but if you had entertained a motion to deny you 582 would have to. 583 Tim Klusczinski: Really? 584 Shawn Peterson: A motion to approve if it fails, does not end. You need a motion to 585 deny to pass. So as far as the rationale in the ordinance, as far as 586 stating your rationale, it's when you vote on a motion to deny, not 587 necessarily a negative motion on a motion to approve. 588 Joann Sporleder: 589 590 Shawn Peterson: 591 Joann Sporleder: 592 Tim Klusczinski: 593 594 595 596 Shawn Peterson: 597 But the same thing applies if you make a positive motion and the motion is defeated. No, that doesn't apply. You have to have a motion to deny. No, that's not right Shawn. I'll defer to counsel tonight. Motion has been made and seconded. Any other discussion? So, to clarify Shawn, you're suggesting that motions in favor or motions to deny don't require an explanation at this point? A motion has been made to approve, if that motion should fail then action has not been taken by the Commission. It's when a motion 17