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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 21, 2006 10 <br />. 1. Public Hearings - The purpose for a public hearing is typically based in statute or city <br /> code. The purpose of a public hearing is to hear public input, and there are processes <br /> and formats for conducting public hearings. <br /> 2. Items not on the Agenda - We have a specific item on the regular meeting agendas <br /> for anyone wishing to address COW1cil regarding an item not on the agenda: "Public <br /> Inquiries/Informational" . <br /> 3. Items on the Agenda, and not a Public Hearing - This is often where city cOW1cils are <br /> W1clear in terms of if and when to provide for public comment. This is one area that <br /> may need some discussion. <br /> 4. Work Sessions - Work sessions are specifically designed for the Mayor and City <br /> Couneil to discuss topics as a Council. Work sessions are open to the public but <br /> typically the public is not invited to speak. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired about the rules for public input at City Council meetings. <br /> Councilmember Larson said in the past, the City Couneil has allowed the public to speak at <br /> meetings. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski said that the City Council typically allows the public to speak at the City <br /> COW1cil meetings. It is important that the City Council requires the public to complete a public <br /> comment form and set time limits for comments. <br />. In the future City staff will forward the completed comment cards to the Mayor during the City <br /> Council meetings. <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe asked for input from the City Council regarding the <br /> scheduling of a neighborhood meeting or town hall meeting. Members of the City Council <br /> agreed at a previous work session meeting not to schedule four neighborhood meetings in 2006 <br /> due to declining attendanee. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski recommended hosting one neighborhood meeting at City Hall on a Tuesday <br /> or Weclnesday night. <br /> Councilmember Larson suggested a Saturday morning event where members of the Ramsey <br /> County Sheriffs Department, Lake Johalilla Fire Department, and other City related organizations <br /> could attend and set-up informational booths for the residents. <br /> Members of City staff will review the City's calendar and suggest a future date for the town hall <br /> meeting. <br /> Council Comments and Reauests- <br /> Councilmember Larson asked for an update regarding the removal of the antenna next to Mounds <br />.. View High Sehool by the MnDOT. <br />