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