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City Council Regular Meeting - 01/10/05 Minutes - Page 35 dates and locations were: February 24, 2005 for the southwest quadrant of the City at the Fairview Community Center Great Room; March 14, 2005 for the northwest quadrant at Northwestern College's Blue Room; April 11, 2005 for the southeast quadrant at the national Guard gymnasium; and April 25, 2005 for the northeast quadrant at the Central Park School gymnasIum. Mayor Klausing opined his appreCIatIOn of the Town Hall meetings for their tremendous value and the great feedback received at the last meetings. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn reiterated his comments from past meetings related to the cost per capita for those few residents attending the Town Hall meetings; and provided his perception of public comment and preference as it related to Council action taken; opining that the Council's actions didn't coordinate with public preference. Mr. Kysylyczyn expressed his strong opposition to spending taxpayer monies for future Town Hall meetings if they followed the same format as those held in 2004. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her support of Town Hall meetings; but suggested that only two be held, rather than the four proposed. Councilmember Ihlan noted that making an effort to listen to people was always a worthwhile venture; and noted that it may take time to spark the public's interest in such meetings. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of holding fewer meetings; and spoke in opposition to the formal format currently being used for the meetings, recommending that a workshop level be used to encourage attendance and let residents speak. Discussion ensued regarding the number of meetings and proposed dates. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, directing staff to schedule and prepare for two Town Hall meetings to be held on April 11, 2005 at the National Guard gymnasium; and April 25, 2005 at the Central Park School gymnasium.