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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 07,2013 Page 11 Mayor Roe, for the benefit of staff, advised that both items raised tonight be brought forward for discussion at that time: • Process for appointment/reappointment of commissions • Rules of procedure for answering of questions during public comment Councilmember McGehee noted that often senior citizens may prefer to speak during public comment rather than waiting for an item to come up on the agenda, however, the current process of taking comment at the beginning of a meeting on- ly on items not on the agenda,precluded them from doing so. Mayor Roe advised that, in the past, the agenda has been adjusted, and suggested that people be made aware of that option if applicable. Mayor Roe noted that, as the person presiding over the meetings, he asked Councilmembers to remind him to announce that option to the audience to make them aware of that. Mayor Roe questioned if the City Council wanted a locked-in-stone rule that could imbalance competing items, and preferred to exercise some flexibility with agenda orders. Mayor Roe suggested that options be incorporated into the "How to Participate in a City Council Meeting" flyers kept in the back of the Council Chambers. Councilmember Laliberte noted that the City Council needed to also be cognizant of those anticipating their later time on the agenda, cautioning that and net mov- ing them forward and could impacting their ability to be present for their agenda item. b. Discuss City Council Liaisons Mayor Roe briefly summarized this annual designation for applicable Council li- aisons to various organizations and groups, noting that only the first three (3) listed needed a designated representative. Discussion ensued regarding the meet- ing dates and times for each of those groups. Based on her availability, Councilmember Laliberte expressed interest in serving on the Ramsey County League of Local Governments, as well as her interest in becoming more familiar with local communities. Councilmember McGehee also expressed interest in serving on this group, and her willingness to serve as an alternate. Mayor Roe noted that all Councilmembers were invited to attend RCLLG meet- ings for their informational sessions, but only one person would be designated for voting during their business meetings. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, Councilmember Laliberte, with Councilmember McGehee as an alternate, to serve as the City of Roseville representative to the Ramey County League of Local Governments.