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City C®uncil Study es~i~ ~ollday, July 16, 20®7 Page 27 Councilmember disputed staff s recommendation regarding the public comment period and the public's legal standing under the rules, with City Attorney Anderson and Ms. 5chlicting attempting to clarify the process. Councilmember Ihlan questioned how public input could be deemed meaningful under those strictures. Councilmember Pust opined that the City Council, as the RC~~J, had the right to incorporate any public comments into their process, and the comment period for agencies and/or the general public, would re- ceive equal consideration, and the process changed if appropriate. Economic :Development Associate Jamie Radel sought Council con- sensus on the direction for staff as to process for the comment and re- view of the A IJAR update. Mayor Klausing concurred with staff's recommendation as outlined. Councilmember Ihlan took issue with the Council again attempting to make a consensus decision without vote. Councilmember Roe asked that the directive as recommended by staff be included as a Consent Agenda item on the July 23, 2007 meeting for public record and formal action on staff's recommendations. Mayor Klausing noted the time at 11:15 p.m. with one remaining discussion item. Councilmember Roe requested at least a short preliminary discussion of the HRA appointment process to see if there were any outstanding issues. Public Comment Dick Houck, 1133 Roselawn Mr. Houck expressed frustration with the City Council's apparent lack of control on their agenda, noting that he'd waited for over two (2) hours to speak on an agenda item, and opined that it was unreasonable of the City Council. Mr. Houck further opined that the person setting