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City Council Study Session Monday, September 17, 2007 Page 21 Councilmember Pust supported every Council meeting as an opportu- nity for discussion and action items, allotting the requisite amount of time for each; and thereby streamline the process of decision-making. Councilmember Roe observed that items could be continued from one meeting to the next if additional information was required. Mayor Klausing sought, from a practical standpoint, how to identify items on the agenda, whether they were for information and discus- sion, or whether action items. Councilmember Pust opined that the library presentation was an ex- ample and didn't require action; and if a topic is just introduced, and has been thoroughly discussed, it may be appropriate to take action at that same meeting. Mayor Klausing clarified Council concurrence that meetings not be recognized as Study Sessions, but as regular business meetings, where some study items may be included. Councilmembers concurred. Councilmember Pust opined that individual Councilmembers needed to show responsibility and not attempt to hijack agendas or cram per- sonal initiatives through. Councilmember Roe clarified the need for the Council to provide for an agenda management process, with a review at each meeting of up- coming agendas, identifying any potentially lengthy discussion items, and perhaps consolidate those items to one meeting, along with a con- sent agenda, to better manage Council meeting time. Councilmember Pust concurred. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of tonight's thoughtful dis- cussion on pet licensing and anticipated action at next week's meet- ing. Mayor Klausing clarified that the item may not be on next week's agenda, pending additional information requested of staff and asked