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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 07, 2008 Page 8 Mayor Klausing expressed concern that, in some instances, it may be more in the public's interest not to broadcast a meeting to allow different dynamics and bene- fits. Mayor Klausing noted that all meetings were public; but opined that meet- ings such as goal setting sessions may provide more of a relaxed atmosphere for open discussion, outside the recording and broadcast venue. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her proposed language amendment; making an assumption that all meetings were recorded, with any deviations noted for the re- cord. Councilmember Roe concurred with the proposed language of Councilmember Ihlan regarding recording meetings. Councilmember Roe suggested, given the numerous revisions discussed, that the Rules of Procedure be included on a future agenda as a consent item. Councilmember Ihlan suggested language in the last sentence of Rule 8, to read: "When the Council conducts a meeting outside the City Council Chambers, the ( ]meeting shall be similarly re- corded; [unless directed otherwise by Council motion.]" Councilmember Pust suggested simplified language by not limiting meetings to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Roe suggested even further simplifying the language, when the City Council so acts by motion, it could elect not to broadcast a meeting. Councilmember Pust suggested clarified language revisions as follows: "Except for closed executive sessions authorized under state law, all meetings of the City Council shall be shown live when technically possible and recorded in their entirety for replay on the municipal cable channel and for web streaming, [except when the City Council directs by motion otherwise.J' Councilmember Pust requested that any references to a " 2/3" vote of the City Council be grammatically corrected to read " 2/3" without an apostrophe or show- ing (i.e., Rule 9). Mayor Klausing requested that staff make the proposed changes as discussed, and return the draft document to a future meeting, not as a consent item. c. Discuss City Council Liaisons Councilmember Roe introduced discussion of individual Council liaisons and re- porting assignments for advisory commissions, community groups and the HRA, opining that communication had improved between and among the bodies. Coun- cilmember Roe noted that previous discussions had been initiated on ways to im- prove communication between the City Council and School Board, to achieve