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City CouncilStudy Session-11/20/0& DRAFT Minutes - Page 15 was; and within that context, she opined her support for receiving additional public input by setting aside a specific time period to do so; while not anticipating that there would be much more interest generated, she expressed her openness to solicit additional public comment, as long as it was done in a way that was cost and time effective on a future agenda. Public Comment Karen Shaffer, 2100 �'airview Avenue N Ms. Shaffer expressed her frustration that no public comment was being taken regarding the AUAR document; and her confusion in attempting to read and understand the document in an effort to provide professional and well- thought-out comment to the City Council prior to the Council's adoption of the document. Councilmember Pust clarified that there was nothing that was stated by Councilmembers that indicated their lack of interest in hearing public comment on the AUAR document; and clarified the discussion regarding whether or not to authorize the document's approval for comment of other agencies andlor the public. Mayor Klausing concurred that the AUAR document was presented for the first time at tonight's meeting; would be received by Council from staff at the November 27, 2006 meeting; and the Council had the discretion as to whether it would be accepted at the next meeting; and if sufficient time had not been provided for review, the Council could defer any action to a later meeting. Mr. Stark advised that the document was available at City Hall or via the City's w�bsiie. Councilmember Pust noted that the public had numerous opportunities to provide their comment to the City Council, whether through personal contact or by speaking publicly at a meeting; and opined that the City Council has done a good job of ensuring their interest in receiving public input; however, she was not willing to go on record that she was not willing to endorse additional public comment regarding