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Organizational City Council Minutes —1/5/04 Page 12 business meetings would be held during the year. Mayor Klausing noted that, while the work session would not generally be used for voting purposes, if necessary and due to the fact that it was a duly-noticed public meeting, it could be used for voting if time-sensitive issues were apparent before the ne�t scheduled business meeting. Further discussion ensued regarding the formats followed by neighboring communities in utilizing work session formats; consensus that the work sessions be televised for community-wide public information; and noting that the work sessions could be cancelled if there were no pending issues, or reformatted into a business meeting if required. Mayor Klausing opined his preference for receiving public comment and input in the informal atmosphere of the work sessions at the floor level; and to allow Councilmembers to dialogue more effectively that at the Council bench. Mayor Klausing noted that the work sessions could be a work-in-progress, and could be tweaked and changed as they became evident in the future. Councilmember Maschka concurred with the ability to make revisions as they became apparent to make the work sessions as effective as possible. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 Victoria Street N Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that the proposed schedule was a "train wreck;" and that the rationale for eliminating the work sessions on the floor were due to continual audio problems for the audience and for those viewing at home. Mr. Kysylyczyn also sought clarification from Mayor Klausing regarding allowing public comment at all meetings, whether business or work session meetings. Mayor Klausing reiterated that it was his understanding that general public comment would be heard at all meetings. Mr. Kysylyczyn further challenged why the first Monday