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City Council Regular Meeting — 08/09/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 31 Comment and Minute Approval portions of the meeting be removed from Work Session agendas, while still allowing for public comment related to specific items being discussed, and whether this would allow more defined concentration on specific items. Councilmember Schroeder noted that, if items were limited (i.e., Land Use, Budget), to only a few discussion items, more could be accomplished toward resolution of that item prior to action at a future business meeting. Mayor Klausing noted that he and City Manager Beets would discuss items to be included in the next Work Session agenda, and remove some things in an effort to tighten discussion items. Councilmember Schroeder opined that Public Comment should remain on each agenda. Councilmember Kough concurred, noting that the public shouldn't have to differentiate what type of ineeting was being held to determine if their comments would be heard. Councilmember Ihlan opined that focusing on items for a Work Session Agenda that don't require a vote would seem advantageous and allow Councilmembers to focus; but Minute Approval and Public Comment could remain. Councilmember Schroeder opined his support of continuing to hear from the public at each meeting, but to remove any items requiring a vote in an effort to hear the information required for future votes to make the meetings run more efficiently. Councilmember Schroeder further noted that the Council was not operating under current "Council Rules," having planned to discuss that at a future Work Session. Councilmember Schroeder requested that future Work Sessions address: Revised Council Rules; Long-range planning; and following City Manager Beets' evaluation, an actual evaluation of that process and procedure. Mayor Klausing opened the meeting for Public Comment related