City Council Meeting Date: March 7, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Deb Little, City Clerk
Title
Consider Approval of City Council Rules of Business.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached City Council Rules of Business/Meeting Rules, Rules of Order and Rules of Decorum and chooses seating assignment option ___ to be incorporated into the final document.
Summary Report:
The Northfield City Council reviewed and provided input on the attached Rules of Business for City Council meetings and related documents at their January 10 and February 14, 2017 Work Sessions. The Council provided input on particular topic areas. Staff incorporated that input into the attached Northfield City Council Rules of Business/Meeting Rules. Council approved the 2017 meeting schedule at their February 21, 2017 meeting including a 6-9 pm meeting time.
The list below contains significant changes incorporated into the document based on direction given by the Council on February 14, 2017:
1. New meeting time 6 - 9 pm with a simple majority required to extend the meeting.
2. Agenda
a. Public Comment
i. Removed separate comment period on consent agenda items
ii. Public Comment on Regular Agenda Items revised as follows:
Persons that wish to speak on a regular agenda item must register name and address with the City by completing & submitting a comment card before the start of the meeting. Persons may also use the electronic register to speak option on the City's website or contact the City Clerk no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting. Persons may also provide comments through the eComment (electronic comment) system no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting. The Mayor will call up individuals to speak based on preregistration/cards submitted after the staff report on an item. Please be respectful of the public's and the Council's time. Members of the public wishing to speak...
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