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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 SOCIAL MEDIA The City Clerk stated that Staff and the Council have been working on a POLICY social media policy before the City starts any social media pages. She explained that the Council requested the policy be reviewed by the City Attorney before adopting it. She stated that the City Attorney has reviewed the policy and made suggestions, which Staff agreed with and the policy has been updated to reflect these changes. She explained that the City Attorney suggested removing the list of reasons why comments may be removed from a social media page, and simply state that the City reserves the right to remove any comments for any reason. She noted that the Attorney also suggested not allowing comments on the City's Facebook page, when one is created. Torkelson stated that he is supportive of allowing comments on social media. Fischer agrees and thinks it builds community to have the comments. Mcgraw stated he would rather start with no comments, and feels that since we are a city and not a business, the comments are not necessary. Keis stated he is in the middle and understands both sides. Montour stated he looks at Facebook as a communication tool, and feels that people will not get as much value out of the page if they are not seeing what others are saying. Renee Schott, Roseville resident, stated she sees the rants on Facebook, but also sees the positive things, which many times over takes the negative. She stated that she would like to be able to use it as a communication tool. Bryce Shearen, Roseville resident and City Employee, stated he thinks comments should be allowed because they are an important part of building community. He noted the City can get a lot of good feedback from allowing comments. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION 2016-9-149 - ADOPTING THE LITTLE CANADA SOCIAL MEDIA POLICYAND DISCLAIMER AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFFREPORT. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Aye (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 2016-9-150 -APPROVE ALLOWING COMMENTS ON LITTLE CANADA SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES.