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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 1998 2000 BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR AND COMMISSION CHAIR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (5) Scalze, Morelan, Pedersen, LaVaile, Fahey. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. TELEVISE LaValle suggested that the Council consider the televising of Planning COMMISSION Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission meetings. LaVaile MEETINGS pointed out that there are senior citizens interested in matters being discussed by the Parks & Recreation Commission. These seniors cannot always attend a meeting and would be interested in viewing the meetings from their homes. Fahey pointed out that it is not legally required that the City televise meetings. The Administrator pointed out that there would be additional cost to the City in televising these meetings in terms of production time. However, the Cable TV budget could accommodate the expense. Fahey suggested that the Commissions be asked for their opinion about having their meetings televised. Scalze felt that televising Council meetings has been a good thing. Morelan asked if the benefits received from televising the meetings would be worth the cost. Fahey pointed out that the money spent for televising meetings may be better spent televising community events or recreation games. Morelan pointed out that the Community Pride Committee has been talking about promoting City businesses via Cable TV. Morelan suggested that the money may be better spent on this effort. Morelan also pointed out that the two Commissions are recommending bodies, and the actual decisions are made at the Council level. Pedersen felt that issues discussed at the Commission level are of interest to the general public. Televising these meetings would make the public aware of what is being discussed. Morelan suggested that perhaps the Commission agendas should be published so that the public is aware of what will be discussed and could attend meetings if they so desire. Scalze felt it would be good for the Commissions to have their meetings televised. Scalze suggested that the Council solicit the Commissions input on this issue. Scalze suggested that the televising could be done on a trial basis. 14 Page 35