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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting March 24, 1986 Page Six Clerk Administrator Pauley stated he does not feel discussions that occur after 11 PM accomplish what they should. He explained the difference between a City Manager form of government and Administrator form, which is why some cities meet only once a month. He pointed <out, `though, that those meetings often last until 2 AM. He stated that approximately 75% of the business on the Mounds View agenda would be eliminated if the City had a Manager form of government Councilmember Blanchard stated she could-remember sitting in the audience at Council meetings until 1 or 2 in the morning, which she does not want to see again. She pointed out the meetings are scheduled and the public is aware of them. She also added that if the Council cannot be heard at the agenda sessions, the citizens should speak up and ask the Council to speak up. She also stated she feels it is good to do the consent agenda and housekeeping items before the regular meeting, and that any item can be pulled for discussion at any time. Councilmember Blanchard stated she does not feel the citizens want to sit in the Council chambers until 1 or 2 in the morning, and the City conducts public hearings and notices are sent out and items are publicized in the newspaper, so the citizens can know what is going on and it is their decision whether they want to attend the meetings. She added she does not feel the agenda sessions are cutting off information to the people. It was agreed that the Council would discuss the issue further at the next agenda session and look at the options available. Councilmember Hankner expressed displeasure at the fact the locks were changed at City Hall the previous Friday, and she was not informed and had a difficult time tracking down a key to get into the building to get her Council packet. She asked the Staff try to make sure everyone is informed of changes such as that, to alleviate problems in the future. Councilmember Blanchard reported the Fire Department is looking for daytime volunteer fire fighters. Councilmember Quick had no report. Mayor Linke reported he attended "Chalkboard Capers presented by District #621 teachers, and had found it to be a very entertaining production. Mayor Linke reminded everyone of. the City Appreciation Dinner, scheduled for April 19 at the Bel Rae Ballroom.