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Item No: 07B Meeting Date: January 9, 2017 Type of Business: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 931, an Ordinance Amending Section 105.04 of the Municipal Code Regarding Council Meeting Times Introduction: The City Council has had discussions about what time the regular City Council meetings should start. Presently, the City Code in Section 105.04 indicates that regular council meetings start at 7 pm, but that work sessions (referred to as “Agenda Meetings” in the Code) may start “at a time set by Council resolution.” Discussion: Given the multiple ways for residents to stay informed on matters considered by the City Council (Cable TV, web stream live, web stream on demand), and in consideration on the amount of time between the end of the work day for staff (4:30 pm) and the beginning of the council meetings (7:00 pm), the City Council discussed holding regular meetings and work sessions at 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm, which would allow staff to return home one hour earlier (in theory). The earlier start time could potentially reduce costs associated with overtime and comp time accruals. To change the meeting times to 6:00 pm, the City Council would need to amend the City Code in Section 105.04 where it specifically references that regular City Council meetings start at 7:00 pm. The proposed change would replace the specific reference of 7:00 pm and in its place indicate that the meetings would start “at a time set by Council resolution”. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 931, an Ordinance amending Section 105.04 regarding the start time for regular City Council meetings. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ James Ericson City Administrator