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AUG. -14' 98(FR] 12: 12 r r:zr z rrr:r xrrr: TEL:612 421 9511 P. 014 Parks Commission Meeting Mnutes August 10,1998 Page 14 1 . Wolff explained the procedure for handling audience participation during school board 2 meetings. She said that Robert's Rule of Orders are followed...Anyone wishing to address 3 the school board must notify a school board representative prior to the meeting. There 4 also is a sign-up sheet at each meeting for participants to schedule public speaking during 5 open mike time. Speakers are limited to a combined total of ten minutes per meeting. 6 The school board has the authority to suspend this rule at any time. A second sign-up 7 sheet is used to address specific agenda items for each meeting. public speaking time is 8 also limited in this portion of the meeting. The Commission can then ask questions of the 9 speakers, but do not engage in dialogue with the public. 10 In meetings he attends, Wagner stated participants can be placed on the agenda if they ask 11 ahead of time. He said that people basically sign up ahead of time, and there may or may 12 not be open mike time.He said that people can address the Commission on any item, as 13 long as order is kept. Also, speakers are asked to identify themselves and tell where they 14 live, so this information is on record. 15 16 rindra stated the Commission should decide how best to handle audience participation, 17 using these ideas. She reminded the Commission-that each meeting would be on a time 18 . limit. 19 Wolff stated it is important to post agendas publicly. Louiselle agreed that the agendas 20 should be posted publicly. 21 Siggelkow suggested that public hearings begin after call to order. He added that agenda 22 items should be tabled until that point is reached. 23 24 Morris suggested the Commission take written comments from the public.He added that 25 this notice could be put in the paper to advertise what agenda items are coming up and ask 26 the community at large for their input. 27 Juidra stated that the community is usually very grateful that their input is valued. 28 Lambrecht suggested there be a standing opportunity for residents to send in comments 29 and questions. She suggested these be sent to Jay Hartman, which he could then bring to 30 the next Commission meeting. 31 Wolff stated this procedure could be added to the Commission agenda. Morris noted this 32 process could save time. 33 Kosciolek asked if the City has e-mail. She said that 4 of residents have a-ail, and but 34 this should be promoted. Hartman replied that the City does not have e-mail y , 35 soon. 36 Lambrecht suggested a timeline for getting items onto the agenda.